iPad - 3G or not?

[Tobias Straka]

Hey guys, so I'm finally getting an iPad but I'm not quite sure whether or not to get one with 3G. I am unsure on how often I'd really need an internet connection on the road - so my question is: how do you use your iPad? Would you recommend getting 3G? If so - why? Is the higher price justified?

Oh, also - should I be getting the 32GB or 64GB-version?

Thanks,
Tobias

 

[Jonathan Stevenson]

I recommend 32gb wifi only. I bought the 3G and my iPad has never left my house except for last weekend when I flew to LA. I ended up turning on the 3G and burned through my 250mb plan in TWO days just from using google maps. The premium you pay on the iPad itself for the 3G just isn't worth it, especially if you own an iPhone.

 

[Tobias Straka]

Thanks, that's what I'm afraid will happen to me if I go the 3G route. Also, the plans here in Switzerland cost a fortune... One thing I'm considering is buying the 3G version and have a prepay plan. Hm...

 

[Ketch Rossi]

I hav the 3G 64GB, have not gotten the 3G plan as of yet, as I have not found the need for it, but it is still something nice to have just in case, but WiFi is faster then 3G in all aspects, so even with 3G service active, I would only use it when WiFi connection is not there.

 

[Tobias Straka]

Thanks Ketch. Right now, I tend to buying a non-3G version...

 

[michael zaletel]

Best solution is to jailbreak your unlimited data Android or iPhone (if you have one) to provide a wifi hotspot to wifi iPad if necessary.

-michael zaletel

 

[Tony Bacak]

WHAT?
Question is like: schould i buy an additional battery for my cam?
Use both worlds and you stay connected

 

[DCC Erickson]

WHAT?
Question is like: schould i buy an additional battery for my cam?
Use both worlds and you stay connected

Yeah, bite the bullet and get everything. The first time you need it and you don't have it you will bum out muchly. :banghead:

 

[Kalani Prince]

I just got the wifi version with hopes of worldwide wifi being available to all humans.. Jim!, Red-fi ?

 

[Tobias Straka]

Michael, I like that idea

Heheh, Tony, additional batteries is never a question. Paying another $50 / month for having yet another toy that connects to the internet is...

David, maybe I will bite the bullet, but I won't swallow it just yet. Means: buying 3G - sure, why not. But I guess I will stay prepaid for now...

Kalani - wifi for everyone and everywhere - what a nice dream. Or maybe not

Thanks for your input guys.

 

[Brian Petrie]

I'd wait for the Ipad mini:laugh:

 

[Stephen Strangways]

You could always get a MiFi in the future. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiFi

 

[jonnycom]

I have a 3g and stopped using the unlimited $30 per month as soon as I got MiWi on my iphone 4, although it does eat your phones battery fast.

 

[Alexxander]

My vote goes to the without 3g model. iPad commonly used in the coffee shop, WiFi is everywhere ... and with other iPad accesories attains full functionality.