I have to say I did some research on tablets and found that the best one for me to try would be the Kindle Fire. I actually bought it for my daughters 9th Birthday. She loves to read and I thought this would just make it a lot more fun for her and she could also get online when she needs to for school without having to use my computer. The reviews I had read on this were good and bad. I'm assuming the bad reveiews were from all the folks that are very techonologically savy. I on the other hand am not. Anyway, The Kindle Fire is a GREAT tablet/ereader. It is very bright and colorful. The colors are really good. My daughter can read, play games, access the internet (with a wifi connection). There is no monthly fee as long as you are close to a wifi connection you will not have a problem. The price ranges on these right now. I purchased one at Best Buy on the first day they came out and I paid $165.00 after my coupons etc. I bought another one for my other daughter (for christmas) and this one I paid $130.00. You will need to find a great deal to find it at either of those prices. I'm a savy shopper so I always find pretty good deals. It retails mostly for $199.00. Overall for the price it is a great tablet. Does what most do for half the cost. Dont' know what to say except that we all LOVE LOVE LOVE it and I have told so many people about it they have decided to get it instead of the IPAD.