{"id":22863,"date":"2025-11-26T12:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/?page_id=22863"},"modified":"2025-11-28T15:34:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T20:34:45","slug":"vin171","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/vintage-computing\/item\/vin171\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple iPad Air"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Apple iPad Air<\/h2>\n<p>[Vin171]<\/p>\n<p>The Apple iPad Air A1474, released in November 2013, is notable for its revolutionary design shift that significantly reduced weight and thickness compared to previous iPads, exemplifying Apple&#8217;s move towards more portable yet powerful tablets. It featured the 64-bit dual-core Apple A7 processor with M7 motion coprocessor, a Retina display with 2048&#215;1536 resolution, and maintained impressive battery life, making it a balance of performance, design, and ergonomics that set a new standard in tablet computing history.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>: Apple Computer Inc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Model<\/strong>: A1474<\/li>\n<li><strong>Released<\/strong>: 2013<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Tablet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost at release<\/strong>: CAD ~$700 (adjusted for inflation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MIPS<\/strong>: ~7 Gigamips (~7,000 MIPS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169789978 BCX0\">Hardware Specifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CPU<\/strong>: Apple A7 dual-core 64-bit SoC, 1.4 GHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Co-processor<\/strong>: M7 motion coprocessor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display<\/strong>: 9.7-inch Retina display, 2048 x 1536 resolution at 264 ppi<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 1 GB LPDDR3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage options<\/strong>: 16, 32, 64, or 128 GB flash memory<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cameras<\/strong>: 5 MP rear camera, 1.2 MP front FaceTime HD camera<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery<\/strong>: Built-in 32.4 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, up to 10 hours of usage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless<\/strong>: Wi-Fi 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac, Bluetooth 4.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports<\/strong>: Lightning connector, 3.5 mm headphone jack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: Approximately 469 grams (1.03 pounds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50331614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50331614 BCX0\">Operating System &amp; Programming Languages<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW50331614 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>O\/S<\/strong>: \u00a0iOS 7<\/li>\n<li><strong>Programming Languages<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Swift (Apple&#8217;s modern programming language introduced shortly after the iPad Air&#8217;s release, supports iOS development)<\/li>\n<li>Objective-C (the primary language for iOS development at the time)<\/li>\n<li>JavaScript (used in web applications and through Safari browser)<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, other interpreted languages like Python or Lua could be run via specialized apps or development environments available on the iOS App Store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Notables<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Apple iPad Air (A1474) was famously the first iPad to dramatically reduce thickness and weight, weighing only 469 grams, about 28% lighter than its predecessor iPad 4.<\/li>\n<li>It introduced the 64-bit Apple A7 processor to a tablet, marking a key performance leap and embracing desktop-class architecture in mobile computing.<\/li>\n<li>The device was nicknamed the &#8220;Air&#8221; because it was remarkably light and thin, echoing Apple\u2019s MacBook Air naming legacy.<\/li>\n<li>It was the first iPad available from all four major U.S. wireless carriers with the same hardware, simplifying choice for consumers<\/li>\n<li>The iPad Air played a crucial role in setting the standard for thin, light tablets and influenced the future design direction of iPads and similar devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Donated by<\/strong>: Dr. Robert Biddle<\/p>\n<div class=\"content__video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"iPad Air Commercial 2013 [OFFICIAL AD]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_uaC1xyCJVA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple iPad Air [Vin171] The Apple iPad Air A1474, released in November 2013, is notable for its revolutionary design shift that significantly reduced weight and thickness compared to previous iPads, exemplifying Apple&#8217;s move towards more portable yet powerful tablets. 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