Jeremy
Retired Moderator
Yep, but the iPad is still not a phone, even after all that typing you did.
I totally agree...
Yep, but the iPad is still not a phone, even after all that typing you did.
Easy, it doesn't need to be a phone just to be something you buy instead of an iPhone. I could totally see using an iPad 3G and a feature phone or dumb phone instead of an iPhone. Not everyone can afford 2 data plans at $30/month each and a dumb phone gives you more pricing options than iPhone like no contract or prepaid. Plus if you're a light user you could (maybe) get by with the $15 plan. I wouldn't dump my iPhone for an iPad 3G with Skype, but I'd consider it for an iPad 3G plus a dumb phone.
Dyvim,
That's EXACTLY what I'm thinking about doing. My contract with ATT expires this month.
Funny thing is that in the 80's we used to carry cellphones in suitcases because they were the size of suitcases. Do your really think we want start that kind of business again? No chance.
You'd use a BT headset or speaker. You wouldn't sit and hold the ipad to your head.
Now i would need the portability of an iphone or similar, but for those who don't use a phone much, this is certainly easy to do and can save some money.