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I think we all may have severely over looked something about the Tablet/Carriers

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christall109

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Jun 15, 2007
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What if Apple announces a Tablet that downloads ebooks similar to how Amazon's Kindle Downloads them. One price, no monthly plan for the basic model. Hear me out, what if:

Basic Tablet Model ("unlocked")
-Wifi only (has 3G connection), but with over the air downloads for ebooks anywhere. And has the option to get a bigger data plan with it. (Similar to an unlocked device.)
-A Little more money than a Tablet subsidized with legit data plan.

Locked
-Basic 30 dollars a month data plan with carrier of your choice (verizon or AT&T)

Pure speculation, but Apple could do something like this. Like an iPod touch with limited over the air downloads restricted to eBooks.
 
ucfgrad93

ucfgrad93

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Aug 17, 2007
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I don't see Apple doing free wireless service like the Kindle. If it has 3G connectivity, you are going to have to pay a monthly fee.
 
Ke1ington

Ke1ington

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Dec 29, 2009
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I like the idea. I really believe that Apple would be foolish to keep this locked to AT&T (which I really don't believe they're going to do).

I don't think I'd ever get one but I'd surely be going after the "unlocked" option if I did.
 
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