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Originally Posted by weateallthepies
The problem for me was the need for another contract I couldn't afford. I went with the wifi model, I'll run my mobile as an access point when I need to connect out and about since I already pay for data on that.
I would have liked the gps but it was either that or more storage so I went with more storage.
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Not knocking your choice, but I think it'd be helpful for newbies to know that you don't need to sign a contract even with the 3G model.
Depending on how you buy your iPad (with a carrier subsidy or not), you can opt to pay for the hardware without a contract, then sign up for 3G per month, depending on your need. For example, you could buy a 3G model and sign up for 3G only during the months when you're doing a bunch of traveling, etc. The rest of the year, you could just go with wi-fi and leave your 3G inactive, because the 3G models come with wi-fi. (Of course, check your country for prices and such, because they vary.)
I've been abroad for months, and I'm on a month-to-month 3G service without a contract.
Of course, 3G hardware costs more upfront, but it might be worth considering even for those who don't want a contract.