i own a nokia e71. it burnt a hole in my pocket. it is the most expensive phone i have ever owned, and bought. its value however, shone. take my europe trip for example, my phone acted as my:

1. 1. GPS Device
   i have the garmin software loaded with europe maps. i didn’t use it as much as i expected because i am a true blue explorer at heart and prefer getting lost, striking up conversations with random strangers to ask for directions, and like pouring over tattered maps. but - it did help me once or twice when i was in a rush. also - knowing i had this option to fall onto provided comfort and a certain confidence.
2. 2. MP3 Player
   i debated whether to bring along my ipod nano. the sound quality on my nano was definitely more superior, but i opted not to bring it at the end. one - i wanted to really really pack light. whatever i didn’t need, i left behind. two - my nano had 2GB, my phone 8GB. i can afford to transfer all the songs on my nano to my phone, and still had plenty memory space to spare.
3. 3. Gaming Device
   i also left behind my nintendo ds as i’ve installed several games onto my phone and they should keep me satisfied during long journeys. besides - i didn’t travel all the way to europe to play games!
4. 4. Currency Converter
   i have WorldMate installed. it helps me convert currencies, displaying up to three different currencies at one go.
5. 5. Weather Forecast
   WorldMate also gives me weather forecast up to five days in advance. i periodically have to update the software and i do it when i have free wifi networks.
6. 6. Notebook Replacement
   I have several chat applications installed on my phone. one of them, fring, allows me to login to MSN, Skype and Gtalk at one go. This helps me keep in touch with my family and friends. The places that I stayed at, most of them offer free wifi coverage so I could just hop online and keep in touch.

   I could also surf the net with Opera Mini, check my mail, read blogs, research the next place i was going, and so on.

   I also blogged with my phone. Sure as hell beats carrying a laptop around!

7. 7. And all the other things a phone is today
   Calculator, alternate camera/video, music player.

published on Jan 19 09 at 6:40 pm under category : travelling.