iPad A6X 2012

Like all its predecessors, the iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular - AT&T - GSM/LTE 4, 17, A-GPS, A1459)—sometimes called the "iPad 4" and formally marketed by Apple as the "iPad with Retina Display"—is a tablet for web, email, photos, video, music, and gaming.

The iPad 4th Gen models share the same housing as the 3rd Gen but feature a Lightning port instead of the Dock Connector. Internally, they have a faster processor, faster Wi-Fi, and an improved camera. This specific A1459 model also supports A-GPS and GLONASS, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, and LTE bands 4 and 17, originally intended for AT&T and later T-Mobile in the US.

All iPad 4th Gen models have a 9.7-inch 2048x1536 (264 ppi) multitouch glossy LED-backlit "retina" display, a dual-core 1.4 GHz Apple A6X "system on a chip" with quad-core graphics, and 1 GB of RAM. They were available with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of flash storage. The devices include dual cameras: a rear 5-megapixel "iSight" camera for stills and 1080p video, and a front 1.2-megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera for stills and 720p video. They also support dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.

Battery life for this iPad 4th Gen is rated at 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and 9 hours on cellular data.

The 4th generation iPad with AT&T LTE connectivity was evaluated as a powerhouse tablet that offered best-in-class performance for its time. The introduction of the A6X processor provided a significant speed boost over the 3rd generation model, making apps and games run exceptionally smoothly on its beautiful Retina display. The switch to the Lightning connector was a notable modernization. For users on AT&T's network, the inclusion of 4G LTE meant fast and reliable mobile data, enhancing its utility as a go-anywhere device. The camera was also slightly improved. While it was a frustratingly quick update for those who had just bought the previous model, for new buyers, the 4th gen iPad was an easy choice, representing the pinnacle of tablet technology with its combination of a stunning screen, powerful processor, and fast cellular speeds.