Remember this?

http://members.iatn.net/forums/read/msg.aspx?f=forum6&m=35823

Here's a $19 (+tax) decent-spec dual-core Android 4.3 "pocket computer" that's light-years ahead of the Kyocera Hydro in the original post for those looking to take the plunge...

http://slickdeals.net/f/7211398-metropcs-zte-concord-ii-4g-android-smartphone-19-00-tax-ships-free

Add a cheap 16GB or 32GB microSD card for storage, connect it to WiFi, and go.

Google Hangouts now does free wifi calling and SMS on Android - if you have a Google Voice number you can receive calls as well:

https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/6079055?hl=en

Michael from Alabama