[QUOTE=Wannabe...;1380173]Trouble with the Ipad as I understand it, you still have to buy a data plan for internet access or it only works at home where you have internet or wi-fi service. So, you're layering on more $ in your budget. If I were you, I'd replace my phone with an Iphone and you'll have all the functionality of the Ipad in a more compact package....assuming your eyes are OK for a screen that small to read on.

My eyes are not that good so will need the larger screen. I don't have a smart phone plan and was planning on the WiFi only iPad. Would be downloading ebooks to take with me when we visit stepson, who has WiFi and sister-in-law who does not. So when we went to Foley, stepson's home, at least I could keep up with crappie.com. Had thought of getting a Kindle but would like to be able to check the web when at Jerry's. Don't want to have to up my phone plan, it's too high now along with Comcast for this old retired man.