How can I tell the difference between iPad 3 box and iPad 4?

Redrum509 · Feb 8, 2013, 12:59 AM

Buying a sealed iPad 4 tomorrow on Craigslist and just want to know how to tell the difference between the iPad 3 and iPad 4 box since I think they are exactly the same. Thanks

jav6454 · Feb 8, 2013, 01:02 AM

Serial number. Check it against Apples website. Also, try to look for anything in the back text. It usually lists configuration including A5, or A6X

GGJstudios · Feb 8, 2013, 01:03 AM

[iPad] iPad 4 vs. iPad 3 box, how can you tell?

725032 · Feb 8, 2013, 01:07 AM

Ipad 4 is lightning, 3 is 30 pin

Hungry&Foolish · Feb 8, 2013, 01:07 AM

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5452?v...S&locale=en_US

Redrum509 · Feb 8, 2013, 01:08 AM

Alright thanks for the replies. Ill check out the contents and stuff and check for a6 chip and lightning cord.

GGJstudios · Feb 8, 2013, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hungry&Foolish

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5452?v...S&locale=en_US

That doesn't help:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redrum509

Buying a sealed iPad 4 tomorrow on Craigslist and just want to know how to tell the difference between the iPad 3 and iPad 4 box since I think they are exactly the same. Thanks

jav6454 · Feb 8, 2013, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGJstudios

That doesn't help:

Each box contains the model on it.

eawmp1 · Feb 8, 2013, 01:35 AM

Open as soon as you transact to make sure what is in the box matches the description on the box. People have access to shrink wrap.

maxosx · Feb 8, 2013, 01:39 AM

Mine had an iPad 4 in it...

jrobert123 · Feb 10, 2013, 01:20 PM

I bought an ipad 3 when it came out. I’m perfectly happy with it. It meets my personal need and I don't feel any need for its up gradation to a 4th gen model.

Pakaku · Feb 10, 2013, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrobert123

I bought an ipad 3 when it came out. I’m perfectly happy with it. It meets my personal need and I don't feel any need for its up gradation to a 4th gen model.

If you're expecting to buy an iPad 4, you should receive an iPad 4.

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