Tablets?

Hi all,

I think tablets might be the way to go for the quickest/cheapest way to get people connected.  They also have the ability to get on a mobile network (Sprint, ATT, Verizon, etc) if people don't have the money for internet service at their home.  For instance, with Sprint, $25 a month gets you a Samsung Galaxy tabA for free, with $25 a month service fees to keep it connected.  This is cheaper than internet service at a house, which usually costs at least 60 for cable internet, plus the cost of the device. 

So to compare: a donated linux mint laptop will do much more than a tablet, but it costs $60 a month (at least) for basic internet for the house.  If their household already has internet, it's a better deal.

A Sprint TabA costs $25 a month, but it can go anywhere, with service in most places.  This allows for privacy for people taking video appointments.  For instance, I could take my doctor's appointments in the back of my field with no wifi access.  People could take their calls in a park if there was no privacy at home.  For $44 a month it could be an ipad, if people preferred that.

Thoughts?

Gratefully,

Mark