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onehandle

(51,122 posts) Sat Feb 11, 2012, 09:58 PM Feb 2012

Preparing for iPad 3.

Went all in on Evernote. Getting a Clear 4G hotspot. I want my stuff everywhere.

Skipped 1 and 2, and if you know me, that was really difficult.

My wife has a 2, and I finally see a use for the damn thing.

Double resolution, faster CPU. In March.

Can't wait.

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Preparing for iPad 3. (Original Post) onehandle Feb 2012 OP

Will there be any way I can use my cellular USB modem on it? NYC_SKP Feb 2012 #1

No. But these days using a hotspot device providing WiFi access is more and more common. onehandle Feb 2012 #2

Thanks, I have a wifi iPad2. NYC_SKP Feb 2012 #3

Have a 1. Works great. Trying to not want a 3! REP Feb 2012 #4

All iOS devices feel up to date. onehandle Feb 2012 #5

My iPhone 1 is my bedside device; my 3GS is used with my AppleTV REP Feb 2012 #6

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

1. Will there be any way I can use my cellular USB modem on it?

Reply to onehandle (Original post)

Sat Feb 11, 2012, 10:10 PM

Feb 2012

I couldn't see buying a 3G iPad2 while I pay monthly for a cellular USB modem, so went with a MBAir, which is great, but I hate Apple for two things: lack of that USB connectivity and it would be great if you could order an internal cellular modem in a MBP or MBA like netbooks have.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)

2. No. But these days using a hotspot device providing WiFi access is more and more common.

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 11, 2012, 11:17 PM

Feb 2012

That way any WiFi enabled device, such as a MacBook Air or an iPad can connect.

Most providers sell them.

And you can buy a WiFi only iPad which will save you enough on the iPad to pay for the hotspot.

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

3. Thanks, I have a wifi iPad2.

Reply to onehandle (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 11, 2012, 11:26 PM

Feb 2012

But a lot of places I need to have connectivity don't have a hot spot, so I pay for a wireless USB connect device, or work pays $80/month for it.

I take my newest 11" Air around and except for the fact that the modem sticks out, it's as handy as a iPad.

REP

(21,691 posts)

4. Have a 1. Works great. Trying to not want a 3!

Reply to onehandle (Original post)

Thu Feb 16, 2012, 04:18 PM

Feb 2012

onehandle

(51,122 posts)

5. All iOS devices feel up to date.

Reply to REP (Reply #4)

Thu Feb 16, 2012, 05:29 PM

Feb 2012

No matter what version.

I charged my original iPhone the other day and was amazed how nice it felt.

Your 1 will be good for years. This will be my first iPad. Can't wait!

REP

(21,691 posts)

6. My iPhone 1 is my bedside device; my 3GS is used with my AppleTV

Reply to onehandle (Reply #5)

Thu Feb 16, 2012, 05:40 PM

Feb 2012

and I'm posting from my 4S now ...

I know I don't NEED an iPad 3. So why do I want one?? My husband works there; you'd think I'd be immune by now

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