Basic Phones, Feature Phones, and Smart Phones What to buy?

         Today in our world we have so many phones to choose from, and that choice can either leave you in a terrible loop or great place for however long you choose to keep the device. Generally, you have 3 choices: Basic phones, Feature Phones, and Smart Phones. So, if you are shopping for a new device (Or a first device for someone) you can't go wrong with either selection.

1. Basic Phones: They are always know for great battery life and phone for making phone calls in those desperate  situations. They are available on every major carrier and have basic applications that have capabilities such as basic games (Any Brick Breaking Game) and picture mail. So, if you are shopping for a device for someone who doesn't need anything more than calling or texting that "LOL" to that special someone. These phones are given a great reputation as well for their reliability because of how long they can last when taken care of. Also, with years of ownership, the most you could pay for is probably a new SIM card or battery.

2. Feature Phones: These phones are generally given to people who receive their first phones (Teenagers). The variety of options you have to choose from can throw your mind into a frenzy. You can have phones with full QWERTY keyboard that have full MMS capabilities and some can even use 3G (HSPA or EVDO) networks. They make a great option for those who wonder what type of phone to give someone for their first phone. You may not want to embarrass them with basic phone or don't feel it's right for them to have a full fledged smart phone. They also can have GPS applications and can run some modern games. But, they can have terrible battery capacities, so if you don't charge your phone. bring an additional battery.

3. Smart Phones. These beast are just about made by any major manufacturer and have full email, GPS, gaming, and full applications. The best feature about owning a smart phone isn't about what comes on the phone, it is what can be downloaded on the phone. Users on Apple's iOS platform can choose from thousands of iPhone specific titles alone. Users on Google's Android platform can choose form thousands of applications specific to phone or tablet. But, with all of this power comes great responsibility. Users on Smart Phones can pay much more and carriers often try to deceive customers with buying what they don't need. Also, smart phone battery capacities can vary, so consider purchasing an additional battery.