I do not have an Ipad and don't know if I will be getting one, but am trying to do the research 'just in case'. Is it easy to switch the internet access between wi-fi and 3G? Can you tell which service you are currently using? I read an article in the local newspaper about some people who went to Europe and thought they were using the hotel's free wi-fi, but when they got home had a multi-thousand dollar phone bill. Were they just clueless on how to use their ipad, or would that be easy to mess up?
Also, does anyone know about the 3g data plans you can buy? Is it totally separate from your cell phone? and how much do they cost per month - are the costs similar to cell phone plans? I currently just use a tracfone, so am obviously concerned about high monthly costs.
Thanks for any info.
ps what appeals to me right now is 1) lightweight and would be so much easier to carry than a laptop on vacation to access the internet and 2) maybe the mobile apps - not sure here.
Also, does anyone know about the 3g data plans you can buy? Is it totally separate from your cell phone? and how much do they cost per month - are the costs similar to cell phone plans? I currently just use a tracfone, so am obviously concerned about high monthly costs.
Thanks for any info.
ps what appeals to me right now is 1) lightweight and would be so much easier to carry than a laptop on vacation to access the internet and 2) maybe the mobile apps - not sure here.