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Jan 28, 10 - 11:39 am Comment from: JadisOne

Analysts and TechCrunch are always pontificating about how Google is going to change the cell phone industry. People don't understand how important something like this can be. Apple is pretty much saying that voice should be treated like data.

As a result, with the iPad, you pay $29.99 for unlimited data but with the right software that also includes voice. So, instead of ponying up for a 2-year contract at about $99 per month for voice and data or $29.99 per month for no contract and unlimited access to 3G with the software enabling you to make calls?

I think this shows full well how the cell phone companies are fleecing consumers. If it weren't for the iPhone, I definitely would not pay premium prices just to have a cell phone.

Its been Apple, Inc. for quite a while.

Jan 28, 10 - 12:16 pm Comment from: MadMac

@ JadisOne

Yes, but for the $99 you get more than what u get with just the data plan. Think about it. You get a number that is always on even if some VOIP app is not running, you get a cheaper phone (subsidy of an expensive iPhone), etc.

They are not comparable.

Is the iPad mic integrated or is it a jack?Does the iPhone earphones with mic work on iPad? Why is 3G $130 more for $5 of hardware? Is a 3rd party webcam technically feasible?

How do you get on the 3G network with the iPod touch?

Jan 28, 10 - 01:03 pm Comment from: Willie G

@What

- You don't.. that device lacks a 3G antenna.

@What
With a iPhone sharing its 3g network via WiFi
Or you can buy a "my-fi" is a little device with a 3G antenna and WiFi router of the size of a credit card (only thicker).

I know is not very practical but it does the job you ask for.

Nice. But they should add a camera to make iPad calling more 21st century. 1/3 of Skype calls are with video.

Jan 28, 10 - 01:43 pm Comment from: Big Als MBP

iMaki,

"Why is 3G $130 more for $5 of hardware?"

It's more than one chip. It covers all world frequencies.

Mostly, you have to pay the 'Nokia' tax once the lawsuit is settled.

it's too bad the iPad didnt include a camera... i guess that might have taken away from MacBook sales... who knows...

but i would have leaned more to buying one...

who wants just voice... if you have a "gorgeous screen"

alas i cant help but think its one of the reasons why the stock is taking a hit today... will need until the next Q to make up for any losses here on out.

Then again... i was projecting some sort of crash to happen sometime in March... oh well...

No Camera! No Camera!
I guess the architect who designed the iPad was not really using his eyes!

&madmac;my voip service comes with a standard landline number anyone can call. So if the app isn't running or I miss the call it just goes to voicemail. I get push notified and a ringing sound as well. I can currently only use this on wifi so good news on the 3g front.

Most voip services now come with a "real" phone number. You can have multiple ones in different cities or countries too. I have an Australian one as well as a UK one. That way I can make or receive local calls in either country. No long distance charges for me. Voip is the bomb

this is great news. Rather than paying 60c per minute for a mobile call I can use my voip service and some data to make 12c untimed local or national calls. My voip rates to overseas are 1 or 2c per minute. Yes, in Australia it does cost from 40 to 60c per minute for mobile calls. Depends on the plan.