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1) We have a desktop with Comcast cable internet (about $50/mo) and a router, a laptop with wi-fi and an iPod with wi-fi. So we have to be in wi-fi hotspot at home or out to use the laptop or iPod online. And we pay extra for two (non-smart) phones on a standalone plan with AT&T.
Putting the hardware/software differences aside...
2) Could we just have a laptop with 3G service (I've read $15 to $30/month and no contract with AT&T) instead of the desktop, laptop and have access (almost) everywhere we take the laptop? I know we'll still have to pay for voice on a phone, but would the data plan give us AT&T 3G service for the phone too, or do we have to pay for data plans by device? [Forgive me if I'm asking this wrong].
3) I know there are wireless printers that can be used with an iPad and now I'm seeing wireless hard drives that might make it possible for me to have nothing but an iPad that I can use anywhere. [One of the iPad barriers for me is I need way more storage capacity than even the 64GB max of the biggest iPad]. Plus a dumb phone.
Putting the hardware/software differences aside...
2) Could we just have a laptop with 3G service (I've read $15 to $30/month and no contract with AT&T) instead of the desktop, laptop and have access (almost) everywhere we take the laptop? I know we'll still have to pay for voice on a phone, but would the data plan give us AT&T 3G service for the phone too, or do we have to pay for data plans by device? [Forgive me if I'm asking this wrong].
3) I know there are wireless printers that can be used with an iPad and now I'm seeing wireless hard drives that might make it possible for me to have nothing but an iPad that I can use anywhere. [One of the iPad barriers for me is I need way more storage capacity than even the 64GB max of the biggest iPad]. Plus a dumb phone.