| There are new cell phone technologies as often | | | | five years ago. Car accessories like car chargers, |
| as there are new cellphone accessories. If it's | | | | phone cases, and memory cards are handy |
| been a few years since your last cell phone, you | | | | investments that can save you time and calls. |
| may be surprised at what is now on the market. | | | | Keeping your phone around to take pictures and |
| Touch phones are cool, and full keyboards obviate | | | | stream music is fun too, so make sure your new |
| the use of t-9 technology and needlessly punching | | | | phone has as much memory as you need. |
| your 7 key four times to type an S. But there | | | | There's nothing worse than being told that your |
| are other advances that have lessened the price | | | | phone doesn't have any more storage and |
| of certain discount cellular accessories. | | | | missing a photo opportunity because of it. |
| 1. Decide how much you want to invest in your | | | | 4. The quality of the phone's features is also |
| new cell phone. There are usually rebates and | | | | important. Check the camera for picture quality, |
| deals on phones, especially if you re-sign your | | | | the volume to make sure that it is clear and the |
| contract with your service provider. But if you | | | | call doesn't drop, a fact that can depend on your |
| want to keep up with the latest technology, it's | | | | service provider and try to stream video and see |
| going to cost you - iPhones and other smart | | | | how long it takes. Ask about the phone's lifespan. |
| phones like them usually charge an additional $30 | | | | You don't want to get a new phone every 9 |
| a month for internet service. | | | | months, although many people do. It's better to |
| 2. Once you've found a cellphone style that | | | | invest in a quality phone that isn't planned to |
| appeals to you, check for the features that you | | | | become obsolete within a year. |
| want. If you do a lot of texting, a full keyboard | | | | While it may be hard to get used to your new |
| might be good for you. If you check your e-mail | | | | phone, it will grow on you and soon you will come |
| constantly, then a smart phone is a good choice. | | | | to appreciate it for being faster and newer than |
| And if you're in the car all the time, you may | | | | your last phone. Ideally your new phone will last |
| want to invest in Bluetooth car kits, especially | | | | for a couple of years, and by that time, there will |
| because many states have made it illegal to drive | | | | be a plethora of new phone technologies that |
| (or text) and talk on the phone. | | | | make the phones of today look old school. Most |
| 3. Discount cell phone accessories have never | | | | importantly, have fun with your shopping and get |
| been more accessible. Discounted Bluetooth | | | | something that you love! You'll be using it every |
| headsets are a fraction of how much they cost | | | | day, so it's important to be comfortable with it. |