14.9.11

Staying Out Of Trouble When Buying Mobile Phones

Staying Out Of Trouble When Buying Mobile Phones

The market has been overrun by the mobile phone industry.
Where does one begin when searching out a mobile phone and
service carrier?

Which phone is the best one for the buck?

Which service plan will meet the needs of the customer
without sending them into a downward spiral of bankruptcy?


A simple search on the Internet will reward the consumer
with literally millions of choices. A trip to local
businesses that offer mobile phones and service plans will
not necessarily prove any better.

The best thing to try to do is educate yourself before
purchasing. In many cases once you sign up for a service
plan, you are obligated to fulfill the contract before you
can change plans. Usually the contract terms are for the
period of one year.

There are mobile phones available that have no contract.

The phone time is pre-purchased and you are allotted a
number of minutes for each dollar you add. This is the best
option for those who are less responsible or who don't want
the trouble of a monthly bill.

Your phone lets you know when your minutes are up and
purchasing new minutes is as easy as a phone call, visit to
the Internet or trip to the store.

Most people who use this type of phone are the ones who
keep their phones strictly for emergency uses.

Otherwise, spend time researching and talking to people.
Don't fall for the first sale thrust upon you and
definitely spend the time to thoroughly read and understand
your contract.

This preemptive tactic will help keep you out of trouble
when it comes time for the dreaded monthly mobile phone
bill.

11.9.11

Technology of Mobile Phones



Where will technology take us?

With the introduction of the newest gadgets every year, the
experts have given us the technology to put almost
everything we do into one little device. The Mobile Phone.

Once just used for simple person-to-person contact, the
mobile phone has grown up a lot since its introduction in
the 90s.

Even your basic cell phones offer a selection of advanced
features. Where will it end?

Will our mobile phone one day run our lives?

Unlock our cars perhaps?

Be used as a remote control for our television?

Of course, you can place calls with your mobile phone from
almost anywhere and at anytime.

Of course there are still a few places out there where the
signal antennas don't reach, but before long, this wont
matter.

Another feature that is more common on phones now is text
messaging. This works just the same as instant messengers
on our computers.

People can talk to each other via text. This makes
conversing easier when one person is otherwise occupied and
cannot keep an actual conversation at the time.

Another feature most phones have nowadays is a digital
camera. This feature has both its pros and cons.

Most people dont carry a camera with them at all times for
those moments when we wish we did have one. They have
proven helpful in situations like car accidents, criminal
situations, and even catching the occasional embarrassing
moment on film.

But there have also been arguments in regards to privacy.
People have been found using the camera phone for spying on
other people in places like dressing rooms and under
tables.

Cell phones now offer so many more advanced options. Things
such as MP3 players, FM radios, GPS services and advanced
Internet capabilities. Someday, our mobile phones may
replace our notebook computers in their capabilities.

7.9.11

Headphones

Headphones have come a long way in the past one hundred
years. Back then they consisted of a single earpiece held
tightly against one ear and was the only way anyone could
listen to transmitted sound.

This was before the days of amplifiers. Headphones were
usually use in radio stations and not the home market.

Today, however, there is virtually no one who has not heard
of, or used, a set of headphones. They have literally
exploded in popularity since the onset of mobile phones,
mp3 players, ipods and the like.

The most common used wires to connect the headpiece to the
equipment and this restricted the movements of the user to
within range - in other words, as far as the wire would
stretch!

The advent of the wireless headphones set the user free to
move about whilst listening to the preferred channel.

The introduction of Bluetooth technology has given the user
freedom unparalleled in history. The headset hooks on to
the sound being transmitted from as far as ten meters away.

Since most people carry the transmitter - be it mobile
phone with radio or mp3 players - with them distance is not
a problem.

However, imagine being able to move around your house while
listening to your favorite music without blasting the
neighbors!

Perhaps the best thing about todays headsets is the
quality of sound. The music is beamed directly to your ears
without the distraction of peripheral noise.

You truly are in a world of your own whether you are
running or lying in your bed!