| Ten years ago, cell phones were just | | | | allow you to take pictures. Other cell phones |
| beginning to appear. Today, it seems every | | | | give you internet access on the road. And |
| person on the street has one. However, not | | | | like most technology, there are new |
| all cell phones are equal. How do you find | | | | improvements made on a weekly basis. Remember |
| the best one? | | | | that you'll be paying for these features; |
| | | | make sure you'll use them before you spend |
| Ask yourself what qualities are important to | | | | the money. |
| you. First, the physical aspects. Do you | | | | |
| prefer flat cell phones or those with a flip? | | | | Manufacturers of cell phones have done |
| Are slim cell phones more attractive, or does | | | | extensive research to find out what is |
| size really matter? | | | | important to you, the buyer. The carrier, |
| | | | though, is also important to consider. What |
| Cell phones seem to come in all shapes and | | | | good are cell phones, after all, if you can't |
| sizes, and color can also be a determining | | | | get service? Find out who in your area has |
| factor. Have you seen the changeable covers? | | | | the widest service and the best rate plan. |
| Who knew cell phones would become such a | | | | |
| fashion statement? | | | | Most of us have become spoiled by our cell |
| | | | phones. It's hard to remember the days when |
| A critical factor to consider is ring tones. | | | | no one could reach you until you got home |
| Some cell phones come with standard rings | | | | from class or from work. Cell phones have |
| that could drive anyone crazy. Others have | | | | opened up our lines of communication |
| downloadable tones, letting you show off your | | | | considerably. (Sometimes it's questionable |
| taste and personality. If you've ever been on | | | | whether that's a good thing....) The fact is, |
| a crowded train where six cell phones started | | | | it looks like cell phones are here to stay. |
| ringing at once, you know how important it is | | | | Is it possible anymore to escape? Of course! |
| to have the pleasant ring tone. No one wants | | | | The best thing about cell phones is that you |
| to draw negative attention. | | | | can use them when you need them, but |
| | | | sometimes the best cell phones are the ones |
| Cell phones have all sorts of new features, | | | | that are turned off. |
| and they keep improving. Some cell phones | | | | |