iPad

[col]

Oh, thanks. That does sound like a bit of an oversight!


Did you mean an SD card for transferring data, or a SIM card for making calls or both?

Thats how genned up I am, one or both then? Just thought if it does the same as a smart phone would it do calls too?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

An example: Many corporations will have corporate wireless hotspots. However, in order to make sure people abide by their internet policy (and don't open themselves up to all sorts of abuse) they will get users to go through their proxy server, which among other things will make sure the user gets a level of filtering mandated by the organisation. Users need to point their device to the proxy server, before the network would allow you to talk to it, or to the Internet (even after authenticating) and this can be done in several different ways.

On Android, until recently, you just couldn't do it. Newer firmware releases can, but its a half-assed attempt at best.

I just tried Proxy Settings App by Lechuck Captain from Play/Market on my Samsung Tablet and once you run it if you then go into the wifi settings and LONG PRESS on the currently connected wifi connection it gives you access to the proxy settings for that connection. Dont know if the settings work as I dont use a proxy but might be worth a look.

 

[ColinJ]

Thats how genned up I am, one or both then? Just thought if it does the same as a smart phone would it do calls too?

AFAIK you can't make standard voice calls using an iPad but you could make VOIP calls using an application like SKYPE?

 

[col]

AFAIK you can't make standard voice calls using an iPad but you could make VOIP calls using an application like SKYPE?

Ok cheers, now could I say put my sim card into it and get all the things the simcard gives my phone, like mobile network and internet connection?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Ok cheers, now could I say put my sim card into it and get all the things the simcard gives my phone, like mobile network and internet connection?

There are 2 versions wifi & 3G the 3G version lets you surf and send emails etc when you are out and about using a mobile network without needing to have a wifi connection available.

 

[col]

There are 2 versions wifi & 3G the 3G version lets you surf and send emails etc when you are out and about using a mobile network without needing to have a wifi connection available.

But could I use the 3g from my phones card on the Ipad? I know the Ipad will have wifi, but the 3g allowance I get on my phone, could it be used on the Ipad?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

But could I use the 3g from my phones card on the Ipad? I know the Ipad will have wifi, but the 3g allowance I get on my phone, could it be used on the Ipad?

I guess that would depend on the operator and the plan you are on, also doesnt the ipad take a micro sim card?

 

[col]

I guess that would depend on the operator and the plan you are on, also doesnt the ipad take a micro sim card?

I have no idea, just wondered if it could be treat like another phone and interchange the simcard to use the Ipad sometimes?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I have no idea, just wondered if it could be treat like another phone and interchange the simcard to use the Ipad sometimes?

I dont know as my tablet is wifi only but I can tether it to the phone if needs be, but someone will be along who will have tried it I am sure.

 

[ColinJ]

I guess that would depend on the operator and the plan you are on, also doesnt the ipad take a micro sim card?

I just checked the Apple site - yes!

 

[col]

I just checked the Apple site - yes!

Ah cool thanks for that, its looking more and more attractive to me.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Ah cool thanks for that, its looking more and more attractive to me.

Does your phone take a micro sim card?

 

[ColinJ]

Does your phone take a micro sim card?

Why doesn't anybody make a SIM to micro-SIM adaptor (The SIM equivalent of Dr. Who's Tardis!)?

 

[col]

Does your phone take a micro sim card?

I think it has a micro card, as well as a normal sim card, Ill have to check which is which?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I think it has a micro card, as well as a normal sim card, Ill have to check which is which?

dont confuse the sim card with the memory card, most handsets these days use a micro sd memory card this is not what we are talking about. What phone have you got.