Who has an iPad, what model and what do you use for internet access? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

capt_noonie · 07-24-2012, 10:39 PM

I'm in the market. So far I'm looking at the regular one with wifi only, so I have to get a "hotspot" for about $49/month, tether it to my phone for $50/month, or get the more expensive one and have to add a data package for $30/month.

What do you guys do. Is an iPad even really worth it?

Oops why did I post this in games?

Lisa and Pic · 07-25-2012, 01:08 AM

I bought an ipad recently. It is great to take out of town, especially if you are flying. No heavy laptops to drag around.

I ordered a WiFi and wish I would have ordered a cellular model, even though I know that it is a lot more expensive.

I have not been able to figure out how to upload pictures from the ipad to YorkieTalk, even though I ran off a copy of Nancy1999's directions and have attempted. It is complicated. To upload pictures onto Facebook, I found out you have to download a free app from the app store.

Anyway, I have found there are definitely some pluses and minuses to an ipad. Looking forward to hearing what you decide.

JasmineNoelle · 07-25-2012, 01:28 AM

DH bought me the my IPad for my birthday this year....I love it. I just hotspot it with my phone when I'm away from home, very easy. My phone plan has 6 GB's data while using hotspot, so this really works well for me.

jadabug · 07-25-2012, 01:42 AM

I would love to have and iPad...someday I will have one

I look forward to what experienced iPad owners have to say.
We are in the country so my main internet connection is a hotspot...so I would get one that I could connect that way. I wouldn't want any added fees. I pay a war pension for cell service on 5 phones plus my internet. I could pay a small house payment or rent for an apt. in my area for what I spend on cell/internet service.

horsnaround · 07-25-2012, 06:01 AM

I love mine. I would pay the money and get both wifi and cellular. You don't have to buy the cellular every month only when you need it. I use wifi most of the time.only if I am out of town I will buy cellular for the month. We have both the iPad 2 and 3. Dh was not computer savvy but when he had his accident he has learned to use the iPad and loves it. You can post picture on yt and nancy1999 explained how. That has worked great for me.

licricket · 07-25-2012, 06:25 AM

I also have the latest iPad which has both wi fi and the data plan. As said before you don't always have to have the data plan but I do and am so glad I do. I had iPads 1 and 2 and both were wi fi only. I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend an additional $30 a month but it is worth its weight in gold. I have a desk top, an iPhone, a laptop and my iPad and I have to say I use the iPad probably 90% of the time, if not more. Love love love it

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-25-2012, 06:53 AM

I have the IPad 3 and I have the wifi only. I like the IPad as far as Internet browsing and some of the apps. I can sit in my recliner and it is light weight. I also take it with me to workshops and such. Every where I go has wifi so I didn't see a need for the added data expense. I think getting the extra depends on where you go and what you want to do with it. I could not justify the extra expense for my needs.

I have to agree with Lisa about the picture posting. I did finally figure it out but in my opinion it is a pain. It is easier for me to get on my laptop and post the pictures.

I think as far as convinence the IPad is great! But there are a few things you have to get used to. I also got the apple wireless keyboard for long typing. It makes it better in my opinion and was only about $65.

backwardsrain · 07-25-2012, 07:13 AM

They say an ipad mini is coming out in the next few months. I'm looking forward to that and may get one...

Cha Cha · 07-25-2012, 07:49 AM

What is a hotspot? My dh has the ipad2. He doesn't take it with him anywhere and he uses it for internet browsing using our wireless internet connection at home. I am not familiar with the plans associated with them, but we love the convenience the ipad offers in other ways, and it's been a great gadget for DH. It's his own little world.

Nancy1999 · 07-25-2012, 08:07 AM

I guess it depends on how you want to use it. I use it mainly from the home, when I want to be outside, but we've been doing remodeling lately and it's been very handy since I didn't have access to my office. I think all the applications are cool, it allows you to do somethings faster than you can do on your computer. Ordering a pizza is really fast now!

Will you be using it from work and do you have internet there already, wireless might be an option. There's an application called "free Wifi" and it shows you all the hotspots near you even an application that shows you the hotspots when you aren't online. I'm amazed at all the hotspots nearby, maybe that will be enough for now, depending on how you want to use it. Unless you are using it for business and could take the monthly charges as a deduction the cost per month could be a little too much.

Baby Blessing · 07-25-2012, 08:17 AM

We got the 32gb. Ipad2 when the new one came out.

Jack enjoys all the games I have downloaded for him along with all the music through ITunes. Best investment we ever made, just seeing all the pleasure he gets from it. It goes everywhere we go, the wifi works great and enables him to use it outdoors here at home. We don't have a computer anymore and am perfectly happy with the use of the iPad, very convenient.

The touch screen is great,for sure if we ever did get another computer a touch screen would be a must

Thanks many times over to JacquelineBabco, hearing how much she enjoyed hers gave me the insight to get one

Wishing everyone a nice day and God's blessings your way.

Hugs, from us both

caw · 07-25-2012, 08:51 AM

My phone is my everything!!

bchgirl · 07-25-2012, 09:30 AM

I love my ipad, the first one. I do not pay for internet access as I decided to see how often I would actually need it. I don't. I have wireless internet at home and it's available everywhere I've traveled.

Also if you don't want to spend the money. Nooks have the same capability at half the cost.

jencar98 · 07-25-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

I love my ipad, the first one. I do not pay for internet access as I decided to see how often I would actually need it. I don't. I have wireless internet at home and it's available everywhere I've traveled.

Also if you don't want to spend the money. Nooks have the same capability at half the cost.

Deb, do you know if Nooks and other tablets offer the same apps as the ipad? My DIL is looking at ipads for use in nursing school. After shopping some, I'm wondering if she needs the ipad or if another brand tablet would work as well?

Maritta · 07-25-2012, 09:57 AM

I wasn't too sure about getting an ipad but my hubby surprised me with one for Xmas a few years ago and I LOVE IT!!! It's so small and convenient to slip in your purse, so easy to use with your fingers(no annoying mouse or scroll bar to deal with) and most imoprtantly the battery lasts forever (I think 10 hours) unlike my laptop that has to be charged after a couple hours. Don't know if you have kids but my 3 ang 5 year old have been using it ever since we got it and there's tons of educational aps for free. We ended up buying another one earlier this year so we don't all fight over the one. Definately worth buying!

07-24-2012, 10:39 PM	#1
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Who has an iPad, what model and what do you use for internet access? I'm in the market. So far I'm looking at the regular one with wifi only, so I have to get a "hotspot" for about $49/month, tether it to my phone for $50/month, or get the more expensive one and have to add a data package for $30/month. What do you guys do. Is an iPad even really worth it? Oops why did I post this in games? __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

07-25-2012, 01:08 AM	#2
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I bought an ipad recently. It is great to take out of town, especially if you are flying. No heavy laptops to drag around. I ordered a WiFi and wish I would have ordered a cellular model, even though I know that it is a lot more expensive. I have not been able to figure out how to upload pictures from the ipad to YorkieTalk, even though I ran off a copy of Nancy1999's directions and have attempted. It is complicated. To upload pictures onto Facebook, I found out you have to download a free app from the app store. Anyway, I have found there are definitely some pluses and minuses to an ipad. Looking forward to hearing what you decide. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

07-25-2012, 01:28 AM	#3
JasmineNoelle YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,774 Blog Entries: 1	DH bought me the my IPad for my birthday this year....I love it. I just hotspot it with my phone when I'm away from home, very easy. My phone plan has 6 GB's data while using hotspot, so this really works well for me. __________________ Jasmine's, Prissy's and Maggie Mae's Mommy

07-25-2012, 01:42 AM	#4
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I would love to have and iPad...someday I will have one I look forward to what experienced iPad owners have to say. We are in the country so my main internet connection is a hotspot...so I would get one that I could connect that way. I wouldn't want any added fees. I pay a war pension for cell service on 5 phones plus my internet. I could pay a small house payment or rent for an apt. in my area for what I spend on cell/internet service. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

07-25-2012, 06:01 AM	#5
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,721 Blog Entries: 1	I love mine. I would pay the money and get both wifi and cellular. You don't have to buy the cellular every month only when you need it. I use wifi most of the time.only if I am out of town I will buy cellular for the month. We have both the iPad 2 and 3. Dh was not computer savvy but when he had his accident he has learned to use the iPad and loves it. You can post picture on yt and nancy1999 explained how. That has worked great for me. __________________ loving life with my furry friends

07-25-2012, 06:25 AM	#6
licricket YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 305	I also have the latest iPad which has both wi fi and the data plan. As said before you don't always have to have the data plan but I do and am so glad I do. I had iPads 1 and 2 and both were wi fi only. I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend an additional $30 a month but it is worth its weight in gold. I have a desk top, an iPhone, a laptop and my iPad and I have to say I use the iPad probably 90% of the time, if not more. Love love love it __________________ RIP CH SMART ALEX 1994 TO 2010

07-25-2012, 06:53 AM	#7
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I have the IPad 3 and I have the wifi only. I like the IPad as far as Internet browsing and some of the apps. I can sit in my recliner and it is light weight. I also take it with me to workshops and such. Every where I go has wifi so I didn't see a need for the added data expense. I think getting the extra depends on where you go and what you want to do with it. I could not justify the extra expense for my needs. I have to agree with Lisa about the picture posting. I did finally figure it out but in my opinion it is a pain. It is easier for me to get on my laptop and post the pictures. I think as far as convinence the IPad is great! But there are a few things you have to get used to. I also got the apple wireless keyboard for long typing. It makes it better in my opinion and was only about $65. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-25-2012, 07:13 AM	#8
backwardsrain YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 290	They say an ipad mini is coming out in the next few months. I'm looking forward to that and may get one...

07-25-2012, 07:49 AM	#9
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	What is a hotspot? My dh has the ipad2. He doesn't take it with him anywhere and he uses it for internet browsing using our wireless internet connection at home. I am not familiar with the plans associated with them, but we love the convenience the ipad offers in other ways, and it's been a great gadget for DH. It's his own little world. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

07-25-2012, 08:07 AM	#10
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I guess it depends on how you want to use it. I use it mainly from the home, when I want to be outside, but we've been doing remodeling lately and it's been very handy since I didn't have access to my office. I think all the applications are cool, it allows you to do somethings faster than you can do on your computer. Ordering a pizza is really fast now! Will you be using it from work and do you have internet there already, wireless might be an option. There's an application called "free Wifi" and it shows you all the hotspots near you even an application that shows you the hotspots when you aren't online. I'm amazed at all the hotspots nearby, maybe that will be enough for now, depending on how you want to use it. Unless you are using it for business and could take the monthly charges as a deduction the cost per month could be a little too much. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 07-25-2012 at 08:08 AM.

07-25-2012, 08:17 AM	#11
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	Got IPAD 2 We got the 32gb. Ipad2 when the new one came out. Jack enjoys all the games I have downloaded for him along with all the music through ITunes. Best investment we ever made, just seeing all the pleasure he gets from it. It goes everywhere we go, the wifi works great and enables him to use it outdoors here at home. We don't have a computer anymore and am perfectly happy with the use of the iPad, very convenient. The touch screen is great,for sure if we ever did get another computer a touch screen would be a must Thanks many times over to JacquelineBabco, hearing how much she enjoyed hers gave me the insight to get one Wishing everyone a nice day and God's blessings your way. Hugs, from us both

07-25-2012, 08:51 AM	#12
caw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: waco, texas Posts: 312	My phone is my everything!!

07-25-2012, 09:30 AM	#13
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I love my ipad, the first one. I do not pay for internet access as I decided to see how often I would actually need it. I don't. I have wireless internet at home and it's available everywhere I've traveled. Also if you don't want to spend the money. Nooks have the same capability at half the cost. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

07-25-2012, 09:57 AM	#15
Maritta Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 72	I wasn't too sure about getting an ipad but my hubby surprised me with one for Xmas a few years ago and I LOVE IT!!! It's so small and convenient to slip in your purse, so easy to use with your fingers(no annoying mouse or scroll bar to deal with) and most imoprtantly the battery lasts forever (I think 10 hours) unlike my laptop that has to be charged after a couple hours. Don't know if you have kids but my 3 ang 5 year old have been using it ever since we got it and there's tons of educational aps for free. We ended up buying another one earlier this year so we don't all fight over the one. Definately worth buying!