[iPad] Does Apple usually replace iPad 3's with iPad 4's?

britneyfan · Mar 15, 2013, 11:45 PM

I have a 64 GB Verizon 3rd gen and I was wondering if they've been known to swap it out for a 4th gen?

Just wondering... not that I really want one.

thadoggfather · Mar 15, 2013, 11:55 PM

I'm sure they have piles of iPad 3's

malachiman · Mar 16, 2013, 12:23 AM

Our iPad 3 was replaced with a 4 the other week.

britneyfan · Mar 16, 2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by malachiman

Our iPad 3 was replaced with a 4 the other week.

was there an ongoing problem with the iPad 3?

zooby · Mar 16, 2013, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by malachiman

Our iPad 3 was replaced with a 4 the other week.

No way they did that. They're not allowed to do that as they have to *exchange* your product for the same one (hence why they ask for your serial number).

iEvolution · Mar 16, 2013, 04:01 AM

What is with the sense of entitlement some seem to have around here? People expect Apple to just upgrade users to the latest version for free?

britneyfan · Mar 16, 2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by iEvolution

What is with the sense of entitlement some seem to have around here? People expect Apple to just upgrade users to the latest version for free?

I think it would be refreshing to zip it with the holier than thou "entitlement" rant that's been rehashed to a point of exhaustion by many, many, many users on this forum. Be your own person. Hell, even use a synonym.

Did I say anything about wanting one? No. I was just wondering. Do I feel "entitled" to one? No.
Did I say, "I should get one because apple HAS to?" Absolutely not. Are you overreacting? Probably.

I was wondering what they do, so if I get mine replaced, I'll know if I need to have an extra charger or not. Is that what you wanted to know so that you can sleep better at night knowing that Apple, a multi-billion dollar business, will save $600 (and probably not even close to that)?

And it actually has happened, believe it or not, judging from the many posts on this forum.

I'm not just singling you out, it's a ton of people on here who are so quick to attack about a sense of "entitlement" when it's unwarranted.

cbflip2000 · Mar 16, 2013, 01:10 PM

I also got a 4th gen after swapping a 3rd gen. They didn't have any 3rd gen in stock so i gave my 3rd gen and 30 pin cable and they gave me a 4th gen with a lightning cable. They will only do this if there is no 3rd gen of your particular model in stock. Mine was Verizon 64GB white.

thadoggfather · Mar 16, 2013, 03:03 PM

Verizon 64 white is a more obscure / less popular SKU I'd imagine.

16 wifi-ers I'd say no wayyyyy

Still, that's awesome and I'm happy for ya (if you we're eyeing the ipad 4 all along)

charlituna · Mar 16, 2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by britneyfan

I have a 64 GB Verizon 3rd gen and I was wondering if they've been known to swap it out for a 4th gen?

Just wondering... not that I really want one.

In general no. Your warranty is like for like. Even when you pay for 'warranty' repairs its still like for like

On a rare occasion when they are low in parts they will allow managers to make the call to upgrade you for that repair rather than make you wait for a replacement of the correct item. But if you bring that item in later you could be reverted back to the original model

RedOrchestra · Mar 16, 2013, 07:12 PM

Judging by the OP's response to IEvolution on entitlement - yep the OP is feeling entitled and is checking around to see if in fact 4s are given as replacements for 3s. OPs wording is clear.

britneyfan · 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RedOrchestra

Judging by the OP's response to IEvolution on entitlement - yep the OP is feeling entitled and is checking around to see if in fact 4s are given as replacements for 3s. OPs wording is clear.

Even if I did feel entitled, it's nothing for you to worry about and I wouldn't learn a lesson from the response you just gave.

Do you have anything more constructive to do than sit around an Internet forum trying to judge whether or not someone feels "entitled" or not?

I'm also surprised that you're able to judge how I feel over plain text. That's a wonder. Where's there an opening for a job as an Internet psychologist? Because a bunch of people on MacRumors certainly can fill that position and monetize their time.

By the way, if I ever wanted an iPad 4, my 3rd gen would be sold, shipped, and the money would be in my hand getting ready to purchase the 4th.

ucfgrad93 · Mar 17, 2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by charlituna

In general no. Your warranty is like for like.

I think only on rare occasions that this wouldn't be the case.

britneyfan · Mar 17, 2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ucfgrad93

I think only on rare occasions that this wouldn't be the case.

Very nice response by the both of you. It's what I needed to know.

Thank you all. I appreciate the help.

Samtb · Mar 17, 2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by britneyfan

I think it would be refreshing to zip it with the holier than thou "entitlement" rant that's been rehashed to a point of exhaustion by many, many, many users on this forum. Be your own person. Hell, even use a synonym.

Did I say anything about wanting one? No. I was just wondering. Do I feel "entitled" to one? No.
Did I say, "I should get one because apple HAS to?" Absolutely not. Are you overreacting? Probably.

I was wondering what they do, so if I get mine replaced, I'll know if I need to have an extra charger or not. Is that what you wanted to know so that you can sleep better at night knowing that Apple, a multi-billion dollar business, will save $600 (and probably not even close to that)?

And it actually has happened, believe it or not, judging from the many posts on this forum.

I'm not just singling you out, it's a ton of people on here who are so quick to attack about a sense of "entitlement" when it's unwarranted.

I'm sure if they swapped every ipad 3 for an ipad 4, they'd lose alot more than 600$.

britneyfan · Mar 17, 2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Samtb

I'm sure if they swapped every ipad 3 for an ipad 4, they'd lose alot more than 600$.

How so?
Generally it costs $350 to make an iPad. Add all the extra internals that I paid for and the Apple Care that I paid for, will maybe come up to $550.
I paid over $1000 altogether for this iPad.

And if they were to give me a 4th gen, the only thing different is the processor. Which I'm sure doesn't cost more than $100.

And who mentioned EVERY iPad 3?

Han Solo 1 · Mar 17, 2013, 11:24 AM

Well I just had to shell out money to upgrade to iPad 4. If you get a free upgrade to the 4 I'm going to file a complaint with my state representative.

Samtb · Mar 17, 2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by britneyfan

How so?
Generally it costs $350 to make an iPad. Add all the extra internals that I paid for and the Apple Care that I paid for, will maybe come up to $550.
I paid over $1000 altogether for this iPad.

And if they were to give me a 4th gen, the only thing different is the processor. Which I'm sure doesn't cost more than $100.

And who mentioned EVERY iPad 3?

If they swap one persons ipad 3 for an ipad 4, it won't stop there. More people will demand an ipad 4 for their ipad 3.

britneyfan · Mar 17, 2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Samtb

If they swap one persons ipad 3 for an ipad 4, it won't stop there. More people will demand an ipad 4 for their ipad 3.

They already have done that because of stock issues. And I hope most people understand that they don't deserve an iPad 4, as they bought a 3rd gen.

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Originally Posted by Han Solo 1

Well I just had to shell out money to upgrade to iPad 4. If you get a free upgrade to the 4 I'm going to file a complaint with my state representative.

That doesn't sound right.
Explain the situation.

Han Solo 1 · Mar 17, 2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by britneyfan

That doesn't sound right.
Explain the situation.

What doesn't sound right? Most people have to spend money to upgrade to the latest device. I returned the iPad mini within the 14 day period after I bought it, and paid the $180 difference to upgrade to the iPad 4.

thadoggfather · Mar 17, 2013, 12:02 PM

Good luck arguing that one

Just because they make exceptions doesn't make that the rule.

iDuel · Mar 17, 2013, 12:28 PM

I believe there was a point where some Apple Stores in the US were swapping 3rd gens for 4th gens as long as you purchased it within 30 days.

thadoggfather · Mar 17, 2013, 12:31 PM

Yep I remember hearing about that as well

britneyfan · Mar 17, 2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Han Solo 1

What doesn't sound right? Most people have to spend money to upgrade to the latest device. I returned the iPad mini within the 14 day period after I bought it, and paid the $180 difference to upgrade to the iPad 4.

That's a completely different (and fair) situation.

Medic311 · Mar 17, 2013, 12:36 PM

they have massive stockpiles of iPad 3's - don't worry, you will never get an iPad 4 instead of an iPad 3 replacement

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Mar 15, 2013, 11:55 PM	#2
thadoggfather macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007	I'm sure they have piles of iPad 3's
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Mar 16, 2013, 12:23 AM	#3
malachiman macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Zealand	Our iPad 3 was replaced with a 4 the other week.
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Mar 16, 2013, 04:01 AM	#6
iEvolution macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008	What is with the sense of entitlement some seem to have around here? People expect Apple to just upgrade users to the latest version for free?
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Mar 16, 2013, 01:10 PM	#8
cbflip2000 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2008	I also got a 4th gen after swapping a 3rd gen. They didn't have any 3rd gen in stock so i gave my 3rd gen and 30 pin cable and they gave me a 4th gen with a lightning cable. They will only do this if there is no 3rd gen of your particular model in stock. Mine was Verizon 64GB white.
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Mar 16, 2013, 03:03 PM	#9
thadoggfather macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007	Verizon 64 white is a more obscure / less popular SKU I'd imagine. 16 wifi-ers I'd say no wayyyyy Still, that's awesome and I'm happy for ya (if you we're eyeing the ipad 4 all along)
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Mar 16, 2013, 07:12 PM	#11
RedOrchestra macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2012	Judging by the OP's response to IEvolution on entitlement - yep the OP is feeling entitled and is checking around to see if in fact 4s are given as replacements for 3s. OPs wording is clear.
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Mar 17, 2013, 11:24 AM	#17
Han Solo 1 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2013	Well I just had to shell out money to upgrade to iPad 4. If you get a free upgrade to the 4 I'm going to file a complaint with my state representative.
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Mar 17, 2013, 12:02 PM	#21
thadoggfather macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007	Good luck arguing that one Just because they make exceptions doesn't make that the rule.
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Mar 17, 2013, 12:28 PM	#22
iDuel macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pella, Greece	I believe there was a point where some Apple Stores in the US were swapping 3rd gens for 4th gens as long as you purchased it within 30 days.
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Mar 17, 2013, 12:31 PM	#23
thadoggfather macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007	Yep I remember hearing about that as well
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Mar 17, 2013, 12:36 PM	#25
Medic311 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2011	they have massive stockpiles of iPad 3's - don't worry, you will never get an iPad 4 instead of an iPad 3 replacement
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