Do You Need 3G On Your New iPad 2? Probably Not

Wired: Do You Need 3G On Your New iPad 2? Probably Not

As Brian X. Chen explains, most iPhones and Android smartphones can now function as Wi-Fi hotspots connecting other devices to the Net over the phone’s 3G Internet connection. If you already have a compatible phone, why invest in 3G for the iPad?

“When you’re shopping for an iPad 2, you have a dozen configurations to choose from, and some recent discoveries will make this decision much easier for you.

To configure your iPad 2, you have 12 options as you decide on color, storage and, most importantly, data connection — 3G + Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi-only.

It turns out that if you’re one of the millions of people who own an Android phone or an iPhone, you don’t need a 3G model, which will save you a big chunk of cash. Here’s why.”