Darrin Rasberry
For those interested in getting a unit that runs RadarScope without having to put up with the bullcrap that is AT&T's reception, your ship has finally arrived.
Verizon has been offering the iPad in conjunction with its MiFi mobile hotspot unit in a bundle for the same cost as the single iPad unit with internal AT&T capability since the end of October. The MiFi unit will broadcast a signal anywhere that Verizon's 3G (or even 1x) network is available. In short, if your Verizon phone gets reception, so does the MiFi card.
Not only does the MiFi unit provide connection for the iPad, it also opens the possibility for others chasing with you to connect to a network without having to tether. The costs range from a $20 a month 1-gig package on up (I believe 3 gigs is $35 and 10 gigs is $80). Data plans run month-to-month, not on contract, so you don't have to pay for the MiFi during the off-season.
Unfortunately, those who already have an iPad will have to purchase the MiFi unit separately. I believe the cost is ~$300, but check with your local Verizon store.
Ipad can run Safari in full, so accessing 1km satellite loops and the Mesoanalysis page will be no problem with this extremely portable unit. No more laptop taking up too much space in the car!
Keep in mind the iPad 2 is rumored to both arrive at the footsteps of next year's storm season and to come equipped with a chip that is able to receive the Verizon network - but, of course, those are ultimately still both rumors, as is the whole iPhone on Verizon ordeal, so I will more than likely be purchasing an iPad unit with this bundle.
I thought I would make other chasers aware of this opportunity as well.
Verizon has been offering the iPad in conjunction with its MiFi mobile hotspot unit in a bundle for the same cost as the single iPad unit with internal AT&T capability since the end of October. The MiFi unit will broadcast a signal anywhere that Verizon's 3G (or even 1x) network is available. In short, if your Verizon phone gets reception, so does the MiFi card.
Not only does the MiFi unit provide connection for the iPad, it also opens the possibility for others chasing with you to connect to a network without having to tether. The costs range from a $20 a month 1-gig package on up (I believe 3 gigs is $35 and 10 gigs is $80). Data plans run month-to-month, not on contract, so you don't have to pay for the MiFi during the off-season.
Unfortunately, those who already have an iPad will have to purchase the MiFi unit separately. I believe the cost is ~$300, but check with your local Verizon store.
Ipad can run Safari in full, so accessing 1km satellite loops and the Mesoanalysis page will be no problem with this extremely portable unit. No more laptop taking up too much space in the car!
Keep in mind the iPad 2 is rumored to both arrive at the footsteps of next year's storm season and to come equipped with a chip that is able to receive the Verizon network - but, of course, those are ultimately still both rumors, as is the whole iPhone on Verizon ordeal, so I will more than likely be purchasing an iPad unit with this bundle.
I thought I would make other chasers aware of this opportunity as well.