I have a Kindle Fire, which I love for reading, and at home we have wireless internet...so I can use it at home. Better than the laptop sometimes. For what you want, I would go with a smartphone or I phone. I got a Samsung Galaxy Note II a couple of years ago and I love it!!! I can access the internet from almost anywhere! I do have a data plan on my phone. I use my phone for calling, looking things up online, checking e-mail, FB, my calendar schedule, etc. I love it!!!