Wi-Fi may be plentiful these days, but it’s far from ubiquitous. A device like the iPad is just begging for always-on Internet access, whether it be for checking mail, surfing the Web, or even keeping up with your latest game of Words with Friends HD. Apple’s iPad Wi-Fi + 3G delivers on that promise, though the 3G experience may occasionally have you searching about for a Wi-Fi access point tout de suite.
Everything my colleague Jason Snell said in his original iPad review holds true with this device, as the differences between the two models are few. Outwardly, the 3G-enabled iPad is almost identical to the Wi-Fi model, and the two share almost all of the same features, with the exception of those related to 3G networking and GPS.
For the privilege of those few features, however, you will be paying a bit extra: the 3G models command a $130 premium over their Wi-Fi-only siblings, making the price tags $629 for the 16GB version, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB. And keep in mind that the higher price covers only the 3G hardware inside the iPad. In order to actually use the 3G service, you’ll need to pay for one of the two monthly plans that Apple and AT&T have teamed up to offer: a $15-per-month plan that allows you 250MB of data transfer or a $30-per-month plan that allows you unlimited data. And unlike the iPhone service agreement, which requires a two-year commitment with AT&T, you can cancel your 3G plan for the iPad at any time.
| GENERAL | 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Announced | 2011, March | |
| Status | Available. Released 2011, March |
| SIZE | Dimensions | 241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 607 g |
| DISPLAY | Type | LED-backlit IPS TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 768 x 1024 pixels, 9.7 inches (~132 ppi pixel density) | |
| - Fingerprint/scratch resistant oleophobic surface - Multi-touch input method - Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate - Three-axis gyro sensor |
| SOUND | Alert types | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes, check quality |
| MEMORY | Phonebook | Practically unlimited entries and fields |
|---|---|---|
| Call records | N/A | |
| Internal | 16/32/64 GB storage, 512 MB RAM | |
| Card slot | No |
| DATA | GPRS | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA; HSUPA | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR | |
| Infrared port | No | |
| USB | Yes, v2.0 |
| CAMERA | Primary | 0.7 MP, 960 x 720 pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No | |
| Video | Yes, 720p@30fps, check quality | |
| Secondary | Yes, VGA |
| FEATURES | OS | iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU, Apple A5 chipset | |
| Messaging | iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML (Safari) | |
| Radio | No | |
| Games | Downloadable, incl. motion-based | |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support | |
| Java | No | |
| - Digital compass - iCloud cloud service - Twitter integration - MP4/MP3/WAV/AAC player - Up to 10h movie playback - iBooks PDF reader - Google Maps - TV-out - Audio/video player |
| BATTERY | Standard battery, Li-Po 6930 mAh (25 Wh) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 720 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h |
| Best Price: | 40000 |
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