Scarcely a week goes by when someone doesn't seek my advice in purchasing a mobile phone. Most questions centre on whether or not to wait for an iPhone but, typically, the question is simply "what's the best mobile phone on the market?".
The problem is that "best" is a subjective term. If you pick up a copy of this month's Australian Macworld you'll see a story written by yours truly covering some of the most functional smartphopnes on the market as well as some general advice on choosing a handset.
When you're choosing a mobile, there are a number of things to consider. Firstly, if your main focus is to make phone calls (a novel idea for a phone!) then you'll find any number of sub-$100AUD handsets fit the bill. If you're looking for a unit with a good camera then some of Sony Ericcson's and Nokia's high-end handsets will fit the bill with their 5MP cameras.
Calendar syncing? Devices running Windows Mobile or many Nokia models do the job nicely with support for Outlook, Lotus Notes, Windows and Mac (although, in some cases, you'll need to either download or buy extra software).
Many people neglect to actually hold and try out a mobile before purchasing. Are the menus easy to navigate? Is it comfortable to hold and are the buttons easy to press?
Finally, the salespeople in many stores will drive you towards higher-end, more expensive units. make sure you have a shopping list of must have features and don't let them tempt you to spending more than need be to get a feature you don't need.
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