"George" > wrote in message
...
> notbob wrote:
>> On 2009-02-18, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>> Quite amazing to have all that information in my pocket! Life changing
>>> as far as convenience goes.
>>
>> Wow! And this only costs what?.... $300-400 + $80-100 mo + service fees
>> versus the same info in a free phone book. Such a deal.
>>
>> nb
>
> Sounds like you haven't looked for a payphone w/attached phone book in a
> while. I can't picture any.


Depends on where you live, George. Back in the Memphis, TN area trying to
find a pay phone with (or without) a phone book is a losing proposition.
Down here in the lowcountry of South Carolia they're still all over the
place.

Addressing Andy's original post, I don't need an iphone to figure out where
I'm going. A GPS locator might be nice if I'm driving a considerable
distance, but I'd rather refer to an Atlas and local map or even (gasp)
Mapquest or Googlemps to map out my route ahead of time. If I get lost, I
ask for directions. For restaurant recommendations in an unfamiliar area, I
ask the locals.

Jill