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Interesting statistics on 2011 tablet sales in Aus/NZ: iPad 2 capturing 71% c.f. Android's 27% of NZ market. WiFi-only tablets dominating.

I wonder how much the wifi is driven by the cost difference for 3g? Also, how many only really use at home and then how many people are disappointed that they can't get wifi when they are out?

Map of the free (and nearly free) wifi spots in NZ

"I have a Kindle 3 (wifi only). Here's what I think about it after two weeks."

University refits student halls with Wifi and iPads for all. The aim "...to teach students 'IT IQ'-the ability to understand when a piece of technology is useful and when it isn't."

What are the fees like?

Handy tip on using Google Voice when have wifi but no phone signal.

"...a new breakthrough update means that not only is its physical footprint massively reduced, but also its cost. Depending on the amount of storage space required for files, for less than $50 anyone can now run a PirateBox wireless file-sharing system."

Open shared local networks in a box. Useful for collaboration and when you don't need the internet getting in the way.

I had a look and think we could do. Might need Rob to do some soldering.

Here's our justification, it turns out "Darts built the device, originally called Freedrop, as an easy way to share files with his students in class. "I was looking for a device that would allow users in the same physical space to easily share files,' he says. It was a hit, but he soon found that his students had other sharing plans. 'Students started sharing non-class related materials, their favorite albums and so on.'"