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The **Apple iPad Air (1st generation)**, officially branded simply as **iPad Air**, was released on November 1, 2013. It marked a major redesign in Apple’s full-size iPad lineup, introducing a thinner, lighter body inspired by the iPad mini—hence the name "Air." This was the first iPad to adopt the narrower bezel design and was positioned as a high-performance, portable tablet for productivity, media, and creative work. Starting at $499 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model, it replaced the iPad (4th generation) and coexisted briefly with the iPad 2 before being succeeded by the iPad Air 2 in October 2014.
#### Key Features and Design Evolution
- **Design and Build**: Significantly slimmer and lighter than its predecessor—measuring **9.4 inches tall, 6.6 inches wide, and just 0.29 inches (7.5 mm) thick**, and weighing **1.0 pound (469 g) for Wi-Fi models** and **1.05 pounds (478 g) for cellular**. It features a sleek aluminum unibody with chamfered edges, available in **Space Gray** or **Silver** (with black or white glass front).
- **Display**: 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD **Retina display** with **2048 x 1536 resolution** at **264 ppi**. Identical in quality to the iPad 4, but now in a more compact and lighter frame.
- **Performance**: Powered by the **Apple A7 chip** with 64-bit architecture—the same chip used in the iPhone 5s—paired with an **M7 motion coprocessor** and **1 GB of RAM**. This delivered a major leap in CPU and GPU performance, enabling smoother multitasking, gaming, and future-proofing for 64-bit apps.
- **Storage Options**: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB (no microSD expansion).
- **Cameras**: 5 MP rear iSight camera (1080p HD video, autofocus, HDR) and 1.2 MP front FaceTime HD camera (720p video)—same as iPad 4.
- **Connectivity**: Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with **MIMO** (Multiple Input Multiple Output) for faster wireless speeds, Bluetooth 4.0, **Lightning connector**, and optional **4G LTE** (with GPS and GLONASS on cellular models).
- **Battery Life**: Up to **10 hours** of Wi-Fi web browsing, video, or music; up to **9 hours** on cellular. Despite the thinner design, Apple maintained battery life through power-efficient components.
- **Software**: Launched with **iOS 7**, upgradable to **iOS 12.5.7** (final supported version). It was one of the first iPads to support 64-bit apps and features like Touch ID (though Touch ID was added in Air 2).
- **Audio**: Dual stereo speakers (now placed on the bottom edge, side-by-side), dual microphones, 3.5mm headphone jack.
#### Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Display** | 9.7-inch Retina IPS LCD, 2048 x 1536 (264 ppi), multi-touch |
| **Processor** | Apple A7 (64-bit, dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone) + M7 motion coprocessor |
| **RAM** | 1 GB DDR3 |
| **Storage** | 16 GB |
| **Cameras** | Rear: 5 MP (1080p); Front: 1.2 MP (720p) |
| **Battery** | 8,827 mAh (32.4 Wh), ~10 hours Wi-Fi / 9 hours cellular |
| **Connectivity** | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0, Lightning; optional LTE + GPS|
| **Dimensions** | 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.29 inches (240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm) |
| **Weight** | 1.0 lb (469 g) Wi-Fi / 1.05 lb (478 g) cellular |
| **OS Support** | iOS 7 to iOS 12.5.7 (latest) |
| **Colors** | Space Gray, Silver |
| **Sensors** | Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, digital compass |
#### Notable Milestones
- First iPad with **64-bit architecture**, paving the way for more powerful apps and future iOS features.
- Introduced **MIMO Wi-Fi** for up to 2x faster wireless performance.
- Last iPad to ship with **16 GB base storage** as standard (later models started at 32 GB).
- Supported **Apple Pencil**? **No**—Apple Pencil compatibility began with iPad Pro (2015).
#### Legacy
The iPad Air (1st gen) is now considered **vintage** by Apple (5–7 years after discontinuation). It remains functional for web browsing, streaming, reading, and light productivity with iOS 12 apps. However, it cannot run iOS 13 or later, limiting access to newer apps and security updates. Many users keep it as a dedicated media device, e-reader, or kitchen/second-screen tablet.
For modern use, consider upgrading for **Touch ID**, **Apple Pencil support**, and **iPadOS** features. But for its era, the iPad Air was a landmark in portable tablet design and performance.
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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