iPad (WiFi) + iPhone 3G (MyWi) = iPad 3G ?

MT0227 · 11:33 AM

I just installed the MyWi app (need JB iPhone) and it appears to be working flawlessly. Ran Speed test X HD...downloading at 102.8 KB/s. Looks like I can have my 3G fix if I need it on the go

For those using this setup, how has your performance been?

HXGuy · Apr 30, 2010, 11:18 AM

Is Speed X HD a better app to test download speeds than Speednet.net app? I just saw it in the app store but already have the free Speednet.net app so I didn't give it much thought.

CrAkD · Apr 30, 2010, 11:20 AM

Just tested my speed on that app running thru my iPhone 3GS. 2.5mbps, 323Kbps not too shabby. Been running flawless at work. (no wifi here)

MT0227 · Apr 30, 2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HXGuy

Is Speed X HD a better app to test download speeds than Speednet.net app? I just saw it in the app store but already have the free Speednet.net app so I didn't give it much thought.

Funny thing...try going to speedtest.net in Safari on the iPad....it takes you directly to the app in the app store. X HD is the iPad version.

timotheezz · Apr 30, 2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MT0227

I just installed the MyWi app and it appears to be working flawlessly. Ran Speed test X HD...downloading at 102.8 KB/s. Looks like I can have my 3G fix if I need it on the go

For those using this setup, how has your performance been?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but in theory, the speeds should be quite similar, no? 3G = 3G = 3G correct?

Cyroceon · Apr 30, 2010, 11:25 AM

I cant find an application named MyWi in the app store, can you please link it here? Or give me the exact name?

tacoshell · Apr 30, 2010, 11:28 AM

iPad (WiFi) + iPhone 3G (MyWi) != iPad 3G

I have the iPad wifi and i have the iPhone 3G with MyWi, and for occasional browsing outside wifi it works wonders. It is not the same as if you owned a iPad 3G because you will not have the same freedom to browse as much as you like whenever you like. The reason for this is running MyWi on the 3G pounds the battery and really heats up the phone. It is not an always on solution and can not be use for very long. So while it is not the iPad 3G, if you only want to use it occasionally away from home, it is the right solution for you.

MT0227 · Apr 30, 2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by timotheezz

Correct me if I'm wrong, but in theory, the speeds should be quite similar, no? 3G = 3G = 3G correct?

I'd agree..assuming your 3g connection is similar.

Saberon · Apr 30, 2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyroceon

I cant find an application named MyWi in the app store, can you please link it here? Or give me the exact name?

Jailbreak only app

HXGuy · Apr 30, 2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyroceon;

I cant find an application named MyWi in the app store, can you please link it here? Or give me the exact name?

It's a jailbreak app

Cyroceon · Apr 30, 2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Saberon

Jailbreak only app

That should've been one of the first things said in this thread. Thanks.

MT0227 · Apr 30, 2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tacoshell

It is not an always on solution and can not be use for very long

What is very long? I have my iPhone plugged in the wall, has been running MyWi for about 1.5hrs. The phone is warm, but not hot.

timotheezz · Apr 30, 2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tacoshell

iPad (WiFi) + iPhone 3G (MyWi) != iPad 3G

I have the iPad wifi and i have the iPhone 3G with MyWi, and for occasional browsing outside wifi it works wonders. It is not the same as if you owned a iPad 3G because you will not have the same freedom to browse as much as you like whenever you like. The reason for this is running MyWi on the 3G pounds the battery and really heats up the phone. It is not an always on solution and can not be use for very long. So while it is not the iPad 3G, if you only want to use it occasionally away from home, it is the right solution for you.

I believe the question was about performance (speed) rather than whether MyWi + iPad would give you the exact same sense of freedom that an iPad 3G would. I'm pretty sure I now need some sort of battery pack for my iPhone for those rare times that I'll be rockin' the 3G. It really all depends on one's needs. For me, MyWi + iPad is a fantastic solution. Anandtech has done a few comparisons of the iPad 3G vs iPhone 3GS in terms of webpage loading over 3G -- quite similar: http://anandtech.com/show/3684/this-...-apple-ipad-3g

CrAkD · Apr 30, 2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyroceon

That should've been one of the first things said in this thread. Thanks.

Should be pretty obvious. Apple isn't going to let a wifi Tethering app in the app store. Or should I say AT&T isn't. Not to mention there's been tons of mywi threads here already.

tacoshell · Apr 30, 2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by timotheezz

Correct me if I'm wrong, but in theory, the speeds should be quite similar, no? 3G = 3G = 3G correct?

The iPad 3G and the iPhone 3GS are both running the 7.2 Mbps HSDPA chip. The older iPhone 3G is running the 3.6 Mbps HSDPA chip. But as most cities have not been upgraded to the faster speeds by at&t they will most likely appear to be the same.

MT0227 · Apr 30, 2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyroceon

That should've been one of the first things said in this thread. Thanks.

Edited for you...

tacoshell · Apr 30, 2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timotheezz

I believe the question was about performance (speed) rather than whether MyWi + iPad would give you the exact same sense of freedom that an iPad 3G would. I'm pretty sure I now need some sort of battery pack for my iPhone for those rare times that I'll be rockin' the 3G. It really all depends on one's needs. For me, MyWi + iPad is a fantastic solution. Anandtech has done a few comparisons of the iPad 3G vs iPhone 3GS in terms of webpage loading over 3G -- quite similar: http://anandtech.com/show/3684/this-...-apple-ipad-3g

As I posted in regards to the 3G / 3Gs question, it depends on what city you live in. As I am in DC and we do not have the new 7.2 Mbps HSDPA coverage, I am getting the same speeds with my iPhone 3G as I would get with an iPad 3G or iPhone 3GS. What city are you in/ near if you don't mind me asking.

xraytech · Apr 30, 2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyroceon

I cant find an application named MyWi in the app store, can you please link it here? Or give me the exact name?

MyWi is a JB App, it's not available at the App Store.

timotheezz · Apr 30, 2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tacoshell

As I posted in regards to the 3G / 3Gs question, it depends on what city you live in. As I am in DC and we do not have the new 7.2 Mbps HSDPA coverage, I am getting the same speeds with my iPhone 3G as I would get with an iPad 3G or iPhone 3GS. What city are you in/ near if you don't mind me asking.

Northern New Jersey area -- when I venture into the big apple, things can go a littleeee slower...

bossxii · Apr 30, 2010, 11:48 AM

While it is true, using the MyWi app via a JB iPhone will only give you 90 to 120 mins off battery, that can be easily doubled eith a battery case. I have the Encase slider pack and have pulled 3.5 to 4 hours of wifi access. Clearly usage determines life, streaming video or in my case using Slingplayer took me to just shy of 3 hours while reading forums and such it lasted well over 4 hours.

Bottom line I'm not paying ATT twice for data, if that means I need to recharge or plug in a few times a day so be it. Plus when I'm out of the office the phone is usually plugged into my car so it's not like I'm out hiking away from the grid, power hasn't been an issue at all. As far as speed goes, depending on locations I've seen a range from 1.0 mb to 2.5mb down in the 4 or 5 spots I use it most outside the house. Plenty for surfing, and it streams netflix and slingplayer with very few issues.

tacoshell · Apr 30, 2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by timotheezz

Northern New Jersey area -- when I venture into the big apple, things can go a littleeee slower...

So for your market, iPhone 3G = iPhone 3GS = iPad 3G. According to press releases, the plan for the faster network is starting with Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami.

Stetrain · Apr 30, 2010, 11:59 AM

The iPad 3G has GPS, that's really the only thing you would be missing out on.

skafia · Apr 30, 2010, 12:00 PM

I've weighed it out. I will only need 3G (and that I really don't need because I have my iPhone) when I'm at work, other than that I have wifi at home or school. So I use MyWi about 2 hours a day max, not worth 15-30 a month ATT charges.

my setup drains about 10% every 30 minutes of usage.

skafia · Apr 30, 2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stetrain

The iPad 3G has GPS, that's really the only thing you would be missing out on.

Surprisingly Google Maps does pinpoint me when tethered. Although it updates location less frequently as 3G.

Cyroceon · Apr 30, 2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MT0227

Edited for you...

Thank you. Greatly appreciated.

Apr 30, 2010, 11:15 AM	#1
MT0227 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009	iPad (WiFi) + iPhone 3G (MyWi) = iPad 3G ? I just installed the MyWi app (need JB iPhone) and it appears to be working flawlessly. Ran Speed test X HD...downloading at 102.8 KB/s. Looks like I can have my 3G fix if I need it on the go For those using this setup, how has your performance been? __________________ 17" MBP 2.8 C2D (Hi-Res) \| 24" iMac 2.96 C2D \| iMac DV PPC 750 "G3" \| Macintosh SE/20 \| 64GB iPad (WiFi) \| iPhone 4 \| iPod 80GB Gen 5 \| Airport Extreme \| Airport Express X 2 Last edited by MT0227; Apr 30, 2010 at 11:33 AM.
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Apr 30, 2010, 11:20 AM	#3
CrAkD macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston, MA	Just tested my speed on that app running thru my iPhone 3GS. 2.5mbps, 323Kbps not too shabby. Been running flawless at work. (no wifi here) __________________ iPhone 5 64GB Macbook Air TV iPad Mini 16gb 4G Hackintosh i7 920
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tacoshell macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2008	iPad (WiFi) + iPhone 3G (MyWi) != iPad 3G I have the iPad wifi and i have the iPhone 3G with MyWi, and for occasional browsing outside wifi it works wonders. It is not the same as if you owned a iPad 3G because you will not have the same freedom to browse as much as you like whenever you like. The reason for this is running MyWi on the 3G pounds the battery and really heats up the phone. It is not an always on solution and can not be use for very long. So while it is not the iPad 3G, if you only want to use it occasionally away from home, it is the right solution for you.
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Apr 30, 2010, 11:48 AM	#20
bossxii macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kansas City	While it is true, using the MyWi app via a JB iPhone will only give you 90 to 120 mins off battery, that can be easily doubled eith a battery case. I have the Encase slider pack and have pulled 3.5 to 4 hours of wifi access. Clearly usage determines life, streaming video or in my case using Slingplayer took me to just shy of 3 hours while reading forums and such it lasted well over 4 hours. Bottom line I'm not paying ATT twice for data, if that means I need to recharge or plug in a few times a day so be it. Plus when I'm out of the office the phone is usually plugged into my car so it's not like I'm out hiking away from the grid, power hasn't been an issue at all. As far as speed goes, depending on locations I've seen a range from 1.0 mb to 2.5mb down in the 4 or 5 spots I use it most outside the house. Plenty for surfing, and it streams netflix and slingplayer with very few issues.
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Apr 30, 2010, 11:59 AM	#22
Stetrain macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2009	The iPad 3G has GPS, that's really the only thing you would be missing out on.
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Apr 30, 2010, 12:00 PM	#23
skafia macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SOCAL	I've weighed it out. I will only need 3G (and that I really don't need because I have my iPhone) when I'm at work, other than that I have wifi at home or school. So I use MyWi about 2 hours a day max, not worth 15-30 a month ATT charges. my setup drains about 10% every 30 minutes of usage.
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