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2hip:
Guys, leave monday next week for beijing. My girl doesn't speak very much english. I have been on here several months. I read an article not too long ago about using an Android phone with some sort of translation program.
So, should I upgrade my phone to iPhone or Android? What is the download called for translation programs? Is it "retranslate". Could you share your opinions about what you like or don't like with your setup?
Also, will my droid or iPhone work in China with their phone networks? Can I pick up an electrical converter here at Radio Shack that will keep me juiced up in China? I imagine we will be using the translator program alot...thanks for your efforts to get me up to speed...sincerely
Willy The Londoner:
When I came here with my UK Phone I just used a local sim card and that served me well. But just make sure you have an electronic translator. We found that a God send for plain short messages face to face.
Willy
RobertBfrom aust:
Zhip , I on your other post also noted about an electronic translator , as soon as you meet go buy one if you have not already and make sure it has a stylus pen for Chinese writing Besta is the best brand and they are readily available Just make sure that it has a rechargable battery and you can just plug it into an electrical socket of a night , so much better than keepng a heap of batteries spare .
Again your lady will sort you out with a prepaid Chinese sim card , don't but anything unless it is a must at the airports as you will be ripped off , regards Sujuan and Robert .
lfputman3:
the phone question is more about your network, b/c of course if you have an iPhone, you need global roaming b/c there is no swapping out the sim card.
Good luck and have fun, make sure you have warm clothes ;D
Willy The Londoner:
I had global roaming when I went to Nigeria for several months in 2004. It was costing a bomb. I had bills in between 1500 and 2500 US dollars every month.
I recommend getting a local sim card.
Willy
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