As we left off in the blog, Smartphones are now taking over. Laptops are almost extinct. Everyone gets either a netbook or touchscreen netbook. I honestly used to carry my Entire Laptop with me , and it is a beast of a laptop. I would tether my phone to it and use that. Now that I have an EVO 4G, I no longer carry my laptop around unless I am going for an extensive stay or for some kind of work / demonstration / tutoring.
When I spoke before, I told everyone that they need to prepare themselves for the knowledge of which operating system they wish to use (Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile 7, or iOS4 for iPhone), and what company they will choose as their provider and provisions of the typical services that a Smartphone needs.
Look at what the company has to offer. Check out their small print. See if they really have unlimited downloads or not. Do not focus on minutes, remember, you can always use data to call out and have people call in to your phone as long as you have data services. You should always use a professional just as you would in purchasing a computer before making a final decision. Try us at www.networksetupandrepair.com . We charge a flat rate and come to you to train you on various technologies from Windows XP to Windows 7 migration to getting your network virtualized, to deploying an array of smartphones for your small business or just yourself.
A couple of hours with the advice of a professional in this field will most certainly save you lots of money in the long run. For instance, I have 2 smartphones with unlimited plans, (unlimited minutes, texts, and data). Both phones are from different companies , different operating systems, and I still pay 180 total with EVERYTHING + bells and whistles. I know of individuals who are stuck paying $165 for just one smartphone. Do yourself a favor, bring a professional with you that is knowledgeable about these services and phones.
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