I Highly Recommend It!

[Brooke]

That is unreal, Tk! I had already decided that I wanted one for Christmas!

[Topkat]

Using it right Now.

[Brooke]

Ok, if you don't have a tablet yet, you want one for Christmas!!!
I just got a Samsung Tab 2 7" tablet & its the greatest thing since Twinkies!
I was avoiding getting a tablet thinking, What do I need this for??
Yeah, I need this! I love it so much. I haven't figured everything out yet, but so far, I'm watching Youtube, tv, FB, mail all on my little tablet. It's small enough to be very portable, yet big enough to see everything really well...
Highly recommend it!! So much fun I can see why everyone has these things

So do you have to have a wireless internet connection then? Anything else?

[Topkat]

Yes, you need Wi-Fi. I don't think you need anything else.
If you have wi-fi easily available many places as it is these days...you're good to go

[prayfordaylight]

You can get tablets that also run on a cell phone (usually 3G) connection in addition to wifi. I don't know many who use 3G though. My iPad is wifi only and I've never had an issue getting a signal when needed.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I can't put my tablet on the wifi at work, so I can't use it there. If it were 3G I could. When I have it in other places where wifi isn't an option, there's enough other stuff, like books, to use it to pass time (like if I'm waiting on someone, like at a doctor's office).

[Topkat]

Yes, with the 3G or 4G plan you have to pay a monthly fee for the service.
I don't think most would really need it, & I find the wi-fi is enough.
You can always go into Starbucks for free wi-fi

[Brooke]

Yes, with the 3G or 4G plan you have to pay a monthly fee for the service.
I don't think most would really need it, & I find the wi-fi is enough.
You can always go into Starbucks for free wi-fi

Well, my nearest Starbucks is 35 miles away!

But, if I have wireless at home or work, that should work. If I go to town, then it would be available, I guess?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Well, my nearest Starbucks is 35 miles away!

But, if I have wireless at home or work, that should work. If I go to town, then it would be available, I guess?

Only if there are public wifi's available, preferably for free. There was a time, and is still the case in some, that Starbucks only offered free 'hotspot' for AT&T devices. Most of the wifi networks that are seen on my phone are private and inaccessible. Those that have free wifi usually have a sign out front, so next time you're in town, look around. I have a really good smartphone with unlimited data, so when I have my tablet (Kindle Fire) I don't need to rely on finding wifi. I usually am reading something already on the device. If you think you're going to want to read the latest news or be on Facebook and you don't see a lot of 'free wifi' signs around town, you might want to look into the cost of a 3G plan and go from there. If you have a good smartphone and a plan that is reasonable to use it as a hotspot, then you can use it to get the wifi for your tablet. To be very honest, since getting this new phone, I find I seldom take my tablet out anywhere anymore. I use it at home and on airplanes.

[Brooke]

Now I'm wondering if I really want a tablet. Why do I need one if I only use it at home or work. I have pc's with internet there. I don't have a smart phone and don't want to pay the price for one. But maybe the smart phone is the way to go and forget the tablet!

All this techie stuff just drives me crazy and I haven't been taken in by it all yet! I guess I'm just too old!