All of your friends, co-workers, and family members have smartphones, but is this new technology for you? If you are looking to make your life easier, to handle your business while on-the-go, and to keep connected, then you should consider moving into the world of the smartphone.
By simply following these steps, you’ll likely find the smartphone that is just right for you!
Need It
By asking yourself a few questions, you can easily determine if you have a need for a smartphone. Do you want to be connected to your social media, your email, and updates? Does your job require you to solve issues immediately no matter what your location? Do you desire to have a GPS and an MP3 player in the same device? Do you spend hours commuting or waiting in offices? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should consider taking steps to becoming smartphone savvy.
Budget It
This is the most important step in your selection of a smartphone. Avoid catchy sale pitches and plans that you don’t use or don’t need; set a budget prior to shopping and commit to sticking to it! Do your research. Remember, not only do you have the cost of the phone, but the cost of the plan is a reoccurring expense that can change drastically if you do not plan ahead. Determine before you enter the store what you need, what you want, and how this will fit in with your overall monthly budget. Planning up front can save you costly mistakes!
Your Plan
Carefully consider which carrier provides the best service in your area. Ask friends and co-workers who they prefer and why. You do not want to pay your monthly fee and have dropped calls or unreliable service on a regular basis. Compare the available plans and prices and select the one that best suits you. Make sure you are selecting enough minutes, data, and other services which interest you. Your goal should be to choose the best plan and price that works for you.
Features
After careful research, you will begin to decide the features that most interest you and that will work for you. You will find a multitude of features available on your smartphone that the basic cell phone does not have. You definitely want a smartphone that is user-friendly and one whose features meet all of your needs. You will find apps, cameras, games, and texting features available for you to use. Screens come in varying sizes and even keyboards can accommodate your personal preference. Try the phone on before you buy it! Put it in your pocket or purse and see how it fits and if you can easily access it. Make this new technology work for you!
Battery Life
One of the most important aspects of your purchase is the battery life. If you connect to the web, play games, or text incessantly, your battery life will reflect this usage. Choose the smartphone that offers you a longer battery life. A good idea is to always purchase the car charger accessory. You can also keep a wall charger at your office to make up for any battery drain you might have experienced on your long commute. Additional batteries and even larger batteries can be purchased separately.
As you make a decision about your new smartphone, remember to keep your personal goals and needs in mind. Combine that with a smart budget and this new world of technology will provide hours of outstanding service!
We should buy what we need, not whatever they introduce. 🙂 that will be really a good practice to save a lot on mobile phones.
Rob.
Smartphones have become incredibly advanced, with multicore processors and cameras that almost make us want to abandon our point-and-shoot cameras for good