Best way to reset iPad 1 back to factory settings?

I never use my iPad and have decided to sell it. I was wondering what is the best way to reset it to the factory settings? Thru iTunes or just straight from the iPad itself??
Thanks in advanced.

There are two ways.
The first way direct on the iPad - go to Settings > General > Reset and select Erase All Content and Settings. This is a secure erase - everything but iOS and the included apps.
The 2nd way is by restoring the iPad with iTunes on your computer as a new iPad or not from the backup.

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