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Internet access/IPad/Tablet use in Europe?
Hi,
My friend is traveling to Ireland in a couple weeks and she was asking about mobile internet access. She wants a small tablet type device that will connect to the internet, not just wi-fi but out in the country too. It has to be compact and light but large enough to be easily visible. It also has to be able to run Google maps/earth and display street view so she can navigate local towns. I have been told that an IPad would work if she buys a sim card over there and puts it in the device for internet access. She's leery of this because she doesn't want to fool with learning a new GUI in the short amount of time before her trip. I've also been told of a "4 band tablet computer". I'd like to find out more about this. Everyone says this should not be a problem but she's non-techno-savvy. Any ideas? Thanks.
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I'm the last person on the planet who knows about these things but perhaps these cowboys in the UK can help?
http://www.phonehouse.co.uk/
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Thanks for that. Anyone else? Bueller?
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Data roaming can cost you an arm and a leg. The carrier fleece you BIG time. I would not do it with a US SIM card.
The best bet is staying in a hotel with free WiFi or go to the library.
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The primary use for this will be navigation and on-the-go local information, streetview, maps, etc...
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