Advantage of buying a iPad 3G -
You can use a micro SIM card with a data plan to connect to Internet while you are on the road. When you do not get access to WIFI. Don’t try to hack into secure WIFI hot spots using your iPad. That is illegal and unethical, but less chance you would get into trouble. There is a better hack to get a portable WIFI with you.
Comparisons between the iPad 2 WIFI and the iPad 2 3G
Before we move ahead lets compare the iPad 2 WIFI and iPAd 3G versions. Apple website itself has given out a better comparison of the two versions of iPad. Therefore, I will only note down what iPad 2 WIFI version missing.
Whats iPad 2 WIFI missing
iPad2 WIFI lost 0.01pound comparing to iPad 3G. All of you you consider your health and figure would love to reduce your weight. People who are looking for portability in tech gadgets will love light weight devices. However, this is not much difference.
Under wireless and cellular you are missing the UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). What? That means the 3G Data connection.
You will be badly missing the Micro-SIM card tray. May be you hate the Micro-SIM card.
Is that all? Yes, technical specification point of view those are the only features you will miss from iPad 2 WIFI only model. If you are note sure check it out at Apple iPad comparison page.
Lets move to the iPad price conparison.
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB $629.00
iPad 2 WIFI only 16GB $499.00
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB $729.00
iPad 2 WIFI only 16GB $599.00
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB $829.00
iPad 2 WIFI only 16GB $699.00
If you can go for the Wifi only model can sacrifice the 3G option you can save $129 dollars in any model. Good news is that you do not have to feel bad that you are missing Internet connection while you are on the road just because of $129.00. We will show you how to hack Wi-fi using your iPad.
Wireless 3G modem
You will only required a wireless 3G modem. It is getting popular these days as you can connect your smart phone, tablets, iPads to a portable wireless 3G modem. So, you can enjoy the Internet without 3G connection.
Huawei Wireless 3G Modem -
Operating frequency(2G): GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Speed: HSUPA 5.76Mbps; HSDPA 7.2Mbps
Interface: USB 2.0 high speed
Dimensions: 95 mm × 48 mm × 13 mm
Weight: 90g
Receive Diversity: HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz
Micro SD card slot: Yes (Up to 32GB)
OLED: Yes
Equalizer: Yes
WiFi: 802.11.b/g
Encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2
OS: Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista; Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 with latest upgrades
There are other wireless modem devices as well. Most of the Internet service providers having this solution as well. Even, you do not have to stick to a contract, simply you can use a pre paid data plan.
II would like to hear what you think and whats your experience with this tech hack.
