If you are interested in the upcoming iPad from Apple and have no intention of buying one, then you might want to skip this message. But if you are already preparing their tents and folding chairs to wait outside an Apple Store for the latest offer from the company, then please read on.
While Apple announced last week, the iPad will be available in advance for a few hours from now, with versions of Wi - Fi only comes third in the shops April and 3G models show that in the same month.
Since the configurations and their prices were announced in January, Bits readers have e - mail asking me to buy for the input on the iPad: 3G or Wi - Fi only? The answer to this question could make a big financial difference, since the 3G versions cost $ 130 more upfront and an additional $ 15 to $ 30 per month, depending on your 3G usage.
So how do you make a wise decision? This could help Q&A:
I 'll primarily use my iPad at home. Wi - Fi, it should be enough, right?
Yes. If you want to use your iPad primarily at home, get the Wi - Fi version is a breeze. With a stable, constant source of Internet connectivity, you can use all iPad functions as much as you want without any additional cost of 3G. If you do not have a connection, you will still be able to use some embedded applications such as e - mail, photos, videos, contacts, calendar and the iBook reader in offline mode.
What if I want to use the iPhone in my office?
This depends on your Wi -Fi to work. If your office Wi- Fi, then you're in luck. Otherwise, you can ask the computer administrator to configure a wireless router. But if they say no, for security reasons, groping could gather a group of employees for the purchase of a Sprint phone wireless hub or other carrier.
What if I travel. No Wi- Fi that can be used
You can use the Internet in the world, if you find a Wi -Fi spots. Many sites are available for free or at low cost - many parks and cafes offer free access, for example.
Regular users can economic, Boingo Wireless, which offers $ 9.95 a month Register, which you can access more than 125,000 hotspots Wi- Fi at Starbucks and various airports and hotels.
Travel frequently for work. I got the 3G version instead?
Probably not. The iPhone 3G version will pay for itself in no time.
The 3G mobile data AT&T in the United States is provided, costs $ 15 per month for 250 MB of data and $ 30 for unlimited use. This is a bargain compared with the hotel Wi - Fi, which is $ 10 to $ 20 per day can cost.
The agreement is also AT&T month. It can be activated when you know you are traveling on and off when you are back home. 3G tariffs, AT&T also offers free Wi - Fi Hot Spots AT&T who could take over airports, hotels or restaurants McDonald.
Is there anything else the 3G model, which offers free Wi -Fi is not?
Potentially. The 3G model has a GPS sensor, while the Wi - Fi version does not. While GPS appears to be difficult for a large screen of the device, I expect companies to iPhone applications that take advantage of the situation and other social networks, such as location - based news and reviews of restaurants to create. Foursquare, Gowalla and probably Facebook, find new ways to utilize the location information of users of the iPhone 3G.
I heard that the F.C.C. everywhere could create Wi -Fi. Not that eliminates the need for 3G?
The Federal Communications Commission has recently discussed the possibility of a broadband network free or very cheap national wirelessly. The technology blog Ars Technica warns us not hold your breath, as we have been through this before. But who knows? Perhaps this type of network will be available for the fourth - or 14 - the generation of the iPad.
What about storage? How much memory do you really need?
If you use the iPhone as a laptop replacement, you may want to go with 32 GB or 64 GB of storage to ensure adequate for music, photos and movies. But if you 're just going to surf the Internet, watch the movie wrong during the trip and reading electronic books, the 16 GB model will suffice.
Something else I should know before making this purchase?
Well, as Steve Jobs would say, no other thing to consider before buying any iPad: is what you really want now?
Some people have complained that the device comes with a built - in camera or USB ports. Or maybe you do not like the fact that multitasking. And like any new technology product, there are bound to be some annoying bugs.
If this bothers you, better for the iPad could be a second generation.
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