What phone as a computer replacement

[darklide]

Someone in my life does not have internet ans does not want to get internet.
They are looking for a phone that would give them wifi hotspots access.
The carrier offers unlimited data slows down after 10gbs. This person owns a old I book 12" 500mhz ppc and would tether with that.

As you can imagine the computer has a very outdated browser and does not load Facebook right. So I think a phone with a big screen would be good.

At the carrier their choices are:

IPhone 4s
HTC wildfire s
SG S2
Galaxy Nexus

Ans that's it. Other wise its blackberry or the HTC radar 4g (3.5g speeds).

 

[dlmalone81201]

What providers do they have? I use my razr maxx hooked to an hd TV with hdmi inputs works good got me.

 

[chanchan05]

Wildfire S gets scratched. Its not in the same league. That's like the Vios among Ferraris.

I pick SGS2.

 

[darklide]

What providers do they have? I use my razr maxx hooked to an hd TV with hdmi inputs works good got me.

She would like to stick with Sasktel: Wireless, Digital tv, High Speed Internet, Phone Service - SaskTel

 

[chrlswltrs]

Big screen eliminates iPhone.

Galaxy SII or Galaxy Nexus would either one be great choices. Both may have to be rooted depending on the carrier to tether. If I was choosing between those 2 right now I personally would choose the Nexus, but I am very happy with my GSII.

 

[xmr405o]

Big screen eliminates iPhone.

Galaxy SII or Galaxy Nexus would either one be great choices. Both may have to be rooted depending on the carrier to tether. If I was choosing between those 2 right now I personally would choose the Nexus, but I am very happy with my GSII.

I second this.

 

[darklide]

I do love my Galaxy Nexus and it does allow free tethering on the network.

 

[chrlswltrs]

I do love my Galaxy Nexus and it does allow free tethering on the network.

I know the first 2 nexus phones did, but I wasn't sure about the Galaxy Nexus. I know google compromised and allowed Verizon to make a few changes so I didn't know how many changes they have allowed on various carriers since I haven't had the opportunity of owning a Galaxy Nexus.

 

[IOWA]

Maybe something with Motorola webtop is in order?

DROID BIONIC by MOTOROLA: Webtop Application Basics - YouTube

 

[mikedt]

I think another one to consider, is the Samsung Galaxy Note. Large screen is nice, especially if you're using the phone to replace a computer.

 

[linuxrich]

Just as an alternative suggestion, how about this?