Mobile Phone Guide

Mobile phone deals: choose the deal and enjoy

2007-05-09T05:24:00.000-07:00

One of the best ways to connect the world in the present time is through mobile phones. It has become the most important and essential gadget of this decade. Well, apart from the mobile phones, mobile phone deals are also important.Mobile phone deals are offered in the UK by different network service providers such as T-mobile, Three, Orange, O2, Virgin and Vodafone. All these network service providers offer mobile phone deals for consumers to have a cost-effective deal and services.

With the advancement in the mobile phone technology, mobile phone manufacturers are offering basic phones to latest mobile phones in the market. These mobile phones are endowed with camera, music player, Internet, office tools, and latest 3G technology for fast connectivity. These handsets include Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, etc. So, if you have a choice, you have different mobile phone deals available in the market. Choose the handset and the cost-effective deals exclusively for you.

Mobile phone deals include pay-as-you-go and contract mobile phones. In pay-as-you-go phone, you buy a phone and it is usually loaded with some amount. You cannot make a call if you don’t have sufficient balance. You need to purchase vouchers for adding credits. Other mobile services are also limited. On the other hand, in contract mobile phones, you will have to pay a fixed monthly line rental. There are many tariff plans under a particular deal, compare the plan and choose as per your requirement. A cost-effective deal and seamless connectivity must be the first priority for all the consumers. Contract mobile phone deals fulfil these entire requirements. First choose the handset and then look for the deals available for a particular handset. You may get free minutes, free texts, free line rental and free insurance as an incentive.

How to purchase best mobile phones?

2007-04-05T01:25:00.000-07:00

The market is flooded with mobile phones. Daily a new mobile handset is being launched by one manufacturer or other. Manufactures go on a high-decibel marketing campaign to promote their products with marketing lines promising nothing but the moon. The consumer today has a variety of options to choose from. At the same time, it has also added confusion among mobile users and they find themselves at sea while choosing the best mobile phone catering to their needs. However there are a few important things you can do to purchase a good mobile phone at economical price.

Understand your needs: You need to understand your needs first. Make a list of features you want in your mobile phone. Also decide on the amount of money you can afford to buy your gizmo. Whether you want to buy a phone with superb music capabilities or want a phone which is high on photography. In the same line do you want a 3G mobile or a combination of all. Decide on what you need.

Contract or Sim free: Are you a globe-trotter. If yes, then a SIM free phone. will be suitable for you otherwise you can go for a contract phone which are economical and will allow you to buy a handset on installments. The contract phones also come cheap as mobile service providers offer it as a package with Price plans.

Go on-line: These days you can purchase a handset through on-line mobile shops. These on-line mobile shops offer huge discounts on mobile phones to lure customers. In addition at times you can also get free gifts on these mobile phones. Browse through these websites and look around for the deal available.

Keeping the above things in mind while purchasing a mobile phone will not only allow you to choose a handset which will best cater to your needs but will also save a few pounds in the process.

Happy Shopping!

UK networks price plan guide: Covering the length and breadth of the Queen's country.

2007-03-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

Mobile Telephony in the United Kingdom has seen some amazing growth over the years mainly in the areas of network coverage and price plans. Mobile service providers with their global expertise and advanced technology have connected the entire UK. Price Plans which caters to a wider audience has also made significant impact on the high usage of mobile phones and has brought people from all walks of life into its fold. At present 3mobile, T-mobile, Orange, Vodafone, O2 and Virgin are some of the mobile networks operating in UK and connecting millions of consumers.

The Price Plans offered by these mobile networks are very competitive and give users the freedom of choice. The price plans are intelligently packed and consists of talk time, texts, web services and other value added features. 3mobile has price plans ranging from £ 25 to £ 100. The price includes monthly rent, voice minutes, video minutes, video/picture messages and web services. O2 has categorized its price plans for regular, occasional, high and evening and weekend users to help you select price plans as per your usage.Orange has price plans by the name of Dolphin, Racoon, Canary and Panther. These price plans offer you free texts, voice minutes etc. So, if you use more of texts you can take Dolphin or if you dial more of fixed line numbers you can opt for Racoon. Vodafone the oldest network in the country offers a comprehensive range of plans under the broad categories of 'Any Time' and 'Evening and Weekend' plans. Choose from these plans and cut your mobile bills.

T-mobile has FLEX, RELAX, OFF-PEAK and U-FIX plans which gives you the flexibility to use a combination of texts, minutes and web services as per your budget. Virgin mobile network has price plan in which you get voice mail services for free and many other discounts.

In a nutshell, with increased competition among mobile networks the customer has freedom of choice and is truly a KING.

Mobile phones: Status symbol or a necessity?

2007-03-08T02:14:00.000-08:00

Mobile phones being one of the easiest ways for communications have become an indispensable gadget for everyone. In the fast paced world, its obvious that everyone is busy and no one has time to meet people in person. In such a situation your mobile phone plays a crucial role. With technological advancement, new mobile phones are much more advanced as compared to the older one that people would use a few years ago.

With technological advancement, mobile phones form and functions have dramatically changed and new and advanced features are being added. As a consequence, users get more high-end features in their phones. From voice centric phones to third generation phones – mobile market is flooded with options. Whether you are looking for a basic phone, music phone or a business phone – all are available. Mobile companies have also understood consumers changing need and are very much concerned about consumers satisfaction. Mobile manufacturing companies like Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, etc., have launched a series of latest phones that are getting popularity all over the world. Sony Ericsson’s Walkman series phone, Nokia's N-series and Samsung's Slider phones have brought a revolution in the mobile world.

Technologically, mobile industry have come a long way and the latest mobile phones with advanced features including Bluetooth, USB, EDGE, HSCSD, WAP and GPRS have given a new meaning to the mobile world. Users with Bluetooth can now connect and share data with other compatible devices without using a wire. With mobile internet, users can browse and keep them updated with the latest information or they can send and receive emails on the move. For music lovers, Walkman series phones and music phones are much in demand especially from the younger generation. Music phones allow users to download their music tracks – they can listen to the music on the go. On the other hand business phones are also much in demand. Business features like office tools, Smartphone features have been included and professionals can now manage their personal as well as professional world on the move.

Mobile Phones have become a necessity rather than a status symbol.

Latest phone Guide: What's happening around?

2007-02-21T20:03:00.000-08:00

The mobile market in the United Kingdom is shimmering these days. Popular brands from other domains are entering, esatblished players are coming up with new handsets and mobile service providers are teaming up to offer you cost-effective communication solutions. The news of the UK launch of LG Shine and Google launching a handset has already created uproars in the market.

World over, Sony Ericsson has announced the launch of its budgeted range of handsets, the SE K200i, SE K220i, SE J110i and SE J120i. The manufacturer expects these handsets will help it reach out to budget conscious consumers and will make him more copetative in the market. Sony ericsson has also announced some addition in its popular Cyber shot and Walkman series range. The Sony Ericsson W880i is claimed to be the slimmest phone in the Walkman range. The SE K810i is an updation of SE K800i model.

Not to be left behind, Motorola has announced the launch of MOTOSLVR L9. The model is an updated version of KRZR with speedy Internet access and video-calling facility.

Nokia has unveiled six new handsets at the recently concluded Barcelona 3GSM event. Three new Eseries handsets, Nokia E61i, E65 and E90 are targeted towards business professionals. The 6110 Navigator is a GPS model which supports 3D navigation software. There has been an addition to the N series with N77 - a mobile TV device offering rich entertainment. Nokia 3110 classic is a mid-range handsets.

Toshiba is on the verge of debuting into the smartphone market. The manufacturer has announced the launch of PORTÉGÉ G500 and the PORTÉGÉ G900 both Windows powered devices.

With so much announcements from many corners it will be interesting to watch the market in the coming months.

The latest in mobile phones: A weekly round-up

2007-02-13T02:11:00.000-08:00

New announcements, entry of new players(big names from other domains), rebranding, alliances and more- The mobile market is simmering, to say the least!

NTT DoCoMo, Fujitsu, Renesas Technology, Sharp, Mitsubishi, and Sony Ericsson have decided to come on a single platform to manufacture 3G phones. Team up to cut costs and to be competitive seems the mantra these days.

Ahead of the 3GSM event (scheduled next week) Sony Ericsson has announced 4 latest mobile phones to be launched- K810i, K550i, W880i and W610i in the Cyber-shot and Walkman series. The W880i is 9.4 mm thick which makes it the slimmest in the Walkman series. The K810i and W610i will be available from quarter 2 whereas W880i is expect to start shipping this month.

LG Shine KG970, has been officially unveiled well supported with an attractive and aggressive TAXI ad-campaign.

Good news for smartphone lovers-Palm Treo 750 which till date was exclusive on Vodafone is now available on all networks and can be bought from palm's online store.

Its all happening in the mobile world and the updates are still pouring in as i am writing this post. I will keep you updated on all the recent happenings.

Till then, Bye Bye and have a nice weekend.

The latest mobile phones you would love to purchase

2007-02-02T00:49:00.000-08:00

The last few months have witnessed the launch of many a handsets in UK. There have been additions in camera phones, music phones, multimedia phones and so on. Here's a round-up (a difficult exercise indeed these days) on the latest mobile phones which have been grabbing headlines...

Camera phones- within shooting distance

The year started with much awaited Nokia N95 with a 5-megapixel camera. Expected to come out in February, it was possibly the biggest news in the market till news of Samsung launching a 10-MP camera outdid it. In the mean while there have been a regular extension in the camera phone family size with Sony Ericsson K750i, Samsung E880, LG's KG920, Nokia N73 and N93 and the SL91 from BenQ-Siemens constantly hogging the limelight.

Music phones- the strumming gizmos

Last year Nokia brought the budgeted version of music phone the Nokia 2626. The music editions of its all popular models and the Nokia N91 8GB has created ripples in the market. The Walkman series of Sony Ericsson has become more richer with the entry of W810, W900 and W950. The chocolate music phone and LG U890 have delighted music lovers, no end.

Designer phones- the muses

Looks sell...and the manufacturers have realized it. From Nokia's L'Amour collection, Sirocco edition to LG chocolate and Sony Ericsson Black diamond, the form factor in mobile phones got revolutionized. Slider, clamshell and flip open design with appealing colours are launched. Smooth surfaces and perfectly edged curves with metallic finishes- the mobile market is getting hotter and hotter.

Multimedia phones- the infotainers

Nokia's N 80 took off to a flyer and the rest followed. Targeting the music, TV, information seeking netizens, the mobile market saw Sony Ericsson W950i, Samsung Black Jack and T-mobile SDA. The makers of Blackberry mobile phones too have added entertaining features in Blackberry Pearl8100 to help you get access to entertainment everywhere.

The list gets longer and longer with each new rumour and press releases(these days called Leaked PR's). I'm off to gather some more news...till then HAPPY SHOPPING!

Mobile phone guide – Picking the right phone

2007-01-24T02:39:00.000-08:00

The population density of the mobile market is simply bewildering and there are a myriad choices – in the form of shape, size, colour, specialization – that might leave you simply awestruck! Even before you get yourself fully acquainted with your new handset, it might appear dated and outdone.

The best you can do is to measure your needs, expectations and budget. Mobile phones are no longer unidimensional talking devices but have evolved into highly capable multitasking gadgets. You have music phones, camera phones, smartphones and Internet tablets. Many phones combine multiple features but are more inclined to accentuate one particular feature asset. So whether a 1.3 megapixel camera would serve your purpose when it is combined with lets say a digital stereophonic audio player, is for you to determine.

The option of choosing a network is there only with SIM free phones and when you go for a contract phone, you need to find out whether the particular network has services that complement your handset's potential to the maximum. Determining your usage, both in terms of range and volume, is of utmost importance before finalizing a tariff plan.High speed connectivity, easy data transference and seamless browsing – factors that rank high these days when choosing a mobile phone. Presence of GPRS,EDGE, HSDPA and 3G functionalities are the order of the day and all leading manufacturers are developing handsets that incorporate the very best in technology.

If the primary utility of your mobile phone is to make calls, you can settle for any mid-range handset that is easy to navigate and control. For work on the move, Smartphones, Internet Tablets and Business Handhelds come handy. The yardstick for measuring the imaging prowess of a camera phone is its megapixel resolution and the presence of features like autofocus, digital zoom and image management softwares. While a 2 megapixel camera is good enough to freeze moments on the go, 10 megapixel cameras have already hit the market. Such camera phones make sense if you are substituting your stand alone digital camera for good.

Online help and guidance may also assist you in your search for the right phone.