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Jun 18
2007

Wi-Fi Ipad From Verizon VS iPad 3G on AT&T

With Wi-Fi iPads now accessible straight from Verizon bundled with a MiFi wireless hot spot, you're no longer constricted to AT&T for iPad connectivity. So which is the best, Verizon or AT&T? Let's take a look at three key determining factors to help you decide the answer.

For new owners, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G pricing is fairly easy to figure out. The 3G option is $130 more than the WiFi-only iPad with the same amount of storage, and beggins at $629. A data plan is $14.99 per month for 250 MB, or 2 GB for $25. On AT&T's iPad plan, after you go over the 2 GB, you have to re-up for another 2 GB at $25.00. You can chose AT&T because there is no contract to sign. You will just pay for 30 days of service, but you can put the service on hiatus and pay for another 30 days whenever you need it.

When you buy a Wi-Fi iPad from Verizon bundled with a MiFi, you'll pay the same price as you would for an iPad Wi-Fi + 3G. Data plans are slightly different from Verizon, too. The minimum plan is $20 for 1 GB, but you can get 3 GB for $35 or 5 GB for $50. Power customers can pay $80 and get 10 GB. Verizon also offers a month-to-month plan for the MiFi, but only when comes with the iPad. If you buy an iPad from somewhere else and then get a MiFi, you'll have to sign a contract, and the 1 GB plan isn't available. It will be necessary to pay a minimum of $35 for the 3 GB plan (and $269.99 for the MiFi if bought outright — but it is available for $49 with a 2 Year Contract).

So if we pay attention, Verizon's pick has the same initial cost for hardware as AT&T's, though the Wi-Fi only iPad it comes with won't be as easy to use with other 3G networks overseas if you want to travel, and light internet users don't have a 250 MB data option. Heavy users will really benefit from Verizon's data plans. And of course, the MiFi's internet connection can be shared, while the standard iPad 3G is an island unto itself. With more data flexibility and connection sharing options, Verizon's alternative is a compelling value. For those users who want to stream tons of multimedia content, Verizon's is the better alternative. For very light users who only need one connected mobile device, AT&T is likely a better value.

The iPad 3G's all-in-one design is both a feature and a liability. Not needing to transport or charge 2 different devices is extraordinary. Moreover, the MiFi has a battery life of 3 to 4 hours compared with the Wi-Fi iPad's 10 hours or the iPad 3G's 9 hours. The MiFi will turn into sleep mode when not in use. Because we do not need to be physically attached to the MiFi, in real-world usage, we could always find someplace to plug it in, while remaining within its Wi-Fi range. Unlike the iPad 3G, the MiFi uses fairly common batteries that are replaceable, so you could keep a spare battery or two with you, giving you more usable 3G time than with the iPad alone.

In practical use, carrying around the MiFi and worrying about charging it was not the hassle I thought it would be. Considering its diminutive size, I had no difficulty keeping it in my iPad case or in my pocket with my iPhone. I frequently wrapped my headphones around the MiFi so it served more than one purpose. Of course, because it could be used for multiple devices, I carried it around with me in my Laptop Bag so I could have access to internet anywhere. Being able to share the MiFi with two iPads made travel easier for my wife and me. Although we have one iPad 3G and one with only Wi-Fi, we could share an internet connection and create a wireless network between our iPads — all while using the same data plan from the MiFi.

Consumer Reports rated AT&T's network last-place and Verizon first among national carriers. Being capable to use the iPad on a network besides AT&T's is a big plus for Verizon's MiFi bundle. Setup of the MiFi is extremely easy and didn't necessitate a computer. The network ID and default password were written on the MiFi. You can go to the MiFi's internal site and change the network name and password.

Regrettably, one major downside of the Verizon MiFi was the lack of GPS. Since I have an iPhone, this did not bother me too much, but location aware services were hampered on the iPad using the MiFi. The Wi-Fi iPad doesn't have built-in GPS, and the mobility of the MiFi defeats Apple's usual method of detecting location-based on Wi-Fi access points.

The GPS capability seems to be an important factor between the two options. If you need GPS on an iPad, then the iPad 3G is your logical choice. If you're a heavy data user and intend to stream multimedia, you're much better off financially with the Verizon bundle. If you would regularly go over the 2 GB of data allowed on an AT&T plan, then Verizon's advantage scales up dramatically depending on how far over you'd go. Comparing coverage between AT&T and Verizon, based on Consumer Reports, you'll probably have a superior experience with Verizon. In conclusion, if you think you will necessitate 3G coverage for more than a few hours while away from a power source, the iPad 3G is "all-in-one", but the MiFi could give you about the same duration of coverage with an Extra Battery.

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