From: RobertB 

In article ,
 Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near the
bridge">
 wrote:

> RobertB wrote:
> > In article , "Dave Ings"

> > wrote:
> >
> >> The main annoyance is having to constantly schlep around an
MP3 player and
> >> a
> >> phone. 
> >>
> >> It's a natural combo.
> >
> > Do you need both of 'em? I don't have an iPod  and I often forget to
> > even take my cell phone with me. However, I don't really spend much time
> > on the phone.
>
> My problem with multi-function phones is you can't turn off the phone.

Why not? And do you mean turn off the ringer  or power off the phone?

> E.g. if I'm on an aircraft over the atlantic then I store my music,
> appointments, addresses etc on both my laptop & phone. Usually I can
> furtively turn on my phone, & write down any addresses or add some
> notes, appointments & then turn it off.
>
> Also when flying over land...given I have global roaming...It's a quick
> way to work out what country you're over if you've been asleep & there's
> no moving map....turn on your phone & get a "welcome
to....." message.
>
>
> Adam

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