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Help choosing an iPad please.

DesperateScousewife
DesperateScousewife Posts: 522 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Im not very techy and dont understand 3rd/4th generation, cellular. Just need it for youtube, games, photos, facetime etc.

If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be thankful. Advice on good deals etc most welcome.

Are the refurbished ones from Apple any good?

TIA
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  • mcfisco
    mcfisco Posts: 1,957 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Are you likely to need it outside of anywhere that has wifi?
    If not, eliminate 3G models from your choice
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    Wifi is ok for using at home or places with free wifi eg McDonald's but need a cellular one if need Internet everywhere like Internet on a mobile phone. I have the iPad 2 as the extra features of the iPad 4 didn't appeal to me for the extra money.
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • DesperateScousewife
    DesperateScousewife Posts: 522 Forumite
    Probably not. Does that make a huge difference in price?
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,644 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    DesperateScousewife wrote: »
    Probably not. Does that make a huge difference in price?

    Yes it can make a difference.
  • DesperateScousewife
    DesperateScousewife Posts: 522 Forumite
    I believe retina is a clearer picture. I think 16g wi fi will be enough for me? Always got my iPhone for tinternet.
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    I have the 16 but I don't buy lots of music and film
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • ewan_c
    ewan_c Posts: 181 Forumite
    My Ipad 1st generation was 64gb and 3g.

    My replacement was 3rd generation and 32gb and Wi-Fi only. I use my phone as a tethering point when I need it.

    Hope this helps.
  • DesperateScousewife
    DesperateScousewife Posts: 522 Forumite
    Whats a tethering point? Ta
  • ewan_c
    ewan_c Posts: 181 Forumite
    edited 6 September 2013 at 7:39PM
    My phone can act as a mobile tethering point (that is it's provides 3g connection when Wi-Fi is not available) so I didn't need to buy the 3g version with its own SIM like I did with the Ipad1 I bought. I have Virgin unlimited data at £12.34 month on a monthly contract. Hope this helps.
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    Is it only certain phones or contracts you can do tethering with?
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
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