Cheap handheld Web via WiFi device?

iPod Touch?

I discounted that without checking because I thought it was too expensive, but the 8GB is only $200 now.

Thanks for the reminder.

You can probably do better if you watch the refurbs or Craigslist.

Used iPhones or iPod Touch, or certain Blackberry models.

I know some folks with several... sometimes retiring them as music players with no cellular.

The iPod Touch would be the most obvious, since it never did anything but WiFi, and there wouldn't be any configuration problems. I don't know about an iPhone without a cellular plan.

The BlackBerry expects to have WiFi authorized by a previous cellular connection, but various postings indicate that it can be configured to avoid that.

Please don't use the word "cheap" in your headers. It makes my filters nervous. []'s

used k=mate phone or a new Lg Prado II ( I have one)

Unlocked Nokia E63

That's what I'm using. I paid about $170 for a used 8MB iPod Touch 2G on eBay. Current price on eBay is about $160 (including shipping).

The problem with buying used iPod Touch handhelds on eBay is that most of them will have been used for a year or three, and now have a semi-dead battery. The replacement battery is cheap but a nightmare to replace. If you're handy with a plastic pry bar, this is not a problem.

Make sure you get a 2G or 3G model. The first generation model has some limitations (no mic connection on the earphone jack, slower CPU, etc ). The iPod Touch wireless also has rather limited range due to the tiny antenna and substantial metal back shield. Make sure you a obtain a collection of necessary accessories (case protector, plug in mic, earphone, docking station, car charger, house charger, USB cable, etc.). Another option is to get a used iPhone, and just disable the phone section by leaving out the SIM card. That gives you all the features of the iPod Touch, with the addition of GPS, internal microphone, and nifty camera, for the same price.

Penny and a half of input:

berk

Why even consider a Phone? have you considered something like say the nokia N800/N810 series tablets? or even the n900 mobile pocket computer?

Meanwhile, at the alt.internet.wireless Job Justification Hearings, Peter Pan chose the tried and tested strategy of:

Whilst the N900 is the most computer-like phone I've seen [and that's a plus in my opinion], it's a long way from being "relatively cheap".

Since I carry a phone anyway, it would be handy if I could combine both functions into a single device.

Yes, and they really look neat. And not terribly expensive either.

Now, that one does seem to be terribly expensive.

t unfortunatly it is (expensive) i use the n800 (about $179 and skype, have wifi at both home and work, cancelled my cellphone), however the initial q was about "I'm looking for a relatively cheap handheld device with a Web browser >> that can access the internet through WiFi. Being able to log on to

and the cheaper ones seem to fit that bill

however, since i wrote that i have been looking into one specific model of iphone (there are 8 models, but this one can be used on wifi only with no cell contract) ipod 8gb touch $183 at walmart!

On 19 Jan 2010 18:27:29 GMT, Bert Hyman wrote in :

Currently $189 at the Apple Outlet:

Under $100 used on eBay or craigslist.

That's a refurbed 1st gen 16GB model; no thanks.

New 3rd gen 8GB model is now $184 everywhere.

ipod 8gb touch $183 at walmart!

I'm considering an Ipod as well..... but is 8 gig enough in one of these units?

I wont have hardly any music on it.... but instead will be using it for productivity app's and email, web surfing, etc

If you're not using it for music or video, 8GB is more than enough. There are a few apps that use more than a couple hundred MB, navigation software, some port of an old game (Myst?), and a few sets of reference software.

The majority of applications are under 10MB though.

I'd be very surprised if you could fill 8GB full of apps in real world usage (downloading every navigation package or using a "wifi drive" doesn't count)

your choice on size, they have three sizes, 8 16 32 (32 is $295, i assumed he wanted the cheapest)