Speed tests of wifi and 3G... iPad.

More than likely it already has been updated. As you indicated, this is or can be erratic based on a number of factors. Time of day, how many subscribers are actively accessing the internet via an iPhone or with any cell phone with internet access, via a laptop connect card, and now with the iPad at the same time via the same tower.

I had a very similar numbers and am in the DC area.

Test it in a week or two after the surge of signups has passed.

Some interesting test results here:

http://gizmodo.com/5528240/ipad-3g-test-notes?skyline=true&s=i

Phil

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I'm only getting 200kbps and it shows full bars & 3G in the upper left. If this is typical, I'm returning the 3G and getting a wi-fi model...

In southern california getting about 1.1mb download, and 200k upload, from my home in the suburbs. Feels about like my iPhone. I do wish the wi-fi was stronger - seems weaker than my iPhone using Airport Extreme.

This is not typical and can fluctuate depending on what I provided with my previous post.

Having a 3G iPad is for those who need or want internet access when away from an available wi-fi network. If this is not what you will need or want on a regular basis, you should get the wi-fi only model.

Anthony Farmer wrote:
I'm only getting 200kbps and it shows full bars & 3G in the upper left. If this is typical, I'm returning the 3G and getting a wi-fi model..

Not sure why you'd return it. I assume you purchased this with the idea that you'd be able to have an internet connection if you could not find a wifi network available. That's why I purchased mine although just about every place I will use it has wifi. The 3G speed will vary all over the place. On my iphone sometimes the speed is faster than I used to get on my dsl service, other times it's just a little faster than dial up but it's always there. I know I won't be returning mine although I've had no reason to set up the 3G network yet.