Several new iPads have been released after the first model came out in the year 2010, and with the release of these new models comes the change in the cost of buying an iPad. Buying an iPad in Canada should not be a hassle, as there are four major models you can pick from, with each model having its strengths.
Although most of these iPads look similar, it is important you know the different features each model has and the best that suit what you are looking for. We will be looking at all models of iPad from inception, the distinctive feature of each iPad model, and the best iPads available in the market.
iPad Evolution
Since its inception, the iPad has been giving customers the chance to be versatile with their pick. Each of their four models – iPad Line, iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Pro are all designed to appeal to different customer base. They come in different sizes, processors, displays, storage, colours, etc.
With the different models comes different storage size that can support all you need; you don’t have to worry about saving your files. Storage size ranges from 16GB in the older generations to 1TB in the newer models.
iPad has grown to be a versatile device, competing strongly amid a laptop and iPhone. iPads are very portable and can function as both devices when required with the right accessories connected to them.
iPad Models and Release Date
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Model |
Released Date |
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iPad |
April 3, 2010 |
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iPad 2 |
March 11, 2011 |
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iPad 3 |
March 16, 2012 |
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iPad Mini |
November 2, 2012 |
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iPad 4 |
November 12, 2012 |
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iPad Air |
November 1, 2013 |
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iPad Mini 2 |
November 12, 2013 |
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iPad Mini 3 |
October 22, 2014 |
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iPad Air 2 |
October 22, 2014 |
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iPad Mini 4 |
September 9, 2015 |
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iPad Pro (1st, 12.9”) |
November 11, 2015 |
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iPad Pro (1st, 9.7”) |
March 31, 2016 |
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iPad (5th generation) |
March 24, 2017 |
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iPad Pro (2nd, 10.5”/12.9”) |
June 13, 2017 |
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iPad (6th generation) |
March 27, 2018 |
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iPad Pro (3rd, 11”/12.9”) |
October 30, 2018 |
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iPad Air (3rd generation) |
March 18, 2019 |
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iPad Air (5th generation) |
March 18, 2019 |
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iPad Air (7th generation) |
September 25, 2019 |
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iPad Pro (4th, 11”/12.9”) |
March 25, 2020 |
Cost of Buying an iPad in Canada
For years now, iPad has gradually evolved from its first tablet-sized model to a more durable model that performs faster and has been integrated into people’s daily life and business. Below are the four major models, their specifications and the cost of getting them in Canada. Prices also vary per storage space.
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Device |
Price (C$) |
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iPad Wi-Fi (1st gen) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$549, C$649, C$749 |
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iPad Wi-Fi/3G/GPS (1st gen) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$679, C$779, C$879 |
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iPad 2 Wi-Fi only – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$519, C$619, C$719 |
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iPad Wi-Fi/GSM/GPS -16, 32, 64 GB |
C$649, C$749, C$879 |
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iPad 2 (Wi-Fi Only, iPad2,4) – 16 GB |
C$419 |
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iPad 3rd Gen (Wi-Fi only) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$519, C$619, C$719 |
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iPad 3rd Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular AT&T/GPS) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$649, C$749, C$849 |
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iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi only) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$499, C$599, C$699 |
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iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi/AT&T/GPS) – 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
C$629, C$729, C$829, C$929 |
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iPad mini 1st Gen (Wi-Fi Only) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$329, C$429, C$529 |
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iPad mini 1st Gen (Wi-Fi/AT&T/GPS) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$459, C$559, C$659 |
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iPad mini 2 (Retina/2nd Gen – Wi-Fi Only) – 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
C$419, C$519, C$619, C$719 |
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iPad mini 2 (Retina/2nd Gen – Wi-Fi/Cellular) – 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
C$549, C$649, C$749, C$849 |
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iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi Only) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$439, C$549, C$659 |
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iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$579, C$689, C$799 |
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iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi Only) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$439, C$549, C$6591 |
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iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$579, C$689, C$7991 |
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iPad Air (Wi-Fi Only) -16, 32, 64 GB |
C$519, C$619, C$719 |
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iPad Air (Wi-Fi/Cellular) – 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
C$649, C$749, C$849, C$949 |
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iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only) -16, 32, 64 GB |
C$549, C$659, C$769 |
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iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) – 16, 32, 64 GB |
C$689, C$6799, C$899 |
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iPad 9.7-Inch 6th Gen (Wi-Fi Only) – 32, 128 GB |
C$429, C$549 |
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iPad 9.7-Inch 6th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular) – 32, 128 GB |
C$599, C$719 |
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iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (Wi-Fi Only) – 32, 128, 256 GB |
C$1049, C$1249 |
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iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (Wi-Fi/Cellular) -128, 256 GB |
C$1429 |
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iPad Pro 9.7-Inch (Wi-Fi Only) 32, 128, 256 GB |
C$799, C$999, C$1199 |
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iPad Pro 9.7-Inch (Wi-Fi/Cellular) 32, 128, 256 GB |
C$979, C$1179, C$1379 |
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iPad Pro 9.7-Inch 5th Gen (Wi-Fi Only) 32, 128 GB |
C$449, C$579 |
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iPad Pro 9.7-Inch 5th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular) 32, 128 GB |
C$619, C$749 |
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iPad Pro 10.5-Inch 5th Gen (Wi-Fi Only) 32, 128 GB |
C$869, C$999, C$1259 |
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iPad Pro 10.5-Inch 5th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular) 32, 128 GB |
C$1039, C$1169, C$1429 |
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iPad Pro 12.5-Inch 2nd Gen (Wi-Fi Only) 64, 256, 512 GB Specs |
C$1049, C$1179, C$1439 |
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iPad Pro 12.5-Inch 2nd Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular) 64, 256, 512 GB Specs |
C$1219, C$1349, C$1609 |
Instalment Payment for iPad in Canada
If you find the cost of buying an iPad in Canada expensive, you can purchase on a Plan. Once you purchase on a plan, you’ll be required to pay in instalment. It will be billed to your Apple Card statement on the last day of the month. Your first monthly instalment is billed at the end of the same month that your iPad is shipped or when you pick it up.
The total amount you finance for your new device is slashed into interest-free monthly instalments. Each instalment is included in your Apple Card minimum payment and is due monthly for the duration of the instalment plan.
