| When you compare smartphones there are a variety | | | | The layout of keyboard, touchscreen, D-pad, and other |
| of things to take into consideration, including | | | | functional buttons is also important. the smaller the |
| functionality, user-friendliness, size, price, and more. A | | | | phones get, the more bunched together some of |
| smartphone is a great tool and offers many benefits | | | | these buttons become, and this can make it easier to |
| to the user, whether for professional use or personal. | | | | hit the wrong buttons, icon, etc. which can lead to |
| The key, however, is to find the one that meets your | | | | frustrations and headaches. |
| needs and wants, and does so for the best price | | | | 3. Size - Size matters! This is especially true when it |
| possible. | | | | comes to things like computers, phones, and all sorts |
| If you are not all that familiar with smartphones, it may | | | | of electronic and digital gadgets. We want |
| be helpful to understand just what they are all about. A | | | | ever-increasing speed and power, but in an |
| smartphone is, in a nutshell, a cell phone and miniature | | | | eve-decreasing package. So, when you compare |
| computer all-in-one, that can fit in your pocket. Some | | | | smartphones size is important. Questions you might |
| of the best smart phones on the market today can | | | | consider: Is it too bulky to easily carry in a pocket or |
| virtually replace laptops for both business and personal | | | | handbag? How big is the display? How small is too |
| use. So we are talking about an extremely powerful | | | | small, i.e. some of the problems addressed in |
| tool which can offer a great deal of convenience. As | | | | "user-friendliness." Small is good when it comes to |
| far as major brands go, some of the best smart | | | | smartphones, but you do not want it so small that it |
| phones available today can be found in brands like | | | | makes your experience something less than positive. |
| Blackberry, Apple, HTC, Nokia, Palm, Samsung etc. | | | | 4. Price - Unfortunately, price is a big factor for most |
| (look for the list below). These companies and | | | | of us. Most smartphones, for what they have to offer, |
| smartphones have established reputations for good | | | | come with a relatively inexpensive price. The key |
| quality, of course there are always exceptions...so do | | | | when shopping for a smartphone is to figure out |
| your homework. | | | | exactly what you need first. This includes tools, |
| With that in mind, here are four things to look for when | | | | features, functions, and benefits. Then you need to |
| you compare smartphones: | | | | decide what other features and functions you would |
| 1. Functionality - Everybody likes to have tools, gadgets, | | | | like but are not necessities. Finally, do a little research |
| equipment, etc. that have lots of functions. In fact, this is | | | | into specific phones, find a few fits, and then look for |
| most likely the primary reason you want to get a | | | | the best prices available (more on that later). |
| smartphone and are comparing different ones. There | | | | There you have it, four key things to look for when |
| are many different choices out there, but most of the | | | | you compare smartphones. Of course there are other |
| newer ones offer cameras, music, videos, web | | | | things to look at as well, including looks, materials, brand |
| browsing, file transferring, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a great deal | | | | names, reputations, carriers, etc. But these four areas |
| more. And the very best smart phones can perform | | | | should give you a good feel for what you need, want, |
| these functions faster than ever before. We are a | | | | and are ultimately looking for. |
| "gotta have it now culture" and speed is important. | | | | Here is a short list of some of the best smart phones |
| 2. User Friendliness - Cool tools and functions are | | | | available right now: |
| great, but if the smartphone is too complicated to use | | | | - RIM Blackberry Bold |
| in a quick and easy manner, it may not be the right one | | | | - Nokia E71 |
| for you. When you compare smartphones, ideally you | | | | - Samsung Omnia |
| are probably going to want one that makes it easy to | | | | - Apple iPhone 3G |
| access and use all the different tools available, and | | | | - AT&T Tilt |
| does it without any kind of glitches or problems. If it has | | | | - HTC Touch Pro |
| a keyboard, you want it to one that is quick and easy | | | | - Palm Centro |
| to use. One thing to keep in mind, the smaller the | | | | That is just a quick look at some of the top phones of |
| keyboard the harder it will be to avoid typos. If it has a | | | | 2008 from some of the various brands and carriers. |
| touchscreen, does the smartphone respond readily to | | | | There should be a good match somewhere on that list |
| the touch, or do you have to continuously push at the | | | | for just about anybody as you apply the principles for |
| icon or use your stylus all the time? Things to consider. | | | | comparing smartphones as outlined above. |