I've never really had a need for the cellular iPad models. For me personally, it's a nice to have but not worth the extra money. I can tether easily and it's rare that I'd actually want to activate the data on an iPad except for the road trip here and there and with road trips, data is so spotty, is it even worth it?
Not sure about the Air2 - the 3rd Generation iPad I have does NOT. One can use an external GPSr via bluetooth, or one that plugs into the charging port and have full GPS capabilities (minus any internet searches when not on wifi...) - Garmin makes one... BadElf makes several options.Does the wifi version have GPS??
Does the wifi version have GPS??
I get the convince but it's hard to get my self to pay $130 extra after paying the apple tax for it. While lowering the prices of the 64gb and 128gb model is a step in the right direction I think base model should be 32gb and LTE should be $100 more ImoI used to always purchase the wifi model of tablets. However, after purchasing my first LTE model about a year ago it's definitely hard to go back. I just like the convenience of it I guess.
Depending on carrier and plans it can be. T-Mobile offers free 200mb of data per month free if you have T-Mobile service already.Its not just $130 though is it? He also has to pay for an LTE plan for the iPad. That to me is more than enough reason to pass.
I used to always purchase the wifi model of tablets. However, after purchasing my first LTE model about a year ago it's definitely hard to go back. I just like the convenience of it I guess.