This is going to sound strangely sentimental, but ever since my first cellular phone died (most unexpectedly, might I add), I have never been able to find a phone that I have “bonded,” with quite so well. All of the others I have sought to replace, never having a particular liking for any of them.
So how do I find a mobile phone that I really love? If you find yourself in the same position–even if you aren’t as sentimental as I am–you might wonder the same thing. So let’s explore some of the things you might consider as you begin your hunt for the mobile phone that fits your needs.
It might help to sit down and actually write down which features you love on your current phone, which features you wish it had, and which problems make you want to throw it down and stomp on it. As you start researching new phones, avoid the ones which have those issues.
Search for one that encompasses all the features you love, but also make decisions about which ones you are willing to compromise. For example, are you willing to forfeit a higher megapixel camera for longer battery life or stronger reception? Just think about it.
With the advent of “smart phones,” one of the major things you need to think about is whether or not you have the need to have a phone with internet features. If you already have a mobile plan which gives you internet access, the transition to a newer smart phone will be much easier. But if you are hoping to upgrade to one, consider the extra cost and whether it is worth it to you.
If you are a business person that relies on e-mail and major internet-based applications but are constantly on the go, then the upgrade may be a good idea. However, if you are like me–a poor university student–then you should probably stick to using the internet on your library computers.
If you send e-mails and/or text messages frequently, you may want to consider choosing a mobile phone which offers a full QWERTY keyboard. Some smart phones offer this keyboard on the screen, which can be tricky because the letters are small. My new phone has this feature, and it gets aggravating because the precision is not very high!
Look at what your mobile service provider has to offer and weigh the cost of potential upgrades against unlocked phones. If you can get a good deal on an unlocked cell phone with all the features you want, I would definitely suggest you go with that. But it’s all up to you!
Catchalote (http://www.catchalote.biz/) is a online store selling cellphones, electronics, gadgets and gizmos more. Art Gib is a freelance writer.
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