3G model questions

I was intrigued that I was able to access my school notes on an Iphone with 3G networking. However I don't want a phone nor an overpriced Apple product. Then I look at the vita and thought it was a great alternative. So I ask those who invested in the 3G model:

-is the browser decent at least? I don't need a fast connection but I don't want it ridiculously slow either.

-what does the 256mb or 5 gb plan mean and why is the latter more expensive? Is it just a faster connection?

-how steady is the connection? Can you lose it occasionally? (I don't know much about 3G networking so that's why I'm asking)

-is $15 a month (256mb plan) a reasonable price or not?

-just for fun, what else could you do with it? I'm assuming you have constant access to your frient lists and online leaderboards and online gaming is out of the question.

In essence, I want the convenience of a small 3G networking device to benefit me in school. The vita is just an option. Plus I like Sony platforms however I don't see any must have games for the Vita yet but I trust it will acquire some eventually. If anyone else has any better options, let me know please.

No expert on 3G either so I can't really answer most your questions but the 250 MB / 5 GB plans are not referring to the speed of the internet.  It's referring to the the amount of data you are allowed to use.   Various things you do on the internet use up that data such as downloads, streaming videos, skype calls, even something so simple as loading a webpage.   Although I don't really know to what extent how much data most of these would use.   I'd imagine such things as downloads and streaming videos would use up a lot of data.   I'm guessing also online gaming would also use a lot of data.  Anyway, I've heard 3G is utter trash for online gaming.  250 MB isn't all that much to be honest, you'd only be able to do very basic things.

Perhaps your school has a free wifi network you could use?  That would probably be more effective than using 3G.

Yea if you have access to WiFi then use that...I love my vita but the 3g is pretty useless on it

Dude I'm not saying it's bad or something but I don't think it's worth the money. I mean you won't really need a 3G on your Vita, it's a gaming handheld... most of the time you'll be playing at home and I assume you have a Wi-Fi network, so it's more than enough. Few times that you take it outside, you can live without an internet connection. The data plan depends on the provider Sony is co-operating with in your local area but they go usually from like 15 to 20 Euros I think.

The browser it has is really nice and all the apps you can add such as Facebook, Skype and Twitter are really good. I am using mine almost every day but I'm doing that on my Wi-Fi network. Now about taking it to your school... I don't think it's a good idea... just get a nice Android phone if you want to avoid Apple's sh1t. Galaxy S3 is a nice one and since S4 was just announced the price on S3 dropped.

Overall I strongly recommend getting a Wi-Fi Vita for the games... it's a nice device and you'll be happy with it. Also Vita's game library is steadily growing so that's a good sign.

I was intrigued that I was able to access my school notes on an Iphone with 3G networking. However I don't want a phone nor an overpriced Apple product. Then I look at the vita and thought it was a great alternative. So I ask those who invested in the 3G model:

-is the browser decent at least? I don't need a fast connection but I don't want it ridiculously slow either.

-what does the 256mb or 5 gb plan mean and why is the latter more expensive? Is it just a faster connection?

-how steady is the connection? Can you lose it occasionally? (I don't know much about 3G networking so that's why I'm asking)

-is $15 a month (256mb plan) a reasonable price or not?

-just for fun, what else could you do with it? I'm assuming you have constant access to your frient lists and online leaderboards and online gaming is out of the question.

In essence, I want the convenience of a small 3G networking device to benefit me in school. The vita is just an option. Plus I like Sony platforms however I don't see any must have games for the Vita yet but I trust it will acquire some eventually. If anyone else has any better options, let me know please.

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I was intrigued that I was able to access my school notes on an Iphone with 3G networking. However I don't want a phone nor an overpriced Apple product. Then I look at the vita and thought it was a great alternative. So I ask those who invested in the 3G model:

-is the browser decent at least? I don't need a fast connection but I don't want it ridiculously slow either.

-what does the 256mb or 5 gb plan mean and why is the latter more expensive? Is it just a faster connection?

-how steady is the connection? Can you lose it occasionally? (I don't know much about 3G networking so that's why I'm asking)

-is $15 a month (256mb plan) a reasonable price or not?

-just for fun, what else could you do with it? I'm assuming you have constant access to your frient lists and online leaderboards and online gaming is out of the question.

In essence, I want the convenience of a small 3G networking device to benefit me in school. The vita is just an option. Plus I like Sony platforms however I don't see any must have games for the Vita yet but I trust it will acquire some eventually. If anyone else has any better options, let me know please.

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