We’re all obsessed with the mobile internet and the ability to stay connected wherever we go, which is all well and good. But what’s the best device for the job? Well, that’s an often-asked question and not one that’s easily answered, because everyone has different requirements from their handset.
Go large
If you’re a fan of browsing the internet, which most of us are, then the more screen real estate you can pack into a smartphone makes it all the more appealing. A great example of that is the HTC Incredible S, with its four-inch offering, while the HD7 offers up a whopping 4.3-inch Super LCD deal with WVGA resolution.
It’s hard to overlook the HTC Desire HD handset though, which has been incredibly popular with smartphone fans, although this manufacturer turns out bigger and better models all the time. Even the HTC Wildfire Pay as you Go phone makes a worthy model if you’re looking for fun, convenience and features,
Then, of course, there’s the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S, with a 4-inch viewing area and that’s even better thanks to the colour and clarity supplied via Super AMOLED. If you’re a fan of Nokia, complete with its operating system quirkiness, then the new E7 could be worth a look as it too has a 4-inch AMOLED screen plus a funky slide out keyboard for keying in your web addresses.
More power
Of course, with many smartphones being able to do lots of other things alongside taking you on a tour of the internet, its processing power that is another big consideration when you’re looking at a do-it-all phone. With more of us needing beefier specifications to keep us happy then it’s little wonder that the dual-core processor is making a regular appearance on new handsets.
Take a look at the LG Optimus 2X, for example, alongside the Motorola Atrix; two phones that deliver a power-packed performance as well as running the ever-popular Android operating system. While Windows Phone 7 is proving popular, many phone users are quickly adopting the Android OS as their system of choice. That’s largely due to features such as a killer web browser and wonderfully simple email and social networking tools.
All in all then, there are rich pickings for connoisseurs of the smartphone and while some of the higher-end iPhone models may be a little on the expensive side, you can still bag great deals on new handset just as long as you take the time to shop around.
This post was contributed by Rob Clymo, who writes on behalf of Broadband Genie and Mobile Phone Genie, the independent comparison websites for mobile broadband and best iPad & tablet PC deals.
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