Cell Phone Choices For Different Type Of User

Some may rue the need to have technical know-how necessary to survive in today’s world but for others, it’s a sweet challenge that serves up a bag of goodies in the form of gadgetry. Cell phones have become the next big thing to hit us in recent times, becoming as small as our palms but with the capability of basic computers.

Gone are the days when cell phones were used strictly to call, receive calls and send and receive text messages. No emoticons, polyphonic ringtones, caller tunes. Just the basic of basics. Now, mobile phones have been transformed into sleek gadgets capable of performing complex operations like creating word processing documents, spreadsheets, presentations and editing images and videos. The list is endless. It’s no wonder older generations swim in a sea of confusion trying to figure out what type to purchase. So, to make the decision easier, here’s a general list of the types of mobile phones currently available.

Basic phones

Basic phones are devices that enable users to call and text message aside from the usual address book, few games, call waiting and call divert functions. A color display has become standard though some manufacturers still produce black and white phones targeted at consumers who have no use for other features.

Where basic phones don’t boast all the trimmings that smarter phones do, they make up for it with very long battery life and durability. Some even feature a very handy flashlight.

Camera phones

Camera phones don’t have to be high-end. Consumers can purchase models having a resolution as low as 0.3 megapixels (VGA) or as high as over 12 megapixels. The higher the resolution and pixels per inch (ppi), the more expensive we can expect it to be.

Camera phones may not be able to rival actual cameras but they’ve spawned a generation of amateur photographers and videographers. Hobbyists who don’t intend to take up photography full-time can purchase a camera phone without spending separately on a phone and a camera.

MP3 phones

Most digital music is in the MP3 format and if you love the idea of being able to listen to music anytime and anywhere, MP3 phones are the answer. Rather than buying a phone and an MP3 player separately, you spend on one device that’s capable of calling, messaging and acting like an audio player.

Most phones today ?even high-end budget phones ?have a music player. Some manufacturers focus on the player to market the product as strictly an MP3 phone wherein other features like a high-res camera take a backseat.

Smartphones

And now we enter the world of smartphones that have changed the way we conduct business and communicate. Featuring small processors of over 1GHz, more than 2GB RAM and storage of 64GB, they behave like mini computers and can perform a multitude of functions.

Smartphones are either touchscreen, QWERTY or touch-and-type. The first option has dominated the rest as it enables seamless operation. It also makes a huge style statement.

Smartphones don’t just use cellular service; they also permit VoIP communication. Video calls, cloud storage, business apps like word processors, presentation tools, PDF readers and the like are available as free or paid downloads. You can connect them to computers and tablets, play games with high graphics, record and playback full HD videos and perform an assortment of functions that were exclusive to computers only a few years back.