Like earlier ipad models, the ipad 3rd generation (wi-fi only, a1416) -- which some may choose to refer to as the "ipad 3," even though apple does not -- is a tablet computer for the web, e-mail, photos, video, music, gaming and more.. Question: q: i have an ipad 3 model a1416 16gb. it is about 1 1/2 years old. when i opened it today the pad for my password came up and then before i could put in my password the screen went black and now i can not get it to work at all.. Identify your ipad model. find out which ipad model you have. ipad pro. ipad air. ipad mini. apple pencil support; smart keyboard support . ipad air 2. year: late 2014 a1416 on the ipad (3rd generation) wi-fi a1430 on the ipad (3rd generation) wi-fi + cellular a1403 on the ipad (3rd generation) wi-fi + cellular (vz).