MiFiPad

While a Verizon iPad with broadband onboard would have been the best news for many this Holiday season, Verizon (VZ) and Apple (APPL) got close… An iPad bundled with a Verizon MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot, going on sale October 28. The retail pricing looks a lot like the AT&T version:

iPad 16GB + MiFi = $630
iPad 32GB + MiFi = $730
iPad 64GB + MiFi = $830

Upside –
• Can connect multiple devices to the MiFi wireless, which could be very beneficial for those who travel as a couple or family and/or those who need to connect multiple devices.
• Verizon has (in my opinion) a superior broadband network than AT&T

Downside –
• The data package could be more expensive in the end, since you’re paying $60 a month for the MiFi access, and if you aren’t a huge power user, it’s possible you could overspend on data unnecessarily.

Overall, this will undoubtedly increase the uptake on the iPad this Holiday season.
(Hopefully in our house too… hint, hint)

UPDATE

Need to clarify data package options -

• 1GB = $20
• 3GB = $35
• 5GB = $50

Also, on the $20/1GB plan, each additional GB costs $20.  For the 3GB ad 5GB, each additional GB costs only $10.