I want something portable and internet capable. Help!

[shakikii]

I want something that can keep me entertained, hooked up to the internet, and that is more portable than a laptop. I do have a laptop, but it's not something I can lug around everywhere I go. I don't want to bring my laptop to campus, but I want to be able to use the internet in class.

So what should I get? Should I cave and go with a smart phone? Maybe a tablet? Something else?

The only thing with the smart phone is that I don't think I can afford the extra costs, and a couple months ago I paid $50 to get the same flip phone I had after some asshole broke mine.

I'm intrigued by the tablet but I'd like to know more about them. Does anyone here have one that can voice their opinions?

[MaudKip]

Tablets are amazing for casual browsing, videos, notes, and even homework depending on the class. I am not an Apple fan but I love the iPad. I have never used an Android tablet before though and they probably have much better options/prices.

[shakikii]

Is the Kindle Fire any good? I noticed the price is low and I like that I have the option to have books on it as well.

I don't need anything fancy. Just something where I can do general internet browsing, play Angry Birds, and watch videos.

[Mastaninjapirate]

I'm perfectly fine with my iPod Touch, but I may be looking for something with a bigger screen because I'm starting to read more ebooks than anything. I'd either get the Sony Tablet S or the Android Archos. Both are pretty legit and both run off the Android OS, but the Archos is at least half the price of the Sony S and my boyfriend owns one so I know how it works firsthand. He loves it and uses it every day in class as well as for music and internet use.

Edit: Another reason to go for Android is the app market. Games like Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja are free on Android.

[rendezvous]

The Asus Transformer Prime is an amazing tablet.
but if you're not looking at going that high, I'd choose the Nook Tablet over the Kindle Fire.

[Napalm]

I just bought a VIZIO tablet. I'll let you know how it works out.

[shakikii]

The Asus Transformer Prime is an amazing tablet.
but if you're not looking at going that high, I'd choose the Nook Tablet over the Kindle Fire.

After your comment, I did some research on both and found this:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/comp...ire/379003173/

It's not biased or anything. :p

It's a tough decision though. They both have features that I'm looking for, but it's usually one or the other that has it.
1.) I'd prefer buying eBooks through Amazon.
2.) I want Netflix - the Nook comes preloaded with it, and I can't tell if the Kindle Fire would allow Netflix or not, since it has Amazon instant streaming or whatever.
3.) ANGRY BIRDS! I think they both are capable of doing that, though.

[MaudKip]

Get this.

http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64.aspx

[Napalm]

Here's what I got.
http://www.buy.com/prod/vizio-vtab10...223762138.html

It's about to arrive here within the hour, according to FedEx tracking. EXCITE.

[shakikii]

Oh I like Vizio's product. That's another one I'll have to look into.

I checked out the prices on a smart phone. I think it would only be an extra $30/month if I got the 2gb data plan. I wouldn't need more than that - my intentions would be to use it mainly when wifi is available. I -am- eligible for an upgrade on my phone, but the downside is that I would need to sign a 2 year contract (in order to get the discounted phones at least) and I will only be in Maine until the end of the year. I'm still on my parent's plan, but once I move I will probably get my own. Maybe I can talk to Verizon reps though and see if they could do some sort of plan transfer at the end of the year. It's not like I'd be breaking my contract.

However, if I got a tablet it would be $200-300 and that's it. With the smart phone I'll pay $360 total by December and also possibly the price of the phone.

I will definitely be getting a smart phone when I move, in December. So I guess I'm trying to figure out if I should just get one now, or if I should go with the tablet for now- smart phone later. Sorry guys for all the rambling, I'm trying to work this out. And I'd love all of your input!

[Napalm]

After playing around with it all day, I love this tablet. It's light, it's pretty fast for tablets and has a long life. The only downside so far is the lack of Flash support. (Vizio tablet Flash version is still 10 and does not support 11 yet). I've watched HD movies on netflix without any stuttering or issues. I've written a few paragraphs of stuff on a writing app without any system issues (I kept missing the spacebar and hitting the edge of the screen). I've painted, listened to pandora, played angry birds, used the Adobe Reader app for my school textbooks and I am impressed with the ease, utility, and speed of the tablet. Granted, I don't have any others to match it up against, but I REALLY REALLY LIKE IT.

[shakikii]

Awesome
Thanks for your review!

You said lack of flash support so this might not work for you, but ANYONE WITH A TABLET please try this for me:
Go to www.isketch.net and see how well it works on the tablet, please.

Also can you play games like words with friends and stuff on the tablet? Everyone around me plays it and I feel left out.

[Napalm]

All the games work without issue. Nobody plays words with friends with me anymore ;__;.
I'll let you know how isketch works in a bit. Gotta go finish up my laundry.

[shakikii]

All the games work without issue. Nobody plays words with friends with me anymore ;__;.
I'll let you know how isketch works in a bit. Gotta go finish up my laundry.

Did you have a chance to check it out yet?