Wish I had a Tablet or Phone with Internet Access / myLot

United States

June 8, 2016 2:00pm CST

I have an old cell phone that doesn't have internet access. Nor, do I have a tablet to do any kind of writing or myLotting, etc. So, I'm limited to my time to interact when I can sit at my desktop and chat. It would be really nice to be able to have either a phone or tablet as I sit bedside while my mom is in the hospital and chat with you guys while she is asleep. But, I have my book which I bring back & forth and that keeps me busy while she catches some zzzz's. All is going well so far but I'm tired and since we had bad thunderstorms this morning and heavy rain I did't get to head off to the hospital as early as I wanted. Figured I'd jot off a post before I head out so that you don't think I"ve disappeared. Hope you're having a great day today

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Irene Nevins

@irenen1 (228)

• New Bedford, Massachusetts

8 Jun 16

I use my Kindle Fire. Sometimes Amazon puts them on sale for around $50. Get the super charger with it. Does Just about everything my laptop does.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

That sounds like a great solution...thanks

Angie

@andriaperry (116936)

• Anniston, Alabama

9 Jun 16

I need one of those!

Thelma

@thelme55 (77081)

• Germany

9 Jun 16

Yes, a smartphone or a tablet will help a lot in interaction here when we are waiting for something. When I work in the massage salon, I always bring with me my tablet and smartphone so I could blog or write an article for my other writing sites while waiting for my clients to come. At least I have not wasted my time waiting. I am glad that we have internet at work and we are allowed to use our gadgets.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

Being productive while waiting for your clients is better than just sitting around idle isn't it. We'd be lost without internet wouldn't we!

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Thelma

@thelme55 (77081)

• Germany

10 Jun 16

@Marilynda1225 yes, that's better than sitting idle. I think it is hard now for us to live without Internet access.

Jabo

@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

8 Jun 16

I don't have a tablet or smartphone either, but I do have a laptop. Sorry you've no means of communicating to us here while you are in the hospital - it must get boring while your mother is asleep. I hope that your mother is improving. Do you not have anyone else to take turns with you at the bedside?

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

Half of the family doesn't live close so pretty much my son in law & I have been at her bedside. My daughter still has to work so she's not able to he!p as much. Probably the weekend will be a little easier

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amnabas

@amnabas (14164)

• Karachi, Pakistan

8 Jun 16

I hope and pray your mother get well soon.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

Thank you so much for all your thoughts & prayers

Reine25

@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

9 Jun 16

I am using phone for call and here. Downside, itndrains fast ;(

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Macarrosel

@Macarrosel (7498)

• Philippines

9 Jun 16

You can use a power bank with high capacity so that your phone won't get drain so fast.

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Reine25

@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

9 Jun 16

@Macarrosel speaking...i forgot to make a discussion out of it.lol

Jeanne Marie

@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

8 Jun 16

I never use my phone or iPad for myLot. I always use my laptop. Sooooo much easier!

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

I probably should think about a laptop

Jeanne Marie

@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

9 Jun 16

@Marilynda1225 I seem to be permanently parked in my easy chair some days. I actually prefer a desktop model.

Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

8 Jun 16

I have both an Internet capable phone and a tablet, but rarely them as such. I find a computer much more convenient.

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

9 Jun 16

I have tried to use my phone but I make a lot of typos when I do.

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weird_oh_me

@LdeL0318 (6400)

• Philippines

9 Jun 16

I am now using a phone to do myLotting. It's convenient. I can also use mobile data whenever I am out of the house.

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hereandthere

@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

9 Jun 16

although i have a phone with internet, i only use it to play games and read news articles to help me fall asleep. i have a basic one for calls and text. i'm used to the desktop but sometimes fantasize about having a tablet.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

Me too...my desktop is fine for everything internet I need and my phone is basic for calls & texts

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Marsha

@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

9 Jun 16

I got a tablet last year just for the purpose, although at that time it was to do some major bubbling and since then I do use it somewhat for mylotting too. I don't have a smartphone either, so I understand your dilemma. Maybe one day you'll be able to get one yourself. I got a Verizon Ellipses last year about this time as Verizon had a sale on them in time for Father's day. I paid about 45.00 for mine although there was a fee to begin of about the same amount. It does cost me ten dollars per month for the use of the internet with my daughters phone plan, which is manageable. The normal price for the tablet is 248.00 or so. You may want to check and see if they are doing the same offer this year too.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

Thanks for all your suggestions. I just might look into it but until now I had no need since my home desktop was all I needed. Now with my mom being in the hospital I thought it would be nice to be able to do something productive while sitting there

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Macarrosel

@Macarrosel (7498)

• Philippines

9 Jun 16

I hope you can at tablet or a smartphone anytime. There are sale gadgets on eBay which are more cheaper. I'm using my iPad mini here and yes it's easy to use and convenient,

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

I never thought to look for one at a yard sale...thanks for the suggestion

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 16

I'm off to check out your previous posts. I didn't know your Mum was in hospital.

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LegTech

@rina110383 (24492)

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9 Jun 16

My phone is not also capable of accessing the internet. It doesn't even have a camera. Just intended for calling & texting. I hope you could buy a tablet soon.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

9 Jun 16

That's all my phone does too but until now I didn't need it for anything more

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joy

@MGjhaud (23240)

• Philippines

9 Jun 16

i use my phone when i mylot cause its easier. i hope you can get one soon..

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ronc510

@ronc510 (479)

• Philippines

9 Jun 16

try ebay or amazon they offer cheap tablets with internet access

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Blondie2222

@Blondie2222 (28611)

• United States

10 Jun 16

Glad to hear your mom is doing well. I hope she can come home soon and that's okay that you can't mylot like you want too. I have a tablet and smart phone but i don't mylot on either one.