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[brii]

On 6/11/2014 Sparkle Babe said:

Okay, I am about ready to order but, hopefully, one last question which I am still not clear on. Can I order the WIFI only I-Pad (not a cellular branded one) & still get cellular capabilities should I be in an area where there is no WIFI?

No.

WiFi only gives you one option. If there is no WiFi available, you won't be able to get an internet connection.

[gidgetgh]

On 6/11/2014 brii said:

On 6/11/2014 Sparkle Babe said:

Thank you, Bril. I have another question. If I get an I-Pad with (4G LTE), what does that mean?

4G LTE gives you the ability to browse the web, stream video, and download at an amazing speed - which is what you want.

The 4G is the cellular connection.

[BootLvr]

If I were you, I'd get one with WiFi and 4G. You'll pay more up front, but you'll always be able to access the internet. To me it's a safety net in case there is no WiFi in the area.

[~moxie~]

I have cellular data on mine so I can get on the internet if there is no wifi available. It costs me $10 a month.

[KathyPet]

You can purchase a IPAD air with and without cellular capabilities. If you buy one without cellular capabilities it is less expensive but you will never be able to surf the web unless you are in a WI-FI hot spot. If you pay more for a IPAD with cellular capabilities you still have to set up the service and pay for it when you use it. I have a IPAD air without cellular service capabilities. I also have a IPHONE 4 with 3G. I find that I can pick up a Wi-Fi hot spot lots and lots of places. If there is no Wi-Fi hot spot then I use my IPHONE to surf the web and get my mail If you go to the Apple Store website you can get a phone # to call and they will also help you understand the difference between the different models.

[hckynut]

Need Help Purchasing My First I-Pad

Don't forget there is another choice out there called Android. I personally don't understand paying hundreds of dollars more for any electronic technology that can be had for much less. While certain names have meaning to this "old electronics geek", that is not enough for me to not do extensive research on other options.

I won't go into this as I do on occasion on the Electronics Talk Forum. Just wanted to say that there is "another option" out there and that option happens to be the #1 system right now and has been for some time.

Not sure what you mean by "monthly charges" to use a tablet be it iPad or Android. If you have Wi-fi in your home(via cable/satellite or own your own modem/router)there is no extra fee, that I know about anyways, for using any Wi-fi device. One can go about anyplace now and be able to connect to Wi-fi and for my wife she has never paid any extra for using her tablet or phone.

Even though I love technology, portable gadgets are not my thing/never have been and I doubt they ever will be. My wife as a Samsung Galaxy SII, which is the Android Systems. She has a cell phone plan with Virgin Mobile for $35 per month that comes with 300 talk minutes and Unlimited Text/Data, which means access to the internet. For her this is the best plan available for what she wants to use her mobile devices.

For me it is my $5.95 per month TracFone, which is a Android Smart Phone, but I seldom use it even as a phone and to use it for all it's other capabilities is not in my foreseeable future.

[Mj12]

OP - enjoy your new iPad - it's the best!

[brii]

On 6/11/2014 MJ 12 said:

OP - enjoy your new iPad - it's the best!

LOL

That was just a lot of pointless words...

[raven-blackbird]

On 6/11/2014 KathyPet said: You can purchase a IPAD air with and without cellular capabilities. If you buy one without cellular capabilities it is less expensive but you will never be able to surf the web unless you are in a WI-FI hot spot. If you pay more for a IPAD with cellular capabilities you still have to set up the service and pay for it when you use it. I have a IPAD air without cellular service capabilities. I also have a IPHONE 4 with 3G. I find that I can pick up a Wi-Fi hot spot lots and lots of places. If there is no Wi-Fi hot spot then I use my IPHONE to surf the web and get my mail If you go to the Apple Store website you can get a phone # to call and they will also help you understand the difference between the different models.

OR................if you get an Ipad air, and your cell phone comes with Hot Spot..........you can just pair the two and have internet where ever you can get a phone signal..........which is pretty much anywhere...........not to mention there are WiFi hot spots everywhere...............................raven

[NoelSeven]

My advice is to get your iPad at an Apple store. They're trained to know what you need, otherwise you're getting a salesperson who doesn't really know what they're talking about.

Apple stores are all over, look for a store locator. They have an extra guarantee plan that may be worth it to you, I got that and the keyboard which makes for easier typing. You might also want to get the longer cord for recharging.

If you get it from an Apple store, they're always around to answer questions for you and fix the product if you have trouble. That would not be true for other stores.