hazy2k11
iPF Noob
I have the Wifi version of Ipad with the Mifi dongle which gives me speeds of about 7mb and i can connect my laptop, PS3 and Iphone to it
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jnewell said:The other reason the 3G versions are "worth it" in my view is the real GPS chip. Yeah, I could type in zip codes or street addresses for apps like weather, restaurant, etc. I'd rather let the GPS chipset do the work.
Is that really worth $100 extra, when you could just type in a zip? And iPad can use wifi to determine location also. Not worth that to me.
Paying for the 3G that is. Cause to me, having a wifi only ipad is kinda pointless and dumb. Ipad is something most people would want to bring with them everywhere, so with a wifi only you have to always rely on a wifi network to connect whereas 3G you always have a connection no matter where you are. Glad I got the 3G.
I want to hear from you 3G owners how you found it so far? Any of you regret it and find you dont use 3G much?
Saying that 'buying ipad wifi only is dumb' is a dumb statement itself.
Buying ipad wifi only is actually smart, you can buy a wifi only ipad AND a mifi device for LESS that the cost of an ipad 3g. And with a mifi device u can hook it up to multiple devices, proves to be more cost effective that an ipad 3g.
Do some research before making ridiculous statements next time OP.
If I go abroad, 3G is an astronomical cost, so getting the 3G iPad wouldn't have been worth it. I went to Mexico last year and had to switch off my iPhones' 3G capability. There are lots of horror stories here in the UK about customers who've been on holiday abroad and got a huge bill when they've returned, without knowingly using any data. I was charged £10 when I first went to Mexico, for data being consumed in the background over just 3 days. I was charged £2 for receiving a voicemail that I never listened to!
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I know consumers in the States have better data deals than we do, so I can see their point of view also and I can see 3G being more attractive there.
In hindsight, the only thing I'd buy 3G for is the GPS for Find My iPad. I say this, as I wasn't aware there was no GPS chipset in the wifi only version until I read this thread!