You realize you would like an iPad. That is probably the coolest thing you could have for the next several months. You have imagined of going around with it since it has been introduced early this year. You might have perhaps even considered waiting in line for the release of the very first batch of iPad in shops. However, you didn’t. So what exactly is keeping you from obtaining one?

Your Options

There are actually 6 iPad variations on the market. The Wi-Fi models with 16 gigabytes, 32 gigabytes and 64 gigabytes capacity and the Wi-Fi 3G models of the same capabilities. Selling price differs from $499 to $829. Somewhere in that price range could be the ideal iPad to suit your needs.

But how do you determine which is the best choice?

Think about just how much capacity you really require. If you’d prefer resource-hungry applications, you must probably grab yourself the one which offers the largest capacity. If you usually download small applications, you ought to probably stay with the one with simple specifications. Single purpose programs and solutions should not be your problem. These usually aren’t voracious memory eaters. The thing you need to bother with are video as well as audio data files. If you love loading your devices with plenty of music and videos, think about a model that features a larger storage room.

At the end of the day nevertheless, you still need to take into account just how much you are prepared to dole out for a multifunctioning gadget. It will cost a minimum of $699 on a 64 Gigabite Wi-Fi iPad and a minimum of $829 to get a 64 GB Wi-Fi 3G model. One more consideration is the fact that it requires Plenty of applications to use up all of your iPad’s ram so unless there is indeed a need to purchase the one with the largest capacity, and for that matter, the highest tag price, you should probably consider the models hovering between the basic and high end variants.

Is 3G that important?

For 3G support, you should be ready to spend $130 dollars extra on your iPad. This is on top of the price of the model you choose. This comes in very handy when you are frequently out of range of hotspots.

The good thing with iPad’s 3G support is that it does not bind you to any long-term contracts. You can choose from AT&T’s offer of $14.99 for a maximum of 250MB data transfer per month which you can repurchase whenever you choose or $29.00 for unlimited data transfer. Not a bad deal. Not at all. On top of this, you also get to access AT&T’s hotspots whenever you want.

But still, is 3G that necessary? Depending on how much weight you put on wide-area network coverage. Among the top considerations for getting 3G service for your device is the preparation for the possibility of needing to connect online when you’re nowhere near a range of access point. This is especially crucial if you live your life online, 24/7.

Still uncertain about which model you should choose? Follow the rule of thumb in buying devices – buy the highest model that your wallet can afford.