Cheapest Mobile Phones
Whether we like it or not, cell phones have become ever-present and ubiquitous in our lives. We have adopted and embraced mobile phone technology and it is now here to stay. But is this technology so important that we must fork over hundreds of dollars in order to take advantage of it? Not necessarily. The price range of cell phone handsets vary greatly, as do the wireless service plans. There are quite a few inexpensive cell phones in the market, and for a thrifty consumer looking to purchase an affordable handset it’s just a matter of choosing the right one.
The first thing that someone who is looking for the cheapest mobile phones should ask themselves should be: what am I looking for in a cell phone? For those shoppers who are simply looking for communication, voicemail, and short-messaging-service (SMS text messaging); the choices are greater. For those who are looking for more options such as a Bluetooth technology, camera, web browsing, Java applications, games, MP3 player, and/or FM radio; the choices are still there, though we must keep in mind that the number of features tends to increase the price of the handset.
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Let’s take a look at one of the top selling electronic devices of all time: the Nokia 1100. As of 2007, the Nokia 1100 had sold more than 200 million units, more than the iPod music player or the PlayStation video game console. The Nokia 1100 is a GSM dual band phone with a monochromatic screen. There are no bells and whistles here, the features on this phone are most basic: address book, text messaging, a few ringtones, a couple of games, and a flashlight. This inexpensive cell phone is the darling of many developing countries due to its low price and its ruggedness. The phone’s cover is dustproof and moisture resistant, while the sides of the phone grip nicely against you hand even in humid weather. For those money-conscious shoppers who are looking to get more features than those found in the very basic Nokia 1100, the LG VX5400 is a nice option. This clamshell (flip) CDMA phone offers Bluetooth capability, voice activated commands, a VGA camera, a speakerphone, a color screen, text messaging, a wireless web browser, and not much else. Still, the LG VX5400 is a nice option for those shoppers looking to spend just a couple of more bucks to get more features.
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Another cheapie phone that is worth looking into is the Sony Ericsson T610. This candy bar style GSM phone is very stylish and it features a large, crisp screen for easy readability. The T610 has a nice camera that is capable of taking quality color photos (unlike the VGA camera in the LG VX5400). The T610 also has Java support, which is an enhancement for a better web browsing and mobile gaming experience. As with many other Sony Ericsson products, the battery performance is phenomenal: up to 11 hours of talk time and more than 10 days standby! For connectivity with other devices, the T610 offers Bluetooth, USB, Infrared, and modem support.
There are many other cell phone models in the market that are very attractive to the shopper looking for great deals. Keep in mind that cell phone technology is constantly evolving, and thus many handsets become “discontinued” after a short time in the market. This means that since they are no longer manufactured to allow the new, smarter models to take their place on store shelves; the older models become more affordable. Keep this in mind when shopping for your inexpensive cell phone. With a little bit of research and patience, you will be able to find a cell phone that fits your lifestyle and does not cost you a ton of money.
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iPad 3G: Was it Worth the Wait?
Apple’s latest device has been turning heads for over a month now and just before hype began to subside, the iPad 3G was released, bringing the spotlight back to the it. The iPad 3G is nothing more than a copy of the original with 3G connectivity (to AT&T’s 3G Network) added. Therefore, a review of the iPad 3G cannot be accomplished without first reviewing the iPad’s core functionality and then including a review of the new 3G technology which has been integrated.
In the words of Apple, the iPad is a way of bridging the gap between the smart phone and a laptop. The iPad does an excellent job at combining a pleasant web browsing and media viewing experience, while placing it in a portable package. But it’s capable of so much more too, with the ability to run games, view eBooks and perform just about any other basic computing task. It also has a gorgeous, minimalistic design, not far off the from the design of the iPhone, on a much larger scale. Paired with a nice leather iPad case the iPad is a sleek and sexy piece of technology.
The iPad runs on a modified version of the iPhone OS which allows a few significant changes. The iPad is capable of navigating in a much quicker manner with the ability to display multiple tabs and panes of information on the same screen. Pop-up preview windows allow users to preview information without leaving the original content source, something that is limited on the iPhone’s tiny screen.
Apple’s software suite, iWork, which is viewed as an answer to Microsoft Office, enables users to perform similar functions on their iPad. iBook enables magazines and written literature such as books to be displayed and stored on the device. The iPad ships with a 1GHZ processor which enables a smooth experience and very little “lag.” The beautiful and large LCD screen makes viewing media and navigating the web a pleasure.
The original iPad shipped with Wi-Fi capability which was hit or miss. The Wi-Fi chip was often described as “having a mind of its own” and would frequently drop or loss signal with just a slight movement or change of position. The problems typically occurred in areas with low Wi-Fi signal strength. Aside from the minor flaws with the Wi-Fi chip one of the biggest gripes was the lack of mobility. Wi-Fi ties users to areas where Wi-Fi signals are available and does not enable freedom.
The 3G chip enables users to connect to AT&T’s high speed 3G network. The 3G performance of the iPad is quite surprising, to say the least. The device connects flawlessly to the 3G network. Of course, the iPad 3G is limited by AT&T’s network coverage which can be spotty in some areas. Users within markets that offer strong 3G coverage will be able to enjoy freedom with their iPad, similar to using a 3G mobile phone. In theory speeds of up to 1.5 MBs are possible with AT&T’s 3G service; although the iPad 3G is aimed more towards freedom and mobility than speed. Wi-Fi service which is connected to a decent broadband connection will still provide better speeds on the iPad. However, for portability the iPad 3G is the ultimate choice enabling users to connect to both the Wi-Fi and 3G networks.
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My Apple iPhone
I bought the new iPhone 3G right when it came out over a year ago. I have to say, it is the best phone I have ever had, and it is still the best out there. There have been a ton of new smart phones to hit the market after iPhone, like the Blackberry and others, but the iPhone 3G is clearly on top. This three G phone can do it all. I will start with the one con of the phone, and that is that you are stuck into the AT&T contract, and it is very expensive.
That being said, the rest is all positive. This phone has everything a technologically sound person would want. The phone has Safari, Apple’s browser pre-loaded on it and works off of the 3G network. If you are in a wireless zone, you can connect to Wi-Fi for even faster speeds. I use 3G a lot of the time as I am traveling often, and the 3G is not that slow at all. The web browsing is great, and with the new addition on the latest update of cut, copy, and paste, links are a cinch with this phone.
Moving onto the phone aspect, I get great reception in most areas, with the exception of wooded areas and distant towns, and then I get awful reception. Since I am rarely in those bad areas, it is a great phone. The sound is perfect, and the phone gives you many in call options while you are on the phone. I can even browse my phone as I am on the phone.
I for one like listening to my iPod, and you can receive calls through your headphones and then if you have a microphone on your headphones, you can use that to talk clearly. The text messaging system on the phone is great, saving conversations for over a year, no matter the amount of texts! You can store tons of contacts and enter tons of different info like address. The map on it works like a charm. It saves you money because you don’t need to buy a GPS for your car, you can just use the phone. Of course, the thing that puts it on top are the apps. Look around for a top iphone resource and you’ll find there are a ton of amazing free and paid apps that really put the iPhone over the top.
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