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Style

Candy Bar
This style of phone is rectangular in shape with no flip design features. It was designed to have the feel of a real phone, both durable and nonsense free. The size ranges in both width and length depending on the model.

Flip/Clamshell
This style of phone has two parts, connected by a common hinge, which allows the user to close off the inner face when not in use; thus, the inner key functions and screen are protected.

Slide
This style of phone has two plates which slide apart with pressure, unveiling the inner screen and key functions. It is useful for people who don’t like flip phones, but still like the design of having two different interfaces.

Swivel
This style of phone is a lot like a flip phone, but instead of opening courtesy of a hinge, it has a hinge that allows the user to rotate the top face to the side and up, in order to expose the inner face.

Performance

Performance refers to the radio wave frequencies that allow us to hear the other person when talking on a cell phone. Frequency ranges are referred to as bands. For cell phones, the terms dual, tri and quad band are the most common and indicate the number of frequency ranges a specific phone possesses, and are described below:

Dual Band - A dual band phone will cover a person’s basic needs in the U.S., but it will not get service outside of the country. No less than a dual band is recommended, even though single bands will work in most states.

Tri Band - A tri band phone is the second best quality phone and will work in some countries outside of the U.S. International travelers may wish to purchase a quad band so they never have to research a country’s service capabilities in advance.

Quad Band - A phone with all four bands will work not only in the U.S., but also internationally; it is the best and most expensive of them all.

Screen Size (Diagonal)

Design

Installed Memory

Connectivity

Network Type

Display Technology

Screen Size

Display Size

Screen Type

Installed Memory

Memory Card Support

Wireless Capabilities

Some phones come with built-in modems for Web browsing and email while others come with wireless capabilities like a celluar phone connection. If the phone does not come with this feature, it is often possible to buy an add-on that allows for some of these capabilities.

Voice Recorder

Some phones will have a small microphone built-in that will allow you to record much like a Dictaphone would.

Audio Output

Built-in Digital Camera

Built-in Music Player

Many phones come with music players already installed. If you would like to be able to listen to music on your phones, make sure the playable music format on your phone is the same as your music collection.

Connectivity

Standby Time

Antenna Type

Input Method

Talk Time

Security Features

Digital Camera Resolution

Digital Camera Zoom

Interface Type

Applications

Other Features

Organizer Features

Phone Features

Data Formats

Messaging Formats

Multimedia Features

Battery Type

Weight

Width

Height

Width

Depth

Product ID

Included Accessories

Family Line

Exterior Color