Cheap Smartphones: How to buy a good cheap, new or used refurbished smartphone.

Smartphones are all the rage now. Seen as the eventual upgrade of mobile phones, smartphones of different functionalities and focuses from the various manufacturers are leaving consumers spoilt for choices. In what was previously unfathomable, a mobile phone that can go online anywhere and doubles as an entertainment device (exemplified by the hugely popular iPhone) has become a reality.

Despite the competitiveness of the market, the average model on the market right now can still easily burn a $500 mark in your pocket. There are, however, ways to keep to a lower budget and still get your hands on one of those mobile playthings. Buying a second-hand and older model is certainly a good way to stretch the dollar, but even at half the price, there are some things that you should not compromise. Here is a guideline of what you should look out for.

Ensure the keypad works

Most smart phones either follow the “candy-bar” design for one handed use, or the slightly bulkier slide-out keypad. With the dependence for a working keypad to carry out most functions that a smartphone should be capable off, ensure that the keypads are working entirely. One tip is to ask the seller to disassemble the front cover and check for dents, scratches as well as spots of water. Any of the three factors listed above could be a potentially fatal malfunction on your keypad while you are in the midst of a super urgent email.

Operating System

Different smartphone manufacturers use different operating systems, so it is important for you to find a suitable one depending on your purpose with the phone. For example, for work related issue such as calendars, tasks, emails and managing contacts, the Blackberry OS is still the one with the best usage on the market. However, if you are looking at a phone used more for entertainment and multimedia purposes, the phones using Windows Mobile and certainly, the Apple iPhone are the models that you should be looking out for.

Connection to the internet

First of all, take note that the wireless carrier’s coverage is compatible. Some smart phones, especially the older models and cheaper options, are limited to one carrier only. One example is Apple’s AT&T-only iPhone.

Internet access is definitely one of the main reasons for anyone to get a smartphone, therefore for stable, and higher speed connection, albeit a costlier option, I still highly recommend a 3G-ready model for your cheap smartphone.

 

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