We have a wireless router and a desktop computer downstairs. I'm interested in buying something for my father who is bed-ridden upstairs to access web sites. I've investigated various smartphones and tablets but anything worthwhile and reliable seems to be quite costly at around £500. The Orange San Francisco mobile phone at £100 is tempting but the screen is small and there appear to be doubts about its wi-fi reliability. A laptop or netbook with a folding screen would be a bit awkward to use in bed I suspect so I've ruled them out. For a touchscreen device it really needs the screen to be around 10" and definitely capacitive, and Android seems the best choice of OS. I've ruled out mobile phones on contracts as the phone features would never be used and the ongoing monthly cost would be prohibitive, but a mobile on PAYG or sim-free might be viable. The router has 802.11n and I think the other device would need that too for a reliable connection. I haven't explored other options such as games consoles. There's no need for the device to have a camera or music player, just to access web sites via wi-fi.
Any ideas from you experts?
Any ideas from you experts?