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OK. The official Gay Thailand report on the IPad 3G.

First, it is amazing. The speed is incredible. The versatility of the programs almost compares to Gaybutton's versatility.

I love the look and the feel. There are just too many programs out there not to love this thing.

In the USA, all the stores I went to were sold out of the WiFi only version as I was trying to pick up one for a friend. I was not successful.

I did get the 3G version for myself and I was able to test it and while it is not 3G speed in LOS, it is not 3G in USA either. It is very sufficient to do e-mail and casual Internet work.

For Thailand, I suggest that if you want to use it on the 3G, that you go with 12Call. Buy a new Sim Card. Put 700 on that sim card. Call the company and tell them you are going to be using a blackberry and that you want the Unlimited Package. This will get you a savings of over 300 baht per month. The plan costs 650 per month.

Forget all you have read about it being blocked. That is not true. You don't need to jailbreak it. It is as simple as putting a new sim in. HOWEVER, these are mini SIM cards just like the new IPhone 4G. So, you will have to trim it down. I suggest going to Tuk com and having someone do that for you. Then, you insert the Sim in and you are ready to go.

So, to sum things up. If you want an amazing device that works on the telephone network in Thailand for e-mail and Internet:

1. Get a Sim Card.
2. Put money on it for the first month and then don't forget to deposit money online for other months. (Why? If you need to call them, you can only call from a 4G IPhone to talk to them).
3. Call your provider to sign up for Unlimited Internet.
4. Insert a pin to eject the Sim.
5. Take out ATT (Shitty Ass company from USA) and put in your new Sim.

Turn On and surf.

If you have questions on the process, let me know.

Lastly, I love this device. The battery is amazing and the graphics are awesome. My favorite program is a Crossword program that downloads the newest crosswords from about 20 of the best places daily and stores then for you to play with. Second best program is the Kindle for IPad (IPhone). It lets you read all your Kindle purchased books on a great screen.

GayThailand, on 15 July 2010 - 06:38 PM, said:

Soooo, been reading my Gay Romeo profile again . . . ?

Gaybutton, on 15 July 2010 - 06:44 PM, said:

Sorry. Your perky little buns just keep me coming back for more.

GayThailand, on 15 July 2010 - 06:38 PM, said:

I saw someone using it in a Starbucks yesterday. It looked great and the guy obviously found it easy to use.

One question. I don't really want the iPad. I have an iTouch and Apple computers, but I don't feel I need an iPad. The only gadget I do want is a book reader. The Kindle seems like a better bet because it is smaller, cheaper and easier to carry around (along with my laptop etc.). Would you agree?

fountainhall, on 15 July 2010 - 07:10 PM, said:

Yes, I agree. I love that I can use my Kindle books on my IPad. A perfect fit.

As for smaller, I have the Kindle DX and it is about the same size as the IPad.

As an Apple addict, I said I was not going to get one of these things as I didn't need it either. But, when I held it, played with it, saw the speed of the games and the beauty of the movie screen, I said, I can't believe I ever lived without one.

GayThailand, on 15 July 2010 - 06:38 PM, said:

Bet you can't beat me in Ten Pin or Pinball???

GayThailand, on 15 July 2010 - 08:50 PM, said:

I'm gonna buy a Kindle Dx in the next few days. Is 3g working in Pattaya or at least Edge?I'd like to use the basic web browser while on the beach

OK. After a couple of weeks of playing with this gadget, I have decided it is the best invention since Al Gore invented the Internet. I am sold on it!

selenic, on 18 July 2010 - 03:57 AM, said:

Hey Selenic,

You would need to buy a SIM from True Move for 3G in Pattaya. It's the only 3G network available in Pattaya. Top up 699 bht and get 1GB Edge/3G WI FI Unlimited. Send SMS V2 to 9789. Hope that helps when you return to Pattaya.

With all respect to GT....I went to PC world LONDON to play with an IPAD.......I Hated It!!!!! Maybe my Iphone is my reason for hating the Ipad!!!! I spent 2 hours deliberating between an Ipad and Laptop! In the end I went for a 15'' apple mac PRO MC371BA.An amazing computer with superb display..........I have not got it yet (arriving in 4 days) and get a 17" if I want. These machines are very expensive at between £1500-£1900. But luckily not a problem for me........and sure if I wanted an Ipad I could have one as well .... But I don't want to walk around with an ipad when my iPhone does all I need and makes a call and takes pictures and I can watch you tube etc...the ipad is smaller than iMac 13'' 15" and 17'' PRO. I hate it but appreciate other people love it and Great!!!!! Life is like that!!!!!!! GT I'm happy youre happy and maybe your choices are not governed only by financial constraints and SMILE as This Is not a who's got better than who contest!!!LOL. PS My Other computer IS a large all in one Sony VAIO wall mounted....sent via my Iphone........(waiting for ipone 4 in white or iPhone 5 not in a hurry !!!!!LOL.Best wishes rhodochrosite.

For those that wonder what I do all day, here is my newest addiction!

LOL... That looks like fun. Looks similar to Worms... I wonder if there's a two-player version. These two-player games can be fun when you're hanging out at restaurants and stuff.

I went out with a Thai boy who loves his iPad too. He bought it overseas but he couldn't get accessories for it in Thailand. Apparently there was (or still isn't) any release date for the iPad in Thailand!

I think there are more functional and practical competitors... but none as sexy or enjoyable to use as the iPad.

GayThailand, on 30 August 2010 - 12:44 PM, said:

I am sorry to see that your day is taken up with such mundane affairs!!

I thought you might be spending your days wading through nonsense post from old threads.

beachlover, on 30 August 2010 - 01:10 PM, said:

I'll check out worms. Thanks. The Angry Birds is amazing. It is one of the best games I have seen. And, the graphics and the processor power of the IPad blows away anything by Sony or other game makers. It is a mini computer but I have been using it as a game device.

I don't know how I ever lived without one. My BF in Brazil has been asking me to bring him one when I go down there. I'll have to try to find one in the USA before I head down as they are impossible to find in Brazil and if they are there, they are triple the price.

GayThailand, on 30 August 2010 - 03:51 PM, said:

Oh, sorry... I don't know if "Worms" is an iPhone/iPad game or not.

I was referring to the PC computer game called, "Worms"... it was huge in it's day, like PacMan (before my time).

http://en.wikipedia..../Worms_(series)

GayThailand, on 30 August 2010 - 03:51 PM, said:

You have a BF in both countries??!! I'm jealous... jeeaaaaalous!