I take at least one of my tablets pretty much everywhere, and a smart phone just wouldn't cut it (I already have one that's used as a modem ). The screen just cannot be beat. I have had to use a tablet for directions, movie listings, product price comparisons, product info, sales info, store and restaurant addresses, etc while on the road. That's why every time I see someone spout off that the tablets are "useless" I just have to

I think that just may be isolated to you, Karel. Personally I can tap like a maniac on the things.