My husband and I both have a Kindle Touch which works great since we read many of the same books and share the account. I also have some patterns on it. I recently purchased an ASUS TF300 Tablet with an attachable keyboard. It works just like an IPAD but has storable cards and the detachable keyboard. The battery life for the tablet is 8 hrs and approx additional 9 hrs if the keyboard is attached. I can use it like a laptop, a tablet, or a kindle. The tablet was less than the IPAD. I'm very satisfied with both units.