Considerations When Purchasing a New Mobile Phone

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

 

 

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