I am looking at purchasing an iPad, but don't know if the 16gig or the 32gig will make a significant difference to my Logos usage...
Will Logos run better, be significantly more available, etc with a 32gig or is the 16gig sufficient?
Thanks,
Rod
Rod - First, welcome to the forums!
There will be no difference between the 16 & 32 GB in terms of performance. Have you used an iOS device (iPod touch; iPhone; iPad) before? I received a 1st gen 64 GB iPad. I love it, but I would not purchase another 64 GB. Mine is loaded with 35 GB of music (my entire collection), tons of apps, and still has significant free space. The only (Logos) reason you would need the larger HD is if you plan on downloading every book you own. The app, however, is designed to be run from the "cloud."
Personally, I download a handful of books that I am reading at the time, or intend to read in the near future. That allows me to read even in the rare instance that I am not connected to wifi.
Rod - I started writing my previous post and was distracted before finishing. I didn't explain my reasoning very well. I LOVE the 64 GB, but you pay a premium for the extra space. Personally, I don't think it is worth the extra cost, unless you have a reason for needing it. I love having every song I own on my iPad, but it is not necessary. This is more true when you consider options like iTunes music match, which would allow you to download any of your songs at will.
I am looking at purchasing an iPad, but don't know if the 16gig or the 32gig will make a significant difference to my Logos usage... Will Logos run better, be significantly more available, etc with a 32gig or is the 16gig sufficient? Thanks, Rod
The real question is wifi or 3g…. Since Logos requires a connection to run fully, you can save money by getting the wifi version (run you cell phone as a hot spot and connect your iPad to it). Just a thought. and if you are using it primarily where you have wifi access (home, church coffee shop (my church has no wifi, but i know some do ))….
-Dan
Hey Rod- my wife surprised me with an iPad 1 for Christmas this year- yee haw!
It's the 16GB version with 3G and is PLENTY sufficient for my needs. I don't intend on ever needing to activate the 3G data plan, but as Dan said it is nice to have as an option.
Funny thing is if you get a used one the 3G and WiFi tend to be about the same price...
Actually you pay the premium for the 16GB at $499. If you double the memory it only costs you an additional $100. And doubling it again is only another $100. So the 64 GB is by far the best value.
Dan, how can you run a cell phone as a hot spot? Is this not costly? Or is it less costly than a 3G plan? I have a nokia E5
I bought a 32 gig a year ago and it serves me very well. Tons of space still remaining. I do have to use the data package because we have no WiFi unless I'm close to a McDonalds or public library or similar place. The only downside is the battery life. About 4 hours. I understand the iPad 2 battery lasts significantly longer. That said, who knows what the next version will bring!
I would also love to know how you run a cell phone as a hot spot. Obviously not up on technology as much as the rest of you. We're stuck with Hughes net for satellite internet, having no other option out in rural areas. AT&T for cell phone as Verizon doesn't reliably cover this area. All said, very expensive for service provided.
Hi Nicky
I don't know about nokia but the iPhone has a '`Personal Hotspot' setting in preferences. If you are only using 3g occasionally and are underusing your inclusive allowance then this is an option. I rarely make significant inroads to my 1 gig inclusive allowance - but then again I am rarely in a 3g area and running it under E or slower is painfully slow.
This is a question for your cell phone provider. The major carriers in the US make it difficult to do this (called tethering).
Thanks everyone for your helpful responses...
I am going with a 16GB for now...I am sure I'll be back to ask more questions later...
Have a Happy New Year
