iPad (3rd gen) (2012)
iPad (3rd gen) (2012): specs, launch, marketing campaign and known flaws.
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Specs
| Reference | — |
| Chip | A5X |
| Highlight | Retina |
| Release | 2012-03-16 |
| Display | 9.7″ · 2048×1536 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Price | 499 USD |
Launch
Presented: Tim Cook · Yerba Buena Center · March 7, 2012. On sale: March 16, 2012.
Marketing
Slogan or campaign: «Resolutionary.»
Flaws and fixes
Overheating. Fix: No official fix.
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