Do we need the 3G on the ipad? or is wifi sufficiant.

[Applebaum]

I was just wondering if it's worth purchasing the 3G models or not.

 

[DrHouse]

I was just wondering if it's worth purchasing the 3G models or not.

Depends if you want Internet access everywhere. In my case, I have an iPhone, so since I can tether, there is no need for 3G.

VicoPad addict!

 

[SweetPoison]

I was just wondering if it's worth purchasing the 3G models or not.

Depends if you want Internet access everywhere.

VicoPad addict!

Exactly. I have 3G too as I need to be able to access the internet on a dime while I am out in the field. I simply don't have time to find a hot spot somewhere.

 

[sjleworthy]

i've never had 3g on any device before, and will only need it about 3 or 4 times a year, if that. but i thought hey, why not, sod it.

 

[Hasty]

Really you need to ask yourself how frequently you would want to use your iPad away from home. A lot 3g, rarely wifi.
The core of the iPad's functionality is it's internet connection.

If you find yourself uncertain there's always tethering or a pay as you go mifi.

I my case I went for the larger storage as I already had a mifi which works well, if a fraction slower than native 3g.

 

[RavenMaster]

Wifi + HTC Wifi Router = Good enough for me
Plus, with the price difference, you get 32gb for the price of 16gb 3g

 

[The Alternative]

If you travel a lot you'll wish you had 3G. It comes in very handy when away from home and no free wi-fi available. Doesn't tethering require a jailbroken device?

 

[DrHouse]

If you travel a lot you'll wish you had 3G. It comes in very handy when away from home and no free wi-fi available. Doesn't tethering require a jailbroken device?

Not since iOS 4.3. I am able to tether via Bluetooth on my iPhone 3GS.

VicoPad addict!

 

[autumnbaby]

Almost everywhere I go has wifi (home, work, hotels, coffee shops, etc) so I didn't bother with the 3G. Plus now that Verizon has mobile hotspot on my phone I can get a data plan that actually costs less than the one offered with the 3G iPad. If I ever get in a position I need 3G I will just activate that.

 

[MsTapp]

I decided to get the 3G so I could get online everywhere and not have to carry another device all the time.

 

[Al Rogers]

i've never had 3g on any device before, and will only need it about 3 or 4 times a year, if that. but i thought hey, why not, sod it.

If any more Welshmen join the forum we will have to start an all Welsh Choir.


Al

 

[DJP1984]

Honest?

Simple answer is No need 3G as most wifi around of us.

Useless u need gps or use internet if where not available have wifi around.

 

[RavenMaster]

I decided to get the 3G so I could get online everywhere and not have to carry another device all the time.

I just carry my phone, he's my 3g personal hotspot

 

[sjleworthy]

i've never had 3g on any device before, and will only need it about 3 or 4 times a year, if that. but i thought hey, why not, sod it.

If any more Welshmen join the forum we will have to start an all Welsh Choir.


Al

aye. a close harmony singing app is needed

what other Welsh peeps are here then? i know of none. i do know the Scotts are invading though. now that is worrying.

 

[craig1912]

Honest?

Simple answer is No need 3G as most wifi around of us.

Useless u need gps or use internet if where not available have wifi around.

Simple answer is yes-I don't have 3G phone and use ipad at work and in car where there is no wifi