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    • Ipad wifi or wifi+3g ? which to get.

    Discussion in 'Off-Topic Lounge' started by cranker, May 17, 2010.

    1. cranker

      cranker Well-Known Member

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      #1 cranker, May 17, 2010
      I am getting the ipad at the end of the month and I am still not sure if I should get the 3g. I will use it mostly at home and do not care to check my email....etc

      I am just wondering if there are any cool aps that use the gps / data that I might enjoy.

      Any thoughts ?
       
    2. nodoctors

      nodoctors Well-Known Member

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      #2 nodoctors, May 17, 2010
      I waited for the 3G units to be available because I was originally going to get one, but I ultimately went with the wi-fi only version. 3G service is far from the best, and you can easily find wi-fi readily available in most areas. I too will be using my iPad mostly at home, so 3G would only be useful in random connectionless emergencies. I took the extra 130 bucks and bought new headphones, games, and iPad accessories.
       
    3. GBX

      GBX Well-Known Member

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    4. Kamazar

      Kamazar Well-Known Member

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      bmn0210 Well-Known Member

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      #5 bmn0210, May 17, 2010
      I've personally never had problems finding wifi.
       
    6. DaDramaLlama

      DaDramaLlama Well-Known Member

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      #6 DaDramaLlama, May 17, 2010
      I'm probably the only user on this site who is buying the 3G version. I'm getting mine in a week and the thought of me being with it without internent kills me!!! I'll post a review of the 3G one the day I get it. And I'll let you know if I have regrets
       
    7. cranker

      cranker Well-Known Member

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      #7 cranker, May 18, 2010
      Are there any apps that use the data / gps ? Also how is the gps function different in the ipad 3g and is it really useful?

      I am looking for a reason other than just surfing/checking email etc... to get the 3g.
       
    8. virbing

      virbing Active Member

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      #8 virbing, May 20, 2010
      I was going to buy a 3G, and then had a business trip right after the launch, so I bought the wifi and figured i would hand it down to the kids when the 3Gs came out.

      So far, I haven't felt the need to 3G. It might be convenient, but for the most part, I just run to the nearest Starbucks and use the free wifi provided by my rewards card.

      in the future, I might have to step up to a 3G, but I am not looking forward to paying for the data plans.
       
    9. Booch138

      Booch138 Well-Known Member

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      #9 Booch138, May 20, 2010
      3G. That is all.
       
    10. virbing

      virbing Active Member

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      #10 virbing, May 20, 2010
      btw, if the rumors of AT&T allowing tethering on 4G iPhones is true, I don't think that I will bother upgrading to an iPad 3G.
       
    11. gekkota

      gekkota Well-Known Member

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      #11 gekkota, May 20, 2010
      I bought the 3G iPad the day it came out. I definitely recommend getting the 3G instead of wifi-only--you never know what apps will come out in a few months that might require it. The fact that there is no monthly contract pretty much makes it a no-brainer, IMO.
       

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