Get help, advice and information on all your Computers and Technology issues. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/cellular+phones.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:49:05 GMT en Most people are unaware of any discrepancy between the terms cellular and PCS. PCS services have cropped up however, in order to offer a viable alternative to cellular phone plans. While both are providers of mobile communication, there are some slight differences between the two. PCS stands for Personal Communications Services, which is essentially the trademark for the difference between the two. PCS boasts its ability to cater its services to meet the needs of the client. PCS is defined as a combination of services like paging, caller ID and e-mail. PCS has an emphasis on personal service and extended mobility, often used in place of digital cellular. A cell, used for communication between such named cell phones, is described as such: Cell: The basic geographic unit of a cellular system and the basis for the generic industry term cellular. A city or county is divided into small cells, each of which is equipped with a low-powered radio transmitterreceiver. The cells can vary in size depending on terrain and capacity demands. By controlling the transmission power and the radio frequencies assigned from one cell to another, a computer at the Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) monitors the movement and transfers (or hands off) the phone call to another cell and another radio frequency as needed. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/72622_Cellular_Phones_Vs_Pcs_Phones.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:45:36 GMT If the time has come to buy a new cell phone, you may be wondering where you should look to find the best cellular phones for sale. If youre currently in this situation, Im going to give you a great resource to use for buying your next mobile phone. Hopefully by the end of this brief article, youll have learned something that can save you quite a bit of money on your next phone. Buying a new cell phone is exciting, and its a time that many of us look forward to. We happily cruise down to the local cell phone carriers retail location and browse the rows of shiny new handsets. But is there a better way to buy your next phone? In my opinion, yes. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/63319_Cellular_Phones_For_Sale_-_Do_You_Know_Where_To_Find_The_Best_Cellular_Phones_For_Sale.html Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:50:32 GMT In todays day and age, people go through cellular phones pretty quickly. While sometimes its the result of a cell phone getting lost or broken, many times its simply because the person gets tired of their old phone and wants something different. If you fit into this category, Im going to show you in this article why it might not be a bad idea for you to buy used cellular phones in the future. Buying used stuff has never been any easier than it is today. With the growth of the Internet, its now possible to find virtually anything imaginable, pre-owned and for sale. This has resulted in enormous growth of second hand sales, and its something that you should try when youre ready to buy your next cell phone. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/63317_Used_Cellular_Phones_-_Should_You_Buy_A_Used_Cellular_Phone.html Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:29:42 GMT Lets be honest, buying refurbished cellular phones isnt exactly the most sexy notion in the world. But it might be the most sensible. In this short article, Ill be going over a few of the main reasons why you might want to consider buying a refurbished cell phone over a new one. The biggest (and most obvious) reason for purchasing a refurbished mobile phone is to save money. Many factory reconditioned or refurbished cell phones carry the complete manufacturers warranty but come at a deeply discounted price. Basically, youll be buying a phone that has been purchased, gently used, and sent back to the manufacturer due to a defect. The phone maker repairs the phone, fixes the problem, and then offers it as a refurbished item to another buyer at a discount. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/63312_Refurbished_Cellular_Phones_-_Should_You_Buy_A_Refurbished_Cellular_Phone.html Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:18:38 GMT Buying a brand new cell phone is exciting, and its a time that many gadget geeks look forward to. But did you know that many people wind up making a big mistake because they failed to compare cellular phones before making a purchase? If youre the spontaneous type who typically makes spur of the moment purchases, this article will give you some points to consider before buying your next mobile phone. So why is it so important to compare mobile phones first, before buying one? In a nutshell, there are 3 reasons: http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/63305_Compare_Cellular_Phones_-_Why_You_Must_Compare_Cellular_Phones_Before_Buying.html Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:06:27 GMT If the time has come to buy a new cellular phone, Im sure I dont need to tell you how confusing and downright overwhelming cell phone plan shopping has become these days. It seems like there are a million choices out there and making the right decision has never been more difficult. Have no fear however, in this short article Im going to provide 3 great ways to compare cell phone plan providers and as a result, guarantee that youll end up with the right cellular phone plan for your needs. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/62635_Cellular_Phone_Plan_Advice_-_3_Ways_To_Guarantee_That_You_Sign_Up_For_The_Best_Cellular_Phone_Plan.html Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:28:47 GMT So, the time has come to buy a new cell phone and you want to know where to look for cheap cell phones. In this brief article, Ill give you 3 great spots to go for big cell phone discounts. 1. Online shopping and auction sites - Sites like Amazon and eBay make it really easy to do mobile phone price comparisons and you will usually find your best deals here. Shopping online isnt only convenient and cheap, it also gives you the greatest selection of mobile phones. Highly recommended! http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/62632_Cheap_Cell_Phones_-_3_Tips_For_Getting_Great_Discounts_On_Cellular_Phones.html Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:46:05 GMT Unfortunately, its a problem that many of us have faced at one time or another. The death of the cellular phone battery. But a dead cell phone battery doesnt have to be the end of the world and certainly doesnt require you to run out and purchase a brand new phone. That can be extremely expensive and isnt necessary. In this brief article, Ill give you some tips on what to do the next time your cellular phone battery dies. Hopefully this overview will save you some time and money and show you exactly what your options are if you find yourself with this problem. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/62628_Cellular_Phone_Battery_Guide_-_Steps_To_Take_When_Your_Cellular_Phone_Battery_Dies.html Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:24:55 GMT