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Cell Phone Etiquette

2024-05-27T11:05:00.000+08:00

Basic Cell Phone Etiquette
by Yusri M.S

We all believe that we are practicing good cell phone etiquette when we venture out into the world with our cell phones and our daily mission. It is not uncommon for us to get a little wrapped up in ourselves and violate the basic rules of cell phone etiquette. This can be particularly difficult when we aren't even sure of the rules when it comes to cell phone etiquette.

Obviously, talking on your cell phone in public places that a quiet environment is paramount is considered quite rude. Libraries, court rooms, and high end restaurants are the most obvious, and yet people still believe that they are exempt from this very basic example of cell phone etiquette.

Even more appalling is the basic attention that a cell phone can require. Regardless of where we are or what we are doing, we can be reached, and of course, we can be distracted. Whether we are having a quiet moment with a loved one or a meeting with a potential client, cell phones can quickly drag away our attention. There is little that matches the glaringly obvious communication faux pas as the cell phone that creates the distraction and the answerer who puts their "live" individual on hold.

Cell phones come with voice mail, which is to provide us with the freedom of allowing a computerized voice to take a message for us. This means we are not obligated to take every single call, and of course, if we are busy we can reach the individual when we are through.

Hopefully most of us have enough basic cell phone etiquette to refrain from answering our cell phones while engaged in excretion activities. Why is it any less appropriate to allow the computerized voice to take a message when we are currently engaged with someone else's time and attention?

Perhaps this is the basic cell phone etiquette misunderstanding. Cell phones have the capacity to intrude on the value of other people, whether we are sitting in a restaurant talking loudly to an anonymous voice on the other end of the phone, or allowing our boss to interrupt a tender moment with our significant other. The moment our cell phones intrude on the respect of other people, we are guaranteed to be violating basic cell phone etiquette.

Cell phones definitely have their place in our society. However, with the exception of checking the caller ID to be assured that it is not a wayward child trying to reach a parent to retrieve them, cell phones need to come with more convenient off switches. Perhaps it would be more prudent to ask people to locate their off switch.

About Cell phone

2007-03-01T00:24:00.000+08:00

The Cell Phone
by Cathy Peterson

The cell phone industry has come a long way since the inception of the private use personal cellular phone. In the late eighties and very early nineties it was a huge deal if you had a corded cellular phone in your car. The personal cell phone had terrible reception and was so large that you couldn't exactly put it your pocket for convenient usage. To look back now and compare the cell phone industry's first amazing wonders with the sleek razor phones of today, the first cell phones were actually laughable, but of course we didn't know it.

Cell phones operate on a basic frequency notion of cell sites and the use of handover to be competitive in the industry. Using technology that most people aren't interested in provided it is working when they are using their cell phone, handover is at the heart of the cell phone competition craze to provide the network with "fewest dropped calls."

While cell phone technology and even some cell phone usage has been around since the mid nineteen forties, most people hadn't heard of the usefulness of a cell phone until the early to mid eighties, where cell phones were predominately car phones.

Cell phone technology has grown immensely since cell phone usage has hit a massive boom stemming from the late nineties to early two thousands that has increased the capability of the average cell phone. Cell phones were once upon a time utilized only for placing or receiving a phone call. Now they come with the ability to text and instant message, take pictures and videos, do math, download information and music from the internet, wake you up with their plethora of alarms, download e-mail and many thing will amaze us every year when the latest version or model come out. Cell phone technology is advancing at an amazing rate in an attempt to annihilate cell phone competitors.

The boom in cell phone popularity has led to various cell phone related offshoots such as cell phone etiquette, cell phones for children, cell phone accessories, and of course, cell phone competitive plans. The ease and flexibility that a cell phone now provides is contributing to the slow but eventual downfall to land line services. In the United Kingdom, it has been reported that the number of working cell phones actually out number the latest census.

Cell phone technology has leapt forward and a tremendous growth has only led to more competition. It will be interesting to watch the cell phone industry continuously make improvements and create developments that will lead to more user friendly cell phone features.

Choosing Cell Phones

2007-02-28T23:39:00.000+08:00

Choosing Cell Phones
by Joseph Davis

It seems that these days, nearly everyone has a cell phone. There are so many manufacturers and so many new models, it's hard to keep up on the latest trends. But choosing cell phones is about more than picking the hottest new model; it's about comparing plans and accessories. It's also about finding the best deal, and manufacturers are offering great deals to make sure that you choose theirs.

When comparing cell phones, you'll notice that the manufacturers create their phones and other wireless products so that they can be used with different service plan providers. For example, if you choose T-Mobile and sign up with their camera phone plan, you're free to choose your preference of phones made by Motorola and Sony Ericsson. Shop around, because not every company makes products that are compatible with all plans and deals.

Before choosing a new phone that appeals to you and meets your needs, make sure that it will work with a suitable plan. The best way to accomplish this is to find the service plan you want first, and then shop around for the cell phones and wireless products that can work with that plan. When you find the plan and the phone you want, you can then purchase both. Many of the best wireless phone plans also offer bundled packages that include the service plan and the phone for one low price.

When the time comes for choosing cell phones, make a shortlist of the manufacturers you're interested in, and check out some of the reviews and consumer reports that are available. The ratings and comments are available in magazines and online, and reading them can certainly help you to narrow down your choices. There is a wealth of information regarding cell phone companies on the Internet, just ready for you to take advantage of the information.

Like any task, choosing cell phones can be easier if you have the right information at hand. Compare prices and products to find the cell phone that best suits your needs and you budget.

Accessories

2007-02-28T23:17:00.000+08:00

Four Great Accessories For Cell Phones
by Kim Blithe

Cell phones are such an integral part of our lives today that they we take them almost for granted. With so much multi-tasking and constant activity in our lives, we rely on them every day, and it's only when they become cumbersome or don't work for us that we realize how much we've come to count on them. The right accessories can improve the functionality and convenience of your cell phone as well as making it the envy of all your friends. These accessories are absolute musts for today's best-dressed cell phones!

1. Anything Bluetooth. Bluetooth is simply a term for a low frequency radio wave signal frequency that is used to make any type of electronic equipment - in this case your cell phone - wireless. No more using those awkward wired headphones that you have to plug into your cell phone! Bluetooth earpieces are small, sleek and have enough range for you to walk about your desk or step away from your parked car while chatting away. You can also get Bluetooth car kits for hands free dialing. These allow you to talk all you want while driving with voice activation and dialing. Typical Bluetooth systems give you up to eight hours of talk time and 150 hours of stand-by.

2. Antenna Booster. You would think cell phones would have clear reception and great coverage just about everywhere these days. You'd be wrong. Getting an antenna booster is a simple solution that's inexpensive, easy to install and will widen your coverage area instantly. There's nothing more annoying than a dropped call or talking to someone who's cutting in or out. Weird problems like buildings that block cell phone reception are solved with a good antenna booster as well.

3. Amplifier Antenna. For cell phones that are the life line of road warriors, an amplifier antenna installed on the car is a must. These antennas are more powerful than the antenna boosters installed in the actual cell phones and are mounted on the rear windshield of the car. They give users great coverage in those areas known as "dead zones" between cell towers and in valleys or mountain areas.

4. Mobile phone charger. Yes, this sounds vaguely old-fashioned, but we still believe this is an essential accessory for anyone who travels a lot and talks a lot. After all, why run down your cell phone's battery when you're driving if you can be using a charger and prolonging the battery life for when you get out of your vehicle? The simplest solutions are usually the most elegant, and today's chargers for cell phones are light years beyond those old versions with the big coils and bulky plugs for the cigarette lighter that you could brain someone with. Check out the newer ones that feature slimmer, shorter cords and dashboard mount, drop-in holders for your cell phone.

Almost a quarter of people in the United States today use cell phones as their primary personal telephone. A few added accessories like the ones mentioned above can make them even more reliable and versatile. When you go shopping for your next phone purchase, be sure to look at a few good extras as well as the best cell phones.

Bluetooth

2007-02-28T01:09:00.000+08:00

Bluetooth Headset - Choosing The Right One For Your Cell Phone
by Lewis Leake

A Bluetooth wireless headset is the way to go if you really want the freedom to use your cell phone almost anywhere.

Bluetooth headsets are normally larger than wired headsets, mainly because the battery has to be included. This extra size will determine how the headset will feel once mounted around your ear.

The first thing that you want to evaluate is comfort. There are basically two styles of headsets. One style wraps around your ear and can be adjusted. I found this style to be the most comfortable. With the other style, you press it into your ear. I wasn't comfortable with this style. You however, may be different so give them both a try.

Here are some other things that you want to consider when selecting your Bluetooth headset. Ease of Use and Ergonomics

Are the control buttons easy to get to
Can you easily adjust the volume level
Do you understand the instructions in the manual
Is there a support number to call if you have problems
Can you easily put it on your ear and take it off
Is it comfortable to wear for extended periods of time
Can you use it if you wear glasses
Can it be worn on either ear
Is there something to store it in when not in use
Check the weight - does it feel like it's falling off

Ask About and Check the Features

How many other devices can you use it with
Find out about the range of the headset
Check the sound quality
What's the battery life and battery type
Find out the warranty period and what is covered
How do you know if the battery needs to be charged
Compatibility with other cell phones and devices

There are a lot of different styles of Bluetooth wireless headsets available. Go try some on. Get the look and feel that is right for you. Find out where to get the best deals on Bluetooth Headsets. You will also find some of the best Bluetooth cell phone accessories here.

Cell Phone Cameras

2007-02-28T01:00:00.000+08:00

Cell Phone Cameras by Cathy Peterson

Cellular phones with cameras have been flooding the market. Some people may think of it as a fad but I believe that they are here to stay. Having a built in camera on your cell phone offers a lot of advantages.

When you need to capture a special moment and you haven't brought with you a camera you can easily take snap shots with the help of your cellular phone. This is not the only benefit. There have been incidents of crimes that were easily solved because of the help of a camera phone. I have read of an instance wherein someone who was mugged was able to take a picture of the man while he was trying to run away. The picture he took helped the police to easily identify the suspect and within a matter of minutes the criminal was arrested while he was riding his truck to escape some place else.

Pictures on your cell phone could also be used if you intend to buy something for someone and you would want his or her approval on it. I have used it several times while shopping. I took a snap shot of a bag I bought and I asked my mom if she would want one too. The pictures were instantly received and my mom immediately gave me a feedback that she wanted one for herself also. The benefits and uses are endless.

If you are looking out to buy a camera phone be sure to choose one that offers other features like being able to take videos as well. It should be able to store pictures with great quality and has the capability to store numerous pictures. This problem though can be addressed with most phones in the market having expandable memory in the form of memory cards aside from the cell phone's own memory.

Almost all camera phones have the ability to send and email the pictures. You can even set it up as your wall paper or screen saver. There are even models that allow you to edit it and it even has several templates that you could use to frame the picture.

Having these pictures printed also takes only minutes. You can just go to any developing center. They have these standing kiosks where you can send the pictures through blue tooth or infrared option. You could also just insert the memory card and viola within minutes your pictures are printed in the size you want.

With more and more cellular phone models having cameras that could take high quality pictures, it wouldn't come as a shock if more and more people would be opting for this over digital cameras.

Gadgets for mobile

2007-02-28T00:52:00.000+08:00

Gadgets for mobile phone owners by Bill. Jones.

Welcome to the wonderful world of electronic accessories! They are the trend of this century and fascinate people of all ages. This is why every mobile phone owner would love to receive gadgets as gifts. If in the past you found it difficult to buy the perfect present for your friends and relatives, now you shouldn't meet this problem any longer. Millions of people use mobile phones and can't imagine their lives without them. If only a few years before cell phones were considered a luxury, they are now an absolute necessity.

When mobile phones first appeared, they were expensive and heavy, the battery life was severely limited and the reception was not quite good. But nowadays all these problems are gone, since producers constantly improve and update their models. Mobile phones seem to be miraculous gadgets which allow you to play games, listen to music, store detailed contact information, make to-do lists, download information from the Internet or take pictures. So if you can't afford to give mobile phones as gifts, you could at least procure some fashionable gadgets for mobile phones and give them to your loved ones!

Mobile phones have enriched our lives and their invention has been a blessing in many ways. They help us to communicate efficiently with our families, friends and business partners. Producers are doing their best to innovate and to create the most sophisticated gadgets in order to keep up with the evolving needs of their clients. These modern accessories add value to mobile phones and fascinate everybody, especially technology addicted persons. For them, new accessories are the best gifts ever.

Genuine leather cases are the ideal products to protect mobile phones. If one of your friends has just bought an expensive cell, then you should give him a protective case that will prolong both the cleanliness and the life of his phone. Belt clips are other useful gadgets because they allow people to move more comfortably, being sure that their phones are securely fastened to their belts. You can find even vibrating belt clips, which are equipped with the vibrating call alert mode. This way no call will be missed and the phone's battery will last longer. With so many attractive accessories, why should you worry about finding the right gifts?

Hands free kits will be very appreciated by those friends of yours who own a car. These kits provide an easy and very safe way for using the phone while driving. They also include a microphone and charge the phone's battery using power from the car's battery. Is there any car driver who wouldn't be thrilled to receive such gifts? Or if they already have hands free kits, you could think about giving them a vehicle power charger, ideal for recharging their mobile phones in less than an hour. The circuit of this charger recognizes a full battery and automatically switches off. If you are still not convinced that gadgets can make great gifts for your friends, here are some other products you can take into consideration: Bluetooth headset, FM radio hands free, antenna booster sticker, hard plastic holster, long lasting batteries and we could go on forever with our list, because the technology will never stop advancing.

Cellphone Plan

2007-02-28T00:07:00.000+08:00

Which Phone, Plan and Provider Are Right For You? by Ray La Foy

Cell phones are now owned by the majority of people living in the United States, but worldwide also. With so many companies producing and marketing the use of cellular phones, rates for their use have dramatically reduced within the last four to five years. The size of the phones has decreased, while their number of features and ease of use has increased.

Analog connections are now becoming obsolete, in favor of the clearer and battery-saving digital connection. Many units on the market now are tri-mode, meaning that in addition to analog they use the digital signals of TDMA and CDMA. Strides like these have made mobile communication increasingly popular as well as reliable.

With this popularity, companies have been able to reduce their monthly rates while offering many features free of charge, features that the user is accustomed to paying for on their house phone line. This competition has led many to use their cellular phone as their main phone, or even their only phone.

Some of the features that have made cellular communications so popular are the following: free nights and/or weekends, caller identification, call forwarding, three-way calling, voice mail, text messaging and Internet access. Many of these features are either free or of very low cost.

When combined with the intelligent use of peak minutes and free nights and weekends (usually between 8 am and 8 pm), a consumer can quickly find that a cellular phone plan is cheaper than their home phone plan. The problem is finding out which provider, which plan, and which phone make the most sense for each individual.

Unless a more advanced phone is desired, the Sony Ericsson's and Nokia's are reasonably priced and come with a wide array of options. Hidden costs are minimal and with three options for coverage, roaming charges can be reduced to a bare minimum. A plan for thirty to forty dollars offers between 200-400 peak minutes, which is often more than enough for general use.

Many who purchase a cellular phone believe that it will work everywhere, without a glitch. They quickly realize that this is untrue, and oftentimes try to return the phone as defective. However wireless communication is not perfect, nor can it perform as reliably as a landline. There are certain areas, such as basements and electronics stores, where cellular phones just cannot operate. What you are paying for is wireless communication, not another phone line.

However by knowing your phone limits and the limits of your carrier, you can maximize your reliability while using your phone almost as if it is connected to a landline. Many times a mobile phone bill is comparable to that of a home bill, while offering more features and giving you the major advantage of being entirely wireless. I encourage everyone who uses a telephone to compare his or her home bill to that of a cellular customer, and consider joining the millions who already have gone wireless.

The best way to go about choosing a cellular provider is to stop into their local stores and analyze each one's service through their provided literature and by talking to a representative. I recommend staying away from the service providers in the mall, as oftentimes they have less knowledgeable staff and are less likely to bargain with you on certain aspects of their plans. By gathering all the latest information on all three providers, looking at your current phone bill, and talking to current cellular users, you can have a successful cell phone search.

Download Ringtone

2007-02-27T00:16:00.000+08:00

What You Should Know Before You Press Download Ringtone
by Craig Thornburrow

With so many ringtones available these days, it is no wonder that some people are totally lost when it comes to understanding where to look and what procedures to follow when looking to download a ringtone. There really is not any big mystery, but there are a few common sense precautions you should take before you ever click on any download ringtone icon. Here are a few hints to help keep your sanity during your hunt for the perfect ringtone, as well as protect your cell service and equipment.

The very first thing to determine is whether or not the ringtone you are considering is compatible with your cell service and your phone type. Just as it is true that there are several different types of electronic documents out there, several formats for ringtones are on the market today. Before you begin to search for a ringtone, make sure you know exactly what format will work with your setup. This one simple act can save you hours of frustration and also help to narrow the numbers of websites you will want to investigate.

Second, it is important to make sure that you download any ringtone from a secure site, and one that you can trust to be free of any virus. A sad fact of our time is that far too many people end up with a computer virus that is transmitted through what seems like the most innocent download in the world. Don't think that just because you paid a fee to join a ringtone site that you will not have a problem with a virus later on. Make sure that the ringtone file, just like any file, is checked for a virus and is clear before you complete the transaction.

A third thing to consider is to have an idea of what you think you would like before you begin browsing. There are literally tens of thousands of ringtones available through the Internet these days. Without at least a general idea of what type of ringtone you might like, you can spend days sifting through all sorts of locations trying to find the right ringtone. Do yourself a favor and make yourself a list of types that would be worth listening to, and then begin to look around.

Don't feel you have to grab a ringtone from the first place you look. Bookmark any sites that have a ringtone that you really like, and write down the file name of the ringtone. This will allow you to continue looking around, but still be able to come back to any that have caught your attention. By process of elimination, you can then narrow down the list to one or two before you begin pressing download ringtone, and pretty much be assured of having at least one that you will enjoy for an extended period of time.

Future Cell Phone

2007-02-26T19:25:00.000+08:00

Future Of Mobile Phones by christopher panduro

So your cell phone can take and send pictures, even video. You can text message and download ring tones and games. You can even watch television and do some web browsing with UMTS. But if you're person who's been using mobile phones for a number of yerars, you can appreciate just how far they have come since the early days when we carried around bricks in dubiously bright neoprene covers, and simply trying to get a phone and service required the kind of stringent credit checks associated with entry to the bank of England.

The cell phones of the future may not look radically different, but they will enable users to do a lot more and a lot differently. High speed data access usinfgmobile broadband, high quality video playback and over the air downloads, high quality video cameras, or live and time shift broadcast Tv and radio, and a posse of location position finding applications, besides ever growing memory and storage capacity, are just some of the functionalities on the horizon.

The biggest and most obvious change is the rapid take up of mobile phones. Twelve years ago, the were only for the whealthy. Seven years ago they were still very rare. Now there more mobiles phones than households in Europe, and numbers are still growing fast.

Today there's no real difference between your mobile phone and your PDA. Motorola has introduced a phone, the much heralder Rokr, that runs Apples Itunes while Sony Ericsson already has mp3 phones on the market which can hold up to 1500 songs. Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, will be introducng music playing handsets which are able to store thousands of tracks which play in stereo. Some sets even include FM radio.

Now with the latest wifi systems there is also the possibility to connect to your home or office wifi security webcam so you can constantly secure the premises.

The next generation of cell phones seems all set to be a comination of phones, PDAs, global positioning systems, digital cameras and handheld gaming devices. However, the next generation of mobile phones will be just one facet of the technologies that are likely to come together. Servers must run the host software in the case of interactive entertainment software and networks that connect the phones with these servers are also needed.

Future efforts to optimize power supply sysyems for mobile devices will increasingly involve the use of multiple power generation technologies with an electric buffer store. In order to achieve maximum power utilization with the highest degree of efficiency, a system of intelligent power management is needed. The goal is to link the energy delivere by batteries, solar cells, thermoelectric or fuel cells in a device. With this kind of system, a laptop could switch to fuel cells whenever light conditions were favourable.

The local phone company's last line of defence is Internet access. Will local phone services still be required to connect to a DSL or dial up Internet connection? Today you can hook up your laptop or desktop computer through your cell phone and UMTS connection giving you nearly the same ADSL speed as your local isp so who needs a land line?