| Mobile phones are available with tons of features | | | | alternative. |
| these days. But have we ever stopped to think which | | | | One major point to note about the screen of your |
| features are important to us and which might not be? | | | | phone is how well it performs under direct sunlight. If |
| I'm sure over the course of many years, all of us have | | | | you are constantly on the move and use your phone |
| bought at least one mobile phone which we would | | | | outdoors most of the time, choose a mobile phone |
| have regretted buying. Even though most of us go | | | | whose screen performs well under sunlight. Most |
| through so many reviews that are available online, we | | | | mobile phone screens don't! This is one factor which is |
| still want to get the latest and greatest mobile phone | | | | not considered in mobile phone reviews - so watch |
| only to find that it does not fit our lifestyle. Well in order | | | | out! Do some research yourself. |
| to address this, this article will describe 5 things that | | | | 3. Connectivity |
| you must consider before buying your next mobile | | | | Next we look at what kind of connectivity we are |
| phone. Keeping these 5 things in mind while reading | | | | looking for in the mobile phone. Is it 2G, 3G or Wi-Fi? |
| your next mobile phone review will greatly help you to | | | | Well it all depends on your usage and your data plans |
| understand the review better and choose your next | | | | as well. If you are one who tends to surf the web like I |
| gadget wisely. | | | | do, go for a 3G phone. But you should also take your |
| 1. Form Factor | | | | data plan into consideration here. Unless you are not |
| Mobile Phones basically come in 3 form factors: Candy | | | | on an unlimited data plan I suggest you don't choose a |
| Bar, Slider and Flip. You need to choose wisely which | | | | 3G phone. It's going to cost you a bomb! If you still |
| one of these will suit you. Some of us prefer to just | | | | want to surf the internet, then go for a Wi-Fi phone. |
| have a candy bar which is the easiest to use, but one | | | | But then you will need to find a Wi-Fi hotspot every |
| potential drawback is that you could accidentally press | | | | time you want to connect to the internet and surf. |
| one of the keys and could be dialling someone | | | | Wi-Fi phones are also very good for those who intend |
| overseas. So setting the phone to auto keypad lock is | | | | to run VoIP software to make calls (like Skype). |
| very important. Slider and Flip phones are generally | | | | 4. Operating System |
| better looking than Candy Bar phones and do not | | | | This is a very important attribute of a mobile phone - |
| leave the keypad exposed. | | | | what OS does the phone run on? It could be Windows |
| Another key point is to consider what size you are | | | | Mobile, Symbian OS or Apple's proprietary OS which |
| most comfortable with. Slider and Flip Type mobile | | | | runs on a Unix platform. The look and feel is one |
| phones are generally smaller than Candy Bar phones | | | | important factor here. Another thing is whether you will |
| and can fit easily into your pockets. If you like to flaunt | | | | be running a ton of applications. Some Operating |
| your physique and generally wear tight jeans, it would | | | | Systems are more stable than others, so it depends |
| just make sense to go for Sliders and Flip Types. This | | | | on your usage. Some Operating Systems give a |
| also will ensure that you dont accidentally press any | | | | better look and feel to the mobile phone itself. But if |
| keys on a Candy Bar phone while you are pulling the | | | | you choose a phone with the wrong operating system |
| mobile phone out of your tight pocket. | | | | for your usage, you might just end up crashing the |
| 2. Screen Attributes | | | | phone! |
| Screen attribute is the next thing to watch out for. | | | | 5. Applications |
| What kind of screen are you looking for? A normal | | | | Last but not least, do some research on what |
| mobile phone screen with no bells and whistles? Or a | | | | applications are available for your next mobile phone. |
| touch screen? If you are a heavy text message user, | | | | These could be applications available from the |
| you should go for phone with no touch screen but one | | | | manufacturer or from third parties. Look at the quantity |
| which offers a keypad instead. This is the most | | | | and quality of applications available. Some might want |
| easiest and fastest way to type those text | | | | to download games while some others might be |
| messages. Touch screens offer 2 types: Using a | | | | looking for financial software applications. So if your |
| stylus and using your bare fingers. Stylus is good for | | | | mobile phone does not support the applications that |
| people who use their mobile phones as PDAs and | | | | are essential for your lifestyle, stay away from the |
| would like to take quick notes during meetings. Its also | | | | phone. Choose one which suits your lifestyle. |
| a very good fit for those who are looking for | | | | I hope that the above 5 points will guide you in your |
| handwriting recognition. But if you are not using your | | | | next mobile phone purchase. Give it a bit of thought; |
| phone to scribble any notes during those meetings and | | | | write in a piece of paper. Choose your next mobile |
| would still like a touch screen, then you should go for | | | | phone wisely keeping these points in mind. I'm sure that |
| those mobile phones where you can use your fingers | | | | you will not regret your next purchase. Don't forget to |
| on the touch screen. Stylus operation can be | | | | check out some of the other cool stuff that is available |
| cumbersome at times and this might be a good | | | | on my blog. Have Fun! |