Hi there! I have a few questions regarding the Apple iPad after hearing that
a few people in the group (probably more than a few), bought it when it came
out. Last year for Christmas I bought my husband a Kindle thinking since he
is an avid reader that he would really enjoy it. He is not that crazy about
it at all, so it just lays around unused most of the time. He says he would
rather have a real book in his hands for some reason. I am going to see if I
can possibly sell it on EBay or something. I have too many gadgets of my own
right now to start using it myself. My main love of course is my iPhone.
Anyway, I am seriously thinking of getting him an iPad for Christmas this
year. I think he would get much more use out of it since he fell in love
with my 3GS that I handed down to him when I got the iPhone 4. What I am
wondering is if I should get the one without the 3G. I really don't think he
would be taking it out of the house that much. But, I was also thinking that
if he was to travel he might want that ability. For someone that is not
constantly on the computer, would the model with only wi-fi suffice? And, do
you think that tethering is ever going to come to the iPhone so that the 3G
could be used on the iPad that way? I want to make sure that I get the right
model and don't end up wishing I had spent the money on the more expensive
one.

Thanks for any input on this,
Shellie

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Honestly at this point, 1. I would wait to see what is announced at the
press conference on Wednesday, 2. new iPads will likely be announced if not
come out in Jan/Feb but other than that the WiFi model has been fine for me
since they came out. I have an iPhone (as it sounds like both of you do)
for GPS & 3G data needs on the go and if I really need it my Verizon Droid
can be a WiFi hot spot but other than testing it twice (when I got it and
after an upgrade) I have never used it. My iPad goes with me every day but
I rarely use it because I am generally in front of a computer unless I am in
the car and then if necessary use the phone, it is mainly used at home for
videos, reading, etc.

On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 11:29, Shellie Turcanik <katydid2590@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi there! I have a few questions regarding the Apple iPad after hearing
> that
> a few people in the group (probably more than a few), bought it when it
> came
> out. Last year for Christmas I bought my husband a Kindle thinking since he
> is an avid reader that he would really enjoy it. He is not that crazy about
> it at all, so it just lays around unused most of the time. He says he would
> rather have a real book in his hands for some reason. I am going to see if
> I
> can possibly sell it on EBay or something. I have too many gadgets of my
> own
> right now to start using it myself. My main love of course is my iPhone.
> Anyway, I am seriously thinking of getting him an iPad for Christmas this
> year. I think he would get much more use out of it since he fell in love
> with my 3GS that I handed down to him when I got the iPhone 4. What I am
> wondering is if I should get the one without the 3G. I really don't think
> he
> would be taking it out of the house that much. But, I was also thinking
> that
> if he was to travel he might want that ability. For someone that is not
> constantly on the computer, would the model with only wi-fi suffice? And,
> do
> you think that tethering is ever going to come to the iPhone so that the 3G
> could be used on the iPad that way? I want to make sure that I get the
> right
> model and don't end up wishing I had spent the money on the more expensive
> one.
>
> Thanks for any input on this,
> Shellie
>
>
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>
>
>
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>
>
>
>

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I also thought I do not need the 3G on the iPad.
Trust me, I sooooo regret I only got the WiFi-only model.

Unless you live in a city where free wifi is everywhere.

Archie

On Oct 15, 2010, at 23:29, Shellie Turcanik <katydid2590@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi there! I have a few questions regarding the Apple iPad after hearing that
> a few people in the group (probably more than a few), bought it when it came
> out. Last year for Christmas I bought my husband a Kindle thinking since he
> is an avid reader that he would really enjoy it. He is not that crazy about
> it at all, so it just lays around unused most of the time. He says he would
> rather have a real book in his hands for some reason. I am going to see if I
> can possibly sell it on EBay or something. I have too many gadgets of my own
> right now to start using it myself. My main love of course is my iPhone.
> Anyway, I am seriously thinking of getting him an iPad for Christmas this
> year. I think he would get much more use out of it since he fell in love
> with my 3GS that I handed down to him when I got the iPhone 4. What I am
> wondering is if I should get the one without the 3G. I really don't think he
> would be taking it out of the house that much. But, I was also thinking that
> if he was to travel he might want that ability. For someone that is not
> constantly on the computer, would the model with only wi-fi suffice? And, do
> you think that tethering is ever going to come to the iPhone so that the 3G
> could be used on the iPad that way? I want to make sure that I get the right
> model and don't end up wishing I had spent the money on the more expensive
> one.
>
> Thanks for any input on this,
> Shellie

Would add to the "wait for the new model", consider buying from
Verizon and get the MiFi package. A brief look indicated the MiFi would
add $30 to the price of an iPad and then you have the option of a non
contract data plan for $50 a month/5GB. The Mifi can be used with up to
5 computers like a Touch, netbook.
Currently the Verizon MiFi is free if you buy online, but the contract
is 2 years at $59 a month.

But if your husband doesn't like reading on the Kindle, doubt he will
like the iPad for reading either. I keep books on the Touch or iPad for
waiting inline, appointments, but if I want to "read" a book, I want paper.

On 10/15/2010 9:05 AM, Bill Boulware wrote:
> Honestly at this point, 1. I would wait to see what is announced at the
> press conference on Wednesday, 2. new iPads will likely be announced if not
> come out in Jan/Feb but other than that the WiFi model has been fine for me
> since they came out. I have an iPhone (as it sounds like both of you do)
> for GPS& 3G data needs on the go and if I really need it my Verizon Droid
> can be a WiFi hot spot but other than testing it twice (when I got it and
> after an upgrade) I have never used it. My iPad goes with me every day but
> I rarely use it because I am generally in front of a computer unless I am in
> the car and then if necessary use the phone, it is mainly used at home for
> videos, reading, etc.
>
> On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 11:29, Shellie wrote:
>
>> Hi there! I have a few questions regarding the Apple iPad after hearing
>> that
>> a few people in the group (probably more than a few), bought it when it
>> came
>> out. Last year for Christmas I bought my husband a Kindle thinking since he
>> is an avid reader that he would really enjoy it. He is not that crazy about
>> it at all, so it just lays around unused most of the time. He says he would
>> rather have a real book in his hands for some reason. I am going to see if
>> I
>> can possibly sell it on EBay or something. I have too many gadgets of my
>> own
>> right now to start using it myself. My main love of course is my iPhone.
>> Anyway, I am seriously thinking of getting him an iPad for Christmas this
>> year. I think he would get much more use out of it since he fell in love
>> with my 3GS that I handed down to him when I got the iPhone 4. What I am
>> wondering is if I should get the one without the 3G. I really don't think
>> he
>> would be taking it out of the house that much. But, I was also thinking
>> that
>> if he was to travel he might want that ability. For someone that is not
>> constantly on the computer, would the model with only wi-fi suffice? And,
>> do
>> you think that tethering is ever going to come to the iPhone so that the 3G
>> could be used on the iPad that way? I want to make sure that I get the
>> right
>> model and don't end up wishing I had spent the money on the more expensive
>> one.
>>
>> Thanks for any input on this,
>> Shellie

Be careful if you get a leather (or similar) type of case if you have
the bumper on it. I ordered one that I loved (yes, past tense) because
after I got the free bumper cover, my phone won't fit in the case anymore.

Hi

I am so upset. just got my iPhone 4 after giving up my 1st gen iPhone and I noticed I have scratch on the screen. I through it in my purse without protection. I thought this model phone material was stronger than previous. You can only see the scratch if you hold it up to the light. It's not a big deal except for my disappointment since I kept the 1st gen scratch free for 4.5 years. I was always very careful with it- except for a few nicks here and there from dropping it.

Do you think AT&T will exchange it? or just get a screen protector.

It's a tiny scratch - I guess I can live with it.

Bummer

I

You likely scratched the oleophobic (anti smudge) coating - it is HARD to
scratch the actual iPhone glass (technically it would take diamonds or
stronger) - you can put a screen protector on if you like and Apple might
even exchange it if is new enough but I doubt AT&T will...

On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 18:16, inez <inez_trrs@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi
>
> I am so upset. just got my iPhone 4 after giving up my 1st gen iPhone and I
> noticed I have scratch on the screen. I through it in my purse without
> protection. I thought this model phone material was stronger than previous.
> You can only see the scratch if you hold it up to the light. It's not a big
> deal except for my disappointment since I kept the 1st gen scratch free for
> 4.5 years. I was always very careful with it- except for a few nicks here
> and there from dropping it.
>
> Do you think AT&T will exchange it? or just get a screen protector.
>
> It's a tiny scratch - I guess I can live with it.
>
> Bummer
>
> I
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

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I'm wondering if it would buff out with a little toothpaste.

________________________________
From: inez <inez_trrs@yahoo.com>
To: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, October 15, 2010 4:16:37 PM
Subject: [apple-iphone] Iphone 4

Hi

I am so upset. just got my iPhone 4 after giving up my 1st gen iPhone and I
noticed I have scratch on the screen. I through it in my purse without
protection. I thought this model phone material was stronger than previous. You
can only see the scratch if you hold it up to the light. It's not a big deal
except for my disappointment since I kept the 1st gen scratch free for 4.5
years. I was always very careful with it- except for a few nicks here and there
from dropping it.

Do you think AT&T will exchange it? or just get a screen protector.

It's a tiny scratch - I guess I can live with it.

Bummer

I

Were you able to find a hack that will allow it to use any AT&T card that has data on it to work

--- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick - Sprint Repair" <sprintrepair@...> wrote:
>
> I have tried using the other cards I have access to and it give me a Data error.
>
>
>
> Right now its working fine on EDGE using Tmobile.. but its sooo slow.
>
> When I put in a ATT card, I switch it back to 3G, it recognizes it and voice will work but no data. When I click an app that requires data I get an error message.
>
> Yes WIFI works but I am not always near a hotspot or work. Which backs up what I have been told about it needing an iPhone Data plan.
>
>
>
> I was told that theres a hack that will allow it to use ANY ATT card that has data on it to work. But I have yet to find out what it is.
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> From: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com [mailto:apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Archie Grapa
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 9:38 AM
> To: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [apple-iphone] 3G Data with Non iPhone Plan
>
>
>
>
>
> I really think BlackBerry plans work with the iPhone.
>
> The service provider does not mind (I think) if what phone you are using. I think all phones have the same way of connecting to the internet.
>
>  Archie 
>
> On May 20, 2010, at 22:14, "Patrick" <sprintrepair@... <mailto:sprintrepair%40yahoo.com> > wrote:
>
> I did a quick search just in case this has been discussed previously and i didnt find much.
>
> So my question is.
>
> What are my options to be able to use a 3G iPhone Data only (voice not necessary as I have a great voice and data rate plan with another carrier)?
>
> I have access to active data only ATT 3G sim cards thru my work.
> Some are Blackberry plans and others are general handset devices with unlimited data plans. But I know the iPhone will not work with them as its not an iPhone data plan.
>
> I am even willing to add a legit iPhone 3G data only plan to my work or personal acct and pay for it my self but its been pointed out to me by someone that ATT doesnt offer that. They require Voice and Data. I dont mind paying 40 a month for data but wont pay 80 or more a month for voice services I wont use.
>
> Feel free to point me in the right direction or make suggestions.
>
> The current unit is unlocked and working with T-Mo and has 3.1.2 software on it.
>
> If someone wants to email me direct with info thats great to. Not sure how the groups feels about such requests for unlocking and getting data only plans. So any help is appreciated.
>
> Right now all I am good at is fixing them when they break, i know very little about the software side of the device.
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