===podcasts
I agree that podcasts are better for information than the normal media.  I like the topic-centric nature of most 'casts.

===call patterns
Calls from home/work:  I shift "elective" calls so I can use a landline.  Time-sensitive calls get made on the cell.  I was originally on Sprint, but was annoyed that I couldn't swap phones when I wanted (GSM FTW!) and the smallest package I could get was 300mins/month for $30.  Way, way more than I need.

===Google voice
what is the rationale for using a separate google account?  Not arguing, I just don't understand the benefit.

===salesdroids and no data plan
Yes, salescritters will go into apoplexy if you talk about a smartphone w/out dataplan.  It's like that movie _Scanners_.


===unlocked phones
eBay ftw!  Some of my favorite phones:
Windoze:  unlocked HTC dash $50, BB formfactor with great kb and hardkeys.  Unlocked HTC Wizard (MDA) $50 PPC.  Unlocked HTC Typhoon?  SDA candybar, dedicated music buttons. 

Android:  an old G1 would be fine, $100.  LG Optimus-series, $150. 

===gps
I wonder if we're conflating "gps" and "navigation" in this episode.  The GPS gets a lock just fine.  Would be faster with the aGPS data-enabled tower lookup, but the GPS proper will work fine with no data.  

I use maydroyd offline maps (no nav) and geobeagle for waypoint navigation.  I'm looking at the Copilot site now, but haven't figured it all out yet.  I have a newer/better 'droid phone on the way, and may install copilot then.


===Links
https://www.mapdroyd.com/
https://code.google.com/p/geobeagle/