Worth buying 3G iPad now?

Would it be worth buying the 3G iPad now with the upcoming changes with AT&T if the only use from it would be minor and for apps such as netflix?

I know the 3G could be extremely useful for me. I am a teacher in a building where internet access is restricted for obvious reasons. I use my own broadband card to access some of the restricted sites for legitimate educational reasons. I'm sure there are policies against it, but the students benefit greatly from increased access (with supervision).
For example, Google image searches are blocked, but, with help, my special education students can use image searches to find illustrations for self-written books. (They orally tell me a story, then I write the book in their own words -- more and less -- and use the photos they find as illustrations. These "selfmade" books really hold their attention and encourage reading because it is their story!) I can also do my own searches for pictures, maps, graphs, etc. for use in lessons. I've created lots of PPT presentations using images from the internet to make them interesting.
Videos are also blocked, but if I am able to select and monitor what is chosen, many Vimeo and YouTube videos are incredible resources.
Using an Ipad connected to a whiteboard or a projector will be quite a bit more convenient than using my laptop. People who regularly work outside away from wifi locations but need regular internet access might also find the 2 GB limit too restrictive -- especially if they use online apps or send/receive relatively large files regularly.

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If you need it repaired, you would have to take it to a store in Hong Kong.....
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I am wondering about the upgrade coming up, to iOS 8. Should that affect whether I buy and iPad now, or not?

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I'm a senior in college but will be continuing my education after graduation this year for 2-4 years more. I currently own a 13" MacBook Air (purchased March 2011) and an iPhone 4 (white, purchased last month).
I have been contemplating purchasing an iPad 2 just because I really like using them every time I've had the chance. I would most likely buy a keyboard as well so that I could take the iPad 2 with me to my lectures and take notes easily.
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If I had a heavier MacBook I would think that this was a no brainer as an iPad would be much easier to take to class and transport around. However, my MacBook is obviously light and portable so I'm just not sure if it's worth the 600 dollars (w/ case and keyboard).
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