Whether you are buying a mobile phone for the first time or have used one for years, deciding on which one to buy is always difficult. There are a myriad of mobile phones to choose from and features range from cameras to video calling to downloading music from the internet. So, the big question is �Which mobile phone should I buy?�

Researching Mobile Phones
Just holding a mobile phone in a shop doesn�t give you much of an idea of how well you�ll like it once you buy it. A good way to start your search is do some research on the internet. Read reviews of various mobile phones. Ask your friends for recommendations of mobile phones they like. Then, go to a phone store and get live demonstrations of phones that interest you. Remember, if you buy a phone contract, you�ll have to use the mobile phone for a least a year, so don�t rush into your purchase.

Contract or Pay as You Go
Determine your budget for your mobile phone and any contract before you make your purchase. Also decide whether you are willing to commit to a contract and for how long / how much per month. Because you are signing up for a protracted period, contracts tend to come with heavily discounted phones. You can often get a pretty much top-of-the-line phone free of charge when you sign up. That said, the pay as you go market (where you generally pre-pay for calls) has become very competitive so the phones on offer there are much improved in comparison with a couple of years ago. Ultimately you will need to assess your own likely usage (easy if you have an existing phone - just look at past bills) in determining which of the endless plans and options on offer is best likely to suit you.

In addition to budget, there are a number of other key considerations:-

1. Appearance
When shopping for a mobile phone, appearance is probably the first thing that will attract you to some models. But, as with so many things in life, appearance can be deceiving. Before you choose a cute, �classy,� or trendy mobile phone, make sure you know its specifications and whether it is easy to use or not.

There are three basic phone designs: traditional style phones such as a Nokia 6230, clamshell phones that fold such as the Motorola Razr V3, and slider phones in which the keypad appears when you slide the screen back, such as the Samsung D600. Personal preference, ease of use, and cost should dictate which type of design you choose.

2. Comfort
You'll want a mobile phone that's comfortable to hold and easy to operate. Each phone feels different when you hold it, so make sure you hold each one up to your ear to see if it fits comfortably. Consider the key layout and size of the screen and keypad, because these will affect dialling and text messaging. If the keys are too small or awkward to press, the phone will be uncomfortable to use. If the screen is too small, viewing texts or photos will be difficult.

3. Features
Features, such as video or still cameras, MP3 music players, video calling or email, and an extra battery charger for the car, can be very useful - or a complete waste of money depending on how often you will use them. The best way to choose features is to think about how you will use your phone and which ones you need the most. If you love music and spend a lot of time in the car or waiting around, get a mobile phone with an MP3 player and a large amount of memory or an expandable memory slot. If you use your phone for work, push email can be a godsend. If you have children, still and video camera capabilities may be your preference.

4. Performance
A mobile phone�s main purpose is for making and receiving calls, so be sure you can hear well during calls. Insist on making a test call or two on the phones you're considering. When you call, determine if the phone has a good signal and call a landline or two to make sure the sound isn't affected by other mobiles. When making calls listen for muffled voices or sound distortion and interference. Ask the person you are speaking to if they can hear you clearly. You might also want to try the text messaging system. Check the keypad for comfort in use and to see if the text input system is simple.

Battery life is very important. There's nothing more aggravating than suddenly hearing the beep of a phone about to run out of power. Battery life can be extended, but check the phone before buying it to see how long the battery typically lasts. Phones with colour screens and many extra features lose battery power quickly. The stated battery life is sometimes unduly optimistic, as it depends on use as well as the battery itself and the brand of phone. This is particularly true of used phones where the battery performance is likely to have degraded over many charge / discharge cycles. Some mobile phones stay charged much longer than others! About two to three days is common, but some phones with light use will stay charged longer.

Second-hand Mobile Phones
Second hand mobile phones are a good choice if you want to get more for your money and are not worried about having the very latest model. They are generally much cheaper than new mobile phones (although it is worth comparing them with the phones on offer if you sign up for a new contract given the discounts involved). It�s also potentially handy to have a second-hand mobile phone as a back-up if you work outdoors or engage in sports in which you could easily break or lose a new model. There are many second-hand, mobile phones for sale here at classifieds. Always be careful regarding the honesty and legitimacy of the seller as there is unfortunately a flourishing market in stolen phones. Honest sellers will usually be comfortable with you asking for proof of identity and address. Don't buy from someone in a pub you have never met before: the chances are not good that you will be getting a legitimate phone.

Mobile phones have long life spans so buying a second-hand phone is a perfectly valid thing to do. Sometimes the batteries on second-hand phones have to be charged more frequently and may offer shorter standby and call times than those on new phones, if for no other reason other than the number of charge / discharge cycles they may have already seen. There are a great many aftermarket and third party replacement batteries available online for just about any model you may care to consider so this shouldn't be too much of an issue. If you decide to purchase a second-hand mobile phone, be sure to get the battery charger, manual, hands-free kit (if any), and the box (if possible). The seller might have accessories too, such as a case.

Conclusion
Whichever phone you decide is right for you, always make sure you have physically held it in a retail outlet (or using a friend's if available) before committing to a purchase: screen size; keypad location and size and the overall dimensions and weight of the phone will have a significant effect on its usefulness to you. Think about your budget and your likely or historical usage patterns and look hard at the plans on offer, including deciding whether a monthly contract (with a minimum period) or pay-as-you-go will suit you better. For any model, also consider the battery life and for second hand phones check the availability and cost of replacement batteries if the phone has been in use for some time. Also make sure that the seller is legitimate as there are a good many stolen phones floating around.
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