Which mobile phone should you buy? With so many to choose from, selecting the ideal handset can be a tricky decision. And that's before you even start considering the numerous network airtime deal and price combinations available…
While there are some fantastically well-equipped mobile phones out there, stuffed with great features and gadgetry, it doesn't necessarily mean the one that ticks most high-tech boxes is always the best choice for you.
As well as all the eye-catching features, it should be about getting the phone that best suits your user requirements.
After all, a mobile phone is a very personal piece of pocket technology – how many other devices do you carry always have with you everywhere you go, morning and night?
Deciding what you want
What might be a perfect phone for one person may be a dud for another, depending how the is to be used. You may just want a phone for the basics alone – good voice calling, texting, with long battery life – or you may want something more sophisticated.
FEATURES: first decide what you want to use your phone for
Many mobiles are now designed to major on certain elements – such as music player performance, digital camera imaging, messaging capability, and so on – although almost all new phones have these features onboard as standard.
Some handsets have smartphone operating systems that enable you to customise the device by downloading new software and applications.
Others have GPS satellite location technology. While higher end phones may have best-in-class functionality across the board, in mid- and lower-range handsets you may have to prioritise your gadgetry requirements.
As a starting point, you should think about the must-haves features and functionality.
Then you can think about features you'd ideally like to have, but which may not be essential. If you first narrow down your list of essentials, it'll help you focus. Then you can consider how much you want to spend on the handset.
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wossname
October 9th
1. The most important feature for me is ability to get a reliable signal when I'm not in a city or on the motorway, which I'm not most of the time. You can keep music players and so on, all I want is a phone that works as a phone wherever I am.
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