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Q: IPAD 4th generation vs. IPAD Air

Just bought first IPad from Amazon - 4th generation with retinal display 32 gig WiFi.   First, didn't know about AIR model recently released.   Also, didn't get Wi-Fi - ATT.   Can I add ATT later?   Should I return and get the AIR?

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Posted on Dec 4, 2013 6:31 AM

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Q: IPAD 4th generation vs. IPAD Air

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  • by JimHdk,Helpful

    JimHdk JimHdk Dec 4, 2013 6:33 AM in response to mackpack97
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    Dec 4, 2013 6:33 AM in response to mackpack97

    No, you can't add cellular data capabilities later. Return it and get the iPad Air or iPad 4 WiFi + Cellular if that's what you want.

  • by Ralph9430,Solvedanswer

    Ralph9430 Ralph9430 Dec 4, 2013 6:42 AM in response to mackpack97
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    Dec 4, 2013 6:42 AM in response to mackpack97

    Talked to my brother on the phone yesterday. He is wanting to buy an iPad. He read an ad about an iPad with retina display from a dealer. While the iPad air has been out for over a month now there are many third party dealers who still have the older model in stock. Some customers buy these and are unaware that a newer model exists. Others willingly buy the older model because there are offered them at a lower price.

     

    My suggestion is to go with the latest model. Return the iPad with Retina Display and buy the iPad air.

     

    If you want an AT&T cellular iPad you need to include that when you buy the iPad as it cannot be added later.