Apple will exchange third-gen iPads purchased within the past 30 days for a new one.

[sparkyscott21]

For those who purchased the third-generation iPad recently, and found themselves dumbfounded when the fourth-generation iPad was announced this afternoon, we have good news: CNET reported that local Apple Stores might replace a third-generation iPads with the new fourth-generation if it was purchased within the last 30 days. It is up to local Apple Stores to make the call if a customer can exchange or not. When speaking to a manager of an Apple Store, it was explained that the policy is on a store-to-store basis.

The manager at the Stockton Street store in San Francisco explained that “this specific store” would allow purchasers of the third-generation iPad to exchange their device for the fourth-generation iPad if purchased within the last 30 days. She emphasized that, unless the recently-purchased iPad showed serious signs of wear-and-tear, the usual 14-day return policy would be waived.

“And what about other stores?” You’ll have to call and find out. She explained, “We can’t speak to other stores’ policies — this is something our store has decided to do.”

The fourth-generation iPad, starting at $499, offers faster performance than the third-generation with a dual-core A6X processor and quad-core graphics. It also has a 5-megapixel iSight camera, expanded LTE chipset, front-facing camera with FaceTime and 720p video capture, ultrafast two-times Wi-Fi, and Lightening connector.

Call your local Apple Store to check—usually stores are pretty flexible. Let us know how it goes.


More specs:

Next-generation ISP
Double CPU performance from A5x
Double graphic performance
10-hour battery life
LTE support
Colors: black and white

10-24-12

9to5mac.com

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[zibawal]

I felt back stabbed by Apple making my brand new ipad 3 obsolete in less than 6 mo..MF*
That is prize for being loyal customers:( Doom for Apple

[JezzerP]

I felt back stabbed by Apple making my brand new ipad 3 obsolete in less than 6 mo..MF*
That is prize for being loyal customers:( Doom for Apple

I really don't understand this attitude. Your iPad isn't obsolete. It still works doesn't it? It still does all the stuff it did before Apple announced the new model doesn't it? All the software still works and will continue to work for the foreseeable future, and new software will still be available for your tablet for the foreseeable future.

I am betting that the only difference you would actually notice if you had your iPad running an app next to the latest model is that the new one has a different charging port.

Just enjoy using your iPad.....it's a wonderful device.

[zibawal]

I really don't understand this attitude. Your iPad isn't obsolete. It still works doesn't it? It still does all the stuff it did before Apple announced the new model doesn't it? All the software still works and will continue to work for the foreseeable future, and new software will still be available for your tablet for the foreseeable future. I am betting that the only difference you would actually notice if you had your iPad running an app next to the latest model is that the new one has a different charging port.Just enjoy using your iPad.....it's a wonderful device.

I thought I had my own right to whine man? Doom for apple;(

[JezzerP]

I thought I had my own right to whine man? Doom for apple;(

You do man, moan away!! I was simply exercising my right to challenge your point of view.

[zibawal]

I would like exchange or $100 back?