Apple · 2010
Apple iPad (first generation)
For a whole generation of kids, the first computer they ever used was a tablet.
Then vs now
| Maker | Apple |
|---|---|
| Released | 2010 |
| Processor | Apple A4, 1 GHz |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Storage | 16 GB flash |
| Launch price | $499 (about $720 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, worldwide |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the Apple iPad (first generation) come out?
The Apple iPad (first generation) was released in 2010 by Apple.
How much did the Apple iPad (first generation) cost when it was new?
About $499 for the base model at launch, roughly $720 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Apple iPad (first generation) have?
256 MB of memory and a Apple A4 processor at 1 GHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 32 times more memory.
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Where was the Apple iPad (first generation) popular?
It was especially popular in USA, worldwide.