iPads in the Hotspot

Now there is a good reason to shelve out extra dollars (in my case, Ringgit) to get the 3G/LTE version of iPad (Air, Mini, or otherwise): Use the iPad as a wifi hotspot!

According to ZDNet (via Cult of Mac), the iPad Mini could last a good 20 hours as a hotspot with the screen off. So theoretically, the iPad Air's bigger battery could do it even longer with the screen off. Just like the Duracell rabbit, I suppose:

The idea becomes even more compelling now that my mobile provider allows for multi-sim data sharing for RM15 a month per sim, up to 5 in total. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to do that anytime soon. Tight on cash at the moment, folks!