Its been a long month since I write something here, so now I felt propelled to share my insights, on mobile phone. For me, a mobile phone is a must for everyone (should own 1 starting in high school). I got my first mobile phone when I was 16. It was Nokia 3310. Of course it is outdated this day. The one game I like on my first phone is the snake puzzle game eventhough its just black and gray. At first, I'm not so fuzzy about mobile phones, but being a computer science student has dragged me into knowing what it means by owning a mobile phone. The basic purpose for mobile phone is for calling and messaging, no one doubts that. But, mobile phones this day offer much more than just what I stated. A mobile phone in your hand is like holding a gem, its so precious that if you lose it, you will felt something missing in your chores. If there is ultimate mobile phone out there, it must include what I list below (based on current market, aside from making calls and messaging):
First: 3G
For those who doesn't know what 3G means, it depicts the generation of mobile phones technology. Currently, it is 3.5G. Rumours has it by mid 2010, 4G will emerge. What's the difference between the Gs? Its the speed of your mobile phones connecting to the world. At 3G, its 384,000 bits per second (fast enough for real time video streaming). Rumours also has it by 2010, more websites will be optimized for viewing on mobile phones which means more and more users will actually use their mobile phones for browsing the internet. Example of big company that has optimized their website for viewing on the phone are google mail, yahoo messenger, facebook, etc.
Second: Camera
If you have the idea of buying a digital camera (not dslr), forget it. Invest the money on buying a mobile phone with good camera. I once read on a magazine (a month ago) stated that the number of nokia phones with camera sold worldwide is more than that of digital camera. Besides, you get almost the same picture quality as conventional camera does. Take for example sony ericsson phone (the K and C series). It is cybershot technology with image stabilization, flash, face detection, etc etc that delivers the same (or more) quality as digital cameras are. So, instead of buying a RM600++ something on digital cameras, buy a mobile phone with camera (3 Mega Pixels and above should be enough). Its Many in 1.
Third: Media
Media = Pictures + games + songs + video. Very useful to loafing around than just standing like a robot.
Fourth: GPS
Finding your way in the metropolitan city will never be easier when you have the GPS transceiver built right into your mobile phone. Using appropiate software, you could be your own map director at no time.
Fifth: Wi-fi
A great features to have if you often spending your time at that mamak store, instant food restaurant, KL, and anywhere else that has internet on the air for free. Just be prepared to bring along a solar charger for extra phone energy.
Hmm, I think that is all I can list as far as my knowledge can go. It's not detailed though, but if you want to know more, just use my newly-installed IM Box at the right bottom corner to ask me instantly (when I'm onlinelah, hehe). My point here, we all need to get updated and the way to do it, grab any phone that has the features I listed above (fourth and fifth is optional, really). Be an explorer, optimized your gem to your advantage and you might get what everyone wants: unbored life anytime, anywhere, and anyway you like it =).
