Original iPad or iPad2

My husband received a gift of an iPad 64gb, wifi and 3G. We both have iPhones with unlimited data. We can't afford a data plan for the iPad. Do you think we ought to exchange it for an iPad2 with wifi only? We don't need the 64gb, we could use 32gb. It is about the same price.

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If you can exchange it for a 2, you will find it significantly faster & lighter. Plus you get cameras for FaceTime or Skype video conferencing. No contest decision!

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I just went to the store where it was purchased. They have no ipad2's and the original credit card that was used would be credited. This was a gift from my husband's boss. He doesn't want them to know that he is exchanging it and they said it takes 2 months to get refund and we would have to pay upfront for them to order the ipad2. Well, the ipad was free so we will keep it. Thanks.

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You could always sell the iPad on eBay or Craigslist and purchase an iPad 2 at some point in the future...

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"This was a gift from my husband's boss."

Key sentence here. Keep the gift, maybe a year or so from now sell it and upgrade but since it was a gift, keep it and enjoy. IPad 1 is a great device and the cameras on the 2 are really not that good.

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I suggest keeping the gift. You are not obligated to activate the 3G. And, though, you may not need the whole 64gigs spec now, you may find it useful, later.

I don't believe anyone regrets having too much storage space available.

And, the 3G can be activated on a month to month basis (as needed), if you decide you need 3G at some point.

If this is your first iPad, you will find it more of the go-to unit over an iPhone due to the large screen & a bit easier to use due to it's size.

Enjoy the iPad, which ever way you decide,

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I would.

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my decision is to get an iPad2 with 3G since it can be activated month to month. used my friend's yesterday and it ROCKS!