bnrmom Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 We are seriously considering getting an Ipad, mainly because dh has a lot of neck issues from his many years as a programmer, and when he's at home he can't really get on our computer (and certainly can't use a laptop) to surf the net. Also, it would be really nice for some educational apps for the kids. We have wifi at home, and I have an iphone for when we're on the road. We really don't want to pay yet another monthly service bill. Is there any compelling reason why we would need to get 3g? Is there some big deal reason we are missing? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apond Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I don't think you would need it. IF you would mostly use it at home. The only time I would pay for it was if you needed the internet and were away from home a lot. I would vote no. Annmarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I have an iPad and I just use wi-fi when out and the wireless router here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I wouldn't want to pay more for an iPad with 3G or for a service fee unless I was on the road a lot and knew I needed wireless service. Bill (sent from iPad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2l&j Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I just got a wifi iPad. I love it! There are some times that I wish I had 3G but those times are limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloversandlions Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I wouldn't want to pay more for an iPad with 3G or for a service fee unless I was on the road a lot and knew I needed wireless service. Bill (sent from iPad) :iagree: (replying from a wifi-only iPad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnrmom Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 I just got a wifi iPad. I love it! There are some times that I wish I had 3G but those times are limited. What were the times you wished you had it? To everyone else - thank you! I'm feeling better that we might be able to pull this off. The price between WiFi only and 3G puts us over the edge, and then to pay $20/mo for the service . . . we just can't really afford it. But I wanted to make sure we wouldn't regret buying the wifi only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Ditto the previous posters. My husband and I both have Wi-Fi only, and it's perfectly fine. Friends or family give use their Wi-Fi codes, or if we need it elsewhere some cafes offer it, but in general they are used at home so it's no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) We have the wifi only version of the iPad also, and it hasn't been a problem since we use it mainly at home. When I've used it elsewhere, it's mostly places that have free wifi such as hotels or libraries, so it hasn't been an issue. I don't think 3g is necessary, but it really depends on how you intend to use the device. Edited July 31, 2011 by fastforward clarification of a word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5KidzRUs Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I am in Europe and bought 3G with mine even though I do not use it here. We went to the states last month and I bought the 3G service for one month and I LOVED it!! I use a (free) Text application already so I didn't use the phone a lot but I did use the text app. over 3G and it helped when we were needing instant direction. After we returned home I shut it off. I would reccommend getting the option so you can activate it if you need it at a later time - even if it is only for a month, here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 If you live in an area like here where even a lot of the fast food places have free wifi, there's limited need. For me, if I was getting an ipad now I'd consider it mostly for on the go (car trips, bus trips, bus stops, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 We opted for the 3G on the iPad so that when we're traveling, if we don't have a WiFi connection, we can order the 3G on an as needed basis. So far, since December, when I got the iPad for Christmas, we've used it twice (so paid for two months of service) - and I was glad we had the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Wi-fi only here. We also bought a refurbished 1st generation iPad to save $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Another one replying from an iPad. I've never needed 3G and I've been addicted to this thing since they gave it to me on mothers day. I use my wifi, or a free connection while I'm out. If I have to have Internet, I just use my iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I don't have 3G on the iPad. If I need internet when I am without a wifi, I use my iPhone as a hot spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnrmom Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 I don't have 3G on the iPad. If I need internet when I am without a wifi, I use my iPhone as a hot spot. This is what I was thinking. Can you tell me more about it? As I understand it, I activate the hotspot feature on my iphone and pay $20 for the month, is that current? And then I disconnect it when I am done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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