Originally Posted by kwgrimes

I think this is what has hurt Apple, everyone thinks of this awesome tool as a toy! And too many apps dedicated to games and not enough focus on the other potential professional uses.

I totally agree, we need to see the iPad as a flexible hub to productivity rather than just an entertaining device.

The answer depends on whether you require Internet access wherever you take your ipad. 3G is not worth the price. WiFi is just as fast, if not faster. I would suggest going with a MiFi device instead. MiFi units are pocket-size mobile hot spots that convert cellular data signals into a small Wi-Fi bubble good for allowing up to five separate Wi-Fi-enabled devices to connect. Where the Wi-Fi models cost $499, $599 or $699, depending on how much storage you get, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB, respectively, the iPad 3G starts at $629 and jumps up in $100 increments from there. The top-of-the-line model goes for $829. The question iPad buyers have to consider is simple: Is the extra $130 worth it?

Originally Posted by Vintage90

I use mine for just about everything that I used to use my laptop for. Music, Video, some WP (pages) email, youtube and the odd game.

A truly multi-tasking device, not a toy, that's for sure

What if you want to play a game that your hardware doesn't support? Can you upgrade you device? Well my laptop can be upgraded. I can run just about any app from an ipad on my laptop with software thats mimics the ipad capabilities. Does it cost you money for each game you download? Not me. I just download whatever I want.

I agree I have a mifi by verizon and I love it ,using it with my iPad as well as net books, it's well worth the money.

I use mine for, ipf of course, movies, music, games for the most part, but also for books.

Originally Posted by l1tp1zt0lz

The answer depends on whether you require Internet access wherever you take your ipad. 3G is not worth the price. WiFi is just as fast, if not faster. I would suggest going with a MiFi device instead. MiFi units are pocket-size mobile hot spots that convert cellular data signals into a small Wi-Fi bubble good for allowing up to five separate Wi-Fi-enabled devices to connect. Where the Wi-Fi models cost $499, $599 or $699, depending on how much storage you get, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB, respectively, the iPad 3G starts at $629 and jumps up in $100 increments from there. The top-of-the-line model goes for $829. The question iPad buyers have to consider is simple: Is the extra $130 worth it?

If your wifi isn't a LOT faster than 3G, you must be using ClearWire...

The question I asked myself was did I want to "save" $130, only to spend ~$100 for a GPS to hang off the bottom of the iPad and another ~$150 for a mifi or equivalent, and have yet another separate item? Any way I looked at it, if I ever wanted either GPS or 3G my "savings" quickly went into the red.

Originally Posted by l1tp1zt0lz

The answer depends on whether you require Internet access wherever you take your ipad. 3G is not worth the price. WiFi is just as fast, if not faster. I would suggest going with a MiFi device instead. MiFi units are pocket-size mobile hot spots that convert cellular data signals into a small Wi-Fi bubble good for allowing up to five separate Wi-Fi-enabled devices to connect. Where the Wi-Fi models cost $499, $599 or $699, depending on how much storage you get, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB, respectively, the iPad 3G starts at $629 and jumps up in $100 increments from there. The top-of-the-line model goes for $829. The question iPad buyers have to consider is simple: Is the extra $130 worth it?

I agree, I have the mifi by Verizon and it's great, especially since I can connect up to 5 devices. I even managed to get a little discount on the price, and it's unlimited.

Originally Posted by Tasty

I agree I have a mifi by verizon and I love it ,using it with my iPad as well as net books, it's well worth the money.

How do you hook your MiFi up to your iPad? The one I have requires a USB port, something that os sorely lacking on the iPad.

Originally Posted by jollywa

How do you hook your MiFi up to your iPad? The one I have requires a USB port, something that os sorely lacking on the iPad.

A Mifi usually creates a wireless network, which you can join from the iPad. The USB port shouldn't be used for more than charging, if it really only shares the 3G via USB, it can't be used with an iPad.

Originally Posted by jollywa

How do you hook your MiFi up to your iPad? The one I have requires a USB port, something that os sorely lacking on the iPad.

You don't have to plug it in, it's a small box. It connects wirelessly. You just have to put a code in.