Please share the following:
IPad Model:
Connectivity (WiFi or WiFi+Cellular):
Reason:

ipad air 2 (wifi + cellular)
not every place wifi is fast... I prefer to use my own data plan for convenient and fast.. and I can use it even on the go

cellular has gps

You can hotspot from your phone. Wifi iPad is enough

You don't use iPad as gps.

This post has been edited by gogo2: Jun 18 2017, 10:53 AM

you can convert it to use in car..
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nope I don't like to be so trouble..
the other concern I hv also, your phone battery will drain together with ipad...
then you need 2 cable and 2 port power bank to charge them for long term usage

No you don't do that as normal person

Hotspot is not draining too much on battery for Android or iPhone.
No trouble at all. Just turn on hotspot and enjoy.
iPad battery last very long on wifi.

No power bank necessary

I have the same thought as most people here whereby we can always tether it to our phone and have been buying WiFi models only for many years. Recently bought a cellular model for a good price and the convenience is really a plus point.

If your iPad only stays at home then yes by all means get the WiFi model. However if your iPad does leave your house, even if it's only once in a while, I would recommend getting the cellular model. If you've never bought a cellular model, try it at least once, then I believe it can help you decide better for future purchases.

I already tried with cellular model with iPad 2 and I can say that cellular model is useless.

Yup, at least you tried so you know for sure that getting the cellular model will be a waste for you. I believe this is the best way to cure this dilemma, get a cellular model and try and if it's not helpful then can decide on WiFi models in the future.

I owned all variants of cellular iPads including ipad 2, iPad mini, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3. Never buy a wifi-only ipad before.

It is very convenient.

For those who really do not want to buy a wi-fi + cellular model, I think a good alternative is to get a mifi to share the Sim mobile data to all devices which I am doing it now and I find it quite ok. I attached a power bank to the mifi permanently to use it outdoor and it is good. Save battery for all my Apple devices when outdoor.

This is a joke right? Paying RM400 more to try?

For those who always have this dilemma, it's better to try it out and conclude it once and for all.

Also, there's always a saying it is better to have compared to not have and need it.

Nobody knows what's best for you, only you yourself can determine. I also noticed countless of such polls asking whether to get WiFi or cellular model, and most of the time it ends up pretty even.

Here some questions for you:

#1 Do you have a smartphone?

#2 Do you mind to carry powerbank around?

#3 Do you even bother to turn on hotspot on your phone and connect your iPad to it?

#4 Do you want to look fancy with having "4G" on your iPad' top left corner?

Analyse:

#1: Yes. Go to #2.
No. Take Cellular iPad.

#2: Yes. Take Cellular iPad.
No. Take Wifi iPad.

#3: Yes. Take Cellular iPad if and only you also prefer to read on iPad.
No. Take Wifi iPad.

#4 If yes, you know what to do XD

No matter how, you do not need to spend more on cellular variant if you have a smartphone. Having a cellular ready iPad is not really practical unless you need it.

In my opinion, a traveler who travels a lot with his iPad holding on his hand, a cellular iPad is the one he shall need, searching map, real time navigation, update social media, post travel photos, looking for hotel and interest places. This is a reference for you to consider it if you find yourself doing so even you are not a traveler. Keeping iPad in the bag or holding it on your hand is a key factor, each will tell you what variant you need to choose.

I owned an iPad Pro 9.7 Cellular+Wifi and my SIM slot is still empty until now. I have an iPhone with bluetooth enabled all time which means even though I turned off personal hotspot on iPhone, my iPad will still get to see my iPhone hotspot available in the Wifi list.

Hope this will help.

FYI, iPad with cellular can be a personal hotspot too!

I have been using the Wifi + Cellular iPad models since the first iPad Mini 2 was launched then moving on to the 9.7" iPad Air and then to the 12.9" iPad Pro.

Finally, I thought that I would like to just tether from my iPhone and bought the new 9.7" iPad WIFI model only. It was only through this new experience did I realise what I am completely missing.

1) Yes, tethering from the phone is one possibility, but it definitely drains my phone's battery a lot faster to tether
2) Because of that added step of trying to tether, I find the iPad less of a productivity tool and more for just media consumption
3) When I went overseas recently, I couldn't get a local data sim card and use it on my iPad (extremely useful tool to have)
4) Stopped using my iPad more of a note taker because it takes too long to connect and then open a new note

Just my 2 cents

yes, unlike one uses mifi to share data.
With a MIFI, that means I have another device to worry about as well as figuring out to maintain its battery charge and all

if connect from iPad to iPhone via bluetooth, it is not too bad and it can constantly be connected unlike personal hotspot via wifi
Yes, that is the best way and also means you have to take additional steps. Also you need to take out your phone from your pocket in order for it to get a better signal. Additional risk if it is in a public space

yup, iPad with wi-fi and cellular can act like a good hotspot device. alternatively, if one has a mifi, this can be resolved.
Then you have to carry 3 devices, which makes no absolute sense.

why it takes longer time to open? i tot note even without connection, u can still create a new note, and it will sync when it has Internet connectivity later. Dun really get the longer time part.
Because when taking notes, you also refer to previous notes and also want to grab items from the web to include into notes. Having that is what makes taking notes with an iPad better, otherwise just stick with a pen and paper

Hi all, sorry a bit off topic...

Any recommendation dataplan for ipad usage?
Preferable prepaid type just in case need to use the ipad outside from wifi.

xpax - rm30 per month for 5gb.

Thanks, how about hotlink package?

xpax more worth for it?

hotlink is also. 2gb for rm30 monthly.

xpax is cheaper and more data. but hotlink has the best network speed.

as long as u avoid the yellow and orange. it should be ok.

I just added a sub line for my iPad from my current Maxis One plan, RM48/month for 5Gb of data.

Also not bad deal. But rm48 is excluding the GST.

Yup excluding GST, but I get to have the 5Gb of shared data across so in total I have quite a fair bit of data between my phone and my iPad including my dad's line (which I am paying for his sub line as well).

True then, indeed u can have more data to use since the weekday data is shared.

To me, I will choose xpax rm30 5gb monthly if it is to be used on ipad.

This post has been edited by westlife: Jul 22 2017, 09:56 PM

without cellular, the iPad is crippled.

true. especially for ipad pro i guess.

I have owned an iPad 2 (wifi only) and a iPad Air 2 (cellular). Once you have used a iPad with cellular capability, you will not want to go back to wifi only. I'd rather save up and get the one with cellular.

yup, all the ipad i have owned, ipad 2, ipad mini 1, 2, 3 are all cellular + wifi.

only the ipad 2017 i bought for my parents is wifi only, since they are retired, always at home.

If it's possible, you can try to buy this Hotlink tablet plan from someone if you're not using too much of data especially on iPad. RM45 for 2GB THAT LAST 365 DAYS. I only use wine house wifi is slow or during travel and emergency.
Glad I got this plan.... when it's offered. Value for money.

Thanks for the sharing.

i think this hotlink tablet plan no more...