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Boudreaux and I have been making the rounds of Mississippi this Spring.  We recently experienced outstanding turnout for our classes in McComb, Greenwood, Hattiesburg, Southaven, Columbus and Tupelo.  During May, we will be in Picayune, the Gulf Coast and in Jackson. Please click on the Schedules and Reservations tab at the top of this page.  It will give you the locations and dates of our upcoming classes.

You can register and pay on this website or register and PAY AT THE DOOR.  There is no penalty or late charge for paying at the door.  However, we do request you register and check "pay offline."  That will get you into the system and hold your seat.  With that, you can pay at the door or mail a check whichever is easier for you.

The new iPad "3"  is now available.  As of this writing, Apple has not officially named the newest version, but it is commonly referred to as the iPad 3!   We have been repeatedly asked about which version to buy now that there are three of them either new or used available on the market.

If this is your first iPad AND you are going to use it for Real Estate, don't be lured into purchasing the older, iPad 2 although it is now priced $100 LOWER than the newer iPad 3 version.  The iPad 2 is a great device, but with the features I point out below, the newer version is worth the $100 that you will pay for the upgraded version.

Which iPad to buy?   Since the memory and pricing compared to the iPad 2 when it was  introduced is the same, we will list some of the comparisons.  From my perspective, there is no choice...buy the latest model.  Don't be tempted to purchase an older model unless the price is low enough.  There is one exception....if you are purchasing an iPad for a child or teenager....the iPad II might be worth a look.

However, the major improvements made between the ipad 2 and 3 is substantial enough to make your decision easy.  The first major improvement is in the built in screen.  The newer "3" has a "retina display" described as detailed as the human eye can discern.  The resolution is 2048 by 1536 Pixel (twice that of the iPad 2) and better than your HDTV screen resolution.


The camera in the new iPad is a 5 megapixel...substantially better than the older version.  The newer camera is also able to record HD video as well.  Finally the new iPad 3 is 4G LTE vs. the 3G for the older model.  This allows for much faster downloads when in a Cellular Only environment.

We are often asked for our input as to which iPad model is best for the Real Estate Licensee.  That is not because we are a tech guru...which we are not...but that we might share a bit of perspective on the purchase for the Licensee that might best serve his or her needs.  The process is quite simple.  The iPad comes in only three (3) memory sizes...16GB, 32 GB and 64 GB.  And it is available in a wifi (only) or a wifi/3G model.

The latter, wifi/4G model, is the better choice for the licensee so that it can be used in the field without immediate access to a wifi environment.  The SECOND decision as to how much storage one needs is also important, but not as critical as in the past.   Unless you plan on storing a huge amount of photos, videos or music ON your iPad, the 32 GB is an excellent choice.  And, with iCloud storage options, even a 16 GB might be sufficient.  My first iPad was 64 GB and I never used more than 15 GB of storage.

The final decision would be as to which Cell Carrier you select for your 4G Data.  This is "provider specific!"  For the present, an ATT iPad is not interchangeable with a Verizon iPad and vice-versa.  So this decision must be made at the time you make your purchase.  Another thought on your 4G choice....make your decision solely on the coverage in your specific area and NOT on any previous Cellular Phone contracts and/or agreements.  The iPad is a separate issue...accounts are established independently of any Phone Agreement you may have and is paid automatically though the iPad with a Credit Card! 

There is one final note:  Some iPad users have chosen to receive their Cell Data feed from a separate "hot spot."  (This device receives data via cellular transmission and converts it to a wifi signal for use by a "wifi only" iPad!)  A "hot spot" receiver would allow the user to purchase a "wifi only" iPad and use it with ANY CELULAR PROVIDER.  This cost would be independent of the iPad itself.  This can also be accomplished using some smart-phones that can be configured to be "tethered"  You will need to check your device and Cellular Provider for this!

I can promise you the iPad will become a fun, enjoyable, but practical part of your career.  You will find yourself using it instead of your computer for casual searching, social medai, email, online buying, etc....  But as you become more accustomed to its uses and applications, you will wonder how you got along without it!

Why don't you plan on joining us for one of our iPad training classes.  We have several coming up in the next couple of months.  Even if you haven't bought one yet, you might join us and your participation might help you with your buying process!