Even though smart phones receive most of the buzz these days, the immense majority cell phones that sold are usually the feature phones: music phones, texting phones, camera phones, normal voice phones or waterproof phones.
With a feature phone, you usually get what you see. They do not receive any magical software upgrade or even runs many extra apps, like the iPhone, as an example. Most of the phones make more than just make call; they come with a combination of features like basic Web browsers, video player and music, camera, text messages and email. A feature phone comes less expensive compare to your smart phone. They are also available in wider range of sizes and shapes, and are available in many prepaid options or plans. The monthly services charges on the feature phone are generally much cheaper making it a better bet. Are you ready to buy your phone? This is what you need to consider prior to shopping:
CHOOSE A CARRIER:
Since all carriers sell a extensive selection of phones, to choose the service provider must be the first move. Here we have a rundown of the primary carriers’ offers:
AT&T covers nationwide coverage also a great selections on phones, especially for texting.
MetroPCS and Cricket two new “unlimited” carriers offering far lower rates compare to its competitors also do not need contracts. Unfortunately, they not everywhere and selections of phones are limited.
Sprint is somewhat expensive, but offers few cool media services a solid and high-speed network. Also boasts the best e-mailing software and vast range Java applications into its features, by third-party apps.
T-Mobile also offers advanced phones at reasonably low monthly cost and enjoys reputation from an outstanding customer service.
Version Wireless is famous for its excellent networking quality and great customer services.
Virgin Mobile a prepaid carrier that owned by Sprint, it cuts Sprints rate at times. They have very few phones on the list also offer low-end phones.
FEATURE PRIORITY:
Since a feature phone does everything, you must decide which capabilities you want or need the most. Narrow down the choices firstly by ranking your five main categories on features of importance: massaging, camera, voice, media playback, and GPS/Web/miscellaneous/games. After this done, you will be able concentrating on filtered-down choice of the phone features.
If you enjoy text messaging, then you will need focusing on the message functionality. If you have little children then a camera phone will be appropriate. Since you really need a phone for calls then you should focus mostly on the voice instead of the features. The huge bulk of phones that sell today come with slid voice capability.
VOICE QUALITIES:
Reading the reviews also trying out the phone prior to buying it are best ways to gauge voice quality. Almost all phone fit in the broad mid range on sound and reception quality. If you are primarily interested with the voice and looking at T-Mobile or AT &T, focus from 3G phones. Those that carry 3G networks offer a finer voice quality than the 2G networks. Other very important feature on the voice quality includes non-training voice dial, a standard 3.5mm headset jack and Bluetooth support.
MESSAGING:
IM capabilities, text and email are showing more these days. If you prefer to text then get a plan in unlimited messaging, best phone to text a lot has a full QWERTY keyboard. In addition, check for phones that support threaded text.
CAMERA CHOICE:
The wonderful thing about always having a camera phone on you is that you have a camera always available when you need to click those moments as it happens. Most camera phones take as good photos as the low-end cameras.
If you really interested in taking pictures with you camera phone only then do not settle for anything less than a 2-mega pixels. Watch for those reviews that have clear and bright shots. If you want perfect videos then look phones that will take 640-by-480-pixels video at a 30 frames a second or even better.
MUSIC CONSIDERATION
If you tired of the iPod, then go for Verizon Wireless phone with V CAST Music by Rhapsody, or go for phones that can synchronize with Windows Media Player. Other option is the iTunes Agent. You will also need to get a phone that comes with 3.5mm headphone jack or a phone supporting stereo Bluetooth wireless headphone. Also, get a phone with bigger scream to watch videos.
GPS/GAMES/WEB/ETC
Many phones have good browser, which displays almost all Web pages, whilst others only have essential WAP browser. You should consider Sprint if you love to surf for long since it allows a third party installation Opera Mini Web browser in the handset. Many new phones come already with many for-pay GPS capabilities. However, make sure the handset is audible and you able to hear directions.
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