Thread: Ipad 2 - go just wifi or wifi/3g?

Originally Posted by pfillery

My wife wants an ipad for work. There is a programme she can use which is not available on any other operating system.

So there is a fair difference between the cost of an ipad 2 with just wifi, which is all she needs, and one with wifi and 3g.

Mt question is - should we get the wifi and 3g one even though we don't plan on using it remotely, is the device functional without having a sim inserted (ie can you use a 3g ipad on wifi without signing up to a data plan?)

We are thinking of a lot of factors such as potential resale when she decides to upgrade plus having the option to use data if needed. Has anyone faced the same dilema?

Hi!

It comes down to what you want to do with it... That said, to answer your questions, the resale value between 3g or not is the same as asking the difference between a 64GB or a 16 GB model, you will get x% cash back when you come to sell it.

Some mobile providers have great deals so I'd say why not get one with a plan (basically getting the hardware for free), but again that's only if you intend on taking it on holidays etc and want to keep in touch with family and friends

Personally I'd go for the 3G only because of the GPS that's built in.
So you may ask why, simply because it is an awesome device for satellite navigation - yes it's big, but you don't mount it in the window as you would a phone or similar, so it doesn't block your view. It is much better than those tiny satnav screens and the thing is that you don't need to actually look at it or having to take your eyes off the road, it's just there in the corner of your eye and you can see a whole lot of detail!

Once you've started using the tablet you'll wonder how you managed without it for all this time...

As for android vs iOS, OS X vs, windows or linux - there are a thousand reasons one or the other would be better, some relevant but most the time people will 'promote' the one or the other based on their own experience and preference - Just like you chose to drive either a Landrover, Nissan or Toyota!