Sunday 26 February 2012

A Good Overview on How To Compare and Contrast Cell Phones

By Mathew Stewards


If you are looking to purchase a cell phone, whether it is your first one or your fifteenth, there are certain questions you need to ask yourself. Prices and programs are certainly a consideration, but they are only a small part of the whole picture. There are so many choices facing today's consumer. What are you primarily interested in doing with it? Do you want to keep touch with your kids, call friends or do you need it for the utmost productivity in the workplace?

The appeal of a phone is different for every person. Some are more concerned with how it feels in their hand. Is it comfortable to use and maneuver the various applications? Is the touch screen tactile or raised, and is it easy to use? How about the sound level? Is the caller heard clearly or is there static? Are the reception levels acceptable to you? Do you find yourself repeating sentences or do you have difficulty following a conversation? How frequently are calls "dropped" because you've hit a wrong button?

How often will you be using the phone? If you are more comfortable texting rather than talking, do a test run of different models and types before you decide. Some women with long acrylic nails will find it difficult to type on a tactile screen rather than a raised screen, unless they are used to typing with their fingertips. Better to find out now than be constantly frustrated every time you intend to send a text. Rewriting or resending messages is a drain of your time and energy and counter productive.

The size of the phone is also a major consideration. Are you more of a clip-it-to-your-belt person, or do you toss it in your purse or backpack? Are you using it constantly or do you only check it several times during the day? If you lose important calls or information while fumbling around for it, size and ease of use is clearly an important part of your decision making. Also keep in mind that if you use it for work, its important to be comfortable in sending and receiving messages, and not lose vital information.

Comparing cell phones is basically a trial and error process. If you need it for work, keep in mind how much time is wasted rewriting or resending messages. What might be the perfect phone for your best friend may not necessarily be the right fit for you. In this case, one size does not fit all. Take your time and figure what works and what hinders you.




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