Which is Better? - Galaxy Tab w/ WiFi or WiFi + 3G OR IPAD

**ghosthunter** · June 15th, 2013 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Cathy_for_you

Viber and WhatsApp cannot work on WiFi only tablets unless rooted?

I don't want to do any rooting or jailbreak on the device so does that mean I have no choice but to buy GSM/3G capable tablets?

But it works here...

The apps should work fine with wifi only tablets.... but only when they have a wifi connection. If no wifi signal available, the apps will be idle waiting for an available signal to check/send messages/calls. I have Whatsapp on my mobile phone and its configured to use only wifi. Works fine when I am travelling and I need to contact my office without costing me a bucketload of money each time I send a message. (Using free hotel wifi or other free wifi services while abroad).

**_Cathy_** · June 15th, 2013 11:52 PM

Can I use my phone as hotspot even if I am not on data plan? My Mom will be using the tablet at home 90% of the time and I am thinking of getting her a wifi only tablet.

**nivraarvin** · June 16th, 2013 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by Cathy_for_you

Can I use my phone as hotspot even if I am not on data plan? My Mom will be using the tablet at home 90% of the time and I am thinking of getting her a wifi only tablet.

Yes.

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**Monseratto** · June 16th, 2013 08:55 AM

Turning your phone into a hot spot will drain your batteries quickly. Unless it is plugged in to a charger.

**bmacavanza** · June 16th, 2013 09:34 AM

Galaxy note 10.1

**anonemus** · June 16th, 2013 01:54 PM

Why not also let your mom test an IOS and Android based tablet and let her choose?

**_Cathy_** · June 16th, 2013 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by anonemus

Why not also let your mom test an IOS and Android based tablet and let her choose?

Yeah I'll do that later. I will get her a WiFi only tablet na lang. She said she will only use the Tablet at home. Biggest turn off with Galaxy Tab eh you have to bring the Tab to Samsung if you want to remove the sim card. Parang walang eject???

**_Cathy_** · June 16th, 2013 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Monseratto

Turning your phone into a hot spot will drain your batteries quickly. Unless it is plugged in to a charger.

Yes I read about this nga

**_Cathy_** · June 16th, 2013 06:14 PM

I got the Tablet already pero thr sales girl tinkered with it and tried to update the software e updated na pala and cancelled installation. I dunno it that is the reason why the tab 2 seems mabagal compared to my note 2

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**viper888** · June 16th, 2013 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Cathy_for_you

I got the Tablet already pero thr sales girl tinkered with it and tried to update the software e updated na pala and cancelled installation. I dunno it that is the reason why the tab 2 seems mabagal compared to my note 2

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try resetting the browser cache? try letting the update push through