This comment is prompted by Lee's remark that he doesn't want an iPhone and is thinking of switching carriers. I use my cell phone very little; only have it on the grounds that it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Further, I have hardly anything connected to anything else, in any fashion. With this disclaimer out of the way, I'd like to put in a good word for Consumer Cellular. They provide you a cell phone -- mine is a Nokia -- and it doesn't do much but allow me to make and answer calls (it does collect messages, allow texting -- both text and pictures -- etc., but I never use it for that). The cost is $20.00 per month ($23-and-change with taxes) with 100 free minutes each month, unlimited long distance, and *no contract* -- you can drop it or add it at any time. So far, great service and I haven't found any "dead spots." I don't think you can beat it for price (although I think you have to get it through AAA). If your requirements are, like mine, rather limited, I'd seriously suggest looking into it.
BTW, macgroup is the greatest thing going. I don't post much, but I read every message on the digest version, and it always brightens my day, Marta being the star of the show. It also gives me great peace of mind, knowing that there are so many friendly, funny, and knowledgeable people out there, willing to share their expertise and help solve my problems if and when I have any. Happy New Year to all, Nolan
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