Choosing cell phones is not quite as important as choosing your spouse, but you may end up having to keep it a lot longer. A typical cell phone comes packages with a contract that averages about two years long. You will be using this toy for a long time. Make sure that it is of good quality and you are comfortable with the features before making your final decision.
Of course, choosing your carrier is the most important decision. This decision should take into account reputation as well as reception in your area. The next biggest decision will probably be whether you want to opt for a smart phone or a more basic phone. The features will be very different between the two, but perhaps the biggest difference will be in the monthly cost of the plan you will need to have for either phone. Make sure that if you want a smart phone, it fits comfortably into your budget.
Obviously, the great demand for the smart phone is due to the sleeker, more exciting features. This type of cellular does so much more than just making phone calls and texting. The smart phone user not only can access the Internet on a regular basis, but also download games and other applications as well as send and receive emails and create, edit and send documents.
The physical appearance of models vary across the board. Most smart phones have touch tone screens these days. There are also some flip phones still on the market. Usually these are basic models.
The keyboard is very important to some mobile users. Some people prefer a qwerty layout. That is, one that is laid out like a computer keyboard. Some can not picture life without a keyboard like this. Others do not care as much. Decide how important this is to your overall experience before shopping for a handset.
Look at reviews and compare phone models. There are a number of reviews on the Internet and there are more added every day. Also, check consumer magazines for recent review of phones before deciding on a model to purchase. Do not purchase a phone based on color, as there are so many different cases and covers now available, the color of the actual phone will not matter much.
A cell phone is a large purchase, possibly one of the largest of the year. Be sure that you take the time to decide on what you want, what it will cost, and what you can afford. Read reviews and collect opinions before making your final choice.
Of course, choosing your carrier is the most important decision. This decision should take into account reputation as well as reception in your area. The next biggest decision will probably be whether you want to opt for a smart phone or a more basic phone. The features will be very different between the two, but perhaps the biggest difference will be in the monthly cost of the plan you will need to have for either phone. Make sure that if you want a smart phone, it fits comfortably into your budget.
Obviously, the great demand for the smart phone is due to the sleeker, more exciting features. This type of cellular does so much more than just making phone calls and texting. The smart phone user not only can access the Internet on a regular basis, but also download games and other applications as well as send and receive emails and create, edit and send documents.
The physical appearance of models vary across the board. Most smart phones have touch tone screens these days. There are also some flip phones still on the market. Usually these are basic models.
The keyboard is very important to some mobile users. Some people prefer a qwerty layout. That is, one that is laid out like a computer keyboard. Some can not picture life without a keyboard like this. Others do not care as much. Decide how important this is to your overall experience before shopping for a handset.
Look at reviews and compare phone models. There are a number of reviews on the Internet and there are more added every day. Also, check consumer magazines for recent review of phones before deciding on a model to purchase. Do not purchase a phone based on color, as there are so many different cases and covers now available, the color of the actual phone will not matter much.
A cell phone is a large purchase, possibly one of the largest of the year. Be sure that you take the time to decide on what you want, what it will cost, and what you can afford. Read reviews and collect opinions before making your final choice.