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=Cellular Phones=



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=Cellular Phone History=

Dr. Martin cooper of Motorola, with the first cell phone available to public, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_mobile_phones

The first cell phone available to the public was the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, which passed the approval in 1983. Cellular phones slowly rose to popularity through the 1980s with the introduction of cellular phones based on cellular networks, which had multiple stations located closely within one another. Due to how new and advanced the technology was at that time, the analog system was in use for all systems. At first, all mobile phones were designed for cars with permanent installation. Soon afterwards, some of these phones were upgraded to use as a portable phone the size of a briefcase. Motorola took the lead and introduced the first generation mobile phones.

=The First Cellphone Specs (1973)=

Name: Motorola Dyna-Tac Size: 9 x 5 x 1.75 inches Weight: 2.5 pounds Display: None Number of Circuit Boards: 30 Talk time: 35 minutes Recharge Time: 10 hours Features: Talk, listen, dial

Source: http://www.cellular4.com/phone/history.htm

=Cell Phones Today=

Consumers today have many choices on cell phones, not like before where choices were very limited and most of the designs are not very slick looking and weighed more on average. Now cell phones come in all sizes and shapes, depending on what the consumer like, they can pick a cell phone based on what they are looking for personally. Yet, with all these cell phones available and new technologies coming up sooner than ever before, it is actually making the choices harder. We would have to get familiar with new technologies, and figure out which technologies do we really need, and which ones we can live without. On top of that, consumers can’t rest and just sit back after they picked a cell phone, they have to also pick a good and reliable service provide, just equally as important as the cell phone. Picking the right phone have to be done carefully and reviewed thoroughly. There are four most important things to look for that I will outline here:

Today's cell phones come in many styles, from stick phones, flip phones, slider phones, to swivel phones. Be sure to check out the phone in person, and see how it feels in your hands. Is it aesthetically pleasing? How does it feel against your ears when you talk? How heavy is it? How are you going to be carrying it, with a pouch or in your pocket? How big is the screen? These are just some of the things to watch out for. Also, consider how big your hands are, you would not want to get a phone with really small buttons that you can hardly press if you have bigger hands, but instead look for big and easy to read buttons so it is easier to press.
 * Style**

What kind of features does the phone have? Today's cell phones are very capable, but you should not just get the one with the most features. Instead, just get a cell phone that suits your needs, and forgo the newest and advanced features that you do not need. For some people, Bluetooth is important, for others, camera is important. So in the end it is up to you to decide which features you need the most, and look for a phone that has just the right amount of features that you need.
 * Features**

After finally selecting a cell phone that you like, how about the price? Is the price outrageously overpriced, or it is priced fair and just? Does the list of features on the phone and the looks of the phone justify the price? Or you can find a cheaper phone with similar features? Once again you have to make a choice, weighing the pros and cons o f the phone, and the price to determine if it’s worth it.
 * Price**

Does the cell phone you choose live up to your expectation? How long is the actual battery life and talk time compared to what the company claimed? How is the reception and call quality in a normal environment? What about in a loud environment? Do you get missed calls often because the phone doesn't have high enough volume? These types of performance related issues are usually pretty clear the first week or so after getting your cell phone, and either you made a good choice, or a bad choice, but can usually exchange the phone, sometimes cost additional fees.
 * Performance**

= = =Works Cited=

Cellular4. (2006). //Cell Phone History - Birth, Technology, Demonstration//. Retrieved Nov 20, 2006, from Cell Phones And Cellular Phone Accessories: http://www.cellular4.com/phone/history.htm Cnet. (2006). //Cell phone buying guide//. Retrieved December 4, 2006, from Cnet: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-7609_7-5537615-4.html?tag=bnav wikipedia. (2006). //History of mobile phones//. Retrieved November 15, 2006, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_mobile_phones