Everyone’s been talking about the iPad, but the question that they’re asking themselves is actually NOT about the size of the hard drive…its more related to the radio inside. Should you snatch up the WiFi model which is being served up in a few weeks or should you wait a bit longer and get the 3G model? AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson doesn’t seem to have high hopes. During a conference call he mentioned that most people will probably be a bit more interested in the WiFi model simply due because of cost.
My take….Most of the customers that will grab an iPad will probably already own an iPhone. Most of these people hate seeing a 100 dollar a month phone bill for ONE phone, a $140 bill won’t fly. The saavy folks out there will end up saving their money and use tethering options instead. The truth of the matter is, the iPad is not something you could fit in to your back pocket. you’ll need to carry it around in a backpack regardless of how thin/light it is. Should you have a 3G version and get an e-mail alert, are you really going to unpack it then and there if you’re on the go?
Via Reuters
