I'm in the market for a new ipad and wondering whether to buy on contract or purchase outright from apple. Buying from Apple will obviously affect my cashflow as its a bigger upfront cost but I can do it. I was otherwise thinking of going with three mobile with their 15GB deal. I have usually bought all my devices outright from apple and was wondering if there was any disadvantage not doing this? There is very little in the cost if I purchase outright and then get a SIM only contract over the 2 years but it means that I will be tied down for 2 years if I buy on contract. what would others do in my position? thanks