Re: Blackberry or IPhone

**G* <g*@gmail.com>**

Speaking of traveling, we are.  I happen to be mac-integrated now phone, ipad and laptop because it's easier and it works without having to figure stuff out.  I've also run both Android and Apple and looked at development on them (make my own apps)  

Apple are for those who want a phone to work with a consistent use and approach.  Androids are for the more-techy among us who don't mind flipping switches to make an Android fully functional (or at least as functional as an Apple)   There's more variability in Androids but that comes at a price (fewer than half a dozen handsets, never mind manufacturers, are running the latest software)  Many are introduced and allowed to sit non-upgraded.  So if you like to mess about or want a cheap phone, Android's your phone.  Otherwise, sign up for an Apple

That's not the issue however - the issue is in how you use it once you buy it.   I live on both sides of the US/Canada border and it's a pain in the anatomy to travel.  One country or the other is going to whack you on data or voice.  I have a Canadian North American data plan that works everywhere I can get data but i have to top up the voice (expensive) to run for the next few months.   The last time I was in Europe,I bought a throw-away before I left for an emergency phone, there was no need to drag the "stuff"around although you can hook up to Skype Wi-Fi access points throughout Europe.  Can't speak the rest of the world Donna but do watch your data-use no matter which phone you pick.  Don't leave home without it either turned right off ( check regularly) or top up your plan and ensure you don't go over or you could be whacked at .50/mg costs or more.  And do top up your voice as well.  

For those of you with Apple, let me suggest the app Onavo - it's a bandwidth compressor that reduces data used. 

Doug Green
Chief Vision Creation Activist

On 2011-12-21, at 4:13 PM, Nan Sterman <NSterman@PlantSoup.Com> wrote:

> Ellen, you can unlock an iPhone. Its not a legal issue, its a technical issue.  My husband has done it many times.  If you want to give it a go, I can connect you up with him.  I'll just warn you that it isn't an effort for the faint of heart
> 
> Nan
> 
> On Dec 21, 2011, at 2:01 PM, Ellen Zachos wrote:
> 
>> So glad you asked this, Donna.  I'm going to South Africa in February and would love advice on how to handle the cell phone issue in the most economical way possible?  Buy a cheap phone when I'm there?  Rent? 
>> 
>> I have an iPhone here at home but don't believe it can be legally unlocked.  My understanding is that unlocked (for global use) iPhones are much more expensive.  Not sure it that's also true for Blackberries.
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>> LN
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