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By Norman Battleman


If you are looking to purchase a cell phone, whether it is your first one or your fifteenth, there are certain questions you need to ask yourself. Prices and programs are certainly a consideration, but they are only a small part of the whole picture. There are so many choices facing today's consumer. What are you primarily interested in doing with it? Do you want to keep touch with your kids, call friends or do you need it for the utmost productivity in the workplace? Compare phones as much as you can.

The appeal of a phone is different for every person. Some are more concerned with how it feels in their hand. Is it comfortable to use and maneuver the various applications? Is the touch screen tactile or raised, and is it easy to use? How about the sound level? Is the caller heard clearly or is there static? Are the reception levels acceptable to you? Do you find yourself repeating sentences or do you have difficulty following a conversation? How frequently are calls "dropped" because you've hit a wrong button?

How do you plan on using the phone? If you text more than call it might be smarter to look for a Blackberry or Droid, with raised touch screen rather than tactile. Some prefer to type with their fingertips while others (especially women with long acrylic nails) are only comfortable typing with the pads of their fingers. Its easy to become frustrated if you find out which type of person you are after the fact.

Does the phone fit comfortably in your hand? Are you going to be using it constantly or only periodically? Where are you going to keep it? Do you prefer to have it close at hand on your belt buckle or pocket, or do you stow it away in your purse or backpack? It won't be very useful if you lose messages or calls during the time you are fumbling for it every time it rings.

There is no right or wrong way to use a cell phone. It all depends on the individual user and for what purpose they intend to use it. One size definitely does not fit all, and it's a trial and error process to determine what is right for you. Don't get discouraged if you find the one you purchased turns out to be the wrong one, as most companies will allow a trade in or return, especially if you plan on upgrading your current plan or return it within 24 hours.




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