The Verizon iPad 2: What You Need to Know About the Data Plans
Cameron Connery asked:
The Verizon iPad 2 is just what many people needed to make them want to buy the new iPad. Previously, users could only choose between the Wifi-only version and the AT&T version of the iPad. Now, with more options available to them, users have taken advantage of a busted monopoly and opted for getting their data plans through Verizon.
But how does Verizon’s data plans stack up to those at AT&T? Let’s take a look.
Verizon offers more options: The Verizon iPad offers two more data plan options than the AT&T version. AT&T only offers two data types: the 250 MB per month plan and the 2 GB per month plan. Verizon offers four plans:1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB and 10 GB per month. Verizon’s services are cheaper: Even though Verizon does not offer a 250 GB per month option, their higher data plans are a better deal. When you could purchase AT&T’s data plan for $15 per month for 250 MB, you can purchase Verizon’s 3, 5 or 10 GB plans for only $10 per month, which is a way better deal. The Verizon iPad does not charge an activation fee: To be fair, neither does AT&T. But knowing that Verizon doesn’t charge an activation fee to begin using the data plan makes using them as a carrier that much cheaper of an option. No fee for cancelling or reactivating: You can cancel your monthly data plan at anytime without worrying about getting charged for cancelling or for reactivating. The whole idea is to not tie yourself down to a monthly data plan that doesn’t fit into your budget for 12 months. Verizon accommodates that for you, as does AT&T.The only advantage of going with AT&T over Verizon is if you wanted to pay $15 per month for 250 MB of data. Otherwise, Verizon’s plans are far cheaper.
Verizon also has a track record of being more reliable than AT&T, at least in the United States. AT&T’s GSM network is helpful for global traveling, but if you’re trying to use your iPad at the ball park in the heartland of the United States, AT&T’s network might let you down.
Getting the Verizon iPad doesn’t cost you any more than getting an AT&T iPad. They’re both more expensive than getting a Wifi-only one, but that’s it. Verizon still comes in the same 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models as the AT&T one.
Also, you can choose from black and white the same way you can with the AT&T and Wifi versions. So you don’t sacrifice anything at all by opting for the Verizon iPad over the AT&T one.
The Verizon iPad 2 is just what many people needed to make them want to buy the new iPad. Previously, users could only choose between the Wifi-only version and the AT&T version of the iPad. Now, with more options available to them, users have taken advantage of a busted monopoly and opted for getting their data plans through Verizon.
But how does Verizon’s data plans stack up to those at AT&T? Let’s take a look.
Verizon offers more options: The Verizon iPad offers two more data plan options than the AT&T version. AT&T only offers two data types: the 250 MB per month plan and the 2 GB per month plan. Verizon offers four plans:1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB and 10 GB per month. Verizon’s services are cheaper: Even though Verizon does not offer a 250 GB per month option, their higher data plans are a better deal. When you could purchase AT&T’s data plan for $15 per month for 250 MB, you can purchase Verizon’s 3, 5 or 10 GB plans for only $10 per month, which is a way better deal. The Verizon iPad does not charge an activation fee: To be fair, neither does AT&T. But knowing that Verizon doesn’t charge an activation fee to begin using the data plan makes using them as a carrier that much cheaper of an option. No fee for cancelling or reactivating: You can cancel your monthly data plan at anytime without worrying about getting charged for cancelling or for reactivating. The whole idea is to not tie yourself down to a monthly data plan that doesn’t fit into your budget for 12 months. Verizon accommodates that for you, as does AT&T.The only advantage of going with AT&T over Verizon is if you wanted to pay $15 per month for 250 MB of data. Otherwise, Verizon’s plans are far cheaper.
Verizon also has a track record of being more reliable than AT&T, at least in the United States. AT&T’s GSM network is helpful for global traveling, but if you’re trying to use your iPad at the ball park in the heartland of the United States, AT&T’s network might let you down.
Getting the Verizon iPad doesn’t cost you any more than getting an AT&T iPad. They’re both more expensive than getting a Wifi-only one, but that’s it. Verizon still comes in the same 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models as the AT&T one.
Also, you can choose from black and white the same way you can with the AT&T and Wifi versions. So you don’t sacrifice anything at all by opting for the Verizon iPad over the AT&T one.
CES iPad Killers’ Showing Off: Will It Work Against The iPad 2?
Jordan Nicholas Pizarro asked:
The requirements maybe a bit stricter be at the front of this prestigious geek event, but we have many other ways to have a glimpse of the last CES in Las Vegas last week. As all gadget loving people know, CES or International Consumer Electronic Show is probably the largest and the most significant event for anyone who would like to get a glimpse on what’s coming the gadget community and the last trade show seems to be portraying a rather obvious them; and that is iPad Killers!
There are a variety of apps and add ons for the iPad and iPhone in the CES, noticeably some apps that turns your iPad to a portable blood pressure machine, then there’s this pretty nifty app where you can actually manipulate golf balls with miniature machines inside using the touch screen and blue tooth. If this was not your fancy, you can check out some other accessories like the solar power iPad protector and many other oddities for gadget lovers.
And for show off, we have really felt the presence of major companies here showing off their muscles in preparation for the upcoming release of iPad 2 which is tentatively scheduled on March 2 by none other than Steve Jobs himself. Microsoft, Panasonic, RIM, Lenovo, Sony, Motorola are all present and have given the attendees a glimpse of what they worked on to at least capture some of the market that Apple has continuously dominated since the release of their tablet last 2010. The only question is, will their designs be enough to match that of the upcoming new version of the iPad that Apple has cooked up?
There’s the PlayBook from RIM, for Motorola it’s the XOOM that has a dual processor that runs on the new Andriod HoneyComb OS, Lenovo IdeaPad, and many more so called iPad killers. Most of them brandishing one of their most prominent tablet product feature and that is the front and back facing camera. But to answer all of this, rumor has it that the new Apple iPad will also have 2 cameras, will be much faster with an enhanced A5 processing chip. And from our sources, it is rumored that Apple will retain the same price and 10 hour battery life of the previous iPad!
In the UK, iPad 2 insurance is already something that customers are already searching for and even if the new iPad hasn’t hit the stores yet, iPad 2 insurance is already ranking its way, suggesting a definite demand when the new version is released. For sure the major companies have done their best to try to match Apple, and in CES this was very clear. But will it have its desired effect when the time comes? That is something to see indeed.
The requirements maybe a bit stricter be at the front of this prestigious geek event, but we have many other ways to have a glimpse of the last CES in Las Vegas last week. As all gadget loving people know, CES or International Consumer Electronic Show is probably the largest and the most significant event for anyone who would like to get a glimpse on what’s coming the gadget community and the last trade show seems to be portraying a rather obvious them; and that is iPad Killers!
There are a variety of apps and add ons for the iPad and iPhone in the CES, noticeably some apps that turns your iPad to a portable blood pressure machine, then there’s this pretty nifty app where you can actually manipulate golf balls with miniature machines inside using the touch screen and blue tooth. If this was not your fancy, you can check out some other accessories like the solar power iPad protector and many other oddities for gadget lovers.
And for show off, we have really felt the presence of major companies here showing off their muscles in preparation for the upcoming release of iPad 2 which is tentatively scheduled on March 2 by none other than Steve Jobs himself. Microsoft, Panasonic, RIM, Lenovo, Sony, Motorola are all present and have given the attendees a glimpse of what they worked on to at least capture some of the market that Apple has continuously dominated since the release of their tablet last 2010. The only question is, will their designs be enough to match that of the upcoming new version of the iPad that Apple has cooked up?
There’s the PlayBook from RIM, for Motorola it’s the XOOM that has a dual processor that runs on the new Andriod HoneyComb OS, Lenovo IdeaPad, and many more so called iPad killers. Most of them brandishing one of their most prominent tablet product feature and that is the front and back facing camera. But to answer all of this, rumor has it that the new Apple iPad will also have 2 cameras, will be much faster with an enhanced A5 processing chip. And from our sources, it is rumored that Apple will retain the same price and 10 hour battery life of the previous iPad!
In the UK, iPad 2 insurance is already something that customers are already searching for and even if the new iPad hasn’t hit the stores yet, iPad 2 insurance is already ranking its way, suggesting a definite demand when the new version is released. For sure the major companies have done their best to try to match Apple, and in CES this was very clear. But will it have its desired effect when the time comes? That is something to see indeed.
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Col. Littleton iPad and iPad 2 Cases Reviewed
Thomas Holohan asked:
In Tennessee there is a small town named Lynnville with a population of less than 500, in this small town of Lynnville there is small company named Col. Littleton that makes handmade leather products of extraordinary quality. Lucky for those that have a iPad 2, Col Littleton crafts some of the highest quality leather cases ever made for the iPad and iPad 2.
The cases are handcrafted very much the same way as in the pioneer day of America, each case has it’s own subtle characteristics and personality. Owning one of Col Littleton’s cases for the iPad or iPad 2 is like owning a genuine leather relic from the settlement days of America. Vintage is a light word to use when describing just how much history is infused in the style of the hand crafted cases. Col. littleton uses dry-milled, vegetable tanned American Steer hide which is tumbled in large wooden barrels to produce the desired finish and softness. Since there is no artificial finish applied to the leather it will develop its own characteristics as it absorbs oil from natural use, this effect allows the leather cases to have their own individual look and feel.
The solid brass button and clasp on the No. 5 Pocket for the iPad resembles those snap style closures from the old west, they snap shut easily but are very secure. Opening the snap takes a certain technique of lifting the leather tongue instead of trying to just pull the button apart. The case is designed this way to secure the iPad 2 in its pocket. It is a vintage design that works perfectly. For an extra 5 bucks you can have your initials hand stamped on the front of each case. The inside of the case has a very soft almost velvet feel to it so there is no worries about scratching your iPad 2.
The Col. Littleton hand crafted cases are in a class of their own, comparing these fine leather cases with others on the market, causes little debate in which one has pure quality in the manufacturing process, owning a Col. Littleton Leather iPad 2 case is like owning a historical artifact, you could almost imagine finding an original document signed by John Adams inside each case.
For a price of around $150.00 for the No 5. Pocket Bag to nearly $700.00 for the Courier Bag, you are paying for an item that will last you a life time, and give you piece of mind knowing you purchased an item that was handcrafted by one of the best leather crafters in the USA.
In Tennessee there is a small town named Lynnville with a population of less than 500, in this small town of Lynnville there is small company named Col. Littleton that makes handmade leather products of extraordinary quality. Lucky for those that have a iPad 2, Col Littleton crafts some of the highest quality leather cases ever made for the iPad and iPad 2.
The cases are handcrafted very much the same way as in the pioneer day of America, each case has it’s own subtle characteristics and personality. Owning one of Col Littleton’s cases for the iPad or iPad 2 is like owning a genuine leather relic from the settlement days of America. Vintage is a light word to use when describing just how much history is infused in the style of the hand crafted cases. Col. littleton uses dry-milled, vegetable tanned American Steer hide which is tumbled in large wooden barrels to produce the desired finish and softness. Since there is no artificial finish applied to the leather it will develop its own characteristics as it absorbs oil from natural use, this effect allows the leather cases to have their own individual look and feel.
The solid brass button and clasp on the No. 5 Pocket for the iPad resembles those snap style closures from the old west, they snap shut easily but are very secure. Opening the snap takes a certain technique of lifting the leather tongue instead of trying to just pull the button apart. The case is designed this way to secure the iPad 2 in its pocket. It is a vintage design that works perfectly. For an extra 5 bucks you can have your initials hand stamped on the front of each case. The inside of the case has a very soft almost velvet feel to it so there is no worries about scratching your iPad 2.
The Col. Littleton hand crafted cases are in a class of their own, comparing these fine leather cases with others on the market, causes little debate in which one has pure quality in the manufacturing process, owning a Col. Littleton Leather iPad 2 case is like owning a historical artifact, you could almost imagine finding an original document signed by John Adams inside each case.
For a price of around $150.00 for the No 5. Pocket Bag to nearly $700.00 for the Courier Bag, you are paying for an item that will last you a life time, and give you piece of mind knowing you purchased an item that was handcrafted by one of the best leather crafters in the USA.
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