I mentioned above in post 12 that I like to use a tablet (or smartphone) to get weather reports. I am surprised that nobody else has mentioned that.
Different topic:
Originally Posted by
staehpj1
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- If you don't want to spring for a phone plan, many smart phones can be used as a WiFi device, even making voice calls with Skype. This is true for both android and iPhone platforms. WiFi is getting more and more available so this option is getting more practical. Picking up a used smart phone cheap is pretty easy these days.
I do the same, although I still carry my vintage flip phone for when I do not have wifi and have to make a call.
For wifi calling on my Android tablet I use Groove IP Lite. That app used to work with Google Voice, but Google did something to disable it, now Groove IP Lite works with Ring To which supplies your new phone number. Only problem with using a 7 inch tablet as your phone is that it is really huge to hold to the side of your head. It took me a bit of work to get the Audio/Echo settings right, but once I did that I had great sound quality. I only use my cell phone when I do not have wifi.