Questions about I-pad?

Question

OK I don’t know much about Apple products but I would like to buy a I-Pad for my wife ( she is a teacher ) for our 11th anniversary. I would like to know can we use it with our home wifi internet connection? Also she my use it outside like at the school or on trip. For that does we need to get AT&T contract or we can just get the signal let see if we are in a hotel and use the hotel network for internet.? Also fr the apps. Does she need an account with apple for apps or as long as she is online she can download them free.? If she will need account how and what web site I need to sign her up?

Answer 1

You should let her try one out first at the Apple Store.



There are some big drawbacks using the iPad over a laptop, namely you have to hold it, it's heavy in one hand, the screen is the keyboard which is hard to type, poor storage, the lack of ports, no wired Internet/network Ethernet, no Flash for numerous websites that use it, restricted software and I could go on forever...



Lot's of hotels use wired Ethernet for Internet access either due to building construction, security, or because it's simpler than trying to teach all the guests how to access the secure network. Some just use open wifi, which is highly insecure.



Being a teacher she likely needs to be able to run Microsoft Windows based software, which the iPad can't.



However a MacBook Pro can, in addition to running all Mac software, run Windows at the same time and nearly all it's software too!



If she already has a "work machine" and you would like to buy her the iPad as a accessory to her computer, like a netbook would be to a laptop, then by all means do so. She will need to have a computer to operate the iPad, it's not a standalone device, it's a accessory like the iPod is.



Now there are two versions in various storage capabilites, one with WIFI only and one with 3G and WIFI which costs more. The 3G is good if she is highly mobile and doesn't need to do a lot online to carry a full laptop. It's on a pay as you go monthly charge, sign up to use right on the device itself.



If she's always near a WIFI spot, then the WIFI only version is less expensive.



Out of the two versions I would pick the model with the most storage, as over time it's going to fill up with stuff and you can't add more later.



The only apps she can place or run on the device is from Apple's AppStore, unless she "jailbreaks" the device and uses Cydia Store which might be beyond her capability. Yes she will require a account and a credit card on file with Apple to download apps, free or not.



I should warn you that Apple and a bunch of app makers are being sued for violating people's privacy with the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (iOS devices) because the Apps are taking people's personal information and data profiling and sending it out over the Internet to who knows?



Any iOS device is closed, so you can't install software to monitor background behavior to safeguard your privacy.



If your fine with this, then no problem, but a lot of people are not. And a lot are unaware of the issue.



If she already has a good laptop, then the iPad might be excessive, many people state they don't get one because their needs are already fulfilled with another device.



Also the screen is glossy, hard to see in the sun and the bright lights, collects smudges from the fingers used to access it.



If your thinking of getting iPad for her as a e-Reader, a Kindle is a much superior device for reading and a lot less expensive.

Answer 2

iPad Does Work On WiFi But If Your Wife Needs To Use It anywhere I recommend the iPad 3G Version

There is No Contract So If You Want To Stop Paying At ANY TIME

For apps You Go Onto iTunes on Your Computer (Mac or Windows - Download of Apple.com for FREE)

Sign Up For FREE but You Link it to your Credit Card

Then When You Want To Download An App Just Tap Download (On The iPad via App Store App or On your Computer) Then Type The Password You Used For Your Apple ID (You Type Your E-mail & Your Chosen Password For This)

If You Use The 3G iPad You Can Still Use Free WiFi like at a Hotel But You Can Also Use 3G

Thanks, Hope This Helps & Happy Anniversary

Answer 3

iPads work with wifi. At home, outside, anywhere there's a wifi connection that you have access to. (That means places like Starbucks, not using a neighbor's signal.)



To use it on 3G you need an AT&T contract with a data plan.



To download apps from the app store she needs an account (it doesn't cost anything unless she buys an app.) http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/app-store.html

Answer 4

idk but heres a joke: so this british guy is sitting on a bench in a park and somebody comes up and takes his ipad, so he runs after them screaming, "give me back my bloody pad!!!!!" lol xD