The bottom line choose your
phone carefully, based on your personal needs and the type of service
you will be using. Otherwise, you will be unhappy with the service and
the equipment.
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Determine
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 Camera anyone? How about an
MP3 player? Not to mention Data services. You may want a PDA, recording
functions for voice or live video. How about USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi?
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The latter can be very
handy for getting a computer online and saving information. Many latest
mobile phones can even offer GPS (Global Positioning Services)
functions. Be sure to also check standby, talk time, and charging times.
Without good life in these areas you'll be tied to the charger much more
than you will like and you may need to add a special charger or power
adapter for travel in some cities or countries. See what optional
equipment is offered with the phone such as software for your computer.
Some software will give you the ability to make and edit your own ringtones, and pictures. You may also be able to
sync the phone's memory to a computer making phone book transfers
simple.
Are you interested in a
flip or non-flip style phone?
This should be of some
concern as a flip type or slide type cam prevent accidental key presses
that could cause unnecessary charges on your account. Locking the keys
on non-flip phones and/or a leather case can also be helpful in this
area. A case will also provide more protection from the elements and
damage from rough handling. Let style be of some influence in this as
the look of your phone should also be pleasing to you. Remember, it will
be traveling almost everywhere with you for some time.
Ring Tones
Today most of the mobile
phones support polyphonic ring tones and MP3 ring tones. So, never
forget to select the mobile phone set as per your requirement for ring
tones, whether it should support monophonic, polyphonic or MP3 ringtones.
In most cases avoid
purchasing used mobiles !
In the present context of
Nepal, many people are engaged in importing the used phones by replacing
the cabinet (outer cover) pretending that the mobiles are new. So,
always be sure that you purchase the mobile set from authorized and
reliable selling store.
Few
tools of modern technology have become as prevalent as the cell phone,
which allows you to be in touch (almost) all the time, (almost)
anywhere. And you can do more than just talk--modern phones let you send
and receive e-mail and text messages, and even surf the Web. Sifting
through the sea of service plans and handsets can be difficult, but
we'll walk you through what you need to know to get the phone that's
right for you.