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