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I think the issue for me is the 'anyplace' browsing?
Ok, I guess I shouldn't have to ask this question but...
Will the mobile version of the iPad which has a sim card, G3, or the new supposed G4 versions act as a Wi-Fi hub or router?
I have heard the iPhone will but I haven't noticed any comment about the iPad in this respect.
Last year I bought a G3 mobile modem-router which will serve up to 5 devices.
http://store.three.co.uk/view/product/ql_catalog/threecatdevice/2324
My reason being that I often go camping and take trips away from home. Normally the modem-router sits in my case or on the table by my MBP.
Many times the mobile signal can be marginal, sometimes hanging the dongle in a window or even placing it on the roof of the car can boost the signal to a more usable level. I have no wish to have to stand by a window or sit on the roof of the car, just to be able to get a signal directly to an iPad.
I definitely won't be having both devices.
If I were to get an iPad I had planned to get a wi-fi only version, given that I already have a very capable modem-router, in fact it's faster and more reliable than my landline home connection!
I suppose if I were to replace my current wi-fi mobile modem-router with an iPad and when I can't get a signal directly I would use it in the same way as the device I have now.
Just seems a very expensive way of achieving what I already have via the Mobile modem-router and my MBP.
Since I don't want a multitude of plans I simply use my iPhone to serve up wifi to my iPad (and other devices like the kids iPods) when away from home OR I navigate to a nearby fast food or coffee establishment for delicious free wifi
I would consider (and in fact ended up with a pocket wifi dongle as a bonus on my plan) as an option since I can place it where it can receive the best signal and then sit comfortably connected to it over wifi (if you are using a 3G/4g iPad in weak signal areas I suppose you could hold it over your head/out the window/tent etc
Some pocket wifi dongles will even allow the addition of an antenna for improved range/signal
I'm unlikely ever to buy an iPad that has 3G/4G etc since the personal hotspot feature on most smartphones and the cheap pocket wifi dongle mean this feature on the iPad just doesn't get used
Last edited on Thu Apr 26th, 2012 13:20 by Doug
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