Hi Susan, Even though Telstra's 4G frequency is not available on the iPad, nevertheless as near I can make it the new iPad frequencies of 850MHz and 2100MHz still offer some speed improvements in Australia. The give the user access to a HPSA+ which, while technically not 4G, it is much faster than 3G. Here is a quote from an article on the subject in the Australian
> But the news isn’t all bad for iPad users needing mobile network > connectivity. The inclusion of High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) plus 850MHz > and 2100MHz means the new iPads in theory are capable of much faster download > speeds on Telstra’s NextG network, and Optus and Vodafone networks and here is a link to the article: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/opinion/apples-new-ipad-4g-a-no-go-on-telstras-mobile-network/story-e6frgb0o-1226293057168 Regards, Carlo --- Carlo Margio Real World Computing mob: +61 404 296 965 [email protected] www.realworldcomputing.com.au On 06/09/2012, at 5:12 PM, Susan Hastings <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, there doesn't seem to be a big difference between the ipad2 and iPad > third generation. 4g on the iPad is not available in Australia yet even > though the third generation got it in the USA. > > But, who knows about the iPad 4? That may be when we get 4g here in > australia. haven't seen a rumor about the ipad 4, but have seen enough on the > iPad mini to convince me it's coming, I thought in October, with the iPhone 5 > to be announced in September. > > Reading all of these rumors can 'do your head in'. > > I suppose if you were deciding between 2 and 3 I'd get the later version > because it will be longer before you want to upgrade. > > Cheers, Susan > > Sent from my iPad > > On 06/09/2012, at 1:58 PM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Lynn, >> >> If you are not in a great rush, perhaps might be worth waiting a little >> longer. I still have the original 64GB Wi-Fi 3G iPad and waiting for the >> iPad 4 ;-) >> >> There have been reports that Apple will launch two new tablets during 2012: >> a smaller "iPad Mini" September 2012 and "iPad 4" October 2012. >> Will Apple do this? Well we don't know for sure... :-) >> >> Do a Google search and you will find "Rumours" & "Reports". >> Her is one: >> <http://www.t3.com/news/apple-ipad-mini-rumours> >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> On 06/09/2012, at 1:46 PM, Lynn Koh <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> thanks carlos. >>> >>> that article just reminded me that ipad2 is only available in 16gb... am >>> wanting 64gb, just like my old one... >>> >>> so looks like ill be forking out extra (again!) for my ipad - got the 1st >>> one just before ipad2 came out and it dropped in price. >>> >>> *back of hand to forehead* to wait or not to wait, that is the question... >>> hehehe >>> >>> regards >>> Lynn >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Carlo Margio" <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected] >>> Sent: Thursday, 6 September, 2012 1:30:53 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing >>> / Hong Kong / Urumqi >>> Subject: Re: difference in ipad2 and new ipad >>> >>> Hi Lynn, >>> >>> Here is a good article comparing the two models: >>> >>> http://www.pcworld.com/article/252964/new_ipad_vs_ipad_2_which_is_the_better_deal.html >>> >>> Apart from the screen there is a difference in the graphics processor and >>> of course 4G if you are getting the mobile enabled model. I personally >>> would go for the new one. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Carlo >>> >>> --- >>> Carlo Margio >>> Real World Computing >>> >>> mob: +61 404 296 965 >>> [email protected] >>> www.realworldcomputing.com.au >>> >>> On 06/09/2012, at 7:36 AM, Lynn Koh <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> hi guys >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> thinking of going to garden city on sat to see what i can get on opening >>>> day (for those thinking of going, could make a field trip outta it??). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> but my main purpose is to get my ipad. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> for those who have had ipad2 and new ipad, is there any difference you >>>> found with them? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> as far as i can tell, the only difference is that the new ipad is HD (does >>>> it make a difference to your viewing?) and a faster chip, which doesnt >>>> even make a difference in speeds in Aust. 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