I did some research and found that there are lots of iPhones and iPads out there which were previously owned by people who ran up a huge bill with the cellular company and they got disconnected. They become a "bad ESN" and since they are locked on a single carrier you can't reconnect them. They are useless as a cellphone but become a relatively inexpensive tablet with GPS, etc. The one important factor is that the device MUST have a good Apple ID. If it does not then it is likely stolen and is for all intents an purposes a relatively expensive paperweight. I am definitely not an Apple expert so you should double check with an Apple friendly person before plunking down any money but it does look like a relatively good route to go if you can't wait for the Android software but have an Android phone which can function as a WIFI hotspot for a cellular disabled device to acquire maps when necessary.Originally Posted by Heero
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