I replaced the crummy one I was given last Christmas (Only had 4GB of memory) and was slow as molasses, with this one. Yes it is smaller, but was what I wanted, because my primary use for it was making more convenient SKYPE LD calls since that is now our LD carrier having fired ATT LD from our landline, due to their ever increasing greed, constantly raising their rates. Anyway, my primary reason was that, but finding it real convenient also checking emails, FB, as you said, while watching TV. I haven't seen the larger IPhone6 (Thinking holding this one must feel about the same) that can cost up to $900, WITHOUT a contract, cash price, and I bought this at Staples on sale for just $49.99. Can also be gotten at Amazon. But be careful. There is also a model with a DUALCORE. This one has a quadcore and his very very fast. Only thing, using it to place a call, I use my earbuds or headphone, because they stupidly placed the little rear speaker on the same end as the MIC so the CALLEE hears themselves echo. IMO, this one can not be beat for the price:

http://www.staples.com/Nobis-7-inch-8GB-Tablet/product_1052513