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Originally Posted by Sachita

I bought an ipad 2 wifi and decided not to spring for 3G.
Ok I have a question for anyone in the know- if you buy a Ipad 3g you still have to purchase a separate data plan which cost 25.00 and up. If you already have a iphone you have to pay for a data package which is an additional 25.00 and up depending on your data usage. If you have an iphone 4 you can purchase data tethering for 45.00 for 4GB! This turns your Iphone into a personal hotspot where you can use any wifi device. So my question is why get a ipad 3g?

Is anyone using their iphone as a personal hotspot and if so, how is the connection?

Thanks

I've used it when I've been on the road and the hotel wireless was exceptionally crappy. Heck, I've watched movies and played Warcraft (not at the same time) on it. For the now and again, it's great. I never went beyond 12 midnight so I can't comment on what Butcherie was doing (although if I had to guess that's likely when backups/updates are done to the network so it'd make sense).

I got a data plan separate for my iPad. Again, it's because of the hotel and crappy wireless that I can run into when on the road. When I finally get to doing my bike trip (moved to 2013 rather than 2012), I'll likely just bring my iPad (in a waterproof case/bag) to document everything rather than a journal or laptop. I even have a solar charger for this