| Different people have differing needs for | | | | |
| example a trades person may want a phone | | | | |
| that's robust, simple and fuss free whereas a | | | | Email capability (check with network carrier |
| business man may look for style and advanced | | | | for compatability) |
| features.Lets look at some of those | | | | |
| options.Phone size, weight and construction: | | | | Web browser (should be xhmtl compatible) |
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| This is probably the first place to examine | | | | Media Capabilities (look for mp3, mp4, wma |
| considering how you prefer to carry your | | | | and AAC+ compatabilities for audio and video) |
| handset. Do you want a phone that will fit in | | | | |
| your pocket, purse or do you prefer to clip | | | | Camera (higher the megapixel the better, |
| it to your belt or hang it from a neck chain? | | | | some will have zoom feature, flash) |
| This is where phone size, weight and | | | | |
| attaching accessories/options become | | | | Memory (If you will be using media |
| important as you have to live with this | | | | capabilities, ie. Mp3 player or camera, look |
| everyday.Phone construction is a | | | | at memory size or expandable memory options |
| consideration where some people may look for | | | | via card) |
| large fumble free buttons others may not. | | | | |
| Chassis construction is important as some | | | | Connectivity (some phones can connect to pc |
| will look for flip or sliding front style | | | | for synchronisation and use as a modem, can |
| phones for button protection and style | | | | be via infared or cable) |
| reasons whereas a trades person may look for | | | | |
| a flat chassis phone to eliminate mechanisms | | | | Downloads (some phones will be able to |
| that can be suspect to damage under extreme | | | | download tones, themes and games. Check for |
| use.Display size and resolution: | | | | polyphonic, real tone and java compatability) |
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| Most color screened mobiles are capable of | | | | |
| displaying 16 bit of colors (65,536 colors). | | | | |
| And higher the better for clearer graphics. | | | | That's a very brief look at some of the |
| Font sizes should be looked at for | | | | options available and there are many more |
| suitability for you.Phone Features: | | | | options to consider. One of those is which |
| | | | network. The network you connect to will |
| Phones are coming jam packed with features | | | | determine your coverage (reception) area and |
| and it's worth looking at what's available | | | | services. Some networks offer advanced |
| and get features that suit your needs. It's | | | | services like video calling and fast data |
| also worth checking that the features for the | | | | transfer for web browsing etc (3g networks, I |
| phone will be available on the network you | | | | Mode networks, GPRS, EDGE) although other |
| choose to connect to.Some of the popular | | | | older GSM networks may offer more coverage. |
| phone features include | | | | Check with each operator and fit to your own |
| | | | needs. |