Redialing the Razr Phone

You may be one of those people who thrive on having the newest and the latest before anyone else on your block, in your office or at your school. The kick that comes from the immediate show and tell sessions that pop up where ever you unleash your new gadget may give you an emotional rush. And, it is to people like you that the iPhone phenomenon is credited. On the other hand, if you are a more practical person, you may want to really consider keeping your Razr phone or buying a Razr before stepping into the iPhone mania. Sure, it's last summer's technology, but new cell phones are developed every few months. The trick is to find the phone that fits your lifestyle, not to constantly upgrade to the "I'm better than you," gadget of the week.

Does the phone design fit your lifestyle? If you are the type of person who has to move at the speed of life, with little time and lots of stuff to carry than you are probably rough on anything electronic. Like me, you have probably dropped your phone several thousands of times, thrown it into a purse filled with other hard stuff, or mashed it down into a book bag. If this sounds like you, think Razr. The Razr phone is durable. It's flip style allows you the ability to punish it a little without having to purchase a new phone. And, since the design keeps the back of the phone and the battery from falling out, you don't end up crawling around trying to put the phone back together after every accident. Then there's the automatic calling. If you have ever had a candy bar styled phone like the iPhone, where buttons can be pushed easily, you know what it's like to make call while your phone is lodged down in your purse. You end up wasting minutes on calls you don't even know you are making.

Are you really going to use the expensive new features? Added features on a cell phone are cool. But ask yourself if you honestly have the time and patience to learn how to use the phone. Do you really download lots of ring tones? Are you constantly receiving instants messages, pictures, and text messages? Odds are if you are over 25, probably not. The ability to program your life into a single device takes a lot of time. Time that you probably don't have. Phones like the Razr are quick and simple for those on the go, with added features for the time rich to play around with.

Will the upgrade break the bank? The only thing that kills getting a new phone to play around on the Internet with is getting the bill. The iPhone's promise to take you to the Internet may be a great attraction, but unless it's attached to free Internet nights and weekends deal you may find yourself unable to afford your new toy. Regardless of what plan you are on the Razr phone is more than likely apart of a deal or promotion and easily affordable. True the Internet may still get you in to a little trouble, but you stand a better chance of not going into shock when the bill comes. You may also want to consider part replacement. Cell phone accessories and batteries can get quite pricey. Since the Razr phone is pretty common and very popular, you can easily jump on ebay, craigslist, or any other online classified site and find someone trying to sell Razr phones, parts, and accessories for half the price. Discounted iPhone merchandise may be a year or two away.

Although practicality may not be key in your decision to purchase the latest gadgets, with the cost of living increasing daily you may want to assess the feasibility of upgrading. Remember, new technology is great, but only if it works for you.