Interesting... Do Apple carry NOS hardware in stores for replacements?
Just imagining a scenario where a third Gen iPad gets brought in, with a 'replacement requiring' fault still under warranty once they no longer carry that model?
Or will they have 3rd Gen spares for the next 12 months in case that happens?
I'm sure they have 3rd gen refurbs that they would give as a replacement. If those were no longer in stock, you would probably luck out and get a 4th gen.