Can the 3G iPad replace a phone?

[Sonicrobby]

I currently have a wifi only iPad, and honestly I think I carry it on me more often than my phone. I know there is that tweak/hack in Cydia which will allow the 3G iPad to work like a phone. Has anyone had an extensive exposure to this feature to give me their personal opinion on how it is? Whether or not i should turn over to the 3G model? Would it cause AT&T to force me to get a higher data plan, or could I use the exact plan that I have now? (700 min, unlim txt, 2gb data)

 

[andysmfc]

Don't know how you'd look walking around holding an iPad to your ear.... Might get some funny looks

 

[Sonicrobby]

Don't know how you'd look walking around holding an iPad to your ear.... Might get some funny looks

Haha well I'm more of a texter, but I was thinking of a Bluetooth headset for the calls

 

[classiqa]

This is not an good Idea but still it is always good to have have two numbers and the other No can be your Ipad 3G.

 

[andysmfc]

Yeh you could get away with that haha ... I'd be interested to know if there is a way this can be done
I'm not keen on jail breaking/hacking my iPad tho

 

[Munky]

I used to be able to make calls from mine before google shut down the gizmo service.

 

[bigmanofds]

I use an app called "Whistle" that I downloaded from the app store. It works pretty well for calls on 3G. I have not tried to use a Bluetooth head set yet but I can send and receive calls on my iPad 1 with no jail breaking or hacks.

 

[guthrien]

Get Line2 for your iPad and your set. Permanent number for 10 bucks a month, texting and unlimited calls, super slick interface, voicemail etc. Pretty cool app.

 

[Poser]

no updates, still just iPad 1 3G, no iPad 2 yet. iPhoneIslam - PhoneItiPad | Turn your iPad 3G to a fully functional phone, It's True

 

[Fxgt]

Can my ipad2 with 3G work like a phone?

 

[ThePhotog]

I have pair my Jawbone ERA with the ipad and it works fine.

 

[Beryl]

I sometimes use Whistle (ad-based) or Skype. My wired headset works fine but I'd imagine that my BT headsets would also work.

 

[Tomscave]

I also use Whistle (free in App store) with my iPad 2 3G. Works well for calls whether on wifi or AT&T 3G.

 

[NYHorsewoman]

I use Talkatone and Skype all the time to make calls from my iPad.

 

[KevinJS]

I sometimes use Whistle (ad-based) or Skype. My wired headset works fine but I'd imagine that my BT headsets would also work.

BT headsets work on the latest version of Skype, but only for audio calls. Turn on video, and the capability disappears. You can, however, use a wired headset for video.