Should I buy a phone or tablet?

[Jageth-theth]

Hello,
I would like to buy a device to use for entertainment and communication. The thing is I do not want to pay for a phone service (calling and texting) because I would never use it. Instead I would like to get data. Also I would like to use the device for watching YouTube, Crunchy Roll, ect.

Which device should I get a phone or a tablet?

I need something with a camera and a mic so I could use skype and messenger.

Also I have a limited budget around $200 - $300 maybe $350

And if you recommend any specific devices please tell me. 

 

The only portable electronic device I have is a PS vita.

And I would be keeping it in my back pack.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Do you already have a smart phone.

 

Id get a phone, you can leave it in your pocket.

[Jageth-theth]

2 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Do you already have a smart phone.

 

Id get a phone, you can leave it in your pocket.

The only portable electronic device I have is a PS vita.

And I would be keeping it in my back pack.

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 minute ago, Jageth-theth said:

The only portable electronic device I have is a PS vita.

And I would be keeping it in my back pack.

get a phone. you will need one.

[FanBlade]

if youll be carrying it around alot, phone (maybe a oneplus 3t)

tablets are better otherwise for content consumption because of their large screens

if you can afford a 3 in 1, thatd be a sweetspot

[Jageth-theth]

1 minute ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

get a phone. you will need one.

 

1 minute ago, FanBlade said:

if youll be carrying it around alot, phone (maybe a oneplus 3t)

tablets are better otherwise for content consumption because of their large screens

if you can afford a 3 in 1, thatd be a sweetspot

I will only be bringing it to work with me. Aside from that it will stay home.

[Guest]

How about a phablet? 

[Jageth-theth]

2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

How about a phablet? 

What is a phablet

[Jageth-theth]

7 minutes ago, FanBlade said:

if youll be carrying it around alot, phone (maybe a oneplus 3t)

tablets are better otherwise for content consumption because of their large screens

if you can afford a 3 in 1, thatd be a sweetspot

What is a 3 in 1

 

[Matt_98]

Just now, Jageth-theth said:

What is a phablet

big fuck off phone

[FanBlade]

1 minute ago, Jageth-theth said:

 

I will only be bringing it to work with me. Aside from that it will stay home.

 

1 minute ago, Jageth-theth said:

What is a phablet

basically a phone with a large screen

[FanBlade]

3 minutes ago, Jageth-theth said:

What is a 3 in 1

 

 

[zMeul]

3 minutes ago, Jageth-theth said:

What is a phablet

a phone that's not a tablet 

[Guest]

15 minutes ago, Jageth-theth said:

What is a phablet

A tablet that has a phone

15 minutes ago, Jageth-theth said:

What is a 3 in 1

 

A tablet that has a keyboard

[dizmo]

There's no point in saying that you have a limited budget, and then not giving us the number. It doesn't really allow us to provide any kind of truly helpful advice. Appropriate suggestions really depend on your budget, as most tablets with GSM capabilities are more expensive.

[Jageth-theth]

3 minutes ago, dizmo said:

There's no point in saying that you have a limited budget, and then not giving us the number. It doesn't really allow us to provide any kind of truly helpful advice. Appropriate suggestions really depend on your budget, as most tablets with GSM capabilities are more expensive.

Sorry about that I have a limited budget around $200 - $300 maybe $350

[dizmo]

1 hour ago, Jageth-theth said:

Sorry about that I have a limited budget around $200 - $300 maybe $350

You should check what your provider uses as far as bands go for their data. Then you can figure out which tablets are compatible with your network. How often do you plan to use it though? YouTube chews through data awfully fast.

[Jageth-theth]

2 hours ago, dizmo said:

You should check what your provider uses as far as bands go for their data. Then you can figure out which tablets are compatible with your network. How often do you plan to use it though? YouTube chews through data awfully fast.

I don't know what the first half means. As for the second half I would use YouTube and Crunchy Roll twice very rarely on data. Most of the time I would be using WiFi. However I would be using messenger quite frequently in places where I cant use WiFi

[dizmo]

46 minutes ago, Jageth-theth said:

I don't know what the first half means. As for the second half I would use YouTube and Crunchy Roll twice very rarely on data. Most of the time I would be using WiFi. However I would be using messenger quite frequently in places where I cant use WiFi

GSM networks work on frequencies. Devices only support certain ones, so you have to make sure that the frequencies that your network uses (Verizon, AT&T, etc) match the one that are enabled in the device you buy. Otherwise you'll get no signal.

[Jageth-theth]

1 hour ago, dizmo said:

GSM networks work on frequencies. Devices only support certain ones, so you have to make sure that the frequencies that your network uses (Verizon, AT&T, etc) match the one that are enabled in the device you buy. Otherwise you'll get no signal.

Thanks

[Jageth-theth]

1 minute ago, Jageth-theth said:

Thanks

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