coopah

Wifi only means you can only get on the internet when there's wifi available. Wifi plus cellualar digital means wifi and anywhere there's cellular reception. So you are limited if you just buy the wifi. When you sell it, you will get more money and have more 'takers' with both. We use ours when traveling and use it for maps, email, anything we need. Good luck with your decision. I, personally, would not want to be limited in its use.

Maureen

I have only an IPad, no smart phone. I have my own data plan on my iPad so at home I use it on my wifi and in the car its cellular data. Works for me. I do have a cell phone but it's an old fashioned flip phone. I'd rather have the bigger screen.

KalamaQuilts

rolls eyes..big box stores Ours had a sign in the middle of the table which said wi-fi + cellular for the Air 2.
But..the info sheet by the machine itself said no such thing. So I filled out the request slip and when to check out...carpola, you know how busy costcos are. I explained to the clerk I wanted to be sure I was getting wifi + cellular, to be sure and check the actual packaging when they got it out of lock out.

Then ensued long conversations with them getting louder and louder and me getting that anxious gut feeling because I knew the people behind me we all rolling Their eyes... when the clerk finally came back from lock up she said they were wifi only. I took her word for it and nearly ran out of the store. I hate shopping for things anyway, and I really hate shopping when it gets complicated.

New master plan, next time I'm in Portland I'll go to Best Buy and get one

thanks again for all the information everyone has shared! Sharyn

Maureen

You would be better off to go to an Apple Store. much more knowledgable, plus they set it all up for you and teach you how to use it. I would never get it from COSTco or Best Buy. I'm sure there is an Apple Store in Portland. You will be much happier.

Prism99

You might be surprised at how good Best Buy is these days. Very knowledgeable and they have free classes to help you get started with new purchases. Sales people are well trained and do not work on commission. Our Best Buy tends to have a calm and patient atmosphere compared to the Apple Store, which can be quite frenetic. It's worth a visit, at the very least.

lots2do

I don't have it. Most libraries have wi fi so you can use the internet there when you travel. Most fast food places have it too. At home we have wireless.

Sandygirl

The Apple store is so busy. I go to Best Buy with zero issues. They are very helpful.
I bought my Iphone 6 Plus (upgrade) from Walmart and I was very pleased!

Sandy

KalamaQuilts

I have looked up where the apple stores are now but agree with Sandy and Prism. I've bought 2 computers from Best Buy and their staff was incredibly patient and knowledgable. The one time I went to an apple store it was kind of under mob mentality rule. Not for me

Pam B

I debated when I got my mini iPad. The guy at the Apple Store pointed out that I have an iPhone and I can use it as a 'hot spot' for my iPad when I'm traveling. That works perfectly for me and saved me a hundred dollars. If you have an iPhone, you could do the same.