Monday, Feb 04, 2013 at 23:15
I rarely reply in most threads as I simply don't know enough about most of the topics posed, however…
If you are travelling 6 months or more a year , then use a dedicated machine for each need. A gps for getting unlost, a mobile phone for communications , and some sort of device for internet usage and face to face/email communications.
I am not an Apple fanboi like Nutta [well , almost :P ] , I just use what I now find is simple , reliable , and effective.
I use my mac Air and the Telstra 4g wireless modem for my 'net fun. The little Mac is not much thicker than a tablet , has a good storage memory, and has an excellent battery life. Should you require more memory , then a very small 1 terabyte hard disc should be more than adequate.
The Air also has a firewire port , a USB port , and the mini port for A/V use. All the data transfer hardware you will need
My wife has her own laptop , plus stores her 10's of thousands of photos on the HD . If you need to access any previous activity , use time machine to store every page and action you have ever partaken.
The TLS 4g modem works quickly for both of us. In remote areas , the 3g is more than enough , however the price difference is quite minimal so upgrading is not a real issue. It also works with your smart phone too.
We also use an ancient little Tom Tom that does it's job just fine.
All the machines do what they are supposed to do. There are no issues , and if one unit was to pass away , then your whole life does not come crashing down with it.
I ran over my iphone 4s in the B-double last week. I purchased a new one , connected it to itunes, and my old phone had returned . All my messages , notes , missed calls and apps were there. Only the hardware had changed.
This was simple and took about 10 mins , with the 4 g modem. If you are still happy with your little flip phone , then just keep it! it will still make calls and sms as it should.
So , really , buy a gps that you will love. Then get yourself as simple but reliable phone should you feel comfortable with. Finally , get a small size laptop , and you have all that you will need that will not need an upgrade for years. It can be any os that you are happy with.
I use Apple as Windows always let me down and Android was clunky for me , but that was versions ago so I am in no position to comment on the latest stuff.
Truthfully , Android , Apple os , Windows mobile , will all be too limiting and really never does it all brilliantly in 1 simple unit. There is always a trade off. DON"T trade off as one day you will need them all to work perfectly , especially in an emergency.
Holidays are meant to be memorable , but not for equipment issues. Spend a few $$$ extra and do it properly on the gear that you prefer.
I have already done the hard yards and spent the bad money for you :) , so have a good think about it , and is your family worth a few extra pennies to make sure you can access them when you are really needed?
Anyway , I will now go back into the shadows
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