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My mother wants to know whom I'm doing lunch with. My boss wants to reschedule a meeting. My sister needs help deciding where to party.My friends need to call me now.
And I need a cell phone![Ten funny reasons to buy a cell phone]
Choose a phone
Buying a cell that works for you is not simple. You can research everything about cell phones on About.com's microsite
Also read India specific information that covers aesthetics, brands, features, prices and tips on optimal use
For reviews and price comparisons and detailed descriptions on cell phones, try this buyer's guide.
If it's a Web-enabled phone you want, you need to know a few more things, including basic information about WAP and its future.
If you are game for a freebie, Bidorbuy and Baazee.com have cell phones going for a song. They also have special deals almost daily, so keep checking in.
If you have decided upon a brand that suits your needs, try official sites to locate offline vendors in your city.
Choose your services
Before you start clogging the airwaves, there's still a lot to do. Like choosing a service plan and cellular provider. To locate a service provider in your area, start with India-Cellular
Whether you want to go with a post paid option or pre paid card, cellular service sites provide all the information you need about air time, costs and plans. Once you make up your mind, you can also have a representative help you buy the selected plan without leaving your desk!
Short Messaging Service (SMS)
Now that you have your cell, you can do lots with it. Like SMS. Extremely popular and easy to use, Text.it tells you everything about the short messaging service. So, if you want to save yourself some money, get the hang of the text lingo and acronyms. After all, you can't say much in 160 characters, can you?
For more information, try Say Yes to SMS, which covers mobile games, chatting, the latest technology and even links to mobile communities online. If punching keys on a cell pad gives you a sore thumb, there are also sites that let you send text messages from your PC. Cellnext, for example, lets you send messages to any cell phone in India, within a few seconds.
If you want to send messages and even get replies, ICQ's SMS service allows you to so anywhere in the world without using your cell phone. Another site that allows you to send free SMS along with picture postcards and screensavers, from India to anywhere in the world, is Phoney Tunes. SMS is also a great way to ask for help or make more friends. Check Emobile India for proof. Simply log in and register.
Free Shareware
Looking for some software to make your life simple? CellBuddys is a free, compact and highly efficient cell phone messaging application that enables you to send SMS messages to cell phones all over the world via the Internet.
SMS-it is another freeware that also supports picture messages, caller group graphics, operator logos, ring tones, and FlashSMS.
SmartSMS enables you to control a Nokia 6110 Cellular Mobile Phone from a PC. You can use the tabbed interface to choose a reminder, business card, or other preset smart messages to easily enter a quick date, note, or reminder.
Ring Tones
Looking forward to add some personality to your cell phone? Download some ring tones for free or by paying a nominal fee.
Another option is to compose your own tunes, which most current cell phone models let you do. This step-by-step guide to composing should help you hit the high notes ;)
Pictures
Why have a blank screen when you can use a graphic greeting? Sites like Phoney tunes.com have free downloadable graphic greetings to let you know who's calling.
Simply assign the graphics while building your phonebook, and know when it's your girlfriend calling, and when it's your mother.
You can also download picture messages which help you express your feelings perfectly. Try this guide.
Latest Technology
The FusionOne Mobile Desktop puts connectivity in the fast lane and allows you to access data from anywhere. All you need is a cable connecting your cell phone and PC. It also allows you to remotely manage your calendar, contacts, email, files, notes and bookmarks, while on the road, with any web-enabled phone.
Then, eXcell allows you to send email or ICQ instant messages from your cellular phone, even if you're in another country - all at the cost of a simple SMS. Once you are registered, you can set up reply addresses and signature files. Best of all, it's free.
As for me, errr….I've got a call on my cell phone. Gotta run!
Additional Resources
-- AnyWhereYouGo
-- GSM World : SMS
-- IOBOX
-- Yahoo! Mobile
-- Cellmania
-- Rediff.com WAP Site
-- Future of Cellphone Games
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