Will Apple exchange an unopened iPad 3 for an iPad 4?

[rgG]

space-time wrote:
why would Apple exchange it without a receipt?

Lots of people get things as gifts without a receipt. I can tell them where I got it, if they want to know.

[rjmacs]

I wouldn't count on it, if you can't show that YOU bought it. But that's an experience-free opinion.

[mikebw]

All I know is the iPad 3 I got from my work as a gift could only be exchanged at the University computer store, because that is where it was purchased. No other Apple Store would take it.

[edgarbc1]

rgG wrote:
[quote=davester]
Sounds like a first world problem.

So true, but hey, I thought you guys would understand.
i wish i had this problem!

[rgG]

mikebw wrote:
All I know is the iPad 3 I got from my work as a gift could only be exchanged at the University computer store, because that is where it was purchased. No other Apple Store would take it.

This is a national company, so I am assuming they bought them directly from Apple, but I need to check and see if they can give me any more info.

[LaserKun]

One thing that has help make Apple so successful is quality and service - they have refunded items for me that have been opened, no receipt, etc. 100%, no problems at all! Not even Apple products. My bet is on Apple doing just what you need, even a money refund if that's what you want. Let us know how it goes...

[guitarist]

According to 9TO5Mac...

The answer is Yes

Apple will exchange 3rd gen iPads purchased within the past 30 days for a shiny new 4th gen

[Sam3]

guitarist wrote:
According to 9TO5Mac...

The answer is Yes

Apple will exchange 3rd gen iPads purchased within the past 30 days for a shiny new 4th gen

According to that 9to5mac article, it is not an Apple policy, but a store policy, so YMMV.

Apple should make that a company policy, IMO.

[geon]

rgG wrote:
[quote=spacescape]
So... what is the difference between the iPad 3 and the iPad 4? Faster and the new dock connector?

Faster processor, faster WiFi, and new connector. Wouldn't be a tragedy to have to keep the 3, but would seem like a no brainier to get the new one, if possible.

Hmmm...thought they were the same.

[rgG]

Sam3 wrote:
[quote=guitarist]
According to 9TO5Mac...

The answer is Yes

Apple will exchange 3rd gen iPads purchased within the past 30 days for a shiny new 4th gen

According to that 9to5mac article, it is not an Apple policy, but a store policy, so YMMV.

Apple should make that a company policy, IMO.
Well, that looks promising. I need to talk to the guy that is offering it and see if he can give me any info about when and where these were purchased. I really wasn't expecting a new iPad announcement today, other than the mini, so this caught me off guard.