With tablets of all varieties, the only internet access is via wireless. With a small laptop you would have the option of Ethernet.
Sent from my iPad > On 29 Mar 2014, at 10:30 am, Michael Hawkins > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Does any-one have any recommendations regarding the type of iPad or other > device for use in Kenya where Internet connection costs are high? Need to be > able to access emails by webmail from remote locations. > > Thanks, > > Michael Hawkins >> On 29 Mar 2014, at 8:33 am, Susan Hastings <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi, yes, I have the tom tom app for australia, and bought other mapping apps >> when we were in the Uk and Europe a couple of years ago. Mostly my husband >> drives and I navigate. I wear glasses and really appreciate the larger >> screen. Using GPS apps rather than google or apple maps does mean not >> needing the local SIM card, but price wise for a month of access I would >> think that the SIM card is cheaper than buying the mapping apps, which are >> quite pricey. But, if you are driving and navigating by voice the iPhone >> works just as well, I agree. If you have a sim enabled ipad there is built >> in GPS I believe. Cheers, Susan. >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On 29 Mar 2014, at 7:22 am, Peter Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Susan. I have bought the TomTom app for Australia ($75) and also >>> USA/Canada ($75) for use on the iPhone (there is also the TomTom Western >>> Europe app (covers UK) I can see for $60 today). While having a SIM >>> provides additional location information for navigating, the iPhone GPS >>> alone will still locate you and permit navigation on the preloaded maps >>> contained in the app. >>> >>> Certainly the iPad screen size would be better and having a SIM would be >>> essential (as no gps). >>> >>> Not sure if you have an iPhone but if you do, then going the TomTom route >>> allows the driver to windscreen mount the iPhone, turned horizontal makes a >>> great navigation unit as opposed to buying an additional bespoke 'Garmin >>> like' device. Must be sure to connect power as pretty battery hungry. >>> >>> If you do buy the TomTom apps, then you buy once and can get on both iPhone >>> and iPad assuming the same AppleID. >>> >>> Just an alternative there for you or even additional to your proposed >>> navigation solution. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Pete >>> >>>> On 28 Mar 2014, at 9:33 pm, Susan Hastings <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> We are going to the uk on Tuesday and I will purchase a prepaid Sim so I >>>> can use maps when we are out and about. There are lots of wireless hot >>>> spots and most accommodation options will have wireless internet, >>>> including family home type bed and breakfast places. But for navigating a >>>> SIM is necessary. We have done this in the UK and in the US. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>>> On 28 Mar 2014, at 9:29 pm, Susan Hastings <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I second the Mac mini idea, great for travel, but also for using >>>>> afterwards and very purse friendly. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>>> On 28 Mar 2014, at 8:28 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Apart from what is the latest, I would advise an iPad mini. The >>>>>> convenience of size to slip into a handbag is a huge plus and it is >>>>>> fully functional compared with the full size iPad. I speak from >>>>>> experience having purchased our mini for strip to Tasmania last year. >>>>>> I have I microsim paid on a pay as you go - no contract needed and it >>>>>> talks to 4G. >>>>>> Severin Crisp >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from Sev's iPad >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 27 Mar 2014, at 12:25 pm, Rick Armstrong <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi, Can someone point me in the right direct to purchase the latest >>>>>>> iPad, is it the Generation 3, or should I just walk in to an Apple >>>>>>> Store or JB Hi-Fi and talk to someone in there. >>>>>>> OPTIONS >>>>>>> iPad Air >>>>>>> or >>>>>>> IPad Current. >>>>>>> It is for my wife to use while in UK for Emails, Internet, Facebook, >>>>>>> and Maps >>>>>>> Any advice appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- 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> >>>>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>>>> -- 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> >>>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>>> -- 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> >>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>> -- 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> >>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>> -- 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> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> -- 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> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- 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> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- 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> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
