smartphone vs Ipad + cellphone (3G, Verizon, contract, application)

[bluewatergirl888]

I have had a blackberry for over a year, and really like it. However, I am also considering purchasing an ipad. The issue is that I don't want to pay for two data plans / month (one for the blackberry and one for the ipad).

Has anyone thought about switching from a smartphone to an ipad, and then using a simple cell phone for calls?

Just a thought.

[henry1]

does your blackberry have wireless trething set up with ipad to use the blackberry as the basic internet connection for the ipad ..

i use the wireless system on my ipad at local places where they have wireless internet connection this saves me money on haveing to buy the 3G verison of the unit ..

[bluewatergirl888]

I can opt for tethering with the blackberry, but I believe it's an additional $30/ month with my Verizon contract, which sort of defeats the purpose.

Maybe I will just hang onto the blackberry and if I go for the Ipad, use it in wifi spots.

Thanks for the input!

[henry1]

i use the ipad in everyday life with the diff applications i have on it ..it works great for me ..remember this ..this is going to sound a little crazy at time .but where you sit inside the place with a bad Wifi signal or not ..

when i go to the one buger king and sit down i stay towards the front of the place if iam in a couple of place because of the metal inside the building ..i know that sound crazy but at this one local bugerking the wifi signal is weak at times compared to the other places i go to in the area.. ..