Ipad wifi or wifi+3g ? which to get.

[cranker]

I am getting the ipad at the end of the month and I am still not sure if I should get the 3g. I will use it mostly at home and do not care to check my email....etc

I am just wondering if there are any cool aps that use the gps / data that I might enjoy.

Any thoughts ?

[nodoctors]

I waited for the 3G units to be available because I was originally going to get one, but I ultimately went with the wi-fi only version. 3G service is far from the best, and you can easily find wi-fi readily available in most areas. I too will be using my iPad mostly at home, so 3G would only be useful in random connectionless emergencies. I took the extra 130 bucks and bought new headphones, games, and iPad accessories.

[GBX]

You might want to take a look here: http://toucharcade.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52955

Caution: Jailbreaking involved.

[Kamazar]

You might want to take a look here: http://toucharcade.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52955

Caution: Jailbreaking involved.

Unless you have a Palm Pre.

[bmn0210]

I've personally never had problems finding wifi.

[DaDramaLlama]

I'm probably the only user on this site who is buying the 3G version. I'm getting mine in a week and the thought of me being with it without internent kills me!!! I'll post a review of the 3G one the day I get it. And I'll let you know if I have regrets

[cranker]

Are there any apps that use the data / gps ? Also how is the gps function different in the ipad 3g and is it really useful?

I am looking for a reason other than just surfing/checking email etc... to get the 3g.

[virbing]

I was going to buy a 3G, and then had a business trip right after the launch, so I bought the wifi and figured i would hand it down to the kids when the 3Gs came out.

So far, I haven't felt the need to 3G. It might be convenient, but for the most part, I just run to the nearest Starbucks and use the free wifi provided by my rewards card.

in the future, I might have to step up to a 3G, but I am not looking forward to paying for the data plans.

[Booch138]

3G. That is all.

[virbing]

btw, if the rumors of AT&T allowing tethering on 4G iPhones is true, I don't think that I will bother upgrading to an iPad 3G.

[gekkota]

I'm probably the only user on this site who is buying the 3G version. I'm getting mine in a week and the thought of me being with it without internent kills me!!! I'll post a review of the 3G one the day I get it. And I'll let you know if I have regrets

I bought the 3G iPad the day it came out. I definitely recommend getting the 3G instead of wifi-only--you never know what apps will come out in a few months that might require it. The fact that there is no monthly contract pretty much makes it a no-brainer, IMO.