It is a 3G one. It is completely sim free when purchased, no strings. No unlocking , pwnage, jailbreaking, hardwear hacking required. You can't find 2G ones anywhere at
sensible prices, otherwise I would have done what you suggested. I just had a friend visit Italy bring me one back and I think it's fab, although I agree about the GPS. I have heard Tom Tom are bringing out a navigator program for it though, if that works it's going to be the bestest gadget ever!
