Can't any one of your damn little Scooby club at least try to remember that I hate you all?

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dcp - Aug 18, 2011 1:37:58 am PDT #17524 of 25501
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

...a google gchat client for Android. I mean, one by google.

It's called Talk.


§ ita § - Aug 18, 2011 4:14:04 am PDT #17525 of 25501
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Thanks, dcp. An icon I never clicked on.


sj - Aug 18, 2011 7:27:47 am PDT #17526 of 25501
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Has anyone here rented a cellphone or bought a disposal cell phone for use abroad? If so, what company did you use and would you recommend them?


§ ita § - Aug 18, 2011 7:28:46 am PDT #17527 of 25501
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Where abroad?


sj - Aug 18, 2011 7:30:35 am PDT #17528 of 25501
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

The UK.


Vortex - Aug 18, 2011 8:11:29 am PDT #17529 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

you may be able to just buy a SIM card if you have an ATT phone. you might want to look at Virgin Mobile.


§ ita § - Aug 18, 2011 8:20:23 am PDT #17530 of 25501
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Not just AT&T. Any GSM carrier.


sj - Aug 18, 2011 8:23:20 am PDT #17531 of 25501
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I use Verizon Wireless, and I have read some crazy things about roaming charges with Verizon if you take your phone abroad, so I am wary about doing that.


megan walker - Aug 18, 2011 8:24:49 am PDT #17532 of 25501
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I use Verizon Wireless, and I have read some crazy things about roaming charges with Verizon if you take your phone abroad, so I am wary about doing that.

From everyone I've talked to, AT&T is much better to have if you go abroad.


sj - Aug 18, 2011 8:31:27 am PDT #17533 of 25501
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

From everyone I've talked to, AT&T is much better to have if you go abroad.

I have heard that too, but I have a contract with Verizon and I like them as a cell carrier and hated AT&T so I won't be switching anytime before my planned trip in October. Which is why I am looking into options for renting or a disposable phone.