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Anthony P asked:


I know the card is more of an antenna and less a processor so maybe connecting it to an old palm pilot or something. I see the key chain wifi finders but they don’t tell security and such so if they spot a network, you still have to boot up your notebook and cross your fingers.

jimobasa asked:


Here is UK, it is the person making the call or sending the text that is charged. There is no charge whatsoever to the person receiving the call or text unless they are using their phone outside of the UK (international roaming). On several occasions, friends in US have asked me not to call/text them at certain times because they will be charged. Why should they be charged when I have already paid for the call/text? A very basic UK cellphone plan might cost £25 per month with 300 inclusive voice minutes and 100 texts. These inclusive minutes and texts are not affected in any way by incoming calls/texts. Even if a person’s service has been restricted due to non-payment so they cannot make calls or send texts, they can still receive calls/texts normally. It really seems like US cellphone users are being screwed by their service providers in the sense of being charged for a facility that is free everywhere else.

Marii asked:


I know using your cellphone while driving is dangerous, but why is it different from talking to one of your passengers?

Aren’t you talking either way? I always hear the warnings against cellphone usage, but never against conversing with another person in the car.

Just wondering =)
Thanks!

Barkley Hound asked:


I have always wondered about a prepaid cellphone’s phone number. Is activation required and a number assigned at that time? When activating do you choose a local area for the number? Do they ask for a name and address? If a foreign tourist buys one and travels all over the country is the phone number based on where they purchase it or do they have a choice? Do all prepaid cellphone have free long distance and roaming? Anything else people should know about them? This is just for my knowledge so I can answer other people’s questions.

Goldman asked:


I understand that you have to send the iphone only to an Apple service center for replacing the battery. That could be a huge problem if the iphone is going to act as a cell phone .
Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks

Computer Geek asked:


I am planning on getting the iphone when it comes out. I would like to know a few things about it. What are the pros and cons of getting it? Anything would be helpful!

CG

kaye7 asked:


I am currently living in a dorm room going to school and I just bought a laptop and wonder if its cheaper to do a hotspot and how about getting hotspot hooked up.