Monday, April 9, 2012

Comparing and Contrasting 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?

What should you look for when deciding to purchase a cell phone? One of the most important factors should be fit - how does it feel in your hand? Are you comfortable holding it? How about the touch screen under your fingertips? Some people prefer the raised letters, while others are more at ease with the tactile screen. How about sound? Are your conversations heard clearly and not peppered with "Can you repeat that?" or "Can you hear me now?"

What will be the specific use for the phone? Are you more of a text message person, using the phone more as a message center versus a phone? If you are a woman, it's harder to type on the touch screen with long acrylic nails, so they end up using the pads of their fingers. Others can just tip with the tips of their fingers. It also depends on how much you text versus calling in your messages. If you are constantly sending text messages, keep the choices in mind so you aren't constantly frustrated.

Does the phone fit comfortably in your hand? Are you going to be using it constantly or only periodically? Where are you going to keep it? Do you prefer to have it close at hand on your belt buckle or pocket, or do you stow it away in your purse or backpack? It won't be very useful if you lose messages or calls during the time you are fumbling for it every time it rings.

There is no right or wrong way to use a cell phone. It all depends on the individual user and for what purpose they intend to use it. One size definitely does not fit all, and it's a trial and error process to determine what is right for you. Don't get discouraged if you find the one you purchased turns out to be the wrong one, as most companies will allow a trade in or return, especially if you plan on upgrading your current plan or return it within 24 hours.




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