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Asmithinnaples

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Q: My ipad 2 says it is a 16 gb but in settings>about>capacity says 13.8. why is that Thanks

I have an ipad 2 model A1395. It says its a 16gb but in setting>about>capacity, it says 13.8. Why is that?

iPad 2, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Nov 27, 2012 5:49 PM

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Q: My ipad 2 says it is a 16 gb but in settings>about>capacity says 13.8. why is that Thanks

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by stedman1,

stedman1 Nov 27, 2012 5:50 PM in response to Asmithinnaples
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Nov 27, 2012 5:50 PM in response to Asmithinnaples

See below.
http://guides.macrumors.com/Hard_Drive_Size_Discrepancy
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by Texas Mac Man,Helpful

Texas Mac Man Nov 27, 2012 5:53 PM in response to Asmithinnaples
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Nov 27, 2012 5:53 PM in response to Asmithinnaples

Some of it on how hard drive capacity is measured, plus the iPad has installed apps that take up space.

 Cheers, Tom
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by Asmithinnaples,

Asmithinnaples Nov 27, 2012 5:57 PM in response to Texas Mac Man
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Nov 27, 2012 5:57 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

Yea that makes sense. I guess it does not include the installed apps pre purchase in the used space.. thank you
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