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Buying a new Cell Phone ? |
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Written by Mike J Orange
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Saturday, 03 May 2008 |
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About the only piece of technology that now advances faster than that of computers is the cell phone but this can annoy many buyers; many buyers become dismayed at the almost non-stop stream of new models to choose from. Strangely, many buyers overlook certain important things before making their purchase; below are some facts every user should know before upgrading.
by MikeJOrange
About the only piece of technology that now advances faster than that of computers is the cell phone but this can annoy many buyers; many buyers become dismayed at the almost non-stop stream of new models to choose from. Strangely, many buyers overlook certain important things before making their purchase; below are some facts every user should know before upgrading.
Every user will occasionally experience the race against battery life as they try to use up every ounce of power there is before recharging. If you do not want to replace your cell phone battery early then you must not continue leaving the recharge cycle until the last minute.
Some cell phones have an automatic back light facility which only comes on when buttons are pressed which saves unnecessary power drain from your battery. If your phone does not have this function, turn the back light off when you are not using the phone or turn down the brightness if this cannot be done. The biggest drain on the cell phone battery is when it is trying to receive a signal and a full charge can fade completely overnight even though it is not being used just because it cannot find a signal so if this is the case, turn it off. Today's cell phones have many more functions and if you spend a great deal of time surfing the Internet or listening to music, the battery deplete earlier than it should, possibly just when you need to use to speak to someone.
One way that young people get caught out is with the many things they can now download onto their phones which are often chargeable even if this is not made clear at the time of purchase. Children are usually the most likely candidates to get caught out like this so if you are buying a phone for your child try to buy a model where you can disable this function with a password.
The two man types of agreements for cell phone users are pay-per use and a monthly contract which can run for one or two years but which option you decide upon will depend on how often you intend to use it. The process for each contract will differ greatly but arranging a pay-per use contract for a regular phone user is probably not the best option to have financially speaking. Some features like tri-band or quad-band means they can be used in Europe and Asia but these may only be available with phones that are part of a long term agreement so look out for deals that will be of benefit to you.
Some plans do not include roaming charges which is something to consider if you travel a great deal as it could dramatically increase the cost. Don't forget to find out what insurance cover you have if your new phone is lost or damaged. An insurance warranty is something that brings pace of mind when the chance of damaging or losing something so small is so easily done.
Many companies now offer phones online and do not have physical stores; these will often have late model cell phones that you may find it hard to find accessories for so ensure you trust the supplier before you buy.
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