http://community.acer.com/acer/tracker doxiedinos Tracker Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:57:53 GMT 2014-11-15T14:57:53Z http://community.acer.com/t5/Find-the-Acer-Best-for-You/Absolute-newbie-to-tablets-how-do-they-connect-to-the-Net/m-p/194367#M357 <P>I have one of those emachines redemption certificates, and while my first choice would be a new monitor for my desktop computer, those are unavailable at the moment. So - my next choice would be a tablet, specifically an Iconia tablet (Android).</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am somewhat familiar with my Kindle Fire HD accessing the internet through wifi. But, do I need a specific internet or wireless/cell phone provider for a tablet? I know the smartphones have to have a specific carrier, like AT&amp;T or T-mobile - is something like this required for a tablet?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>My Kindle Keyboard could connect to the 'Net anywhere there was a signal, without having to join a specific network. We even got signals while on the road, travelling cross country. My Kindle Fire HD requires me to join a specific network - unless there's something I haven't figured out with it yet.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>As I said, I have a Kindle Fire HD and I'm not sure I would "need" or even "want" a tabet. Any comments, suggestions, or feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your assistance and taking pity on this "tablet challenged granny".</P> Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:44:31 GMT http://community.acer.com/t5/Find-the-Acer-Best-for-You/Absolute-newbie-to-tablets-how-do-they-connect-to-the-Net/m-p/194367#M357 doxiedinos 2014-01-09T22:44:31Z