Legal Commentary

Alan Cohen covers some fascinating nuances for international travelers trying to stay connnected overseas, in "Technology Tips for the Traveler," from Corporate Counsel magazine.

Among his tips, he warns about surfin' the web from your cell phone or  BlackBerry when abroad:

"While it's true that checking short e-mails on a BlackBerry won't break the bank while you're overseas, the story is far different when it comes to Web browsing. Much more data has to pass across the network, particularly on graphics-intensive sites, and you'll be paying-and paying-for that. You'll rack up the fees even faster if you use any GPS-type features on your device. "This is where people really get killed," says Gregson. So if you need to find a restaurant for dinner, do it the old-fashioned way: Ask someone (just not over your cell phone)."