IPads

iPad 1
It's really easy to identify the 1st generation iPad, there are no cameras and the buttons on the side are mounted on a flat edge; all of the other iPads have a completely curved back that meets up with the front glass. As is the case with all of the large iPads, 3G models have a black strip at the top of the back of the device. Wi-Fi models don't have this. This generation of iPad has the older, 30 pin connector on the bottom. The storage capacity is written on the back.

Model numbers: A1219 (Wi-Fi), A1337 (3g+Wi-Fi)

iPad 2
The second iPad looks very similar to the Ipad 3 and 4, but there are ways of telling the difference, for example, its screen has a lower resolution than the iPad 3 and 4. However, the best way to tell is from the model numbers on the back. Again, check the black strip at the back (and if it has a SIM tray or not) to see whether it's a 3G or Wi-Fi model. This generation of iPad has the older, 30 pin connector on the bottom. The storage capacitiy is written on the back.

Model numbers: A1395 (Wi-Fi), A1396 (3g+Wi-Fi)



iPad 3
The iPad 3 looks pretty much identical to the iPad 2 and 4, but the best way to check is by looking at the model numbers at the back. You can tell it's not an iPad 2 by looking at the screen resolution (the iPad 3 resolution is much higher) but the best way to make sure is to check the model number on the back. Check the black strip at the back (and if it has a SIM tray or not) to see whether it's a 3G or Wi-Fi model. This generation of iPad has the older, 30 pin connector on the bottom.

Model numbers: A1416 (Wi-Fi), A1430 (3g+Wi-fi)

iPad 4
Again, this iPad looks very similar the previous 2 models, but the quickest way to check is to look at the data/charging port at the bottom of the device.This iPad has the new smaller Lightning connector. Check the black strip at the back (and if it has a SIM tray or not) to see whether it's a 3G or Wi-Fi model. The storage capacity is not written on the back of the iPad 4 so be sure to check what size it is through the software on the device or through iTunes.

Model numbers: A1458 (Wi-Fi), A1460 (3g+Wi-Fi)

iPad Mini
This one is pretty obvious to identify, it's smaller and thinner than the other iPad models and also has the new smaller Lightning connector at the bottom. The storage capacity is not written on the back so be sure to check what size it is through either the software on the device or thorugh iTunes.

Model numbers: A1432 (Wi-Fi)