Buying Guide For Music Phones | The Communication Blog

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Buying Guide For Music Phones

By Corey Talbot

The first mobile phones were very simple, compared to the ones we use today. They were only used for simple phone calls, and later evolved into devices that could send short messages to other compatible phones. The features included expanded quickly and many phones are nowadays equipped with cameras, Internet capabilities, and built-in audio players. Several phones are now specifically made for music enthusiasts. When shopping for a music phone, people have different preferences, but if you are having trouble choosing, consider these different aspects of the music phones.

Phone Features

One of the reasons music phones are getting popular is because of the convenience of carrying only a single portable device that will enable both phone calls and playing music. One of the most important things to consider is the features of the phone itself. That is, is it good enough to replace a general feature phone? Start from the basics such as how the phone manages the contacts and how good the camera is. Look at the other specifications and see if they meet your needs. Don't buy a music phone that has features that you may not use, as you might find a better suited one for cheaper.

Storage Capacity

One of the biggest advantages that ordinary music players have over music phones is their storage capacity. If you plan on putting thousands of tracks with average quality, consider a phone that can store 4 GB or more. If the internal memory is not much, see if the phone supports removable media and find out the maximum media size the device can support so you can make the most out of the music phone.

Connectivity Options

Some of the cheaper music phones use a proprietary port for connecting earphones. If you do mind the average quality these earphones will they will do just fine, but if you would like to choose your own, consider getting a music phone that has a 2.5mm or 3.5mm jacks so you can use your favorite headphones. The best music phones support Bluetooth A2DP which allows wireless headsets to be used but they tend to be quite pricey.

Music Player Interface and Controls

The music player interface usually adapts to the rest of the phone interface. Before buying a music phone, try the phone yourself or look for video demos online to see how well the phone manages your music and how easy it is to do certain tasks on the phone such as playing, pausing, and adjusting the volume controls.

Sound Quality

Achieving decent quality is not just about the earphones but about the way the device delivers the sound to the ears. It may take some time to try out the different phones so it would be better to research online for a particular review so you can see how the reviewer evaluates the audio quality and how well it compares with the competition.

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