I have an iPad 4 model iPad MD510LL/A Size and Weight · Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm) · Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm) · Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
If possible, I wish to keep the leather case and replace it with a later model with the same dimensions and IOS 14.00 (or later if necessary) that has the same dimensions. Can you please advise on any models that fit the bill?
Many thanks,
Denis
iPad, 10
The nearest “modern” equivalent of your obsolete iPad4 is the iPad9. This iPad runs iPadOS 16.x - and although is the current entry-level model, will provide a huge upgrade in performance and capability, and will run the vast majority of available Apps.
You won’t be disappointed - although, if your need a fitted case, you will need to choose one that fits your needs and budget.
You can compare the specifications and relative sizes of all iPads here:
Thank you for clarifying y_p_w very helpful. Is upgrading to IOS 14.0 likely to deliver sufficient value for money or would you recommend something more modern? If so, what is the lowest version that is likely to give a sufficient lease of life? Many thanks, Denis
I have an iPad mini 6 and it's awesome. However, my parents are still doing OK with an iPad 6th gen and an iPad Pro, although I'm not sure which generation other than that thing is huge. Both of theirs' still has Lightning and they have lots of inexpensive Lightning cables that they keep around and use with their iPhones.
The newest models all use USB-C ports, other than the iPad 9th gen, which my child got as a gift and loves using. So USB-C might create issues if you're tied to Lightning everything and don't have other USB-C devices. However, it's not that big a deal to get new cables and even use existing USB-A power sources. The latest is iPadOS 16, which is kind of an odd naming because all updates seem to be the same time as iOS updates. I suspect that they're really developed as one operating system, but then they're customized for iPhone and iPad specific operations.
All the newer iPad models don't have a home button any more. I'm not sure what the deal is with yours, but even some older iPad models have iPadOS and can use gestures (swiping up from the bottom) in place of pressing the home button to exit an application. So it might be possible to practice these things.
The 2nd/3rd/4th generation of the 10" iPad are the same dimensions. No other iPad models have the same dimensions so your case isn't going to fit anything newer.
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