We listen to friends or just general chats from people who want to update their cell phones. There are a number of very good reasons to upgrade, but unfortunately the main reason people mindlessly upgrade is because cell phone manufacturers are bombarding us with advertising on a daily basis with new features. I bet you can identify some friends who have new cell phones and have no idea how to use all the key functions.
Updating your cell phone takes careful thought. Many of us update ourselves for fashion purposes to keep up with the modern look, understandably if you have a cell phone from the early years you might want something a little more portable and flexible to use.
Upgrading still costs money, so choose wisely. There are many different upgrade options today, such as camera cell phones; PDA mobile phones, GPS mobile phones and now we have the new line of 3G mobile phones available. Honestly, the best place to choose a cell phone is on the internet, it’s your decision and not the sales rep at some store twisting your arm for a sale and blinding you with useless information.
You need to know the differences and different functions of mobile phones before you go ahead and upgrade. By doing a little research, you can choose exactly what suits your needs and budget. GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) phones are widely used by people who love climbing or adventure hiking in remote regions.
GPS phones can be located in a Pacific area in case you get lost or need assistance, long distance drivers and employers find a good use for these phones too. Employers can track the whereabouts of employees or the phones themselves in case of loss or theft.
PDA phones are ideal for people who like to use pocket organizers. These phones are expensive but have PC-like functionality, ideal for office workers or sales representatives.
Camera phones are pretty self explanatory, just a phone that can take photos. There’s more to camera cell phones, but simply put, that’s what they do. They are classified more as a fun phone and are very popular with all age groups. Once you have an idea of what the different phones do and cannot do, you are in a better position to make an upgrade decision.
Flip phones are very popular right now, these are pop-up screen phones, they are available in camera, PDA and GPS format, but keep in mind that they are not for everyone, I personally do not find them very easy to use, but that’s my opinion, I like to answer the incoming call without wasting time with the phone.
The phones in the market today are very light compared to the big style of years ago, those of you who still use these types of phones today should consider upgrading and accepting the current technology.
General advice:
If you experience poor reception regularly, you should check with your cell phone operator first before changing the phone, most of the time it tends to be a bad signal due to cell phone operator rather than your phone failure, Many people simply buy the phone and find that the same problem repeats itself. In certain areas, you may need a small cell phone antenna or inexpensive amplifier to get better reception.
Shutting down very fast:
If you find that your cell phone turns off too fast, you probably need a new battery, again many people change the whole cell phone instead of just the battery. The idea that batteries are almost as expensive as cell phones is false. You can get batteries at very competitive prices along with third party batteries from different vendors.
No energy:
If you find that you have no power on your cell phone even after charging it for hours, it could be one of three things. First, the cell phone battery could be completely drained, second, the recharge supply unit could have a problem, and lastly, it could be the cell phone itself, removing the first two could save money. It may all sound like common sense, but you might be surprised how many well-functioning mobile phones get thrown out.
