“The iPad 3G expands upon the original iPad, which relies on Wi-Fi connectivity, by adding Internet access via AT&T’s data network,” Brown reports. “IFixit, which recently expanded its own offerings to include a Wikipedia-like site for repairs, says ‘the immediate visible difference is the inclusion of a black plastic RF window on top of the iPad for better antenna reception.'”
Brown reports, “The new iPad boasts five antennas in all, two for cell reception, two for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, and one more for GPS. In fact, iFixit says Apple is using the whole LCD frame as an antenna.”
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Fred Mertz” for the heads up.]
That’s too damn cool.
Thanks to the iPad, I finally feel like I’m living in 2010!
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I’m not really liking my iPad 3G
it took me more than 3 hours to setup and it won’t find any other wifi besides my house
and it doesn’t do the thing I was hoping it would do
sucks for me
Still sticking with wifi only. I will be forced to jailbreak my iPhone for the first time though. Thanks ATT, rather than allowing people to pay you for tethering, you are forcing people to break the law.
is the wi fi better on the 3g than the wi fi only ipad ?
Wow, I hope all those antennas in the frame don’t make my thumbs fall off.
In 10 years Apple portables will be the size of the badges worn in STAR TREK: TNG or the credit card sized “Selma” in TIME TRAX. Subspace antennas only, and GPS with teleporting option.
I’ve been debating WiFi only vs. 3G and this doesn’t help. I might pay for one month of unlimited 3g in a year period so I will use the iPad mostly with WiFi.
@iSteve, if you have an iPhone already, or plan to jump on one of the new ones this summer, why not leave the 3G connectivity to the iPhone and treat the iPad like a reader/movie-viewer.
@ Joemama — since it does nothing for you,, I will take it off your hands for $5 bucks, I know you think it sucks and all,, but I will sacrifice and take that problem off your hands.
How can i get these type of antennas in my iMac, so i can surf the web via 3g and dump comcast
Loving my iPad 3G. It is even better than I expected. Except for video editing and printing, I may never touch my MBP again. Looking forward to OS 4 and the (likely) ability to print from the iPad.
@Joe Momma
Seriously dude? It took you three hours to plug your USB cable into the right hole, and then click “Sync”?
I hope you don’t start having sex anytime soon.
@ MPetryq
Since I still have a 2.5G iPhone I do exactly the opposite. In fact, I don’t really see myself needing the iPhone for many Internet tasks any more. This iPad is just too awesome.
@freefromdesign-
Jailbreaking your iPhone is *NOT* breaking the law. You bought the phone, so it’s yours to do with as you please. Just don’t expect Apple to support it.
Doesn’t do the one thing you wanted? Flash Porn?
jim – How can i get these type of antennas in my iMac, so i can surf the web via 3g and dump comcast
Get a MiFi card from Sprint or Verizon that will allow connectivity for any of your WiFi appliances?
We got an iPad 3G delivered on Friday. Although the initial sync was long (due to having an immense iPhoto library…and I wanted it ALL on the iPad), our experience has been this is a top-notch device. Actually, that doesn’t begin to describe it. The technologies and software that’s been harnessed is almost alien in its perfection.
Also, got to work from home making Keynote presentations that will be presented from the iPad on Wednesday. Sun is shining, and I finished early so a walk through the park to lunch is in order!!
“…by adding Internet access via AT&T;’s data network…”
It’s my understanding that ATT is offering a package, but the iPad is not limited to ATT. I’ve seen Sprint offering a mi-fi type solution. I’m surprised that T-Mobile hasn’t offered a data package.
My wife’s iPad 3G arrived on Friday. Since I had already read of people’s experiences with syncing “too much” content – I made sure that I limited what the iPad would transfer and the initial sync was only a few minutes. Moving new content on in multi-GB chunks is very fast. WiFi reception all over the house is great. Haven’t had a chance to try 3G yet. A great device.
All you guys agonizing over 3G or WiFi… Just get the 3G version already and make it 64.
Expensive? Compared to what?
I’m loving my decision and ain’t looking back. I’m doing my work on it already.
3G on iPhone? I’m thinking to sell my iPhone and just use a GSM phone and put the 3G cost to the iPad.
While I don’t know for sure, the legal issue i was referring to was utilizing the ATT network for tethering. I assume somewhere in that contract there is a clause that in some way prevents it.
Another reason to go with the 3G is location based services. Too many apps take advantage of it. Even without paying for the 3G service, the iPad still detects the towers to assist the 3G chip and provide accurate locations.
I meant to say “to assist the GPS chip”!
Joe, mama.