Stevie’s new toy caught even my attention and I added it to my travel bag. Yes, I finally bought the fashionable iPad! It was quite a day deciding on “to buy or not to buy” because I wanted to make sure I get the perfect fit for me. Turns out, there is always a catch.
- Unlimited data plan. AT&T will no longer be offering it for iPads as of June 7. However, if you buy your iPad before June 6th, you will still qualify for the unlimited plan. Catch: going forward, if you decide to cancel the plan, you will lose your unlimited freedom for good.
- AT&T, however, will be providing pay as you go option – a.k.a prepaid data card. Catch: valid for 30 days only without any roll-over options. More on data plans can be found here
- Roaming. Careful when traveling abroad. In countries where 3G actually works, the rates for the data services are almost astronomical.
- Sync or file transfer from iPad to a laptop can be done only via iTunes. USB is not an option which is a bit annoying.
- Photo editing is also not an option, but there is no iMouse for iPad so I can live with that.
- However, there are many great features for a gypsy like myself and iPad will satisfy my nerdy needs with movies, music, books, etc.
After going back and forth, I acquired 32GB iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G. Hackdna, would not have done it without you!
Oh wow! Had no idea you were even thinking about it given it took you years to actually hook up your blackberry to your e-mail.
Can’t wait to see it cause as of now, I honestly don’t “get it”.
kisses.
ha ha, I’m finally climbing out from under the rock:)
iPad is actually my belated birthday gift.