[header] How to get the most out of owning an ipad [title] Make sure it has a sim card and get a data plan for it. [step] Otherwise, you can only use it at home or in areas with available wi-fi. [title] Check out free apps. 
[step] There are apps that you can get for traveling, shopping, weather apps (in case looking out the window isn't helpful enough). Usually, your options are somewhat limited when you have the free version, but you can at least tell if you will be able to use the app.