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Choosing the right cell phone

Which type of cell phone should you choose?

Kayla Elaine Duke, TanaYork, Antonio Galaviz, and Jared Smart



Table of contents




Table of contents 2

Introduction and Abstract 3

IPhone 4

Chapter One: The IPhone 5

Physical Specs 5

Cellular 5

Messaging & Internet 5

Phone Features 5

Organizer 5

Processor 6

Memory 6

Digital Camera 6

Display 6

Connections 6

Battery 6

Miscellaneous 6

Manufacturer Warranty 6

The Samesung S3 8

Chapter Two: Samsung Galaxy s3 9

Blackberry Bold 12

Chapter Three: The Blackberry Bold 13

Who is this phone good for? 14

Google G2x 15

Chapter Four: The Google G2X 16

General 16

Cellular 16

Messaging & Internet 16

Communications 16

Miscellaneous 16

Cell Phones 18

Chapter Five: Conclusion 19

Who is the IPhone good for? 19

Who the Samsung Galaxy S3 phone good for? 19

Who is the BlackBerry Bold 9900 Good For? 19

Who is the Google G2X good for? 20




Introduction and Abstract


Introduction:

2012 has been an incredible year for the Phone Industry. An incredible amount of new smartphones and wireless devices have been released. With so many options, how can one know what phone suits them best? This report breaks down four modern smartphones from four of the industries major manufacturers and reviews aspects such as technical specifications, battery life, and operating systems. After presenting this information, this report also recommends which phone would suit certain demographics.

When purchasing a phone, it is vital that the consumer know what they actually need their phone to do. How much memory will be required? Will the phone be utilized for business or personal matters? What OS (operating system) will allow preferred applications and programs to be run? Will a keyboard or touchscreen suit the user more? Questions such as these all play a role in the decision of purchasing a new smartphone. This report provides the information and recommendations necessary to properly answer these questions, along with many others.

Abstract:

In this day and age, nearly everyone has some type of cell phone. Due to the sheer volume of new, exciting smartphone technologies, many average consumers are left clueless as to which phone is right for them. This report outlines the key specifications and features of several of the latest and greatest Smartphones: The Apple iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3, Blackberry 9900, and Google G2x. The report concludes with a recommendation of what phone would suit what lifestyle the best, allowing the reader to make an informed decision in their purchase.

IPhone




Chapter One: The IPhone





The good: The iPhone 5 adds everything we wanted in the iPhone 4S: 4G LTE, a longer, larger screen, free turn-by-turn navigation, and a faster A6 processor. Plus, its top-to-bottom redesign is sharp, slim, and feather-light.

The bad: Apple Maps feels unfinished and buggy; Sprint and Verizon models can't use voice and data simultaneously. The smaller connector renders current accessories unusable without an adapter. There's no NFC, and the screen size pales in comparison to jumbo Android models.



The bottom line: The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe.

Physical Specs


  • Width 2.31 in

  • Depth 0.3 in

  • Height 4.87 in

  • Weight 3.95 oz

  • Body Material Glass,
    Aluminum

  • SAR Value 0.95 W/kg (body) / 0.9 W/kg (head)

Cellular


  • Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900

  • Mobile Broadband Generation 4G

  • Service Provider Not specified

  • Operating System iOS 6

  • Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)


Messaging & Internet


  • Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
    SMS

  • Instant Messaging Services Yes

  • Supported Social Networks and Blogs Facebook

Phone Features


  • Phone Functions Voice control,
    Call timer,
    Conference call,
    Speakerphone,
    Voice dialing,
    Vibrating alert

  • Sensors Three-axis gyro sensor,
    Digital compass,
    Proximity sensor,
    Accelerometer,
    Ambient light sensor

  • Additional Features Photo Stream function,
    Picture editor,
    FaceTime,
    AirPrint wireless printing,
    AirPlay wireless streaming

Organizer


  • Personal Information Management Alarm clock,
    Synchronization with PC,
    Calendar,
    Calculator,
    Reminder

Processor


  • Type Apple A6

Memory


  • Bult-in Memory 16 GB

  • User Memory 16 GB


Digital Camera


  • Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels

  • Lens Aperture F/2.4

  • Focus Adjustment Automatic

  • Special Effects HDR

  • Camera Light Source LED light

  • Video Recorder Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

  • Features Face detection,
    Tap to focus,
    Photo and video geotagging,
    Video stabilizer,
    Video recording,
    Multi-shots

Display


  • Type Color

  • Technology Retina Display

  • Diagonal Size 4 in

  • Display Resolution 1136 x 640 pixels

Connections


  • Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
    Lightning

Battery


  • Technology Lithium ion

  • Run Time Details Talk - up to 480 min,
    Standby - up to 225 hour(s),
    Active online usage - up to 8 hour(s),
    Active online usage ( LTE ) - up to 8 hour(s),
    Active online usage ( Wi-Fi ) - up to 10 hour(s),
    Playback ( Video ) - up to 10 hour(s),
    Playback ( Audio ) - up to 40 hour(s)

Miscellaneous


  • Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)

  • Included Accessories Power adapter,
    USB cable,
    Apple EarPods

Manufacturer Warranty


  • Service & Support 1 year warranty

  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year



The Samesung S3




Chapter Two: Samsung Galaxy s3



The good: The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE/HSPA+ 42 capability, a zippy dual-core processor, and a strong 8-megapixel camera. S Beam is an excellent software enhancement, and the handset's price is right.

The bad: The Galaxy S3's screen is too dim, and Samsung's Siri competitor, S Voice, disappointed.

The bottom line: Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X.

Interface and OS 
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich looks great on the GS3, especially because Samsung used a lighter hand with its TouchWiz interface than on previous versions. That said, Samsung hasn't fully adopted all of Google's visual cues, like the ICS menu (I personally miss this interface touch.) With TouchWiz, Samsung is able to add things like gestures and systems control access in the notifications pull-down. There are also the unique additions that Samsung tacked on to Android Beam.

S Beam: Built on top of Android Beam for Ice Cream Sandwich, the Samsung-only S Beam wields NFC and Wi-Fi Direct to "beam" larger-file photos, videos, and documents -- that's in addition to Android Beam's capability of sharing URLs, maps, and contact information. Behind the scenes, NFC initiates the handshake, and the Wi-Fi Direct protocol takes over for larger files. The combination isn't groundbreaking, perhaps, but Samsung deserves credit for packing it up in one seamless action. As with Beam, you won't have to do more than press the backs of the phones together, confirm the beam, and pull the phones apart. The larger the file, the longer it usually takes for the transfer magic to happen.

S Beam worked flawlessly every time I tried it. Samsung really does get a high-five for this addition, which goes beyond simple cleverness to actual usefulness.



S Voice: And then there's S Voice. Samsung's answer to Apple's Siri, S Voice is a personal assistant that plumps up Android's built-in Voice Actions into the more personal format that Apple popularized with Siri. Vlingo powers S Voice on the listening and interpretation front (Siri uses Nuance), and sources answers from databases like Wolfram Alpha. You launch S Voice by double-pressing the home button, and can wake up S Voice in between commands by saying, "Hello, Galaxy" (this is optional and drains the battery faster.)

S Voice can launch apps and turn-by-turn navigation; switch into driving mode; voice-dial; tweet; get the weather; compose a memo; search contacts; and schedule tasks. It can also take a photo, place and answer calls, search the Web, adjust the volume, send e-mail and text messages, record voices, and launch the native music player. It also ties into Android 4.0's lock screen security, so you can use your voice to unlock the phone. As a bonus, you can program four of your own voice commands to open the camera, record your voice, and check for missed calls and messages.


  • Manufacturer:Samsung

  • Part Number:CNETGALAXYS316GBBLUTMB

General

  • Product TypeSmartphone

  • Width2.78 in

  • Depth0.34 in

  • Height5.38 in

  • Weight4.7 oz

Cellular

  • TechnologyGSM / HSDPA

  • Service ProviderT-Mobile

  • Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Processor

  • TypeQUALCOMM Snapdragon S4

  • Clock Speed1.5 GHz

  • Processor Core QtyDual Core

Display

  • Diagonal Size4.8 in




"Ditched the iPhone..... Never looking back"

4.5stars

on August 14, 2012 by svizzo



Pros*Large Screen
*Incredibly light
*Very Fast (LTE) especially
*Great Camera 
*Customizable
*Removable Battery
*Feels great in the hand
*Quality Build

ConsBattery life could be better
S Voice needs updating

SummaryThis device sparked my interest because I became bored with iPhone. I realize the 5 is on the horizon but the screen will be smaller not to mention the same iOS and I needed a change. The truth of the matter is I like being different and that is one reason why I was an early adopter of Apple products but now it seems that 9 out 10 people have an iPhone because honestly we are sheep. I have been using this Galaxy for about a month and it is really a cool device. The screen is amazing, and it makes the iPhone look like a toy. Apps run smoothly, its very fast, light, and it is hard to put the thing down. It is a great device and I'm happy about my decision to ditch the iPhone. Most of my friends cannot believe I changed being that I've been called an Apple guy. I'm very happy and glad I did.

"Expensive, not worth the money"

0.5stars

on September 9, 2012 by checkpavel


ProsNice screen, fast

Consexpensive, buggy, slippery



SummaryI purchased T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 on 8/30/12 for a full price - $650. Phone was working properly for the first day, the second day, proximity sensor stopped working and the screen was on during the call, so I was hitting other buttons by accident. Finally, when the screen went out, it never came back on, when I removed the phone from my ear and tried to push any number. I went back to store and they did replace the phone - no question asked. The second phone was working fine the first day, the second day, the phone started shutting down on its own. It vibrating very quick and shut down, approx 5 times a day. I was unable to turn it back on, so I had to remove the battery and put it back. So I decided, the phone is not worth of my money. I currently own Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am very happy with it. I just thought, this may be a better phone, but the opposite is the truth. It also had much worse reception in same area, where I live and work. My Galaxy S 2 always gets full bars on reception, Galaxy S 3 was getting only 1-2 bars only.

Blackberry Bold




Chapter Three: The Blackberry Bold





Features

  • Size: 4.5 x 2.6 x 0.4 inches

  • Weight: 4.5 ounces

  • Included battery: 1230 Lithium

  • Talk time: up to 8 hrs

  • Standby time: up to 315 hrs

  • Hearing Aid Compatibility


4G capable

  • Browse the Web, download content, and stream media faster.

Touch Screen

  • Everything your phone can do is now literally at your fingertips. A high resolution touch screen gives you fast and fun access to your phone's display.

QWERTY keyboard

  • The built-in familiar layout lets you type messages easily without searching for the letter you want.

5 Megapixel Camera

  • With quality worth printing. You can also share them with family and friends by sending them to any e-mail address or camera phone.

Apps - Blackberry App World

  • With direct access to the Blackberry App World you have access to all kinds of fun and useful apps to turn your device into the ultimate mobile device.

BlackBerry 7.1 OS

  • BlackBerry 7.1 furthers the enhanced browsing, graphics, and voice capabilities experience with new functionality and user-facing refinements like WiFi calling, Smartphone Mobile Hotspot and more

Bluetooth® connectivity

  • Wirelessly connect your device to optional compatible hands-free accessories such as headsets and car kits.

E-mail




Send and receive e-mail messages on your device, using your existing e-mail accounts.

LED Camera Flash

  • A built-in LED flash gives you a brighter light source for taking photos in less-than-ideal lighting situations.

Messaging [Text, IM & Picture]

  • Send a message or a photo to any wireless device or e-mail address. Or stay connected using your choice of instant messenger services.

Personal and Work E-mail

  • Send and receive messages from personal and work e-mail.

Predictive Text Input

  • Predictive text input anticipates what you're typing to make sending messages faster and easier.

Removable memory

  • Easily take the memory card out of your phone to transfer files and data to another device.

Smartphone Mobile Hotspot Ready

  • Use your device's web connection to connect laptops and other Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Internet.

Up to 32 GB Expandable Memory

  • Expandable memory allows your device to store extra music, movies, documents and more.

USB Tethering

  • Use your device’s data connection to access the Internet on your laptop.

View E-mail Attachments

  • Now you can open and view e-mail attachments while on the go.

Visual Voicemail

  • With Visual Voicemail you can listen to your voicemail messages in any order, respond in one click and easily manage your inbox without ever dialing in to the network.

Wi-Fi Calling

  • Call normally, or use Wi-Fi when you don't have cellular reception.

Wi-Fi Data

  • Surf the internet quickly and conveniently over Wi-Fi.




Who is this phone good for?


The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is primarily a phone that is used for business purposes, not a phone that is intended for younger people due to the fact that the features of the phone are more business and less recreation. This device is intended for people who send and receive lots of emails. The keyboard makes it very easy to type faster than the usual touch screen phone and presents things in a much more professional fashion. Also is an extremely durable and reliable phone that doesn’t have many problems and can withstand being dropped several times without breaking. Battery life is great, can go sometimes two or three days without having to be charged. This BlackBerry is very easy to use because everything is very organized and efficient as far as speed.

Google G2x




Chapter Four: The Google G2X





  • Manufacturer: LG

  • Part Number:2001834

General


  • Product Type Smartphone

  • Phone Design PDA

  • Width 2.5 in

  • Depth 0.4 in

  • Height 4.9 in

  • Weight 4.8 oz

Cellular


  • Technology GSM / UMTS

  • Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / UMTS 850/1900/2100 (Tri-band)

  • Service Provider T-Mobile

  • Operating System Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Messaging & Internet


  • Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
    Picture messages,
    E-Mail

Communications


  • Wireless Interface Bluetooth

Miscellaneous


  • Included Accessories USB cable,
    Battery,
    desktop charger



Reviews

Pros: Blazing dual-core performance; Excellent camera with 1080p video capture; Great for mobile gaming; Lightweight design; Fast 4G data speeds.

Cons: Relatively short battery life.


Cell Phones




Chapter Five: Conclusion



Who is the IPhone good for?


IPhone is good for students because of the simplicity and durability of the model. This phone doesn’t change much from model to model and is easy for repeat Apple customers to easily find their way around any phone that they purchase. The IPhone is a great phone because its battery life is superb as well as their Siri program which indefinitely kills the new Samsung galaxy Svoice. Great phone for those who want to use it for work and school.

Who the Samsung Galaxy S3 phone good for?


The good thing about this phone is that the android system is fast and is starting to use the technology that made apple famous. However, the bad thing is the battery life. Many complaints show that the battery was only staying powered for a couple of hours. This is not good for the regular person. Someone can’t just stop what they are doing throughout the day to charge their phone. It is a complete waste of time. I would not recommend this phone to someone who is looking at using it for business. It would be worthless and would eat the battery up in no time. I think this phone is great for students and someone who is just looking at leisurely using the phone for fun rather than a purpose. Great phone if you can have your charger at all times and have the kind of money to spend in order to get it.

Who is the BlackBerry Bold 9900 Good For?


The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is primarily a phone that is used for business purposes, not a phone that is intended for younger people due to the fact that the features of the phone are more business and less recreation. This device is intended for people who send and receive lots of emails. The keyboard makes it very easy to type faster than the usual touch screen phone and presents things in a much more professional fashion. Also is an extremely durable and reliable phone that doesn’t have many problems and can withstand being dropped several times without breaking. Battery life is great, can go sometimes two or three days without having to be charged. This BlackBerry is very easy to use because everything is very organized and efficient as far as speed.

Who is the Google G2X good for?


The Google G2X is a phone that can be used for anyone. It has a wide range of capabilities that would be beneficial to anybody. There are thousands of apps available on the Google Play Store that can be used by anybody. Business professionals would like the phone because it has great email capabilities and you can open Adobe documents as well. Students would like the phone because videos and games are HD.
Index


Battery, 4, 10, 16, 19, 23

BlackBerry Bold, 16, 23

Features, 15

G2X, 19, 24

Pros, 10, 19

Reviews, 19

S Voice, 9, 10

Samsung Galaxy S3, v, 9, 11, 23



USB, 4, 16, 19




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