Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Buying an Android Device
Buying an Android Device
There are many brands in android phone market. There are devices in all cost ranges. Which one to choose ? Read further.
To set things, I am not going to suggest any popular model phones, buy this, that etc., I am just going to give you hints and insight for buying a smartphone.
Deciding on the smartphone can depend on the following factors,
1. Need.
2. Budget.
3. Like for Brands.
NEED
Question yourself, why do you need a smartphone.
1. Are you a developer considering of testing your apps ?
2. Are you a tech savvy person, buy the latest trend devices and test it ?
3. Are you a gadget geek ?
4. Are you going to use the phone for your work , need big screen for viewing maps,shares,GPS etc., need a phone or tablet ?
5. All my friends / Everybody has, let me also have one.
6. What are you going to do with your phone ? - just call/sms or more than that.. email, browsing, chat, social networking, hear songs, movies..
BUDGET
If you are considering budget phones, go for local brands, but try to make the best brand as possible. Read the brands section. There are many shopping/comparison sites in the web which you can google out to find an idea on the price ranges and you can then go to a showroom and buy one.
BRANDS
Popular Brands : Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC
Popular but local : Micromax, Karbonn, Cellkon, Intex etc.,
Best things about each brand,
Samsung - Hardware, always latest trend in market
LG - Hardware
Sony - UI, richness of use
HTC - UI
Micromax - Affordable costs for Asian Market.
I personally own HTC Explorer A310e, I really love its UI, design, fonts, colors etc.,
My advice would be to avoid local brands as much possible.
Where can I buy from ?
Nowadays there are many options through which one can buy a device. It can be done
1. Via Shopping Sites(online)
2. Via Showroom
3. Via Manufaturer Sites(online)
Buying online as well from showroom has its own advantages and disadvantages as well.
In online, you can have access to devices available worldwide and you may have some devices which is not currently available in market, but was once available, second hand mobiles etc., Offers may also be available. But you may need to put in a lot of effort to find out the genuinity of the seller and the brand he is marketing through online. You will not be able to touch the device.
In showroom, you can get a full touch and feel of the device. You can bargain. You will have many offers, like data plan, memory card etc., However brands may be restricted.
Tips
1. Keep branded phones as preferable.
2. Fix your budget and need.
3. Compare and choose one among the various models.
4. Talk to the users/friends who has the mobile that you have chosen and get their experience.
5. Make sure you get warranty and bill details while buying.
Most important thing to consider in a phone irrespective of brand/budget is Battery Life. Make sure it has sufficient battery life atleast for a day, because todays smartphones last one day in average. There are even apps available in market that retrieves the information of apps consuming more power which can be turned off safely.
Other most notable ones are screen resolution,memory card, camera quality,bluetooth,wi-fi. Apart from these, NFC,GPS etc., other stuffs are fancy items in the shelf.
To set things, I am not going to suggest any popular model phones, buy this, that etc., I am just going to give you hints and insight for buying a smartphone.
Deciding on the smartphone can depend on the following factors,
1. Need.
2. Budget.
3. Like for Brands.
NEED
Question yourself, why do you need a smartphone.
1. Are you a developer considering of testing your apps ?
2. Are you a tech savvy person, buy the latest trend devices and test it ?
3. Are you a gadget geek ?
4. Are you going to use the phone for your work , need big screen for viewing maps,shares,GPS etc., need a phone or tablet ?
5. All my friends / Everybody has, let me also have one.
6. What are you going to do with your phone ? - just call/sms or more than that.. email, browsing, chat, social networking, hear songs, movies..
BUDGET
If you are considering budget phones, go for local brands, but try to make the best brand as possible. Read the brands section. There are many shopping/comparison sites in the web which you can google out to find an idea on the price ranges and you can then go to a showroom and buy one.
BRANDS
Popular Brands : Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC
Popular but local : Micromax, Karbonn, Cellkon, Intex etc.,
Best things about each brand,
Samsung - Hardware, always latest trend in market
LG - Hardware
Sony - UI, richness of use
HTC - UI
Micromax - Affordable costs for Asian Market.
I personally own HTC Explorer A310e, I really love its UI, design, fonts, colors etc.,
My advice would be to avoid local brands as much possible.
Where can I buy from ?
Nowadays there are many options through which one can buy a device. It can be done
1. Via Shopping Sites(online)
2. Via Showroom
3. Via Manufaturer Sites(online)
Buying online as well from showroom has its own advantages and disadvantages as well.
In online, you can have access to devices available worldwide and you may have some devices which is not currently available in market, but was once available, second hand mobiles etc., Offers may also be available. But you may need to put in a lot of effort to find out the genuinity of the seller and the brand he is marketing through online. You will not be able to touch the device.
In showroom, you can get a full touch and feel of the device. You can bargain. You will have many offers, like data plan, memory card etc., However brands may be restricted.
Tips
1. Keep branded phones as preferable.
2. Fix your budget and need.
3. Compare and choose one among the various models.
4. Talk to the users/friends who has the mobile that you have chosen and get their experience.
5. Make sure you get warranty and bill details while buying.
Most important thing to consider in a phone irrespective of brand/budget is Battery Life. Make sure it has sufficient battery life atleast for a day, because todays smartphones last one day in average. There are even apps available in market that retrieves the information of apps consuming more power which can be turned off safely.
Other most notable ones are screen resolution,memory card, camera quality,bluetooth,wi-fi. Apart from these, NFC,GPS etc., other stuffs are fancy items in the shelf.
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