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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
I don't need the phone part; especially since that part is so expensive compared to an iPod touch.
Everyone's different and my needs are met by carrying a small flip phone in the front pocket of my jeans. It does the two things I need most - phone calls and texting.
The only other gadget I carry is my Sansa Clip+ and that either clips to my shirt or gets stuffed inside the coin pocket of my jeans. It provides me with more than enough entertainment - music, audiobooks, podcasts, and FM radio. It's so small and lightweight, I don't even notice it unless I'm using it.
Short stays away from home will see me adding an iPod touch for net access and entertainment; and a camera. For longer trips, I might consider adding a tablet or a netbook; depending on the nature of the trip. My Kindle? Rarely will it leave home.
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Again, that is function of the US "unlimited texting" plans. Here IM is much more economical, even more so when sending messages to other countries. You pay less for basic phone service and limited data use than for texting.
And being able to read and respond to e-mails, to work while being out rather than having to face another few hours at the office when getting back makes all the difference. Having a smart phone means having the office in my pocket. With IM you can even send files, pictures, etc.
On short trips I don't take a laptop, I just take my 5" phone.
Besides, why squint at one of those tiny screens again?
Anyway, I am not trying to convince you. I am just pointing out that the economics are often different in other countries.