Tips for choosing an iPad 2

Wi-fi or 3G? /  How much storage do you need? / Do you need Flash? / Do you want to use it to make calls? / How much data do I need? 

• Wi-fi or 3G? If you plan to use your iPad out-and-about, you should opt for the Wi-fi + 3G model. If you'll just be using it at home, the Wi-fi only version is more suitable (and cheaper). Read below to help you decide whether you need Wi-fi only or Wi-fi + 3G.
• How much storage do you need? Like the iPhone, the iPad's storage capacity can't be expanded, so make sure you get one with enough storage for your needs. The iPad 2 is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models.
• Do you need Flash? Though great for surfing the net, the iPad 2 doesn't support Flash software for videos and audio, so you may often come across broken pages where photo slideshows, videos and audio should be. The lack of Flash can also be a problem for gamers, though apps/games bought from the App Store are designed around this Apple 'flaw'.
• Do you want to use it to make calls? One of the most exciting features of the iPad 2 is FaceTime; a video-calling app. However, FaceTime only works with the latest Apple technology (can only call other iPad 2s and iPhone 4, iPhone 4S owners), and only over wi-fi, so you won't be able to ditch your mobile just yet.
• How much data do I need? Three Mobile suggests 15GB/month will let you send 15,000 Outlook/HTML emails, surf the web for 150 hours, download 75 four-minute videos and download 480 four-minute music tracks. If you're worried about your usage, there are a number of free apps that you can download from the App Store that can help you track the amount you're using. Read the data usage section in the Cheap iPhones guide for more info.