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THE GPRS
The General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a new non-voice value added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network. It supplements today's Circuit Switched Data and Short Message Service. It is a step ahead to provide a massive boost to mobile data usage and usefulness. Payments are made as per data volume, instead of per minute pulse rate. You need to pay a fixed rent around Rs. 750 per month, after which you can surf for unlimited hours. Except for one thing, as a developing technology, the net connection is a slow process.
BENEFITS
Surfing the net; emailing; all through the mobile.
Fast transmission of text documents, spreadsheets, photographs and illustrations; mobile chatting and on-line games.
A round the clock net connection, even when you are on the move.
FEATURES
SPEED
A GPRS can achieve speeds up to 171.2 kilobits per second (kbps) using all eight timeslots at the same time. This is thrice as fast as current data transmission systems.
IMMEDIACY
GPRS facilitates instant connections whereby information can be sent or received immediately as the need arises, subject to radio coverage. No dial-up modem connection is necessary.
NEW APPLICATIONS, BETTER APPLICATIONS
GPRS facilitates several new applications that have not previously been available over GSM networks due to the limitations in speed of Circuit Switched Data (9.6 kbps) and message length of the Short Message Service (160 characters). GPRS will fully enable the Internet applications you are used to on your desktop from web browsing to chat over the mobile network.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR A GPRS ?
To begin with, a mobile phone or terminal that supports GPRS.
A subscription to a mobile telephone network that supports GPRS. ? Knowledge of how to send and/ or receive GPRS information using their specific model of mobile phone, including software and hardware configuration.
A destination to send or receive information through GPRS. Whereas with SMS this was often another mobile phone, in the case of GPRS, it is likely to be an Internet address, since GPRS is designed to make the Internet fully available to mobile users for the first time.
KEY NETWORK FEATURES OF GPRS
PACKET SWITCHING GPRS
involves overlaying a packet based air interface on the existing circuit switched GSM network. This gives the user an option to use a packet-based data service. With GPRS, the information is split into separate but related "packets" before being transmitted and reassembled at the receiving end.
SPECTRUM EFFICIENCY
Efficient use of scarce radio resources means that large numbers of GPRS users can potentially share the same bandwidth and be served from a single cell. The actual number of users supported depends on the application being used and how much data is being transferred. Because of the spectrum efficiency of GPRS, there is less need to build in idle capacity that is only used in peak hours. GPRS therefore lets network operators maximise the use of their network resources in a dynamic and flexible way, along with user access to resources and revenues.
INTERNET AWARE
GPRS fully enables Mobile Internet functionality by allowing inter-working between the existing Internet and the new GPRS network.
LIMITATIONS OF GPRS
LIMITED CELL CAPACITY FOR ALL USERS
There are only limited radio resources that can be deployed for different uses- use for one purpose precludes simultaneous use for another. For example, voice and GPRS calls both use the same network resources. The extent of the impact depends upon the number of timeslots, if any, that are reserved for exclusive use of GPRS.
SPEEDS MUCH LOWER IN REALITY
Achieving the theoretical maximum GPRS data transmission speed of 171.2 kbps would require a single user taking over all eight timeslots without any error protection. Additionally, the initial GPRS terminals are expected to be severely limited- supporting only one, two or three timeslots. The bandwidth available to a GPRS user will therefore be severely limited.
APPLICATIONS OF GPRS
A wide range of corporate and consumer applications are enabled by nonvoice mobile services such as SMS and GPRS.
CHAT
Because of its synergy with the Internet, GPRS would allow mobile users to participate fully in existing Internet chat groups rather than needing to set up their own groups that are dedicated to mobile users. Since the number of participants is an important factor determining the value of participation in the newsgroup, the use of GPRS here would be advantageous.
TEXTUAL AND VISUAL INFORMATION
You can receive information, which is in the form of not only text, but maps, graphs or other visuals.
STILL IMAGES
Still images such as photographs, pictures, postcards, greeting cards and presentations, static web pages can be sent and received over the mobile network as they are across fixed telephone networks. It will be possible with GPRS to post images from a digital camera connected to a GPRS radio device directly to an Internet site, allowing near real-time desktop publishing.
MOVING IMAGES
You will also be able to receive moving images and receive transmission from anywhere.
WEB BROWSING
You will also be able to use the GPRS for browsing the net. DOCUMENT SHARING/ COLLABORATIVE WORKING Mobile data facilitates document sharing and remote collaborative working. This lets different people in different places work on the same document at the same time.
AUDIO
Dictating to a mobile phone, would simply not give sufficient voice quality to allow transmission to be broadcast or analyzed for the purposes of background noise analysis or voice printing. Since even short voice clips occupy large file sizes, GPRS or other high speed mobile data services are needed.
JOB DISPATCH
Non-voice mobile services can be used to assign and communicate new jobs from office-based staff to mobile field staff. Customers typically telephone a call center whose staff take the call and categorize it. Those calls requiring a visit by field sales or service representative can then be escalated to those mobile workers.
CORPORATE EMAIL
With up to half of employees typically away from their desks at any one time, it is important for them to keep in touch with the office by extending the use of corporate email systems beyond an employee's office PC. Since GPRS capable devices will be more widespread in corporations than amongst the general mobile phone user community, there are likely to be more corporate email applications using GPRS than Internet email ones whose target market is more general.
INTERNET EMAIL
Internet email services come in the form of a gateway service where the messages are not stored, or mailbox services in which messages are stored. In the case of gateway services, the wireless email platform simply translates the message from SMTP, the Internet email protocol, into SMS and sends to the SMS Center. In the case of mailbox email services, the emails are actually stored and the user gets a notification on their mobile phone and can then retrieve the full email by dialing in to collect it, forward it and so on.
By linking Internet email with an alert mechanism such as SMS or GPRS, users can be notified when a new email is received.
REMOTE LAN ACCESS
Remote LAN applications encompasses access to any applications that an employee would use when sitting at their desk, such as access to the intranet, their corporate email services such as Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes and to database applications running on Oracle or Sybase or whatever. The mobile terminal such as handheld or laptop computer has the same software programs as the desktop on it, or cut down client versions of the applications accessible through the corporate LAN. This application area is therefore likely to be a conglomeration of remote access to several different information types- email, intranet, databases. This information may all be accessible through web browsing tools, or require proprietary software applications on the mobile device. The ideal bearer for Remote LAN Access depends on the amount of data being transmitted, but the speed and latency of GPRS make it ideal.
FILE TRANSFER
You may download sizeable data across the mobile network. This data could be a presentation document for a traveling salesperson, an appliance manual for a service engineer or a software application such as Adobe Acrobat Reader to read documents. The source of this information could be one of the Internet communication methods such as FTP (File Transfer Protocol), telnet, http or Java- or from a proprietary database or legacy platform. Irrespective of source and type of file being transferred, this kind of application tends to be bandwidth intensive. It therefore requires a high-speed mobile data service such as GPRS, EDGE or 3GSM to run satisfactorily across a mobile network.
HOME AUTOMATION
Home automation applications combine remote security with remote control. Basically, you can monitor your home from wherever you are- on the road, on holiday, or at the office. If your burglar alarm goes off, not only do you get alerted, but you get to go live and see who are perpetrators are and perhaps even lock them in. You can program your video, switch your oven on so that the preheating is complete by the time you arrive home and so on. Your GPRS capable mobile phone really does become like the remote control devices we use today for our television, video, hi-fi and so on. As the Internet Protocol (IP) will soon be everywhere- not just in mobile phones because of GPRS but all manner of household appliances and in every machine- these devices can be addressed and instructed. A key enabler for home automation applications will be Bluetooth, which allows disparate devices to inter work.
WHAT IS BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ?
Bluetooth, named after the renowned Danish King, Harold Bluetooth, is a short-range wireless connectivity standard.
Bluetooth is capturing the minds of the present day technologists, as a technology enabler for the wireless unification of a wide variety of portable devices like mobile PCs, mobile phones and the like. It does away with the cables and enables voice and data transfer between the devices through wireless networks called piconets.
The primary segments identified for Bluetooth application are: Cellular & PCS Mobile Phones, Digital Cordless Phones, Data Access Points, PC Cards and Adapters , Notebook & Desktop PCs, Handheld PCs & Palm Companions / PDA s, Digital Still Cameras, Output Equipment, Automotive and Industrial & Medical applications.
The technology behind it:
Bluetooth is a Radio Frequency (RF) specification for short-range, point-to-multi-point voice and data transfer. An advantage of Bluetooth is it's similarity to many other specifications already deployed and it's borrowing of many a feature from these specifications. The 2.4GHz band is used by IEEE 802.11 to enable wireless LAN connectivity. Bluetooth borrows specifications to enable file sharing and data transfers between devices from IrDA (a wireless specification that uses InfraRed light to connect devices). HomeRF SWAP, a specification aimed at small network of devices for the home environment, is another source for Bluetooth.
It is omni-directional and has a present nominal link range of 10cm to 10m, which can be extended to 100m, with increased transmitting power. Bluetooth operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial-Scientific-Medical (ISM) Band and uses a Frequency Hop (FH) spread spectrum technology in which packets are transmitted in defined time slots on defined frequencies. A full duplex information interchange rate of upto 1Mbps may be achieved in which a Time-Division Duplex (TDD) scheme is used.
A Bluetooth System:
A Radio Unit - consisting of a radio transceiver, which provides the radio, link between the Bluetooth devices.
A Baseband Unit - a hardware consisting of flash memory and a CPU. This interfaces with the radio unit and the host device electronics.
Link Management Software - a driver software or firmware which enables the application software to interface with the baseband unit.
An Application Software - this implements the user interface and is the application that can run on wireless.
BLUE TOOTH USAGE MODELS
The usage model being presented below are those which have been identified by the Bluetooth SIG's marketing group and helps us to get a peep into the vast areas of application of this wonderful standard.
The three-in-one phone: It can work as cordless phones connecting to the public switched telephone network at home and office and thus incurring the fixed line charge. It could function as a walkie-talkie with other telephones in the same office or building, without incurring any charge. This telephone can also connect to the cellular infrastructure and function as a cellular phone, incurring cellular charges. At home, your phone functions as a portable phone (fixed line charge). When you're on the move, it functions as a mobile phone (cellular charge). And when your phone comes within range of another mobile phone with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, it functions as a walkie-talkie (no telephony charge).
The Internet Bridge: In this usage model, mobile phone or cordless modem functions as a modem to the PC, providing dial-up networking and fax capabilities without a need for physical connection to the PC. Use your mobile computer to surf the Internet wherever you are, and regardless of whether you're cordlessly connected through a mobile phone (cellular) or through a wire-bound connection (e.g. PSTN, ISDN, LAN, xDSL).
The Interactive Conference: Here, multiple data terminals, use a Local Access Network (LAN) access point as a wireless connection to a LAN. Once connected, the data terminals operate as if they were connected to the LAN via dialup networking. The terminals can access all of the services provided by the LAN. In meetings and conferences you can transfer selected documents instantly with selected participants, and exchange electronic business cards automatically, without any wired connections.
The file transfer usage model offers the ability to transfer data objects from one device to another. Object types include, among others, ***.xls,***.ppt,***.wav,***.jpg,***.doc files or entire folders, directories or streaming data formats. Also, this offers a possibility to browse the contents of the folders on a remote device.
The Ultimate Headset: The Headset, can be wirelessly connected for the purpose of acting as a remote device's audio input and output interface .The headset increases the freedom of movement while maintaining privacy. The headset can be typically used with a cellular headset, cordless handset or personal computer for audio input and output. This headset will also have the ability to answer incoming calls and then terminate them without physically manipulating the telephone handset.
Connect your wireless headset to your mobile phone, mobile computer or any wired connection to keep your hands free for more important tasks when you're at the office or in your car.
The Automatic Synchronizer: This provides a device-to-device synchronization of the personal information management (PIM) information. Synchronization requires business card, calendar and task information to be transferred and processed by computers, cellular phones and PDA s, utilizing a common protocol and format. This involves, automatic synchronization of your desktop, mobile computer, notebook (PC-PDA and PC-HPC) and your mobile phone. For instance, as soon as you enter your office, the address list and calendar in your notebook will automatically be updated to agree with the one in your desktop, or vice versa.
IrDA AND BLUETOOTH
IrDA-Data (IrDA -> Infra-red Data Association) is another short-range wireless connectivity standard with an installed base of 50 million units, by now. IrDA is a point-to-point, narrow angle (30 degree cone), ad-hoc transmission standard designed to operate over a distance of 0 to 1 meter and at speeds of 9.6kbps to 4Mbps, which is expected to increase to 16Mbps.
While the application areas of Bluetooth and IrDA overlap, they are not competitive standards, necessarily. The short range, narrow angle of IrDA allows the user to aim, in point-and-shoot style at a targeted recipient, for example in a conference hall. Close proximity to the other person is natural in a business card exchange situation and the short range is an advantage of IrDA for such applications.
The directional nature of IR enables a low level security because of direct line-of-sight nature; but it provides for, no security at the link level. There are security loopholes as it is possible to eavesdrop on a conversation by detecting reflected light and filtering out the surrounding ambient noise.
In contrast, Bluetooth addresses the security concerns by providing authentication and encryption in its baseband protocol. Authentication relies on a challenge-response protocol utilizing a secret key, personal identification number or PIN. Bluetooth devices talking to one another should have the same PIN. The protocol allows each device to authenticate the other. After the devices are authenticated it is possible to encrypt the transmission for added security.
Thus, it is expected that while in some devices both IR and Bluetooth may co-exist, for the other applications, the choice of Bluetooth and IR will be based on the applications and required usage models.
Mind-boggling technology like the Bluetooth and GPRS, is on its way to make communications in the future, a completely different ball game. A ball game with a win-win situation. Pave way for the future with these technologies then. Curtsy www compareindia com
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MMS- MORE THAN JUST TALK
This is the age of Multimedia Messaging Service. MMS is in; a versatile feature that allows users to send colour pictures, photographs, voice clips, programs, videos and ofcourse text from their cell phones. The rates are a little higher as compared to SMS, but MMS opens up a whole new world of communication at your finger tips. All you need is an MMS-enabled phone and a subscription to a service provider that supports MMS. With MMS, you can, not only send your messages from one phone to another, but also from phone to email, and vice versa.
You can send, store and edit picture messages. There are a number of sites online that let you download pictures free of charge. Some MMS phones even come with an inbuilt camera, so a person can click pictures spontaneously and send them across to another MMS cell phone user. But with phones that do not have an in-built camera, these pictures have to be obtained from the Internet. The messages sent and received are either in text or graphics, once again depending on the phone model. With MMS, you can even download MP3 music, games and video clips on your phone!
The following networks offer MMS: BPL (Mumbai) - MMS and GPRS only for post-paid users at Rs. 199 per month with 100 MMS free. If you exceed the 100 limit, MMS are charged at Rs. 3. Hutch- Rs. 99 per month. Prepaid users have to also pay Rs.50 as the initial activation charge. Messages can be downloaded from the Hutch site at Rs. 8 per MMS. Sending MMS is free. Airtel- Offers free MMS service. To activate, you need to send an sms to 222 from your MMS enabled phone. Spice (Bangalore) - Rs. 99 per month. 25 outgoing messages free, after which there will be charge of Rs.5 per MMS. Idea- Offers downloading of video messages from their site. Also allows sending and receiving pictures and music.
SMART PHONES- (PDA PHONES)
One step further are PDA-enabled phones, more commonly known as smart phones. These have a Digital Organiser, Excel, Word and Internet capabilities- all in one phone. Some even have an integrated camera and a MP3 player. These phones have large screens and allow you to write into it (after you learn the easy technique). They also have voice recognition capabilities. These features make the phone bulkier and costlier but then these gizmos sure do separate the men from the boys.
E-MOBILE...REDIFINING TECHNOLOGY
GPRS AND WAP
GPRS and WAP let you enjoy a continuous wireless connection to data networks (Internet) and access favorite web sites, entertainment services and other web applications. With WAP, GPRS, you can go online on your cell phone. All you need is a GPRS/WAP enabled phone and activation from the service provider. Call up the Customer Care number and ask them to activate the service, afterwhich you need to download the GPRS settings as instructed and GPRS is activated.
Airtel charges Rs. 600 per month for GPRS and airtime. MMS, however is free. Reliance India charges Rs. 200 + usage charges Rs, 40 paise per minute, whereas Hutch charges Rs. 99 for GPRS + airtime.
Using your cell phone as a modem:
Alternatively, you can connect to the Internet using your cell phone as a modem. For this your cell phone should support HSCSD. If your phone supports HSCSD, you can connect to a laptop, desktop or a PDA, using infrared, data cable or Bluetooth and then dial your ISP connection. This method is useful if you want to check some urgent mails or access a site when on the go. The connectivity is slow and also is expensive as compared to a normal Internet connection using a modem. You pay the ISP for the Internet hours and the cell phone service provider for the airtime charges. With Internet connectivity, you can download a variety of groovy ringtones, logos, and graphics to jazz up your phone. If you are tired of the monophonic tones, polyphonic ringtones is the latest craze. All phones do not support poplyphonic ringtones, especially the old models. If your phone does, you can download a range of polyphonic ringtones from the Internet. What's more, you can even acquire information about current news, movies, stock markets, weather, forecasts, jokes etc. All this is just a click away from your phone and all for a nominal fee. Checking email, acquiring information about current news, movies, stock markets, weather etc. is just a click away from your mobile phone.
Games:
With the advent of GPRS and Java-enabled phones, gaming is no longer limited to basic games like Snake and Space Impact. The GSM as well as the CDMA subscriber base is growing at a good rate and with Reliance offering Java support on its CDMA phones, the basic cell phone has turned into a pocket-PC!
So, what do you need to play games on your cell phone?
1) Lots of in-built memory
2) GPRS or Java enabled phones and
3) Colour screen (optional)
How can you get games on your cell phones?
You can get games either from your cell phone service provider such as Hutch (Orange), BPL, Reliance by downloading them from the internet using WAP or GPRS or you could get them uploaded onto your cell phone at a manufacturer's showroom. (e.g Nokia)
HUTCH (ORANGE)
For downloading games using Hutch (Orange), it is necessary to have GPRS enabled on your cell phone. This can be activated through Hutch (Orange) by paying Rs. 99 if you are a postpaid user. Prepaid users can activate GPRS by paying Rs. 99 as activation fees + Rs.99 every month. Both pre-paid as well as post-paid users can download the games from the Hutch (Orange) site by paying Rs.20 per game for 20 rounds. For Rs. 50 you can play the game as many times you want, plus you get a free Photo Messaging facility. You need to check if Hutch supports gaming on your cell phone model though.
BPL
For downloading games using BPL website, you need to have either MMS or GPRS enabled on your phone. If not, you can go to a BPL showroom and get the games uploaded onto the phone. The charges are the same as that of Hutch, Rs. 20 per game for 20 rounds and Rs.50 for an unlimited usage, except that you'd have to shell in an extra Rs. 25 as service charges if you get the games uploaded at the showroom.
RELIANCE (CDMA)
Reliance Infocomm in India allows users to download games on their Java-enabled cell phones using their 'R-World service'. With R-World, you can access and download from a huge variety of Java games such as Arcade, Boards, Puzzles, Cards, Sports, Casino, etc free of charge till March 2004.
NOKIA
Nokia is offering its own games to the Nokia cell phone users through cell phone service providers such as Hutch (Orange), Airtel, BPL etc. As of now, only Hutch and Orange subscribers can access the WAP-based content, whereas the Airtel, RPG (Chennai) and BPL Mobile customers can access only the SMS-based content. You are charged Rs. 49.9 per games apart from the GPRS activation and rentals. You can download from a variety of games such as Pooltime, Crashn'burn, AlphaWing etc at www.nokia.co.in. This facility is available only on a few Nokia phones at present.
These striking features in mobile phones have changed consumer behavior and their attitudes towards demands. They want better than the best, and thanks to sophisticated expertise they get it too. Large amount of functions and significant advantages have made cellulars a boon in disguise. Steady usage of this wire free wonder has life always on the move. At no point of time can work come to an absolute stand still. Impeccably, the credit goes to its advanced features and service providers, due to which this network functions smoothly. At the end of the discussion, one thing is evident ' A mobile in your hand?has the world at your finger tips'!
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FREEDOM?JUST A CLICK AWAY
Wired?are you? No longer. Lets take a step in to the wire free world of cellular phones. Small, big, slender, bulky, they are available in all sorts of sizes. Once upon a time treated as a status symbol, cellular phones have now become a frequent sight. The service providers too, have gone a step ahead in offering competitive rates, making the wire free world an absolute rage in these present times. However it's not only the service that most people are interested in. Deep thought and scrutiny is also given to the instrument one is purchasing. Numerous companies have plunged in offering a variety of fancy instruments. Once again, the manufacturer has placed the consumer on the highest scale of preference, giving him a colossal amount of models depending upon price, feature, size, etc. Along with the users attitude, the manufacturer as well has become articulate in delivering the best product to their buyers.
How are manufacturers actually trying to woo their customers? The answer is simple. Innovative functions are constantly being introduced in cell phones to make communication as simple as it can be. 'Coming Closer' is the key word. Due to the superior expertise applied, cell phones are a fine example of the world getting more and more close. Undoubtedly, 'an ode to technology'. Interactive features are what make the consumer tick today. Ranging from Voice Dialer, Internal Vibrating Alert To Infra Red and Enhanced Full Rate Speech; they are plenty, they are new and they are for you! That's right. No longer does you mobile phone serve you as a device, merely to make or receive calls. With the abundant features available to you in that 6-inch wonder, life definitely becomes simpler and easily accessible too. Ranging from Travel, Weather and Shopping Info To Dial A Pizza and Order A Bouquet, cellular services have emerged as a new digital revolution in this existing era.
GET MORE?. FROM YOUR CELL
As usual, lets get the factual inputs right from the consumer's viewpoint. Speaking of features, one of the most popular is that of a 'Voice Dialer'. A voice recognition system that allows you to dial a telephone number stored in your phone memory by just saying the person's name. You could store telephone numbers and verbally record the names of people you wish to fill up in your phonebook / memory. The most suitable for today's hassle-free world of pace and time, Voice Dialer provides an almost effortless dialing system to its users. Just say the name and abracadabra? your phone is already in the process of connecting you to the dialled call. One such lucky user of this incredible function is Mrs. Seema Lal. " I think it's a real boon. Specially while driving. While dialing the number manually one can get distracted, but this is a real treat. Just call out the caller's name and you are already getting connected." She explains gladly. Long, long ago when communication modes were scarce, imagining such a possibility would be laughed upon. But now it's all there right in front of our eyes. Too good to be true!
Yet another interesting feature is the Enhanced Full Rate Speech (EFR). This feature helps in reducing the background noise that gets transmitted along with your voice while speaking on the phone. Highly advantageous in order to deliver an audible and a clear speech, this feature is just the apt requisite for our ever - so - crowded trains and buses. Mr. Ravi Khanna, a stockbroker is a loyal commuter of our dear old western railways since a long time now. " Traveling from Churchgate to Borivali is my everyday routine and since I'm into shares most of my work is done on my cellular phone. Earlier it used to be impossible, but now due to this special EFR function, conversing on the mobile has turn a lot better. Thankfully, my phone has turned in to a mini mobile office" says a satisfied Mr. Khanna. Whether the never - ending problem of our city's noise pollution is solved, cell phones have indeed come up with a credible solution. This feature is essentially supportive in theatres, crowded streets and huge public places. Technology for thought?sure has done some wonders
SPEAKEASY
'No strings attached'! That does sound good to the ears. Some skilled minds have made possible that it feels good to the ears as well. We are talking about the impressive 'Hands Free Kit' available with some cellular handsets, redefining freedom in the most amazing manner. Trendy and popular, the hands free kit is very well accepted by today's generation. " To avoid that extra head ache of actually holding the instrument while corresponding, a hands free is just the right thing." Says Mr. Vishal, a young production executive, who simply detests the idea of carrying the phone around all the time. "I specially chose an instrument with the hands free feature to avoid that extra pain on my ear and hand," he laughs. The hands free is included in the kit by the
manufacturing company itself. One simply has to insert the plug in the instrument and wear its earphones and then J-U-S-T T-A-L-K. Your mobile being in the tiniest corner of your attire will not make a difference to your dialogue. Another added advantage of a hands-free is for motorists and bike riders who cant afford talking while driving/riding. A sweeping fine of Rs. 500, and undue diversion caused on the road are reason enough for many to choose a cellular instrument with this facility. However sleek a cell phone, nothing is more cool and compact than a hands free kit.
PASS IT ON THE DIGITAL WAY!
Ever thought information could be passed on in the mobile manner? Here's one more cherry in the cellular pie. This one is called 'Infra-red'. Infrared is the most exclusive feature available in a few elite cellular phones wherein you can send and receive data from computer to mobile and mobile to mobile (provided all the instruments are Infra Red compliant). The process applied is fairly simple in which both the parties having the phone have to be physically present with each other for the exchange of data to take place. Mr. Scott, Vice President of a leading pharmaceutical company is very proud of his cellular wonder. "There have been many occasions where I need some important notes on my cell from my computer. Seemed like a far-fetched contemplation some while ago. No more hassles! I just have to transfer the data from my computer to my cell phone and sometimes even vice - versa. Now isn't that outstanding. My phone actually performs technological wonders" he exclaims with a broad grin. In addition to sending and receiving data from computer to phone, Infra red is also used amongst cellular users to exchange data such as business notes, telephone numbers, calendar notes etc. These features in cellular phones are comprehensive as well as highly beneficial to the end user.
ITS ALL? IN THE PHONE
Moving on to something more amusing, but certainly worth a thought. How many times have we seen (or rather experienced it ourselves) people getting pathetic looks in theatres, meetings, conferences, auditoriums etc? No? it's not because of their appearance. The reason is that shrieking ring of that tiny mobile which gets across angry eyes and gritted teeth. There is a peaceful way out to this repetitive nuisance. Its called 'Internal Vibrating Alert'. Most phones have this function wherein the user can program his phone to physically vibrate instead of a ring tone, in accordance with his environment. This feature prevents the phone from making any kind of sound, saving the user unwanted embarrassment. Along with the vibrator, there are other modes such as 'silent', 'light only' and 'vibrator + ring', but the 'internal vibrator' still remains immensely popular. This feature also helps in crowded places where one is unable to hear the ring.
HIP 'N' HAPPENING
One of the entertaining features provided by the manufacturers is the availability of games in cellular phones. Usually instruments have three to four games in their menu such as snake, logic, memory etc. Being extremely enjoyed amongst college students and young executives, these games are brainteasers and keep you entertained too. Several other features such as Calendar, Large Screen Display, Changing Backlight Colour,
Musical Ringing Tones, and Bizarre Graphics are available on latest cell phones that are attractive and increase the phone value.
"Hi I'm not available right now. Kindly leave your message and telephone number and I'll get back to you". That's sounds rather familiar! No, Its not one of those answering machines switched on. Ditto! It's available on your cellular network too. Thoughtfully called Voice Mail, this feature allows you to programme your phone to go on voice mail when you cannot answer the phone (just keeps ringing), when the phone is switched off or is in no or limited range. The network providers offer Voice Mail services at a good bargain and give you a chance to suit the options as per ones requirement. "No worries when my phone is in low range or switched off. The voice mail system in my phone helps me to get all my messages and revert back to them accordingly. A very well thought about feature, I must say." Says Mr. Anand Kumar, a cloth merchant. A regular traveler, at times finds himself with places with less network. However, with a Voice mail in his cellular, he is completely carefree.
Other utility oriented features include Call Divert, Call Wait etc. Call Divert enables you to divert your phone to your voice mail, fax line or a separate LAN line number as and when essential. It also helps when your phone is put off or when one does not wish to answer calls. Similarly, Call Wait allows you to hold one call and answer the next incoming one (swap) at one time. In addition to that you can speak to all the parties simultaneously through the conference facility available. In totality, multi conference (more than 4 parties together) is also possible. Features such as Voice Mail, Call Wait, and Call Divert etc., can be availed through your service provider at monthly subscriptions and notifications. These features are incredibly useful in managing one's time and correspondence in the most efficient manner. Indeed, cellular phones keep you connected round-the-clock.
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So, now that you have bought a new cell phone, you must be wondering what talk plan to choose? With all companies pitching in to woo you, it is important to choose only once you have identified your needs and pocket.
Your calling plan will decide the minimum amount you will have to pay to the service provider in a month. It's like an agreement that you make to use your phone for certain amount of time each month. Keep in mind the options available to you before choosing a talk plan.
TECHNOLOGY In India, we use the digital network specified as GSM 900 (Global Systems for Mobile communications). The digital standard, including CDMA, TDMA and GSM platforms, allows for more callers to at the same time, occupy space on each of a service provider's cells, making it the superior choice for highly populated or metropolitan areas. Disadvantages to digital systems are their lack of unified technology and a small, metropolitan-focused calling area.
SERVICE AREA Ask yourself. Do you want a cellular phone for emergency use? Will you be using your phone/service around town? Travel a lot? Planning a coast-to-coast?
Whether local, National or International you'll want to choose a calling plan that encompasses the physical boundaries of your calling needs. While using your cell phone on an occasional trip away from home may add extra roaming or long-distance fees to your bill. National plans, are more expensive than local plans,but will give you the freedom to call regardless of your geographical location.
CALLING PLAN OPTIONS Caller ID, three-way calling, voice-mail, numeric paging, call forwarding and Internet access are just some of the great options offered to calling plan subscribers.
Use the night-time advantage: Service providers often give away bundles of night time and weekend minutes for mere sums of money, maximizing your talk time value. 9 to 9 landline charges, low call charges, cheaper sms etc. are some of the cool features available.
Know your home coverage area: This is very important, if you don't want to be presented with a bill showing astronomical roaming charges. If you know you are out of the service area at any point then limit your calls to only the most essential.
Understand all the features of your plan: Familiarize yourself with all the features included in your plan and make sure you know what you're getting in exchange for extra fees.
SIM CARDS-the key to mobile communications Subscriber Identity Module, or a SIM card is the key to European and Asian mobile communications, the digital equivalent of an ID card. All the information about the service you subscribe to, your plan details, your phone number, etc. are stored in this thin, credit card-like unit. It's placed in the handset to activate the phone and your service.
A SIM card contains integrated chips that extend its intelligence and capabilities by leaps and bounds. Apart from being able to store your entire phone directory, this smart card provides access to a whole range of applications such as short message service, mobile banking, and even the mobile Internet. Your phone becomes personalised and user-friendly.
The big advantage from a user's point of view is the great flexibility of SIM cards. When traveling, you don't need to carry your phone, just take the card. Rent a phone from the airport once you arrive, slip the card in the phone and you are again connected to the world, with the same phone number.
Each card has an authentication code, a password or a PIN, specific to your service provider, which ensures that only you are using the card. GSM's encryption technology is fairly advanced and is considered to be one of the most secure technologies in mobile communications.
PIN / PUK
The SIM Card has a security feature called the PIN / PUK- a four-digit number. You can change this number to any four-digit number of your choice using the handset. Once set, three wrong attempts of entering the PIN / PUK can get the SIM card blocked temporarily. It now requires the Master PIN / PUK number to unblock the SIM. Generally ten wrong attempts to enter the PUK number can get the SIM card blocked permanently and it will require a SIM exchange.
SIM CARD CARE The SIM Card can be permanently damaged, if
It is frequently or roughly inserted or removed.
The wrong side is inserted or removed.
It is bent or twisted.
It is scratched or written upon.
Anything is stuck on it.
It is exposed to extreme temperatures or magnetic fields.
Your SIM Card can be used with any compatible GSM 900 MHz phone.
SOME VALUE ADDED FEATURES PROVIDED BY NETWORK SERVICE PROVIDERS Caller Line Identification Presentation (CLIP) This feature helps you to identify the caller by displaying the number on the handset. Since you know the caller's identity, you can respond suitably, depending on the importance of the call. You can return the call later in case you are unable to answer immediately. The service is provided free of cost on all bill plans except the Standard Bill Plan, where it is charged about Rs.75/- per month in Mumbai.
Caller Line Identification Restriction (CLIR):
This feature enables you to restrict your cellular number from being displayed on the receiver's cellular phone. It helps you maintain complete confidentiality of your number. The service can be obtained at an additional cost of about Rs.75/- per month in Mumbai.
Call Waiting / Call Hold:
This feature allows you to receive another call when you are already answering or making a call. You get a beep indicating an incoming call. Using the 'SEND' button you can receive the call by placing the first caller on hold. You can switch between these two calls using the same button. You will be charged airtime for both the calls. The service can be obtained at an additional cost of about Rs.75/- per month in Mumbai.
Call Conference:
This feature allows you to speak with five people at the same time from wherever you are. It is just perfect for times when teamwork matters so much to job success. You can have a conference with either cellular or landline phones including STD and ISD calls. All calls will have to be initiated by you. All your calls will be charged the Airtime and DoT charges as applicable. The service can be obtained at no additional cost in Mumbai.
Call Divert:
This feature allows you to divert an incoming call to a landline or to any AT & T cellular. This way you don't miss out on any important incoming calls. Calls can be diverted when you are busy, unavailable or traveling. The call can be diverted to any landline or cellular within the AT&T network area. Calls cannot be diverted to a cellular of another service provider. The service can be obtained at no additional cost in Mumbai.
Call Barring:
This feature allows you to bar incoming and outgoing calls using a four-digit password selected by you. This is a security measure to prevent the possible misuse of your cellular phone. This feature will work only if the Call Divert feature is de-activated. You can selectively bar all incoming calls or all outgoing calls as well as outgoing ISD calls. You cannot selectively bar outgoing STD calls. The service can be obtained at an additional cost of about Rs.75/- per month in Mumbai.
Short Messaging Services (SMS):
The Short Messaging Service allows you to keep in touch with your colleagues, associates, clients who are customers & currently are outside the coverage area at the time of your calling them. Standard messages created by you can be stored in your handset and sent as required. Just pay a Re. 1 for local sms, Rs. 2 for National sms and Rs. 5 for International sms in Mumbai under a post paid plan.
Detailed billing:
A detailed statement of your calls from your cellular phone, the call duration and the applicable charges can be sought. This is the most comprehensive billing statement for a person who values both time and money. The service can be obtained at an additional cost of about Rs.75/- per month in Mumbai.
WAP:
The latest innovation in mobile telephony, it enables the user to browse the Internet on his handset screens however, handsets which are WAP unabled are required for using this service.
Network Circle Coverage (NCC):
This allows subscribers to call a PSTN number in any district headquarters and adjacent area, as defined by DoT, irrespective of distance but within network, at airtime charges plus local DoT access rates only, thereby, saving on DoT inter-city STD charges. Any subscriber who doesn't apply for the NCC feature would be billed for inter-city STD charges (as per DoT rates) and applicable airtime rates for calls made from mobile on PSTN outside the SDCA location of the originating call.
Cellular 2 Cellular (C2C):
Customers opting for C2C would be eligible for the following subsidised airtime rates from cellular to cellular within the service provider's local network. Outgoing cellular to cellular would be charged. Incoming calls from cellular to cellular (within the network of the service provider) is FREE for some users (as may be offered by the service provider) in Mumbai.
Monthly Access:
A monthly charge for the ability to connect to a wireless service provider. This fee is assessed monthly whether the phone is actually used or not.
Off-Peak Period:
Most service providers define the off peak period as nights and weekends. Network service providers tend to offer lower rates during these periods when network demand is low.
Peak Period:
Most service providers define the peak period as weekdays between 9:00am to 9:00pm. Network service providers tend to offer higher rates during this period when there are high levels of communications traffic on the system.
Peak Minute:
Many service providers offer a package of minutes, which can be used only during the peak periods.
Off-peak Minute:
Many service providers offer a package of minutes which can be used only during the off peak periods.
Anytime, Anywhere Minutes:
Many service providers offer a package of minutes, which can be used during both peak and off-peak periods.
Contract:
Many network service providers offer service plans that include a one, two or three year commitment. Carriers often offer discounts on wireless phones if you subscribe to a service plan with a contract.
Rate per Additional Minute:
Many service plans offer a package of minutes per month. Once the subscriber surpasses the allotted minutes in a month, they will be charged a fee for each additional minute of use.
Regional Roaming:
In some cases, there is an additional charge for placing a call outside of the local calling area.
National Roaming:
In some cases, there is an additional charge for placing a call outside of the home state calling area.
Prepaid Cellular:
A system allowing subscribers to pay in advance for wireless service. Prepaid is generally used for credit-impaired customers or those who want to adhere to a budget. But the per/minute calls are also charged at a higher rate.
BILL EXPLANATION
Airtime Charges:
This includes the airtime charges for the current month in minutes and seconds. Remember this also includes the minutes used in Call Divert.
DoT Charges:
This is given in pulses and each pulse is charged at the applicable DoT rate.
Roaming Charges:
The amount of airtime and DoT charges incurred while using National Coverage (Automatic Roaming) facility.
Home Usage Taxes:
A 5% service tax levied on the entire bill amount. It is applicable on everything except deposits and SIM processing charges. In the first bill it is applicable on the SIM activation fee.
Roaming Usage Taxes:
This shows the tax amount on all outgoing calls while roaming. 15% charged on airtime. If it is an outgoing call, 15% on airtime + Local/STD pulse and if, an incoming call, 15% on airtime only.
Itemised Call Detail:
Shows time, destination, duration and total charge for each call made or received. This is further divided into local, STD and ISD call details. Detailed billing is given if opted for by you at charge of Rs. 75.
STD and ISD Call Charges:
This itemises the ISD and STD calls made during the billing period. These will be attached to your bill.
TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR MOBILE PLAN Costs of the mobile service plan Read the fine print.
There are a lot of hidden costs involved like activation fees, contract termination penalty, monthly service charges for particular features etc. Make sure you know all the hidden charges and penalties for any plan you subscribe to. Analyse short-term benefits and overall plan structures to see if they are worthwhile in the long run and suit your calling habits.
How are you charged?
1. You are charged airtime whether you call or receive a call. 2. Many plans round up to the next minute. If your call is 61 seconds, you're charged for two minutes.
Monthly operational charge
In general, the monthly cost for mobile phone service increases based on the amount of airtime you use your phone for. A very low initial payment may be linked to higher monthly charges, while a higher initial price package, may result in lower monthly charges.
So buy your talk plan accordingly, make sure you get full value for your money
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There's no doubt that cell phones are gaining popularity. Today, the need for instant communication has hit typical teenagers too and there are a variety of cell phone accessories available in the market. But do you need all of them? Make sure that the accessories you buy are suited to you, your lifestyle, your phone and that they all fall within your budget.
CELL PHONE COVERS Cell Phone covers prevent buttons from being pressed inadvertently. These protective cases protect a phone from dust, moisture and scratches and other damage that can be caused by accidental dropping of the phone, while still allowing you to operate the phone. They also protect your phone from excessive heat and provide temporary protection from drizzles, which is a why they are so much in demand especially in Pakistan. The covers also make the carrying the phone easier and convenient.
MOBILE CHARGER Mobile charger is a device that charges the phone. It can be a desktop charger, (a desktop charger has to be placed on the desk and the phone has to be placed on it for charging), or a travel charger which is in the form of a cord. This is available for Rs. 500 onwards.
Travel charger - Phones are usually sold with standard AC battery chargers. Rapid travel chargers can cut charge time in half. Charging times vary based on the type of phone and battery. A rapid battery charger can charge a lithium-ion battery used with a digital phone in two hours, compared to four hours by a standard charger. Rapid chargers for the car plug into the cigarette lighter adapter and can provide a full charge in two hours. Phones can charge and be used for conversation simultaneously, although the charging time lengthens when the phone is in use.
HANDS FREE KIT Hands-free kits allow you to convert a handheld phone into a speakerphone, thus allowing you to talk on the phone while you safely drive or work. Your hands are free to do other things. A handsfree also enables you to talk comfortably without straining your neck as you don't have to crunch your phone between your neck and shoulder. Hands free also reduces your risk of exposure to harmful radiation and the radiation waves get directed away from your ear and head. Kits start at Rs. 200 for do-it-yourself; plug-in kits with power converters, speakers and microphones. More sophisticated kits require professional installation and include a microphone that typically attaches to the sun visor above the drivers seat, a speaker that is mounted near the dashboard, a cradle that holds the phone and a junction box where all cords connect. Installations costs about Rs. 500.
CAR KIT It is a kit provided with various accessories, which makes it easier to use the phone in the car. The car kit includes a plug-and-play handsfree solution (i.e. an ear phone which allows you to keep your hands free while talking), a cigarette lighter adapter (which allows the phone to be charged with the cigarette lighter outlet in the car), a car cradle in which the phone can be placed in the car. You should also follow strictly the traffic rules. In Pakistan, there is a fine of Rs. 100 if you are caught talking on your phone while driving. The car kit keeps your free for driving. Car kits cost around Rs.800 onwards. You also get chandsar kits for as low as Rs.500 and such, but they only the hands free the charger. Most of the shops in India do not keep contain flash light chandargers, cigarette lighter charger, etc.)
HEADSET It actually has one earphone to hear the person and a microphone a little below it, near your mouth, to help you speak into the phone. Doctors often advise that very frequent usage of the mobile phone (handset) to your ears could effect your health, however, this has not yet been proved. The headset is much like your ear phone. One end is connected to your mobile phone socket and the other end is plugged into your ear. Headsets are available for Rs. 250 onwards.
BELT CLIP This is a clip in the form of a pouch in which the mobile phone is kept and this helps in carrying the phone around your belt. This is mainly a convenience gadget for those who do not wish to carry the phone in their hand, pocket or bag. Keeping the mobile in the pocket could be quite uncomfortable and if kept in the top pocket, it could slip out if you bend down. Hence, you may opt for a belt clip. Frequent travelers, salespersons and doctors find these very useful. Some covers come with a detachable belt clip as well. These cost around Rs. 50. These molded plastic belt holsters are specifically designed for your individual phone. The belt holster holds your phone securely so you can be sure that you will always know where it is. You can be confident that you will always have your cell phone and that it will always be within reach. Make it part of your routine to clip your cell phone to your belt with whenever you leave the house. With your phone securely attached to you, you'll never be afraid of losing it. Belt holsters are great for people who depend on their phone or are always on the go. When your cell phone is securely fastened to your hip with a belt holster, you will always know exactly where your phone is. No more digging around in your purse or pockets. And having it so close means that it will always be accessible. No more missed calls because you couldn't get to your phone. It's always easily within your reach.
CRADLE A gadget to hold the mobile phone when you are in the car. The cradle can sometimes be attached to the cigarette lighter in the car (which draws power from the car battery using a special cigarette lighter adapter) to charge the mobile phone battery while driving.
CHARGER TRANSFORMER The charger transformer helps you to recharge your batteries. It does so by converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). It is located in the Adaptor of the mobile charger. You should not use charger adaptors different from the one recommended by the manufacturer as it could seriously damage your instrument. Costs around Rs.350 onwards.
FAST AND LIGHT CHARGER It is a feature by which the mobile phone can be charged quickly. It normally takes 4-5 hours to charge a phone without a fast and light charger. With this feature it takes only 90 minutes to do so.
CIGARETTE LIGHT ADAPTER It is an adapter that is used to charge your mobile phone when you are travelling in your car. It could be either an accessory or some manufacturers give them as part of your mobile phone. Just connect one end of your mobile phone to this adaptor and the other end into the cigarette lighter socket in your car. The mobile phone battery gets recharged by drawing the DC current from your car battery. Before you opt for this, ensure that your car has a cigarette lighter in it. You can charge your mobile phone while travelling in your car.
TRAVEL CHARGER Phones are usually sold with standard AC battery chargers. Rapid travel chargers can cut charge time in half. Charging times vary based on the type of phone and battery. A rapid battery charger can charge a lithium-ion battery used with a digital phone in two hours, compared to four hours by a standard charger. Rapid chargers for the car plug into the cigarette lighter adapter and can provide a full charge in two hours. Phones can charge and be used for conversation simultaneously, although the charging time lengthens when the phone is in use.
CARRY CASE Hold on to your phone, and all your other essentials, while on the go! Carry cases are durable carry-alls that sling securely across your body for today's hottest look. Pocket does not accommodate phone with holster attached.
FACE PLATES Face Plates are the greatest rage in cell phone accessories. Manufacturers are coming out with lots of great styles and colors, to fit every taste. If you're bored with the standard black cell phone faceplate, then check out all the options available online and at all mobile phone shops. You can find faceplates with great colors or
designs. Keep your phone looking like new with a new faceplate. With all that you put your phone through, it can get scratched and start to look old. Instead of buying a new phone, you can get a brand new face plate to replace your old one.
FLASHINGS Individualize your phone with fun flashing accessories. Whenever you receive a call your phone lights up! Flashing accessories look cool, too. Know when you're getting a call without disturbing anyone with the ring. Flashing accessories light up when you receive a call, so you'll always know- even if your ringer is turned off!
Flashing accessories are the latest craze for mobile cellular phones. Techno flashing antennas are great for when you're at the club, movie or meeting.You can see that you're getting a call even when you can't hear it over the noise.
ANTENNA A Universal Antenna Booster is a great accessory for any cell phone. It extends the range of your antenna and gives you clearer conversation. If you have trouble with static then this Universal Antenna Booster can help. Instead of struggling with static or a low signal, you can easily use your cell phone anywhere around town.
Some phones and services struggle with the reception of a signal. An antenna booster is especially necessary for these brands and services because it is the easiest way to increase your signal. And a universal antenna booster sticks easily to any phone. Because it can be used for all phones, you don't have to struggle with finding a service that fills your needs.
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Do you want a new Laptop or want to change your old one. Here are few points you should consider when buying a new Laptop.
Understand all the basic features of the laptop computer so you can buy the best machine for you.
Before you buy a laptop you need to understand the critical differences between a mobile computer and the much less mobile desktop, so you can decide which laptop features are most important to you.
Understand how laptop computers are categorized, and why size definitely does matter in the world of mobile computing.
Try to understand the screen resolution jargon quoted by laptop manufacturers.
Don't let inferior sound quality spoil your laptop listening experience. Learn how to spot which laptop computers contain a top-notch audio system.
You'll spend lots of time pointing and clicking so ensure that you choose the right device for controlling that cursor.
Laptop computers and keyboards - the 'key' considerations to keep in mind.
No point in selecting a laptop computer if it only allows you 30 minutes away from the office before running out of juice. Find out the best type of laptop battery so you and your machine can keep going
So what are the two laptop hard drive considerations when selecting your ideal laptop computer - and how much "gig" do you need?
Do you still need a floppy drive on your laptop computer in this day and age?
With so many choices of CD and DVD drives, including read-only and writable devices, it's essential you make the right choice.
Select just the right amount of laptop memory. Too little and your machine will hang in slow motion; too much and you'll pay through the nose.
Even in this day and age of high-speed cable broadband Internet access, you still need the humble laptop modem.
Ethernet - or cable - is the standard way of getting connected to the Internet at many locations, like the office or the hotel.
Look - no wires. Grab yourself a laptop computer with wireless Internet connectivity and leisurely read your email down at the local coffee shop.
USB is short for Universal Serial Bus and it's quite simply the most important port to look for on any laptop computer.
Firewire offers fast access to external devices, but you may not need one on your laptop unless you're doing something special.
Special types of audio video (av) ports to look for, especially if you plan on using your laptop computer for business presentations or you want to borrow your laptop's DVD player for watching movies on your television.
Why you need a pc card slot on your laptop, which types are available and the best type to get.
Laptop Checklist
I want this operating system:
___ Windows ___ Macintosh
I have this much amount to spend:
__________
Weight of Laptop:
__ Ultralight __ Notebook __ Full Laptop __ Really Big
size display:
___ Under 15? ___ 15-17? ___ 17? or More
(display size and laptop weight must agree)
Sound quality :
___ yes ___ no
For a pointing device, I prefer:
___ Touchpad ___ Eraser Nub
How much hard drive:
___ smaller OR ___ bigger
need a floppy drive:
___ yes ___ no
A CD-RW/DVD combo drive:
___ yes ___ no
RAM:
___ yes ___ no
I will connect by:
___ Modem ___ Wired Network ___ Wireless Network
(check all that apply)
I will probably need a FireWire device for multimedia work: ___ yes ___ no
I need my laptop to double as a desktop computer:
___ yes ___ no
(yes indicates a need for a docking station/port replicator)
Based on my expected usage, I need a battery type:
___ Lithium Ion (high use) ___ NiMH (low use)
I prefer a processor from:
___ Intel ___ AMD ___ Transmeta
I can get by fine with a lower-end processor:
___ yes ___ no
Based on my expected usage, I need an extended warranty:
___ yes ___ no
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Learn the things to keep in mind while buying a cell phone
Buying a Cell Phone: An Overview
In the last decade the cell phone industry has grown thousand fold all around the world. A cell phone is somewhat necessary for an individual to keep up with the busy life of the current era. A few years back, a cell phone was not considered a necessity; it was just a luxury that was being enjoyed by only a small number of individuals. But nowadays, life without a cell phone seems impossible. People all around the world are addicted to the use of a cell phone. This is mainly because the cell phone is no longer just a cell phone; it has evolved into many things like a personal digital assistant (pda), music player, a global positioning system (gps) and a lot more. Everyday different manufacturers around the world are introducing the models with the new features. This is what needs to be taken into consideration when you go for buying a cell phone. You need to be sure about the features you want that suit your lifestyle well.
The Money Matter
Nowadays there is so much choice for an individual to buy a cell phone. Every company is producing the models with state of the art technology and features everyday. Price is the main thing that makes a difference in these different models. An expensive phone is likely to have more features, reliability and a better technology than a cheap one. Everyone wants a best phone in the market for him but high price of the cell phones comes in the way therefore price is a big thing that needs to be kept in mind while buying a cellular phone. But expensive and sophisticated phones are not everyone?s choice; there are people who just want a simple cell phone which is not much expensive but does its job well only as a cell phone. Also the extra features provided in the expensive phones are not everyone?s need.
Therefore the price is a main thing to keep in mind whenever you to buy a cell phone. Do not buy a cell phone just because it is expensive; buy the one that suits your needs.
Choices in Different Vendors and their Models
Lucky for the customers that nowadays there are a huge number of cell phone manufacturers who have a vast number of models for customers to choose from. Every vendor holds certain advantages that the other lacks in. This creates a great competition which is very healthy for the cell phone industry. Also this competition results in the reduction of the price which is beneficial for the end user.
Some people have liking for a certain brand but they still have a lot of choice in the models offered by the same brand. Every other day a new model is launched by a company, this is a strategy of companies to keep a customer stick to their brand and attract more.
Research is Always Better
It is always better to research about the phone you are going to buy before you set out to actually buy it. There are number of ways to know about that phone, the best one is internet. You can read the product reviews on the internet for that phone and know if there are any issues with it. You can also know the people?s view about the certain features offered by that particular device on internet. Also try to read the review by some critic about that phone; it will further clarify its view in your mind.
Hence it is to be said that in order to get the desired satisfaction, the above things should be kept in mind before buying a cell phone.
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