The Tablet

We bought a tablet.  I am not exactly sure why we needed it.  I guess it's sort of an I-pad knockoff.  I don't get it though.  I don't know what it's purpose is.  So far it seems to be an over sized cell phone that lacks the calling function. 

I am notorious for my lack of new technology.  My cell phone was purchased at Target for $29.00 and I have the T-mobil pay as you go plan because I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I had a cell phone contract.  I think I would have a full blown panic attack if I paid $100 a month for cell service.  I pay that amount once a year and it lasts all year long.  I don't make a lot of phone calls and I only use the internet at home. 

Sometimes I feel like I don't get it.  I see people on their phones constantly and I always wonder what they're doing.   Are they talking or texting?  Are they playing some great game I've never heard of?  Are they using some great "app" I've never heard of?  I downloaded my first app today on that tablet.  I got Angry Birds.......because I've heard of it before.  I don't know what else I need.  I have no idea what is available or why I would need it.  I'm in over my head here.

I think I'm supposed to read books on it or watch movies on it.....at least I think that's what it's for.  But I read paper books and I would way rather watch a movie on my full size T.V.  I hope I figure this all out or I'm going to feel beyond stupid for purchasing it.  At least it was a great price.  My kids enjoyed playing Angry Birds for an hour while I cleaned out my closet.   Dave told me to watch a tutorial about it on Newegg.com, but I don't have the attention span for such tasks. 

If anyone knows what the benefit of having  a huge telephone that makes no phone calls is.....let me know.  I really do want to be in the know.