Here are top ten tips that you must remember when buying a cellular or a mobile phone:
1. Ask for recommendations for the best carrier. When it comes to carrier services, you can’t just rely on the ads. Each carrier claims they’re the best. So ask around from your family, friends or anyone about the quality of the service they get from the carrier they’re subscribed to.
2. Long battery life. A reliable cell phone is one that has a long battery life. Don’t forget to check on this feature especially the phone’s “talk time”.
3. Hands-free function. This particular function is important especially when you drive your car. But remember, don’t get in the habit of talking to your cell phone while driving. If you must use, always use the hands-free function.
4. Personally check the unit. There are hundreds of cell phone units in the market today and all of them boasts of convenience and functionality. But you can only make a good judgment when you personally see the phone and try out its features.
5. Clarity of speakers. Make sure that the speakers of the cell phone unit transmits clear and easily audible sound.
6. Check the contract. If you’re going to avail of a free cellular phone that is included in a carrier’s package, make sure that you checked the terms and conditions in your contract.
7. Go with an unlocked phone. An unlocked phone will give you more flexibility since you can use it with different GSM-compatible carriers anywhere in the world.
8. Buy in pieces. If you’re planning on getting a cell phone for each member of the family, find a family plan package to get more savings.
9. Check the bandwidth. This is very important especially if you’re a traveler. See to it that the cell phone you’ll buy is capable of receiving coverage anywhere you go.
10. Buy one with a money-back guarantee. After you bought your phone, use it to the max to test its durability and check on all its functions. If you’re not satisfied, then you can return it.
I have always been fascinated with jewelries. I would love to collect it but of course I am not financially equipped to do that right now. In time probably…
I also found a ring that I would love to buy right now if I only alloted a budget for it. But you know, being an accountant can be a drawback sometimes. Because we tend to see things for the value of it sometimes. We see things for what it will give us in return and if we will realize it in the short or long run. So that is why we might forego the aesthetic value of a jewelry and go for a piece that we can as an investment. We all know that jewelries are good investments and the older it gets, the higher the value of it. And that is how I view a jewelry. A good buy because of its financial value in the long run. So I want to buy one for myself… a diamond ring, perhaps? A piece of jewelry that can become an heirloom for the generations to come?