Recently bought the 10th generation iPad from Best Buy and the model number is MPQ03VC/A. the item Was listed under Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB with Wi-Fi 6 (10th Generation) - Silver
But this model number is not listed on the apple.com compare page? I'm now wondering whether it's refurbished or new. Any guidance?
iPad (10th generation)
The "M" that begins the number indicates it is not refurbished but origianally sold as new. Were it a true Apple refurb, that code would start with "F".
A very good place to start when concerned about provenance of an Apple produce is by checking the support coverage In Settings > AppleCare & Warranty. The expiration date should be only days plus one year from your date of purchase, or will show when the warranty expired.
The only part find odd is that Apple iDevices intended for sale in the US usually have order numbers ending in LL/A. From my US-purchased iPhone:
VC/A indicates made for Canada. If you are in Canada, great!. Enjoy the phone.
If you are not in Canada, BE SURE to check the service and support status because that may affect warranty coverage.
If in doubt, return the device and buy directly from Apple.
The "M" that begins the number indicates it is not refurbished but origianally sold as new. Were it a true Apple refurb, that code would start with "F".
A very good place to start when concerned about provenance of an Apple produce is by checking the support coverage In Settings > AppleCare & Warranty. The expiration date should be only days plus one year from your date of purchase, or will show when the warranty expired.
The only part find odd is that Apple iDevices intended for sale in the US usually have order numbers ending in LL/A. From my US-purchased iPhone:
VC/A indicates made for Canada. If you are in Canada, great!. Enjoy the phone.
If you are not in Canada, BE SURE to check the service and support status because that may affect warranty coverage.
If in doubt, return the device and buy directly from Apple.
The M at the beginning of the model number says that it's new, not refurbished.
(261378)
there should be a model number on the back of iPad you would use to identify it, not the one in settings - general - about - those numbers are extra long and never match the back of iPad
Identify your iPad model - Apple Support
Use the model number to find out which model iPad you have. Learn how to find the model number of your iPad.
However, Iit comes up as this model Buy iPad Wi-Fi 128GB - Silver - Apple
The Apple Store compare page is usually the latest models being compared to each other
Thanks for the confirmation- and yes I'm in Canada!
Feeling rather silly now - yes there it is A2696. Thanks
Cannot find iPad model number from Best Buy purchase
