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13 years ago

Well I think you kind of answered your own question. 3g and 4g and so on use cell towers. wi fi uses a wi fi network. Make sense?

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jasonmorgan

13 years ago

So what you're looking for is a tablet pc or a netbook that has 3g/4g built in - or - you can pick up a 3g/4g external modem.

time to go google crazy with your bad self.

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getsmartt

13 years ago

Most cell phone carriers will supply (at a price of course about $99 or less, sometimes a lot less if you are a new "data plan" customer) you with a USB "modem" that will work within their 3G/4G network. So as long as the tablet has a USB port you should be fine.

Some tablets/netbooks come with a "modem" built in which will access some of the carriers 3G/4G networks. If you shop around it is possible to find one pre-configured to your network, of course you will still be responsibel for purchasing the appropriate "data plan"

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webapex

13 years ago

I understand a whole raft of iPad competitors are hitting the market, it's probably going to be a whole different scene by next xmas.

Take the time to research the long term cost of the required service, when Apple last dropped the price of iPhones, the actual connection cost went up, making the true cost of the new phone a break even deal at best.

The iPod touch is effectively an iPhone with the 3g connection replaced by wifi, I believe it runs a lot of the same applications as the iPad.

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PhotogJohn

13 years ago

Originally Posted by webapex

I understand a whole raft of iPad competitors are hitting the market, it's probably going to be a whole different scene by next xmas.

Take the time to research the long term cost of the required service, when Apple last dropped the price of iPhones, the actual connection cost went up, making the true cost of the new phone a break even deal at best.

The iPod touch is effectively an iPhone with the 3g connection replaced by wifi, I believe it runs a lot of the same applications as the iPad.

I agree, but they were supposed to be here already. I was reading about expected Droid based tablets last spring with specs that killed the iPad. They were supposed to be here in August. I was holding out for one of those tablets......

........I'm typing this on my iPad. I just couldn't wait any longer.

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George Wright

13 years ago

We have an Ipad with verizon. (My daughter's but I pretend it's mine LOL) Bought it from verizon and it comes with an external myfi. It works great. it also runs off of my clear spot 4g/3g device.

Verizon also has a very nice droid tablet that comes with 3g and wifi built in.

One gig of bandwidth is $20 a month, no contract.

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paulie888

13 years ago

The majority of the cheaper tablets will not come with a 3g/4g antenna built in. Your best bet would be to use a prepaid 3G portable Wi-Fi hotspot solution. There are several ones out there, but the cheapest I've come across is the one that Virgin Mobile provides (runs on Sprint's 3G network) - it gives you 30 days of unlimited 3G usage for a flat rate of $40 (no data cap).
Broadband2Go - 3G Mobile Broadband Service | Virgin Mobile

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jan roos

13 years ago

Originally Posted by paulie888

The majority of the cheaper tablets will not come with a 3g/4g antenna built in. Your best bet would be to use a prepaid 3G portable Wi-Fi hotspot solution. There are several ones out there, but the cheapest I've come across is the one that Virgin Mobile provides (runs on Sprint's 3G network) - it gives you 30 days of unlimited 3G usage for a flat rate of $40 (no data cap).
Broadband2Go - 3G Mobile Broadband Service | Virgin Mobile

So if I get an Ipad I should be able to purchase this Virgin Package and it should work fine?

Thanks for sharing, looks very helpful especially when travelling.

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paulie888

13 years ago

Originally Posted by jan roos

So if I get an Ipad I should be able to purchase this Virgin Package and it should work fine?

Thanks for sharing, looks very helpful especially when travelling.

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Yes, the Virgin broadband package will work on the standard iPad with WiFi (no need to get the one with 3g). The advantages of using the Virgin package are that there are no contracts required (you just pay month to month), and more importantly there is no data cap or overage charges like with AT&T!

In addition to that, you can use the Virgin mobile broadband package with any WiFi enabled device, not just the iPad. You could simultaneously connect to the 3G signal (via WiFi) with your iPad, laptop and any other mobile devices (up to 5 at a time), if you get the MiFi device -

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/mobil...mifi-2200.html

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windwhirl

13 years ago

Have you heard of epad? It was developed to nearly have similar features with Apple's Ipad. Not totally the same but is way cheaper than ipad. It will surely fit within the budgt. It runs on Anroid. It uses touch pen. Around the sides of the epad you see arrayed a laundry-lists of ports "mising" fom the ipad. you also get the bluetooth and wifi. Although according to my not so extensive research, the advantages stop there. The epad has terrible screen in comparison. The colors are not as vibrant as those in ipad. Oh, the list goes on. You can search ityourself.

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paulie888

13 years ago

Originally Posted by windwhirl

Have you heard of epad? It was developed to nearly have similar features with Apple's Ipad. Not totally the same but is way cheaper than ipad. It will surely fit within the budgt. It runs on Anroid. It uses touch pen. Around the sides of the epad you see arrayed a laundry-lists of ports "mising" fom the ipad. you also get the bluetooth and wifi. Although according to my not so extensive research, the advantages stop there. The epad has terrible screen in comparison. The colors are not as vibrant as those in ipad. Oh, the list goes on. You can search ityourself.

I have read about the epad. The big drawback to it is that it has a resistive touch screen (unlike the multitouch capacitive screen found on iPads and other high end tablets), and this is going to be a deal breaker for many people.

What's so compelling about the iPad is its multitouch capacitive screen that allows you to pinch and zoom, flick and scroll with just a light caress of your fingertips. A resistive screen (like what is found on the epad) only responds to single touch inputs and you actually have to apply a certain amount of physical pressure to the screen in order for your inputs to register (hence the need for a touch stylus). This takes away the inherent joy of touch control that you get with the iPad and other high-end tablets, and this is a big factor in what makes them so enjoyable to use.

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13 years ago

Originally Posted by paulie888

I have read about the epad. The big drawback to it is that it has a resistive touch screen (unlike the multitouch capacitive screen found on iPads and other high end tablets), and this is going to be a deal breaker for many people.

What's so compelling about the iPad is its multitouch capacitive screen that allows you to pinch and zoom, flick and scroll with just a light caress of your fingertips. A resistive screen (like what is found on the epad) only responds to single touch inputs and you actually have to apply a certain amount of physical pressure to the screen in order for your inputs to register (hence the need for a touch stylus). This takes away the inherent joy of touch control that you get with the iPad and other high-end tablets, and this is a big factor in what makes them so enjoyable to use.

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I think the arguments between the two (resistive vs capacitive) are over blown.

Each have their own purposes, strengths and weaknesses.

I've had many many smartphones with resistive screens. And I use an iOS device on a daily basis with of course has a capacitive screen.

I appreciate each of their unique quirks without hating on either. Yet if I was forced to say which of the two I prefer, I'd have to say the resistive screens have significant edge over capacitive screens (just a couple of reasons: greater precision & don't have to use your fingers, which is useful if they're dirty/sticky/wet/gloved/etc).

Anyway, be sure to check out the Android devices as there are bargains to be had there.

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Chris Thompson

13 years ago

I use an iPad. The market is basically that or a samsung galaxy tab on Android. More are coming but they won't be much cheaper than an iPad. If this is out of range, wait for them to get cheaper.

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Alexander CPA

13 years ago

If you buy a tablet PC with 3g, then you can use 3g / mobile internet / cell phone signals. If you buy a tablet PC with wifi, then you can use wifi networks, mcdonalds etc. If you buy one with both, you can do both. Bare in mind if the device has USB ports, you can probably buy a '3G usb' stick, that'll allow you connect to mobile networks for internet, may be slower, but I reckon it would save you a fair bit.

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traderbenji

13 years ago

I am in Australia and have a Galaxy Tab, a laptop and a netbook. If you find the price range of the tabs too expensive go the netbook option, they are now cheap as chips over here so must be cheap over there. I love all three of my "devices" and use them all differently. The samsung tablet appears to be much smaller then the ipad (compared with an apple freak at work) but the galaxy is so much lighter and I find it easier when i'm on the go to work with and carry around (its something like 380 gms). I bought my netbook because my laptop is over 3kgs and its too heavy to lug around to meetings and if I duck out for a coffee to work as well. So the question is what will you use the device for or is it just for the cool factor? The right tool for the job....

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Chris Thompson

13 years ago

I was just going to say the same thing. Get the Wi-Fi iPad (that's what I have) and then get a Mi-Fi or a Sierra Wireless "OverDrive" to use on the network you want to use.

It's a portable hotspot product, that connects to the 3G / 4G network and shares the signal with your iPad (or other device) using Wi-Fi.

Whoever said resistive touchscreens are better is making a personal opinion known, but he's wrong. Resistive is dead. Everything has moved to capacitive touch. It's the only way to get a slick UI experience.

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jan roos 13 years ago

You can also get the droid that acts as a wifi hotspot for you other devices such as laptop and Ipad etc. I think it's $20 or $30 per month extra and you can turn it on and off as you need it.

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