Electronics

It is the age of technology and technology means the best in electronics. The cell phone is an electronic that has swept over the nations. You cannot go anywhere without seeing someone, elder, adult or child with a cell phone.

The cell phone can offer you APPS, internet, e-mails, camera and more. The bottom line is: what do you want, what do you need and the bigger question – how much can you afford? There is no doubt about it, you do need to ask yourself the above questions and you do need to take your time.

Here are some cell phones that might fit your needs:

1. Bargain buy: LG LIZOG; this is a lightweight, simple and it’s from a prepaid carrier. If you are a person who rarely uses a cell phone you can get a plan that costs as little as $100.00 per month. You must remember that this cell phone does not have music, and the display area is small and low in resolution. Price $ 20.00 (Tracfone)

2. Big and Easy: the DORO Phone Easy 410; If you have difficulty seeing those small letters then this extra large, clearly labeled keyboard. The cell phone carrier that offers this phone can offer you a short term contract, great customer support and good voice service.

You need to remember this cell phone does not have a camera or music. The display screen is small and the resolution is not that good. Price $25.00 (Consumer Cellular)

3. Are you thinking of an upgrade? Then here are two choices depending on what you want.

a. Samsung Interceptor: this is great for texting. The phone has an easy slid-e-out keyboard for all that texting or e-mail. It does have a 3.2 inch display and a 3.1 mega pixel camera. You can negotiate a plan that fits your needs, whether it’s with Virgin Mobile, Beyond, Talk or the parent company Sprint. Price $ 100.00 (Virgin Mobile)

b. Motorola Bravo: A lightweight phone that has a high resolution 3.7 inch display and a 3.1 megapixel camera. The carrier does offer short term contracts and standard customer support services. Price $165.00 (Consumer Cellular)

4. For those looking for a cell phone with everything here are some for you to look over; these are top of the line Android cell phones.

a. Motorola Droid Razr: a sleek super slim cell phone with a sharp 4.2 inch display and a very good camera. You use the smart actions apps to manage settings and reduce battery use. The battery cannot be removed from the phone and lacks pre-set text messages. Price $300.00 (Virgin)

b. Samsung Stratosphere: a great value at a good price. The phone has an excellent display area with a slide out keyboard and five (5) rows of keys. The Stratosphere runs on Verizon’s superfast 4G network. The cell phone does not have preset text messages. Price $100.00 (Verizon)

c. Apple Phone 4S: this model has a sharp display, the camera takes great photos and video plus you get a voice activated talking “assistant”. Traveling overseas? Then this is the phone for you. You should know that it does not have 4G. Price $200.00 (16GB, AT&T Sprint and Verizon)

d. Samsung Galaxy S11 Epic 4G Tough: a dazzling display area of 4.5 inches. The camera takes very good photos. It is a slim, speedy smart phone that has a carrier with unlimited data plans so that you can e-mail and surf the web. Price $ 200.00 (Sprint)

e. Motorola Photon 4G: this is a sharp, speedy, big screen beauty. The screen is 4.3 inches to give you the look and feel of a big screen. No pre-set text messages. Price $200.00 (Sprint)

There are many choices out there and you need to take your time and ask questions. Remember to buy what your budget can afford and be sure you but the cell phone that fits your needs.

Something to think about and that may help you financially:

-Sprint and Verizon were listed as the best of the big companies.

-T-Mobile was next in line but things could change as AT&T may purchase T-Mobile

-For Pre-paid cards the low cost Trac Fone was ranked high on the list.

Good luck and enjoy spring!