iPad users! I need your help.?

[O.K.]

Hi! Can I know from iPad box before opening it which iOS is installed on device? iOS 5 or iOS 6? Thanks.

[Bob]

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Good luck...

[Gian_Centi]

I don't think there is anything to give you a clue which OS is installed. If the store you're getting it from just recently acquired the iPad stocks, then it's likely that the iPads are installed with the newer version.