Ipad replacement - new or refurb ?

My Ipad first gen is two months out of warranty and it not holding charge. Apple has offered a replacement for a small charge. My question is; are these 'new' or 'refurb' products. I cannot find the definitive answer to this question, even though it's been asked many times.
The genius bar guys told me twice they were new products, but I just can't get a definitive answer from either Apple or the forums that confirms this. I am based in the UK so UK specific response would be appreciated.

This is what Apple says about their refurbishment process:
http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/apple_certified.html
Packaging for replacement stock will differ from that for units being sold, but the process is the same. I don't trust anecdotal reports, but it's not impossible that given the thousands of units being processed someone in the depot could not slip up and send out a unit that hasn't been through the process. It's absoutely very rare, if indeed it does happen.
I believe if they (Apple) want to swap-out my new device for a recon after 14 months (too short timings), they should also offer a 50% discount on a new device for those that want it,
Sorry, but that's a totally unrealistic expectation. No manufacturer, anywhere, that I've ever heard of offers such a program.
Again, Apple will give you a refurbished unit. If that's not acceptable to you, you'll have to decide what you wish to do. There's nothing more we can say.
Regards.

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