Cell Phones

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308962510076606941.post-3086677765079210162007-12-23T01:18:00.000-08:002008-05-28T19:12:42.636-07:00Cell Phones<img style="margin: 0pt 10px 3px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 156px;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_Q8crdu0ntvg/R3Is5ev2jPI/AAAAAAAAAdE/pmOzFzRkZ9o/s400/cell.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148226690055834866" border="0" />Cell phones are among the most popular of Christmas gifts. Often though, the choice of the phone itself is determined (or at least limited) by the choice of service carrier, so that decision needs to be made as well. How do you know which service provider to select? One of the most important considerations is coverage. If you have experience with a carrier in your area, that can be one way to know who is reliable. Other factors include <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wirelesslandlord.com/">cell phone towers</a> and terrain, which may limit reception. If there is a low ratio of cell phone towers to users in the area(s) the phone will be used, it makes sense to purchase a phone with more transmission power, so that the signal won't tend to be dropped indoors. There is a trade-off with a shorter battery life in these situations, so it makes sense to have an idea of what will work best for you. <img style="margin: 5px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 136px;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_Q8crdu0ntvg/R3Iusev2jQI/AAAAAAAAAdM/_-hX_OKwIeE/s400/cell+game.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148228665740791042" border="0" />Additionally, you will want to review available plans and costs, as well as available add-ons, to determine which carrier you prefer. Once you know the carrier you plan to use, you will be able to find out which phones you can purchase. Of course, the carrier generally offers phones along with the service, and often offers rebates or other incentives. You can also buy phones from 3rd party retailers not affiliated with any carrier. Just make sure those phones will work with your selected carrier. Sometimes it is possible to still enjoy carrier rebates in this case, and it's worth looking into. <img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 184px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_Q8crdu0ntvg/R3IwQOv2jRI/AAAAAAAAAdU/uT0AWs__0og/s400/cell+smarphone.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148230379432742162" border="0" />An important consideration will be the features you want your phone to include. Smart phones allow access to PDA functions as well as email, etc. and some include a regular keyboard pad. The cost is considerably more, however, and will require a separate service from your provider in order to access all of the functions. Other features vary by phone. Built-in camera functions are common now, as are games and other features. GPS functions are available. A very basic and inexpensive phone will usually include some data storage functions and perhaps some simple games. You can also consider buying a used phone. One important caution though -- you must be assured that the phone does not have an outstanding balance, or it may not be possible to initiate new service for that phone. For more detailed information, do a search for trusted internet <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-7609_7-5537615-4.html?tag=bnav">buying guides</a>.GoldenBloggernoreply@blogger.com