iPad Pro which generation do I have
The model is a1709. I am trying to see if this is a first generation or the second I have purchased for my son
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The model is a1709. I am trying to see if this is a first generation or the second I have purchased for my son
A 10.5" iPad Pro is a 2nd gen iPad Pro that features the A10X Fusion Chip, 1st gen had the A9X.
1st generation (2016):
2nd generation (2017):
Current 3rd generation (2018):
A 10.5" iPad Pro is a 2nd gen iPad Pro that features the A10X Fusion Chip, 1st gen had the A9X.
1st generation (2016):
2nd generation (2017):
Current 3rd generation (2018):
See here: Identify your iPad model - Apple Support
That model number corresponds to a 10.5" iPad Pro. There's only one generation of that particular model. So first Generation if you want to get specific.
No. The 10.5" is not a second generation. Its a single generation of 10.5" iPad. Just like the 9.7" iPad Pro is a single generation, and the 11" is a single generation.
Only the 12.9" iPads are divided in generations since there's no other way to distinguish by name.
The 2017, 10.5 inch screen iPad Pro is generally regarded as a 2nd generation iPad Pro models.
Just the same way the newest 11 and 12.9 inch screen iPad Pros are considered 3rd generation.
The 2017, 10.5 and 12.9 inch screen iPads Pros are considered 2nd generation iPad Pros.
MichelPM wrote:
The 2017, 10.5 inch screen iPad Pro is generally regarded as a 2nd generation iPad Pro models.
Just the same way the newest 11 and 12.9 inch screen iPad Pros are considered 3rd generation.
The 2017, 10.5 and 12.9 inch screen iPads Pros are considered 2nd generation iPad Pros.
Apple does not use generations for the 9.7", 10.5" or 11" iPad Pros, and generally when looking for accessories or cases, generations are not mentioned either.
While yes technically you can refer to them as a second generation "smaller" iPad Pro, they are due to their screen size differences unique enough to not be different generations of a same product.
I do however agree, this gets confusing when you see Apple refer to the 10.5" iPad Air, and the 10.2" iPad as a generation of the previous models in their group with smaller screen sizes.
However, its easier and less confusing to just keep the naming consistent with Apple. Otherwise if Apple decides to produce a "4th" generation iPad in 11". It's going to be very confusing. Is it a second generation 11" or a 4th generation of the "smaller" iPad Pro? How would you search for it? Best to stick with Apple's naming convention in these cases.
It is a 1st generation 10.5 inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular model from 2017.
Read here: Identify your iPad model - Apple Support
Sorry there's no generation given by Apple for that model.
See link on my post.
You have a 2017, 2nd gen 10.5 inch screen iPad Pro.
iPad Pro which generation do I have