What is the difference between an iPad and an iPhone/iPod touch?

Okay the situation is this, my current phone is 2 years old so I was either thinking about getting an iPhone 4 to replace it. ALTERNATIVELY, i could get an iPad 2 with the money instead. What do you think I should do?

I saw my friends iPad and I like that you can subscribe for magazines on the app store to read anywhere. But, is an iPhone able to do the same thing?

Oh, and one more thing 3g or no 3g?

Oh, and one more thing 3g or no 3g?

Like gogo2 said, get 3G model.don't be like me.regretful cos I got the wifi alone

I too pondered quite a while on the merits of the extra RM400 for the 3G edition. Just cant get myself to pay the extra.

1. Yes it is more convenient but at the rate of RM38-68 per month subscription, annually is do add up to alot of money.
2. tethering to an already existing data on handphone seems more logical and cost effective to me at least.
3. When outside of the home or office, I dont think I would be spending more than 1 hour online, let alone 10hours.
4. I got a dedicated garmin 255w and nokia garmin mobile XT.

iPad for me at least, stands inbetween a notebook and smart phone. Good entertainment during long flights and stay in airports.

Or something to fiddle with while waiting for the kids to come out of classes in the car.

You keep on harping only on 3G and forgot the GPS and location service.

Also, unlimited internet is RM28:
http://www.u.com.my/prepaid-packages/unlim...mobile-internet

Annually is not a lot of money.

I too pondered quite a while on the merits of the extra RM400 for the 3G edition. Just cant get myself to pay the extra.

1. Yes it is more convenient but at the rate of RM38-68 per month subscription, annually is do add up to alot of money.
2. tethering to an already existing data on handphone seems more logical and cost effective to me at least.
3. When outside of the home or office, I dont think I would be spending more than 1 hour online, let alone 10hours.
4. I got a dedicated garmin 255w and nokia garmin mobile XT.

iPad for me at least, stands inbetween a notebook and smart phone. Good entertainment during long flights and stay in airports.

Or something to fiddle with while waiting for the kids to come out of classes in the car.

U have the luxury of owning multiple devices. Not all of us have that privilege. With that said, u be probably better off with just iPad wifi.

For those who don't own so many decices, iPad 3G will be a good start. Tether is a good option, but mar fan.

U will drain iPhone when tether or using gps... Hence compromising your batt  during work time assuming u are out all day and worry about batt life. Lol

iPad 3G is a good gps backup with big screen compared to iPhone assuming u don't have dedicated gps.

Location service works for iPad wifi that is connected online.

I did not forget about GPS as I have said I got garmin on dedicated and on the phone.

not everyone is living in KL and enjoying u-mobile dude.

U have the luxury of owning multiple devices. Not all of us have that privilege. With that said, u be probably better off with just iPad wifi.

For those who don't own so many decices, iPad 3G will be a good start. Tether is a good option, but mar fan.

U will drain iPhone when tether or using gps... Hence compromising your batt  during work time assuming u are out all day and worry about batt life. Lol

iPad 3G is a good gps backup with big screen compared to iPhone assuming u don't have dedicated gps.

Yes that is why I opted for the wifi only, anyway there are reasons why apple puts the 3G as another model.

I would say if you feel your wallet can handle the extra cost, why not. I am but a poor man 

Location service on Ipad2 Wifi work through tethering to Iphone4. It will utilize Iphone 4 GPS data.

I too pondered quite a while on the merits of the extra RM400 for the 3G edition. Just cant get myself to pay the extra.

1. Yes it is more convenient but at the rate of RM38-68 per month subscription, annually is do add up to alot of money.
2. tethering to an already existing data on handphone seems more logical and cost effective to me at least.
3. When outside of the home or office, I dont think I would be spending more than 1 hour online, let alone 10hours.
4. I got a dedicated garmin 255w and nokia garmin mobile XT.

iPad for me at least, stands inbetween a notebook and smart phone. Good entertainment during long flights and stay in airports.

Or something to fiddle with while waiting for the kids to come out of classes in the car.

you can tethering iPad2 with 3gs? anyone?

Yes you can. Personal Hotspot bluetooth instead of wifi.

personal hotspot bluetooth?

3gs's personal hotspot works on bluetooth and not wifi. Bluetooth your ipad over to 3gs if need be.

wait up.. let me get this clear..
3gs can do hotspot using bluetooth? how?

Aiyo, you guys off topic liao la... is Ipad vs Iphone not Wifi vs 3G.

Before buying idevices, I was torn between Iphone4, Ipad2 wifi and Ipad2 3G.

I ended up decided on Ipad2 wifi due to the following personal reasons
:
1) Iphone4 is too pricey RM2,xxx + mthly data plan.
2) Excellent for web surfing, reading books/newspaper, internet banking.
3) Ipad2 wifi save RM400 over 3G model and maybe save from paying monthly 3G data plan.
4) Tech gadgets depreciate in value/obsolete very fast when new models released. I'll buy the cheapest devise that serve my current needs to minimize depreciation loss in future resell.
5) If I buy 3G model means I need to pay a monthly data plan in order to enjoy the full 3G benefit or else what for pay extra RM400 right ?
6) To bring the no-so-portable Ipad 3G for on-the-go 3G "convenience" is not convenient. It is so marfan because I can not put in the pocket and need to keep an eye on it and carry it at all times when outing.   
7) Already own an old N95 8GB that serve my garmin navigation and mobile internet needs. Or do occasional wifi tethering if I need to. 
8) I don't want to cut my SIM card to micro sim size because I want to switch to Samsung Android phone.
9) Location service ? I never use it and really bother about it, I wonder how come my Ipad2 wifi can automatically pinpoint my house location on google map perfectly.           
10) With the RM400 saving, I can top up another RM500++ to get a mid priced Android phones such as Samsung Ace or SE X10i AP and experience the best of both Android and iOS.
11) Oh yes, I recently turned my Ipad2 Wifi to a big size Iphone4 with YES Life. I can call and sms like Iphone4 liao.
12) I also off topic abit liao...

Go to setting, there be an option called personal hotspot. enter that menu and slide it to "On"

If you dont see that menu in your setting, either you are not on 4.3 or have not subscribe to data plan.

Yes you can. Personal Hotspot bluetooth instead of wifi.

What is the difference between an iPad and an iPhone/iPod touch?
To me, the iPad seems just like a giant iPod touch. How are they different? Does the iPad have different capabilities? I already have an iPod touch, so would it be a waste to get an iPad?

Aiyo, you guys off topic liao la... is Ipad vs Iphone not Wifi vs 3G.

Before buying idevices, I was torn between Iphone4, Ipad2 wifi and Ipad2 3G.

I ended up decided on Ipad2 wifi due to the following personal reasons
:
1) Iphone4 is too pricey RM2,xxx + mthly data plan. RM 1599 only la brader
2) Excellent for web surfing, reading books/newspaper, internet banking. Same as 3g
3) Ipad2 wifi save RM400 over 3G model and maybe save from paying monthly 3G data plan. True
4) Tech gadgets depreciate in value/obsolete very fast when new models released. I'll buy the cheapest devise that serve my current needs to minimize depreciation loss in future resell. Normally resell, if a buyer want 3G, u can't sell at all
5) If I buy 3G model means I need to pay a monthly data plan in order to enjoy the full 3G benefit or else what for pay extra RM400 right ? Rm348. But u dun have to. But in case u need.
6) To bring the no-so-portable Ipad 3G for on-the-go 3G "convenience" is not convenient. It is so marfan because I can not put in the pocket and need to keep an eye on it and carry it at all times when outing.    then u should buy iPhone rite?
7) Already own an old N95 8GB that serve my garmin navigation and mobile internet needs. Or do occasional wifi tethering if I need to.  Map on iPad is worth rm400.
8) I don't want to cut my SIM card to micro sim size because I want to switch to Samsung Android phone. You can always stick back. U dunno meh?
9) Location service ? I never use it and really bother about it, I wonder how come my Ipad2 wifi can automatically pinpoint my house location on google map perfectly.            use wifi
10) With the RM400 saving, I can top up another RM500++ to get a mid priced Android phones such as Samsung Ace or SE X10i AP and experience the best of both Android and iOS. you mean experience the worst side of android? Since it'll lag like hell
11) Oh yes, I recently turned my Ipad2 Wifi to a big size Iphone4 with YES Life. I can call and sms like Iphone4 . Why u need to do that? I tot u got n95?
12) I also off topic abit liao... yes

Aiyo, you guys off topic liao la... is Ipad vs Iphone not Wifi vs 3G.

Before buying idevices, I was torn between Iphone4, Ipad2 wifi and Ipad2 3G.

I ended up decided on Ipad2 wifi due to the following personal reasons
:
4) Tech gadgets depreciate in value/obsolete very fast when new models released. I'll buy the cheapest devise that serve my current needs to minimize depreciation loss in future resell. The cheapest model tend to have the least resell value
6) To bring the no-so-portable Ipad 3G for on-the-go 3G "convenience" is not convenient. It is so marfan because I can not put in the pocket and need to keep an eye on it and carry it at all times when outing. A small backpack or sling bag is not very marfan le. If you think it is... then just get iphone lor
7) Already own an old N95 8GB that serve my garmin navigation and mobile internet needs. Or do occasional wifi tethering if I need to.  then might as well save 2k and not buy anything new
8) I don't want to cut my SIM card to micro sim size because I want to switch to Samsung Android phone. got adapter mah... that's you get a separate data plan then don need to cut loh
9) Location service ? I never use it and really bother about it, I wonder how come my Ipad2 wifi can automatically pinpoint my house location on google map perfectly. it uses your wifi location