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Title: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: sam on July 31, 2010, 18:06

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iPad users in the United States are getting ripped off in how much they are paying for data on the device, says a company that has compared monthly data plans for the magical Apple device across different wireless carriers worldwide.

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/07/ipad-users-data-chart/

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Clive on July 31, 2010, 18:32

When my son uses his iPad in my house he logs into my router so surely that is free - at least as far as he is concerned?   :dunno:

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Rik on July 31, 2010, 18:33

Sam's talking about mobile phone networks, Clive.

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Simon on July 31, 2010, 18:41

Doesn't sound like it will be that cheap for much longer here either.  :(

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Clive on July 31, 2010, 18:45

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iPad users in the United States are getting ripped off in how much they are paying for data on the device

Which part of that is a phone Rik?   :dunno:  ;D

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Simon on July 31, 2010, 18:50

The iPad is tablet, Clive, but it uses mobile phone provider data services.

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Rik on July 31, 2010, 18:50

The 3G receiver. :)

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: sam on July 31, 2010, 19:20

assuming you buy one with the 3G reciever. I'm still so tempted to buy one. Especially over here as they are cheaper and with 5% tax much cheaper than at home. If only it had a built in webcam.

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Simon on July 31, 2010, 19:30

Aren't there other ones you were looking at, Sam?

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Clive on July 31, 2010, 22:15

Quote from: Simon on July 31, 2010, 18:50

The iPad is tablet, Clive, but it uses mobile phone provider data services.

It must be able to do both because he needed my router password. 

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Simon on July 31, 2010, 22:31

Yes, I would think it would use WiFi too.

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: sam on August 01, 2010, 01:36

Quote from: Simon on July 31, 2010, 19:30

Aren't there other ones you were looking at, Sam?

yes, indeed there are - I'm waiting for the android equivalent to come out...

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: sam on August 01, 2010, 01:36

Quote from: Simon on July 31, 2010, 22:31

Yes, I would think it would use WiFi too.

indeed it does.

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Clive on August 01, 2010, 06:26

He loves his iPad and seems to be glued to it whenever I see him!  Personally I prefer a proper book!

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Simon on August 01, 2010, 11:41

That's probably because he's used it as a tea tray, and it's become sticky, Clive.  :)x

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Rik on August 01, 2010, 12:00

:groan:

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Simon on August 01, 2010, 13:40

 :ithank:

Title: Re: American iPad Users Pay Among the Highest for Data Worldwide Read More http://w
Post by: Clive on August 09, 2010, 20:11

Quote from: Simon on August 01, 2010, 11:41

That's probably because he's used it as a tea tray, and it's become sticky, Clive.  :)x

 :aarrgh: