Here is my two cents worth...I researched the iPad, Nexus, Surface, Kindle, Nook, when I decided I HAD to have one of the tablets. To my way of thinking, the Kindle is the very best when comparing price, use, size, and support for a tablet. I have not regretted my decision to purchase the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet (except now they have the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 tablet with a back camera!!). I purchased a router for wifi setup and have no monthly charge to use it. It does everything the others (iPad, etc.) do except it does not have a back camera, but it does have a front camera for use with Skyping with my son in Florida. I have used it for help in my Spanish class, looked up books to do with quilting, emailing (sending and receiving), and everything your PC will do only with the comfort of using it on the couch in the evening. I take it with me to friends' homes and we look up quilty websites and just have fun having the computer at our fingertips. I would research all the tablets, then you can choose the one that will best suit you.