Choosing a New Cell Phone
Do you want to purchase a mobile phone? If this is your first time to purchase one, then you should realize that there are a few things you need to consider. After all, mobile phones cost money and some of them are very expensive. Doing your homework could be the difference between finding as mobile phone suited for your lifestyle and spending hundreds of dollars on a handset that do not answer your needs.
I think that the first step in shopping for a mobile phone is looking at your needs. If you know your needs then you will know what type of mobile phone you should purchase. If you buy a device without a clear understanding of your needs then you will probably go for the cheapest handset or the first device that catches your eye. If you decide to buy a handset because it’s cheap or flashy then you’ll probably return it because your are unsatisfied with it. You will probably just waste a lot of your precious time and money.
You need to ask yourself a few question so that you can have an idea of the best mobile phone for you needs. You need to find out why you want to acquire a mobile phone. If you want to have a device that can serve as a music player and a communication device then, you should look at the available music phones in the market. If you are looking for a phone that can also function as a camera then you should shop for a camera equipped mobile phone.
If you have now have a general idea of then type of mobile phone you need, then you can start to do some research. The Internet is probably the best source of information on the Internet. Of course, you could also turn to friends and acquaintances you trust and ask them for advice. However, the World-Wide-Web offers the most comprehensive and updated information on mobile phones. In this day and age doing research online is cheap and easy so it’s always worth a try.
Online phone reviews are one of the best cell phone resources on the web. They offer basic information on the phone plus the reviewer’s opinions on the phones design performance and features. Most of these reviews are done by people who have personally handled and used the devices so it’s saves you the time of testing a device. Old and new cell phone reviews are a valuable tool.
There are also some websites who specialize in mobile phones which provide expert or informed reviews. They also offer their own rating on a phone or allow users to rate a phone. The cell phone ratings allow customers to immediately see whether a mobile phone is worth the money or if it’s a mediocre device. The Internet also provide Mobile phone video reviews which allow customers to have a visual basis for making a judgment on a handset.
You can also try mobile phone advisors that helps customers to find a phone that will answer their needs. These advisors usually asks a customers some questions in order to narrow down the devices that qualify for that customers demands. The customer would then be given the information and the names of the mobile phones that are suited for his needs. The customer would now be able to compare the devices to find the device that is most appropriate for his or her life style.
These are just a few of the ways that can help you find or choose a mobile phone. The Internet is full of information and tools that can aid you to find the best mobile phone for your needs. Doing your research can take time and effort but in the end you will be more satisfied with the results.
Joem Hughes writes articles about cell phone ratings, new cell phone reviews, new cell phone reviews and mobile phone video reviews. He hopes that he can contribute useful information on various wireless phone topics through his articles.
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@4wheelmadness1 yes
should i get this one or the regular pearl?
it looks nice but the flip sucks
I think the blackberry pearl the original or the blackberry itself is prettier than this flip phone cause I don’t think this looks good at all
i bought it today and texting and writing stuff kind of confuses me can any help or give any tips?
does it have wi-fi
@bellaggio1770 I have it, & I like it. I did update the software through blackberry desktop manager. It’s a horrible smartphone, but a good flip phone. sony equinox is better for the price (this phone looks nicer though, & works perfectly fine for me).
I had this phone for 1 week, it SUCKS !
The software is unintuitive. Typing blows. Overall build quality SUCKS. Stay away from this POS.
I was wondering iv one cloud get rid of the shortcuts in the standby mode..just like nokia??
Does anyone know how to set a custome ringtone for voicemail and text messages alert??? Please help
RIM messed up blackberry by makin it a flip fone
@lovlyanime you know what you should get is a blackberry 8520 or gemini it is osm!if not get the pearl its a good phone for texting…lg xenon i think is funner … BB is made for buisness men tht need a sidekick
you can get this phone for 170usd from “freemycellphone” brand new and unlocked…just google freemycellphone
HELP ME!!!!!! i dont know what to get : this or the LG Xenon, i love this because its a PINK BLACKBERRY, an i love the other because ITS TOUCH! the blackberry is 10$ with a contract of 3 years and the ther one is 50$, also with a contract of 3 years.. please help me, i want to get it this week, i really need a phone right now…
Hey,i have a flip like in the video and i want to sell it for “180 euro” if your intrested you can send me a message for more info or pics.you can pick it up or i can send it to you from the nederlands offcourse sim lock free english and duth menu en text message plus one dockstation and a carcharger all in the box “black edition”,regards
what network is that mine only said edge
yes
does this have 3g and threaded sms view feature?
Actually, push email is a BIS service, if you don’t activate it you won’t be able to set up and account, you can, however, use an email client, I don’t know if any but the Google App allows access through wi-fi to your Gmail account. There should be others but I don’t know of any. You can access the mobile website via wifi.
@ondjima Then dont get your phone dirty?
64 MB of RAM is a crapload for a phone. (Well, comparing it to a standard feature phone of course.)
I’ve had this phone 6 months now and these are my issues:
1- the camera lens is always dirty and it is recessed, so it is impossible to clean without a q-tip. Not good for spontaneity
2- No GPS
3- Very slow, even when simply dialing a number it is slower than molasses. Needs more ram!
4- Weak hinge – it doesn’t affect the operation but I feel that a phone I pay $300+ for should feel more solid
lol i think its preatty hard to type at first
@Moonbright13 Herf Derf, ofcourse.
yes it does has both
Thanks for doing this demo on the most important parts for me – wi-fi and texting.