In Reply to: I'm not phone savvy soo..... posted by sofe on Monday, 18. June 2007 at 21:22 Bali Time:
You can get a great prepaid phone cheaply here & have the peace of mind of getting a valid warranty for 12 months. A warranty & Australian proof of purchase increases your chances of selling a mobile if you decide to sell it in the future.
Not all carriers lock their phones. My Virgin handset wasn't network locked & I used a Bali sim card in it earlier this year. Even if a mobile is locked, there are places that unlock it for approx. $25 - search the internet.