Shopping for reliable on-the-go email/web- Nexus, Droid, or Laptop?

Okay, so this is embarrassing to admit but I've clung to my Samsung T519 as my cell for ages due to it's form factor. I am realizing though I need something that works like furniture to get emails and internet wherever I am at or whatever state my desktop machines may be presently in. I rarely am somewhere without wifi, so actual mobile internet isn't a huge factor. Mostly I just want ot make sure I can get full-feature internet access foor email, social media, news blogs, and occasional ticket purchases. Either web or app access to spotify would be a huge plus too. I have been out of the market for anything preconfigured for so long, I don't even know what I'm looking at here.

I think it comes down to 1) 7" Nexus tablet 2) some model Droid or Samsung Galaxy or 3) the cheapest 15" laptop I can find with an A-series processor, dropping in, upgraded memory and a 120gb SSD with Linux OS.

I don't know how capable the phone/tablet options have become these days compared to an entry-level laptop. Could one actual keep up rendering the same webpages in full format via wifi? And how often would I be likely to run into software snags where I won't be able to access something like spottily or ticketmaster's proprietary interfaces? My tablet is a Creative Ziio right now, so not exactly an equal for a modern device to compare I hope. Avice guys?

I haven't had any major problems browsing on my phone. Most websites with proprietary interfaces like Ticketmaster have an app.

If you don't need mobile data, a Nexus 7 would be the way to go.

I vote Nexus 7. The new one just came out, grab it.

I don't ever use mobile web pages (I've got an 8GB first gen), and it syncs all my emails just fine.

I've had a first gen Nexus 7 for a while now, and I love it. I don't take it out since it's just a Wifi version (and I don't have access to Wifi), but the second gen is an even better tablet. I would highly recommend it.

Edit: I feel like I should throw in that I have an HTC One as well, which is actually decent in terms of mobile browsing. It's nothing compared to my desktop, and forum responses take a long time to spell check, etc. But if I'm in my house, I will typically use my phone (on Wifi) unless my tablet is already with me.

Would the Nexus7 also work if somebody wanted to do some light word processing and excel or would the small screen and lack of keyboard make that a bit difficult?

Lack of keyboard moreso than the screen size.

There are Bluetooth keyboards available for pretty reasonable prices, which would alleviate that issue.

Just got the 2nd generation Nexus 7, love it!!!!

Supports bluetooth 4.0, plenty of keyboards. But I don't personally use an external keyboard on it. The slim size and lightweight is best when it's mobile.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1+600009730&IsNodeId=1&Tpk=bluetooth keyboard

vixro said:

Just got the 2nd generation Nexus 7, love it!!!!

Supports bluetooth 4.0, plenty of keyboards. But I don't personally use an external keyboard on it. The slim size and lightweight is best when it's mobile.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1+600009730&IsNodeId=1&Tpk=bluetooth keyboard

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Totally agree! Just got one myself and love it.

And this is from a person that has the full blown 10" tablet with keyboard, Asus Transformer Infinity (TF700) and this just blows it out of the water for responsiveness all around. Besides being nearly 1/5 the weight its a win win