Note. You only need the 3G to be turned on in the iPad. You don't need to actually have a SIM card in it. The reason is that the GPS functionality is built into the 3G chip.
r On 09/03/2011, at 10:50 PM, Pedro wrote: > Here are three goods reasons for a 3G model > > http://www.tuaw.com/2011/03/06/iphone-4-personal-hotspot-wi-fi-only-ipad-possible-but-wit/ > > cheers > > Pedro > > On 09/03/2011, at 10:14 PM, cm wrote: > >> Yes. Good point about the GPS, Mart. >> >> C >> >> On 2011-03-09, at 22:02, Martin Hill wrote: >> >>> Don't forget that only the 3G version of the iPad has a GPS receiver. For >>> me this is the deal-breaker for the wifi-only model. >>> >>> The possibility of having GPS-enriched turn-by-turn, off-road and >>> topographical maps the size of the old UBD instead of postcard size is very >>> compelling. >>> >>> Also, the combination of a GPS chip and a mobile internet connection >>> (Assisted GPS) mean there is no more of the waiting several minutes for >>> your old GPS to get its first fix. >>> >>> Now I just need to work out how best to mount an iPad on the dashboard of >>> the 4WD. :-) >>> >>> -Mart >>> >>> On 09/03/2011, at 9:38 PM, cm wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hi Brian, >>>> >>>> You have correctly identified the two independent questions when choosing >>>> an iPad model. >>>> >>>> a) 3G or WiFi only? >>>> b) How much memory? >>>> >>>> By the way, a number of articles have touted how children with Autism >>>> benefited from an iPad. That will probably require that you choose >>>> software relevant to your son's needs but that is a whole other question >>>> and possibly one that dedicated groups are already addressing. >>>> >>>> a) So 3G or Wifi only? If you intend to used the internet from you iPad >>>> mainly from home, work or a WiFi enabled public place, such as many cafes >>>> and libraries you can get by with the Wifi only model. You will need 3G >>>> only if you make significant use of the iPad while outside (say the map >>>> application) or in areas where you do not have access to WiFi -- perhaps >>>> customer sites if you are in the service industry. To use 3G you would >>>> need a data plan either prepay or postpay. >>>> >>>> It is true that iOS 4.3 will have a personal hotspot feature, the current >>>> version of iOS already has a tethering feature. You can only use this if >>>> your carrier allows it. Internode, for one, currently allows tethering but >>>> they could choose to charge extra for this feature at any time. AT&T in >>>> the US, for instance, charges $20 a month for 1GB of data using tethering. >>>> >>>> b) How much memory? If you want the iPad mainly to run apps for yourself >>>> and your family, then the 16GB is probably sufficient. Once you start to >>>> store media on the iPad such as films or photo's they you may find that >>>> you need more memory (32GB or 64GB). >>>> >>>> I, personally, went for the 3G / 32GB model. I have not to this point used >>>> the 3G feature apart from some tests of tethering and once at a cafe with >>>> friends to show them some features of the iPad. :-}. The 32GB has been way >>>> more than enough memory for me because I keep my main iTunes collection on >>>> my MacBook Pro and only transfer a small number of films and photos to the >>>> iPad on an as needed basis. My main video consumption on the iPad is the >>>> iView feature of the ABC. iView programs can be viewed with either a >>>> dedicated iView app on the iPad, which uses no storage, or by streaming >>>> the programs from my MacBook Pro with a app called Video Server -- this >>>> also uses no storage. >>>> >>>> I went for a slightly cheaper iPad because I was planning even at the time >>>> to get and iPad 2 as well. This time I will likely get WiFi only / 16 GB >>>> as that will meet my needs. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Carlo >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2011-03-09, at 20:58, Brian Risbey wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi everyone, about to lash out on an iPad2 but which model? >>>>> I believe that the next iPad/ iPhone software update will include a data >>>>> hotspot enabling both our iPhone4s to allow data and Internet access- if >>>>> so I would only need a wifi version, correct? >>>>> Apparently iPads are great for children with Autism, my son has one >>>>> available to him at school hence the interest. >>>>> Brian >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > > 15" MacBookPro 2.66 GHz Core i7 > 4 GB/1067 MHz 500GB > OS X 10.6.5 Snow Leopard > > > <Screen-shot-2009-11-25-at-10.46.07-AM.jpg> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
