Cellphone in Buenos Aires
Jul 29, 2009 | 5:16 pm
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That's fine but for someone who has never been to Buenos Aires before and doesn't speak Spanish, it's easier said than done. For such people, picking up a phone that's already activated and ready to go would be far less of a headache.
Jul 29, 2009 | 7:59 pm
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Indeed.... no hassle is the idea behind this... 
Originally Posted by britenbsas
That's fine but for someone who has never been to Buenos Aires before and doesn't speak Spanish, it's easier said than done. For such people, picking up a phone that's already activated and ready to go would be far less of a headache.
Jul 29, 2009 | 8:03 pm
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I'm just saying that if you travel a lot, having an "expendable" phone to use outside the US is a good idea. Getting a Movistar or Claro chip is quite easy, and I think most anyone could handle that part of it.
Jul 29, 2009 | 8:40 pm
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Did you ever get your new Nokia by the way?
Jul 31, 2009 | 6:44 pm
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Great idea - just don't give it to a stingy Scotsman or it might be the last you'll see of it.
Did you ever get your new Nokia by the way?
Yep... posting this from my new toy....
Originally Posted by HIDDY
Did you ever get your new Nokia by the way?
Jul 31, 2009 | 7:26 pm
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Aug 1, 2009 | 4:00 am
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And we get to read all about it almost every time you post!
Dont know why the software does that.....
Originally Posted by SoFlyOn