How do I know it's a new iPad?

Compare iPad Models The new iPad iPad 2

Try zooming in on some text, it should look really crisp. You could also tap on Settings> General> About and take a look at your serial number and enter that number here: https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do This should tell you what device is sitting at your desk.

...you could also take apart the iPad and see if it's sporting an A5X chip.

The most direct way might be the fact that the new iPad has Dictation, the iPad2 does not.

Very simple solution: On the back of your iPad, below the "iPad" and "xxGB" (capacity), there is some small text (4 lines). Read the first line of the small text and check out if there is "Model A1430" written on it. If yes, you have the new iPad. If not, you have very likely the iPad 2.

Hi Fabe, did u just mistyped Aq430 for A1430?

I'm planning to buy one here in our country but unfortunately it's not released here yet.

There are some stores claiming that they are already selling the new ipad here. Maybe they bought it in Singapore or US.

Except for taking it apart, are all these mentioned TRUE?
- A1430
- Dictation ( where is this seen? Notes, maybe? or just any app with keyboard )

- https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do
I bought an iPad2 for my mom but don't know what's the physical difference of the iPad2 box from the 'New iPad'.

Is the new ipad's camera at the back larger from ipad2? similar to iphone4? (coz i have an iphone4)

Christian Greenberg wrote:

Very simple solution: On the back of your iPad, below the "iPad" and "xxGB" (capacity), there is some small text (4 lines). Read the first line of the small text and check out if there is "Model A1430" written on it. If yes, you have the new iPad. If not, you have very likely the iPad 2.

That NOT the only model number associated with the new iPad.

Apparently the model number of the new iPad depends on what version of this device you have. I don't know which one sports the number "Model A1430", but not mine. My new iPad, with 64GB memory, WiFi only, is "Model A1416". I know it is the new iPad because it definitely has Dictation. BTW... for the person who asked how to know if you have Dictation... Bring up the Keyboard with any app that allows for typing text -- like creating an email, for example. If you see a little microphone on one of the keys in the middle of the keyboard, then you have the new Dictation app, which means you have the NEW iPad.

I am sorry, the new iPad has 3 different model numbers (I assumed that it was only one).

Here is the complete list of the model numbers for the new iPad:

iPad WiFi only: A1416

iPad 4G AT&T: A1430

iPad 4G Verizon: A1403

To make it easier for you guys: Just keep in mind the A14, the iPad 2 and iPad 1 have A13 and A12.

Sorry for the confusion.

Fabe wrote:

I have an iPad sitting on my desk. Nothing to compare it to. How do I know it's a new iPad and not an iPad 2?

Texas Mac Man has given a detailed answer about the iPad Model numbers here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3821827?answerId=17924797022#17924797022

I wish someone had put an iPad on my desk, alas, I had to order, wait and now will paying the bill for it. But I am very pleased with the iPad and hope you are too

Hi i have the Sa,e Question I bought an I pad3. Or so i think how can i be sure if its indeed an ipad 3 or I pad 2?

I looked if i have dictaion but dictaion doesnt appear on my keyboard?

Go it to Settings -> Keyboard and there should be an option to turn Dictation on or off. And you can read all the other posts and links in this discussion. :-)

If it has dictation, then it's the new iPad. You could also search your iPad's serial online