You are getting into many areas. PAYG would be pretty expensive in most areas and conflicts with your statement about download the TV shows. The other thing is that not all systems allow you to download and play TV shows later. Remember we are on the CBS forums so we never discuss pirated content.
Maybe for you the iPad with 4G is it? With iTunes you can get a lot of TV shows for viewing later.
Bob
Hi - apologies if this has been asked many times before.
I would love a tablet, but am so confused about what to buy. Basically, I commute lots on trains and I would like something that I can use to download TV programmes to pass the time. I would like something that I can use as a PAYG wifi, as I can never access wifi on the train. I hear people talk about 3G, 4G, storage etc etc and it boggles me.
I bought a cheap one on Groupon a while back and it is pretty useless, so I would like to invest in something that is fast, reliable and has storage so I can download TV shows.
I have been a bit anti Apple as they look pretty complicated to use, but I am open to suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help.

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