Handheld devices replacement under warranty Query

[zorbetes]

(Covered with warranty imean)
Lets say there is a manufacturing defect on your handheld devices, what kind of unit are you given with? Refurbished? complete with box? or brand new?



What happens to your serial number and the length of time of your warranty?


Will it be a deactivated unit meaning you go back from square one wherein You could see the "connect to itunes logo?

thanks!