Considerations When Purchasing a New Mobile Phone
From Free Knowledge Base- The DUCK Project: information for everyone
Contents
Look for these Features
section 1: necessary features
- No repeating low battery tone (annoying beeping that won't stop until phone is recharged)
- standard mini-USB connector for phone charger and/or data cable (no proprietary connectors)
- At least 4½ battery life for continuous call time and 7 hours stand-by
- Ability to backup contacts and upload photos to PC without additional monthly fees
- USB to PC cable data cable
- Software to connect phone to PC
- Phone appears as drive letter
- Micro-SD card slot
- standard 3/32″ (2.5 mm) mono (TS) phono jack for headphones / headset
- Slim ergonomic design (no fat phones)
- Network options a)provider only b)automatic c)roam only (force roaming)
section 2: optional enhanced features
- MP3 player
- Video player
- Internet browser can save pictures to phone memory
- Compatible with Google Maps & GMail
section 3: legacy features
- Analog roam / handles old analog networks
