Tips to select a smart Phone
More models do end up confusing one about what to choose. Here are 7 tips to help you select one:
# Operating system
Yep, just as you have to decide between Linux and Windows on a PC, you will need to make up your mind about whether you would rather go for a Symbian, Windows Mobile, Palm OS, BlackBerry or Linux device and each OS also has its own sub-groups too (Symbian, for instance, has different editions of Series 60 and UIQ). The jury are still out on which one is the best, but you will need to keep in mind factors like speed of operation, number of applications available (preferably free ones) and compatibility with other devices, before you opt for a particular OS. Do remember that unlike in PCs, you cannot install any OS on any phone—so if you are dreaming of running a Symbian OS on an iPhone, forget it! Here you are pretty much stuck with the OS that comes on the device. No changes allowed.
# Screen size
While screen size is indeed important on all cellphones, it attains an entirely different dimension in the case of enterprise phones. This is because one often ends up viewing, documents, presentations and spreadsheets on enterprise devices and even browsing the Internet a fair bit. And the bigger the screen, the lesser the strain on your eyes and fingers.
# Interface
Do you like touchscreens, physical keypads or a blend of the two? And even in physical keypads, do you want a proper QWERTY keypad, a semi-QWERTY keypad or just the good old alphanumeric affair? it all really depends on your needs. Toushcreen users normally end up with larger screens and the convenience of being able to scribble using a stylus, but have often to put up with iffy handwriting recognition systems and slightly lower battery performance. On the other hand, those with physical keypads often find the keys way too small to really replicate the convenience of a notebook but get better battery performance and more software applications to play around with. Suit yourself!
# Software
Different devices come with different software options. For instance, some might come with a full-fledged office suite while others might just have an application that allows you to view (but not edit or create) MS Office files. You will also need to consider whether your device comes with a PDF reader, a good email client (preferably supporting push mail) and a decent Internet browser. It’s just like a PC—the hardware is every bit as important as the software.
# Connectivity
As most enterprise phone users are frequent travellers, do check if the phone will work on all networks. If you have no intention of straying beyond Indian borders, do make sure that it supports EDGE (you will be surprised to know that some high-end enterprise phones do not support it). And it is not just a matter of networks, you will also need to check out if other connectivity options such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are available onboard and also the kind of devices supported. It always helps if you can connect a projector or printer directly to your phone!
# Multimedia
You need to make sure that the camera on your phone supports features like business card reading and whether the phone’s speakers are good enough to allow you to use it in speakerphone mode even in a meeting, if need be. Also check if the phone allows you to record long audio clips and whether it allows image editing—you will be surprised at just how often you need them.
# Processor, Storage
A good processor is necessary to ensure that your device keeps ticking over nicely. Storage of course will allow you to carry most of your files in your hand, and having lots of memory to play around will ensure that you can run multiple applications without your device hanging or crashing.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Mobile Phone dropped in water Here are some tips to save your wet mobile
Many of you get your mobile phone wet by one way or another. You worry as you mistakenly drop your mobile phone in water. It can also get wet if you are out in a heavy rain. However, there is no need to panic. It is possible to save your wet mobile phone by quickly repairing it. In order to save your mobile phone from water damage, you can consider these easy and simple solutions:
Act rapidly :
The first thing you have to do in order to save your wet mobile phone is to act rapidly. Quickly remove all the detachable parts as well as covers possible such as the back cover, battery, the SIM card, memory card etc. Next, take a piece of cloth or a tissue paper to wipe the excess water you are able to notice within the mobile phone. Make sure that you dry it completely. If you don' t do this, the water inside the mobile phone will begin to evaporate and gather in places which will be difficult to reach.
This will save your wet mobile phone and it will start working if it was under water for just a little while.
Using a hairdryer :
Take a hairdryer and begin drying the mobile phone while giving more consideration to the place where the battery is located. The battery housing usually consists of tiny holes to let in air (so giving more space for water) inside the mobile phone.
Make sure that you are not holding the hairdryer very near to the mobile phone. Keeping it too close to the mobile phone may harm the electrical mechanism of the mobile phone. Keep on drying the mobile phone from a safe distance for about twenty to thirty minutes.
If solution number 1 and solution number 2 don't work, try solution number 3.
Drying for a long time:
Take off the covers as well as battery from the mobile phone. Put the phone in a dry as well as warm place to let the water inside the phone evaporate gradually from the little holes in the mobile phone.
Act rapidly :
The first thing you have to do in order to save your wet mobile phone is to act rapidly. Quickly remove all the detachable parts as well as covers possible such as the back cover, battery, the SIM card, memory card etc. Next, take a piece of cloth or a tissue paper to wipe the excess water you are able to notice within the mobile phone. Make sure that you dry it completely. If you don' t do this, the water inside the mobile phone will begin to evaporate and gather in places which will be difficult to reach.
This will save your wet mobile phone and it will start working if it was under water for just a little while.
Using a hairdryer :
Take a hairdryer and begin drying the mobile phone while giving more consideration to the place where the battery is located. The battery housing usually consists of tiny holes to let in air (so giving more space for water) inside the mobile phone.
Make sure that you are not holding the hairdryer very near to the mobile phone. Keeping it too close to the mobile phone may harm the electrical mechanism of the mobile phone. Keep on drying the mobile phone from a safe distance for about twenty to thirty minutes.
If solution number 1 and solution number 2 don't work, try solution number 3.
Drying for a long time:
Take off the covers as well as battery from the mobile phone. Put the phone in a dry as well as warm place to let the water inside the phone evaporate gradually from the little holes in the mobile phone.
BOOST YOUR MOBILE SIGNAL
If you have problems with cell reception while you're in your car, you
might be able to use a car kit to boost your phone's power. These kits
usually require professional installation. They increase the maximum
power of your phone's signal and route it to an external antenna on
your car's windshield or roof. They also usually include a cradle that
you dock your phone in when it's the car and a hands-free speaker and
microphone.
might be able to use a car kit to boost your phone's power. These kits
usually require professional installation. They increase the maximum
power of your phone's signal and route it to an external antenna on
your car's windshield or roof. They also usually include a cradle that
you dock your phone in when it's the car and a hands-free speaker and
microphone.
BATTERY POWER
Imagine your cell battery is very low, you are expecting an important
call, and you don't have a charger. Nokia phones come with a reserve
battery. To activate it, press the keys *3370#. Your cell will restart
with this reserve, and show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve
will get charged when you charge your cell next time.
call, and you don't have a charger. Nokia phones come with a reserve
battery. To activate it, press the keys *3370#. Your cell will restart
with this reserve, and show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve
will get charged when you charge your cell next time.
TOP MOBILE PHONES
Vodafone VF 150
The recently launched Vodafone VF 150 mobile phone is the cheapest handset available in the Indian market to date. The 'World's Cheapest Handset' packs good utility features for the users within the lowest price bracket. The Vodafone VF 150 handset comes in 1 inch monochrome display with 96 x 64 pixel screen resolution. It offers a 5-way navigation key, alarm clock, polyphonic ringtones, calculator, torch light, mini USB connector, 2 embedded games and currency converter. The cheapest Vodafone 150 mobile phone is integrated with text and voice based services and control button. Vodafone 150 mobile phone is available at a price of Rs. 809 in Delhi region.
Samsung Guru 1175
Samsung has extended its Guru series portfolio with the launch of an affordable Guru 1175 mobile phone. The new Guru 1175 phone boast of an ergonomic design with FM radio offering up to 23 hours of playtime, 40 poly and MP3 ringtones. It comes preloaded with a bright torch light, Bike Mode and automatic call response. By enabling the Bike Mode of the device, users can get calls from select few contacts only while driving and the rest of the contacts will get busy message tone once they try to reach the user. The feature-packed Guru 1175 mobile phone is further equipped with longer battery life, regional language display and advanced mobile tracker. You can buy Samsung Guru 1175 handset at a cheap price of Rs. 1,690 in India.
Micromax C112
Micromax has launched C112 CDMA mobile phone in partnership with Tata Indicom in India. A candy bar style phone, Micromax C112 displays a 65K colour CSTN screen with 5-way navigation key. Equipped with stereo FM radio with 20 channels, the device offers speakerphone, messaging and games. Micromax C112 CDMA phone is further equipped with midi ring tones, Li-ion 800mAh battery, Hindi keypad, mobile tracker and a calendar. The handset comes bundled with Tata Indicom's 'Pay Per Second' plan for its prepaid subscribers. You can purchase Micromax C112 mobile phone at a price as low as Rs. 1,699 in India.
Zen X220
Another affordable device launched recently is Zen X220 mobile phone. Zen X220 is a GSM handset that comes with dual back covers fitted to your style statement. The handset offers VGA camera to the users to capture special moments. For music lovers the device offers true music bliss with MP3/MP4 playback and expandable memory. The phone features utility organizer services with calender, calculator, world clock, currency converter, stop watch and document viewer. Zen X220 mobile phone is available at a budget price tag of Rs. 1,849 in India.
Intex IN 2020
Intex IN 2020 QT mobile phone is a dual-SIM QWERTY phone. The device displays a 1.8 inch QVGA colour screen. Preloaded with 1450mAh battery, the Intex IN 2020 offers talk time up to 11 hours and standby time up to 336 hours. The new Intex phone is equipped with FM radio, audio player with equalizer, sound recorder and video player. It also presents few utility tools in the form of mobile tracker, LED torch and black list feature that enables users to block 10 callers of their choice. The latest Intex IN 2020 QT phone is available at a price of Rs. 2,200 in India.
The recently launched Vodafone VF 150 mobile phone is the cheapest handset available in the Indian market to date. The 'World's Cheapest Handset' packs good utility features for the users within the lowest price bracket. The Vodafone VF 150 handset comes in 1 inch monochrome display with 96 x 64 pixel screen resolution. It offers a 5-way navigation key, alarm clock, polyphonic ringtones, calculator, torch light, mini USB connector, 2 embedded games and currency converter. The cheapest Vodafone 150 mobile phone is integrated with text and voice based services and control button. Vodafone 150 mobile phone is available at a price of Rs. 809 in Delhi region.
Samsung Guru 1175
Samsung has extended its Guru series portfolio with the launch of an affordable Guru 1175 mobile phone. The new Guru 1175 phone boast of an ergonomic design with FM radio offering up to 23 hours of playtime, 40 poly and MP3 ringtones. It comes preloaded with a bright torch light, Bike Mode and automatic call response. By enabling the Bike Mode of the device, users can get calls from select few contacts only while driving and the rest of the contacts will get busy message tone once they try to reach the user. The feature-packed Guru 1175 mobile phone is further equipped with longer battery life, regional language display and advanced mobile tracker. You can buy Samsung Guru 1175 handset at a cheap price of Rs. 1,690 in India.
Micromax C112
Micromax has launched C112 CDMA mobile phone in partnership with Tata Indicom in India. A candy bar style phone, Micromax C112 displays a 65K colour CSTN screen with 5-way navigation key. Equipped with stereo FM radio with 20 channels, the device offers speakerphone, messaging and games. Micromax C112 CDMA phone is further equipped with midi ring tones, Li-ion 800mAh battery, Hindi keypad, mobile tracker and a calendar. The handset comes bundled with Tata Indicom's 'Pay Per Second' plan for its prepaid subscribers. You can purchase Micromax C112 mobile phone at a price as low as Rs. 1,699 in India.
Zen X220
Another affordable device launched recently is Zen X220 mobile phone. Zen X220 is a GSM handset that comes with dual back covers fitted to your style statement. The handset offers VGA camera to the users to capture special moments. For music lovers the device offers true music bliss with MP3/MP4 playback and expandable memory. The phone features utility organizer services with calender, calculator, world clock, currency converter, stop watch and document viewer. Zen X220 mobile phone is available at a budget price tag of Rs. 1,849 in India.
Intex IN 2020
Intex IN 2020 QT mobile phone is a dual-SIM QWERTY phone. The device displays a 1.8 inch QVGA colour screen. Preloaded with 1450mAh battery, the Intex IN 2020 offers talk time up to 11 hours and standby time up to 336 hours. The new Intex phone is equipped with FM radio, audio player with equalizer, sound recorder and video player. It also presents few utility tools in the form of mobile tracker, LED torch and black list feature that enables users to block 10 callers of their choice. The latest Intex IN 2020 QT phone is available at a price of Rs. 2,200 in India.
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