Buying Ideas for Smart phone

If you're buying a Smartphone as a holiday gift for yourself or someone else, there are several considerations. If the recipient is already using a PDA, then operating system is something to think about. If they're already using a Palm device, for example, they may want a Palm-based Smartphone. Or, they may want to change. Best to make sure before you buy. You'll find there are wide ranges of Palm and Pocket PC/Windows Mobile Smartphone’s to pick from. You'll also find a large number of sources online where you can purchase a Smartphone. One thing to remember is to be sure your cellular provider supports the phone!

In looking at smart phones you'll find a wide array of features. For example, some have slots for storage cards so you can carry more data with you. These Mobile Phones are handy for carrying photos, music, documents, and more. Speaking of music you'll find that some smart phones even offer stereo sound. With a memory card and some small speakers or a headset you have an MP3 player as part of your Smartphone .Bluetooth wireless is a feature I think every phone should have,” smart" or not. With a Bluetooth wireless headset you can answer your phone by simply tapping the device that's in your ear. Certainly a much safer way to talk on the phone if you're driving and even if you're not Some phones, like the Motorola Q, Samsung, Blackberry, Nokia etc come with built-in voice recognition that makes it very easy to call numbers. If you have a Pocket PC/Windows Mobile Phone device you can also purchase Microsoft Voice Command and control your phone by voice. Voice Command not only dials your phone, but can also tell you about contacts, appointments, and more.

If the PDA Phones will be used a lot, you may want to look at purchasing an extra battery and possibly some alternative chargers. There are gadgets available so you can charge your Smartphone in your car, from an electrical outlet, and via a USB plug into a computer. Just one function of most smart phones is the ability to handle email .That means entering text. You'll find that there are a variety of ways text can be entered. Smartphone devices with touch screens will often have software that produces a keyboard you can type on.