Mobile Phone
The long-promised third generation (3G) phones have arrived and although take-up is not quite as quick as that desired by major manufacturers, network coverage permitting, full mobile internet access to reach your e-mail, video phone calls, and video services like TV and sporting clips delivered straight to you are now all possible. And some phones will now take short video clips which can be sent via multimedia messaging. Color flip screens for viewing digital images are also common and are a big benefit for the dedicated games player. Also available are phones with built-in radios and/or MP3 players for listening to music.
Key features:-
Multimedia messaging is used by camera phones to send pictures, sound and text all in one message. The recipient needs to have an MMS phone; otherwise they receive a text asking them to access a website that will display your message.
Roaming allows you to use your phone abroad on other networks. You will need to be authorized to use roaming by your provider and not all of the services you have in your home country may be available. Generally, text messaging is permitted but voice calls may be restricted to the country you are in unless you have full roaming.
The advantage is you only pay for services you actually use (and there's no surprise bill at the end of the month). The disadvantage is that call rates tend to be higher than contracts and that your choice of handset may be restricted.
Accessories:-
Using Bluetooth technology to communicate with the handset, a headset can be a convenient way of using the phone. And while the debate on the long-term effects of heavy phone usage continues a headset is a sensible option for people likely to be on the phone all day.
Mobile phone theft is a problem and insurance premiums are correspondingly high. In financial terms you probably only need it if you have bought your handset separately rather than as part of a contract.
Some mobiles can be plugged into a car kit to utilize the car's battery power, a speaker and an aerial to give better sound and reception. Other car kits have just a charger and a hands-free kit.
