How To Choose The Right Apple Ipad

No more one size fits all or the take it or leave it approach with this new Apple product. Not only are you able to choose the amount of storage your iPad has you can also choose the iPad with Wi-Fi only or add the upgrade option to include 3G coverage from AT&T in the U.S.

Instructions

Step 1

The first thing you need to do to choose the right Apple iPad is determine the amount of storage space you will need. Do you plan to keep a lot of pictures; you could use your iPad as a digital picture frame. Do you plan to keep files stored on your portable device; you can save spread sheets of your articles or blog writings? Do you want to have several applications like games and organization apps on your iPad? What about eBooks; you can use the iPad as an eReader for online books. If you plan to add a lot of items to your iPad its better to have more space. Even if you don't like to play games on your iPhone or iPod you may find that the iPad gaming experience is much better because of the larger screen and faster processor so when you are making your decision on size leave a little room for the possibility of needing the space.

Step 2

Next you should take into consideration where you plan to use your iPad. If you plan to only use your iPad at home or near a Wi-Fi connection you can choose the basic model that comes with the built in Wi-Fi connection. However, if you plan to take your portable iPad with you to area's that do not offer Wi-Fi connections you will need to purchase an iPad with the built in 3G capabilities. This will allow you to pay a small fee and have access to the internet for downloading apps or surfing the web anywhere you have 3G coverage. The upgraded iPad with the added 3G capability will only add about $130 to the total cost of the iPad so if there is a possibility that you will want to use the iPad away from a Wi-Fi connection its best to go ahead and get it. You can always add the service at a later time but if you don't get it you will have to either do without or purchase a new iPad when you decide you want it.

Step 3

Now you need to decide on a price for your new iPad. This is kind of predetermined by the features you selected in steps one and two but as with many people price does play an important part of the decision making process.

Wi-Fi only 16GB = $499 Wi-Fi only 32GB = $599 Wi-Fi only 64GB = $699

Wi-Fi and 3G 16GB = $629 Wi-Fi and 3G 32GB = $729 Wi-Fi and 3G 64GB = $829

If you noticed there price jumps a hundred dollars each time the storage size doubles. When you think about it an extra hundred dollars for double storage is not too bad really, but make sure you need the space since 16GB is a lot of room.

Also jumping from the Wi-Fi only device to the Wi-Fi with 3G is a price increase of $129. When you take into consideration not getting the 3G capable device could cost you $629 if you had to purchase the complete device later just to use the feature it's again pretty easy to justify getting the upgraded iPad instead of the basic.

Step 4

Now put the three things together to make sure you are getting the right Apple iPad for you!

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