I want to get a second ipad 2, gave the first one to my wife, but I miss having one. Am having problems getting a 64gig wifi, but can get a 3g 64gig any time i want. I don't want the 3g but its all I can get at my walmart store. Is it worth just getting then 3g and not useing it? Is the 3g any different then the wifi ones, except for the 3g sim. does it have a better gps in it compaired to the wifi ones?
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3g ipad2 or wifi
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If you only plan on using around wi-fi hotspots, then go with the wi-fi only. If there's any possibility you may want to use it while on the road (literally) then get the one with 3g.
Other than having the 3g, I don't believe there's any difference between the two.
It really depends on your intended usage. Think about it though, will you always have wi-fi nearby?
Either way, just order it from Apple if you have to. Sure you have to wait a week or 2 but I found it much better than trying to chase one down.
Other than having the 3g, I don't believe there's any difference between the two.
It really depends on your intended usage. Think about it though, will you always have wi-fi nearby?
Either way, just order it from Apple if you have to. Sure you have to wait a week or 2 but I found it much better than trying to chase one down.
Why go to walmart, order from Apple and have it at your door in a matter of days?!?!?!
The 3G version has a gps chip, which allows for use of turn by turn navigation apps. I'd say thats one great advantage of the 3G version over the wifi only. Wifi doesn't have the same GPS as the 3G.
You can get a pretty decent Garmin for 129 bucks. To some, that's a high price to pay for just GPS (if they never intend to use 3G).
Concur...I like having the GPS chip as I believe more and more apps will utilize this feature in the near future...it's also nice to be able to activate 3G when needed as I am not always near a wifi hotspot...