Does the Apple iPad Wifi or Apple iPad 3G fits you better?

The iPad 3G, the new iPad-model with 3G-connectivity, was Friday introduced in the United States.

Beside the plastic strip on the top sit – for 3G reception – and the entrance for the sim-card, the new iPad looks the same as the previous model we know. Or not?

The new iPad weighs a little more and you can from now everywhere connect with internet (ofcourse where is 3G available)

Well this feature costs you plusminus 130 Euros extra by purchase of the device. Prices for the 3G-versions (with respectively 16, 32 or 64 GB on board) begin probably at 550 Euros. Rumours even speak about 800 Euros for the top model. Next week monday Apple will announce the final prices and availabililty in all countries.

Early testers in the United States pointed out that you not only will pay extra the feature but also need to pay the subscriptions expense of the data bundle.

They compared the performance of the iPad 3G on an AT&T network and it was the same like the iPhone 3GS did. Also the reach of the signal is almost the same. You cannot compare the speed of an 3G connection with the speed of a normal WiFi connection. Nevertheless is the speed enough to check your e-mail and surf on the popular websites .

Due to the fast processor the iPad has onboard the webpages load much faster than on an iPhone. The feeling is really fast. Switching between the 3G mode and WiFi mode works without any problems. On top of your display you can see a nice icon which indicated if you are using WiFi or 3G.

The die-hard Apple fans are not the one who bother which model to buy. You also have alternatives available which give you almost the same feature with the iPad WiFi model. You need a Mifi router solution for this. Via this kind of software you can convert a device with GSM/3G/UMTS-signals into a WiFi-signal. (Mifi-software is available for Windows Mobile Smartphones or jailbroken iPhones or Symbian S60 phones).

Using Mifi as connection with your iPad, the iPad is tricked. It ‘thinks’ it’s connected via a fast WiFi connection. This gives you a big advantage.You can download large podcast, application which demand a WiFi connection. A good example is Skype.

Reviewers report low quality of video when connected via 3G. Because the iPad has a bigger screen and needs more resolution you will experience these videos as bad quality. The iPhone has a little screensize but also lower resolution. This is why on the iPhone this complain is not heard before.

If GPS is important for you, the iPad 3G is the solution for you. This new GPS-chip of the 3G works better than we know of the iPhone 3GS.

When price is a big issue for you. Think about taking living with some concessions and choose for the regular model Installing the MiFi router solution will alow you to choose for the regular iPad.