[doorgunner69]

"The new IPADs does not need a “smartphone” but it needs a plan unless you just use it at home with the wifi"

The obvious answer is what is the use of that if I have two desktops and two laptops in the house> The tablet would only be of interest as a very thin laptop.

[GeronL]

much more limited in use than a laptop unless your sitting on the potty

[Paladin2]

Use it as an internet radio while hanging out in the backyard with your dog.....