Advice for tablet novice please

[COLEY4]

Hello
I am a OAP with fading laptop and thinking of buying a tablet to replace it. All I want to do with it is online shopping, send and receive emails and read books. I had an Ipad tutorial at the Apple shop with a very patient young man but it seems to me that this device does far more than I need so would be a waste of money for me. Could the experts on this forum advise me as to what else is 'out there' that would suit me. Also, I have cable broadband but not Wifi. If I buy something with Wifi, do I need a Wifi connection in my house. I know all this is probably very basic but it's a new world to me. My eyesight's not that great so a good screen would be important.
Many Thanks
Coley

[superart]

maybe the nook color or kindle would be good if all you want is to read books and surf hte web.

[JaneL]

Welcome to the forum! Yes, if you buy something with wifi and want to use it on the Internet in your house, you'll need wifi in your house.