Tablet, IPad, Notebook?

If you need a real keyboard with an iPad, you can use a bluetooth version - Some Examples.

We bought Dell Inspiron 3147 a couple years ago. We really like it because you can use it as a laptop or flip the top all the way back and it functions as a tablet. I like having the 3 USB ports so I can still use a mouse with it as well as hooking up an external hard drive to back up files and an external DVD/CD player too. It has an 11.6 inch screen. I believe you can find more information about a current version by looking for 2 in 1's on Dell's website.

Charlie D. wrote:
One of the lap tops is on it's last leg. Considering buying one of the above but don't know which one.

Looking for something that will let me use Wi-Fi, download and read books, do mail checking and social media. I need a key board (I think) Large fingers and problems such as spelling mistakes, etc.

What recommendations?. Wife has a Kindle Fire but have not used it and not sure if it is what I need. Don't need a large screen but something 8-10"?

a tablet will do everything you want to do minus the keyboard. something like the Microsoft Surface will give you a tablet and a small laptop in one device. unless something has changed the Kindle and similar e-readers are great for reading but not much else.

I purchased my first IPAD a few months ago. $750 at Costco. I love it and use a pen to key everything in. Don't miss a keyboard. (Used a laptop prior to this). Seldom use the laptop anymore. The ease of use is fantastic, battery lasts all day and night, and many neat features like the news alerts. Lots of fun and free apps.