Originally Posted by John259:
“Windows RT tablets can only download apps from Microsoft's app store. Android tablets made by different manufacturers download their apps from different app stores (Nexus from Google Play, Kindle Fire from Amazon, etc). Hacking might be able to modify a tablet to download apps from alternative sources but that definitely wouldn't happen by accident. AFAIK in all cases the official app stores apply quality and malicious software checks before making apps available.”
Thanks, that is useful to know.
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“All tablets have wi-fi (i.e. 802.11) which enables them to connect to the Internet via a house's wireless router, or via a public wi-fi hotspot. Is that enough, or do you also need to connect via 3G (a mobile phone operator's network)? If so, you'll need to be sure to purchase a tablet with 3G, which is more expensive. Sorry, I don't know anything about 3G charges and can only suggest checking a few appropriate web sites.”
I think I would need something 'more' than wi-fi. That is what I have on my laptop, but I often stay away from home at weekends, and the house hasn't got a router (not worth it for just a weekend). Also when travelling on train / coach there isn't always wi-fi available, and some hotels actually charge to use their service!
Do you know any advantages / disadvantages of 3G over MiFi??