The iPad

[Bryancd]

What's a Verizon version?  You mean a 3G version that Verizon will support?  I thought Jobs was still in bed with AT&T only?

We are hearing through various channel checks that a Verizon enabled CDMA G3 phone is in the works. If that happens, the iPad would likely not be too far behind. You won't hear anything from Apple on this as they don't want people to hold off buying..but you heard it here first. :)

From what I know, the 3G enabled iPad should work on any 3G network.  However, Apple is only allowing AT&T for right now.  It isn't a hardware issue.  But keep in mind it still won't tether to any phone plan.  In other words it's a separate fee for 3G support.  So it really doesn't matter what phone you have.  Unless you really don't want to give AT&T either $15 or $30 a month for iPad 3G.

See, I was wondering about that. My understanding was a Verizon enabled iPad would need a different chip set, so if I bought the current model, I would not be able to use Verizon if they ever open a data plan. No? I don't care about the tether, I just prefer Verizons network coverage, especially here in the Southwest.

[Rico]

What's a Verizon version?  You mean a 3G version that Verizon will support?  I thought Jobs was still in bed with AT&T only?

We are hearing through various channel checks that a Verizon enabled CDMA G3 phone is in the works. If that happens, the iPad would likely not be too far behind. You won't hear anything from Apple on this as they don't want people to hold off buying..but you heard it here first. :)

From what I know, the 3G enabled iPad should work on any 3G network.  However, Apple is only allowing AT&T for right now.  It isn't a hardware issue.  But keep in mind it still won't tether to any phone plan.  In other words it's a separate fee for 3G support.  So it really doesn't matter what phone you have.  Unless you really don't want to give AT&T either $15 or $30 a month for iPad 3G.

See, I was wondering about that. My understanding was a Verizon enabled iPad would need a different chip set, so if I bought the current model, I would not be able to use Verizon if they ever open a data plan. No? I don't care about the tether, I just prefer Verizons network coverage, especially here in the Southwest.

Frankly Bryan, I'm not entirely sure.  But you obviously would at least need a 3G capable iPAD (which isn't out yet).  I'm kind of going by people who have "hacked" their iPhones to get them to work on different services.  That plus you are not required to sign up for any 3G plan when you buy a 3G capable iPAD (unlike the current iPhone).  All this leads me to believe it would work with other 3G plans - at least at some point.  I'm hoping for Sprint myself!  :)

[Feathers]

Yeah, CDMA and GSM are entirely different protocols so I'm fairly sure different chipsets will be required.

Historically I always followed the Palm devices which came out as CDMA variants first. Over here we had to wait until the follow-up GSM version was developed before we saw the devices.

When they say 'any network' they normally mean 'it has a SIM slot'. As far as I know, your CDMA networks don't use SIM cards so something else is obviously required to make it work.

[Bryancd]

And there you go, cheers Mike!

[sheldor]

And for those of us who are curious...

http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-13636_11-410988.html?tag=nl.e099.dl100407&tag=nl.e099

[Meds]

Seems like (over here) Apple are having a lot of complaints and people sending theirs back because they simply cannot access the internet. Sure its just teething problems and the fact that in the UK you can be standing next to a bloody phone mast and still not get a signal lol

[Bryancd]

It's happened here, too, Meds. I think (hope) it's a software fix not a hardware issue.

[Rico]

It's happened here, too, Meds. I think (hope) it's a software fix not a hardware issue.

It's a Wi-Fi connect issue (since 3-G model isn't out yet)?  Really??  That's very odd.  Could very well be hardware.

[Bryancd]

No, the 3G model comes out next month.

[Bromptonboy]

Yeah I heard about this issue on Crankygeeks, but I think there is a patch for it already.

[Feathers]

I doubt it will hurt them too much. If it's that common then no one will argue blame so I expect it to low over quite quickly. It still surprises me how something reaches the public with problems like this though.

[Rico]

Darn it!  I want one now after watching this!

iPad

[Geekyfanboy]

is that an application for Ipad or did this person create that.

[Bryancd]

Rico's in. :)

[Rico]

is that an application for Ipad or did this person create that.

http://trekmovie.com/2010/04/07/great-links-star-trek-and-ipad-edition/