Fair point, although I from memory, I think that the 4th generation iPhone that Gizmodo “found” had a microsim.<br>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 18 May 2010 11:22, Chris Andrews <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:wolfie@wolfie.me">wolfie@wolfie.me</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
At the encouragement of the networks to try and stop people simply slipping their iPhone SIM in the iPad for a while to take advantage of the "unlimited" data?<br>
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On 18 May 2010, at 11:17, Andrew Paul Landells wrote:<br>
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> Quite why they felt the need to use "Micro SIM" cards in a device that's six-times the size of the iPhone is somewhat beyond me, though...<br>
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> On 18 May 2010, at 09:18, Hugh Glaser wrote:<br>
>> It really is just a grown-up iPhone.<br>
>><br>
>> Hugh<br>
>><br>
>> On 18 May 2010, at 07:48, Jules <<a href="mailto:sysjkf@ecs.soton.ac.uk">sysjkf@ecs.soton.ac.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
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>>> Yes you do have to go through iSolutions, as for any mobile/3G deal.<br>
>>><br>
>>> They are already on the way to getting mine, just O2 haven't got any micro-SIMs yet.<br>
>>><br>
>>> As for travelling, exactly the same deal as for other 3G data, it'll cost you big time.<br>
>>><br>
>>> Hope that helps.<br>
>>><br>
>>> P.S. Going to have a bash at making my own micro-SIM this morning!<br>
>>><br>
>>> Sent from my iPad :-)<br>
>> Yay!<br>
>> Sent from mine in a hot spring in Hissar.<br>
>> Well, not actually in the spring - not ready to risk that yet!<br>
>> And I still think it is better than I expected, after using for close to a month.<br>
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>> Mind you, will be better when they release 4.0 on it.<br>
>> Daren't even think about even looking for it, as it is still dodgy on my iPhone, in case anyone is interested.<br>
>>><br>
>>> On 17 May 2010, at 08:59 PM, "m.c. schraefel" <<a href="mailto:mc@ecs.soton.ac.uk">mc@ecs.soton.ac.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>>><br>
>>>> so anyone know if we have to go through ISS for ipad purchases to get a data plan?? - as with an iphone?<br>
>>>><br>
>>>> anyone planning on getting one?? and if so, 1,3 or 5 gigs/month?<br>
>>>><br>
>>>> it's not entirely clear what happens when traveling.<br>
>>>> anyone?<br>
>>>><br>
>>>> "You can connect to Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere in the world. For 3G service, purchase a micro-SIM card and service from a local carrier at your destination, or check with your home carrier regarding international 3G usage."<br>
>>>><br>
>>>> that's from apple; Orange says uk only - can't tell at voda or o2.<br>
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>>>><br>
>>>> thanks for the feedback.<br>
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>>>><br>
>>>> mc<br>
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>>> Jules<br>
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