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Online Mobility = Which Mobile Phone?

In this truly mobile age, it can be to your advantage to make sure your presence online is continued even while you are on the run and out and about.  Of course an ever increasing percentage of the population now opt for notebook computers, which can and do have the capabilities to connect most places, but what about you mobile phone?  Today I am going to introduce my thoughts on which mobile phone I use for my online blogging and presence needs and also let you know of some other good options that are available as well.  The mobile phone can be one of your most valuable tools for you as it allows you to be available when you are not at your computer, and this is certainly an advantage to you and your friends, colleges or new contacts.

Now I am not here to sell you a mobile phone.  Yes I did work for a telecommunications company so I can give an insight, but I am here to tell you mainly about my choice of mobile phone and why.  First things to consider, if and when it is time to upgrade to a new phone is what you already use, like and dislike.  Do your research, honestly!  If you can go confidently into a mobile phone outlet and know something about the phone or phones you are interested in you can make your experience a little easier.  Of course, the sales staff should know their stuff and be able to take you through features etc, but it is always good to know what you want prior so you don’t walk out with someone else perceived idea of what you want.  Know what you want from a phone, what you mainly are going to use it for and any added features if any to enhance you home business mobility and ease of operation.  The best option, in my mind, is a ‘smart-phone’.  My definition of a ‘smart-phone’ is that of a phone and office capabilities all in the palm of your hand.  See Wikipedia for a standard definition.  Of course what do you choose.  Again it is personal preference.  Most smart-phones will run using a ‘Windows’ based software system or are capable to run such.  ‘Blackberry’ and ‘iPhone’ on the other hand run using their own operating system, but can be configured or software added to help read ‘Windows’ based files. SO… What did I choose?  Long story short – iPhone -  LOVE IT!  I was not going to get and iPhone at first as I was totally captivated with the ‘Blackberry’ Bold and then Storm, but I know for me, I made the right decision.

I guess in the end my choice of the iPhone boiled down to the fact that, other than huge internal machine issues, I could fix trouble shooting problems.  I helped out many a customer while in telecommunications.  And I also chose the iPhone as I find it most reliable, easy to use, capable of Wi-Fi and Network internet connection (most phones can these days) and the range of ‘Apps’ available for it not just for being online or blogging and the like, but pretty much everything.  Don’t worry I like some of the entertainment and game Apps available and I will go through and let you know my favorites in a later post.  But for online and keeping up your presence, I have found some great apps that can make being online,away from home for a day or two good to keep in touch with EVERYONE and ANYONE.  I also can keep up my social media presence on Twitter, Face-book, Word Press, Skype and YouTube.  All these sites are at the core of my blog and sharing with you my reader, and my online presence and content building.  Other great apps or applications that I have at my finger tips include XE currency converter, Google Maps (great for that business trip away and getting to your meetings without the ‘I’m Lost Issues’), Weather, File Storage, iGoogle and a marketing blog and article site from Marketing Profs.  I have some screen shots below of a few apps that I use to show their interface.

All apps are available at the iTunes application store, made available by Apple inc.  The apps store is also easy to use with search options or browse option throughout whole store or with categories.  Plus if you hear of a great app from a friend and you are out and about you can download straight to the phone, as long as you have an iTunes account, and then back-up to your computer at a later time.  Most apps also go through upgrades from time to time and again these are just a matter for checking for the update and then downloading the required.  These updates are usually FREE.  If you also look around and find apps you like, some companies or producers also do a ‘Lite’ version of the app at a low or free price to see if you like the app or while it is in production for full app.  I myself use some free versions of apps and find that they are sufficient for the job at hand without having to upgrade to the full version.

Well there is a quick rap-up of my thoughts on a mobile option for your online presence.  Again, as the phone user, you must go with what you are comfortable with or find to be the best fit from research you do.  I love the iPhone, but of course it may not be for everyone, but I hope I have given a good insight into why it is what I need to keep online and mobile while staying connected with my home business.  For brilliant research and phone comparisons visit GSM Areana.  This is a great site I have used a lot, especially while in the telecommunications industry to help fit the right phone with the customer.  I hope you enjoy this post, as always love to hear comments or if I can help with some answers if you have questions.

My iPhone Home Page - Most used Apps for my Home Business

I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life.

Richard Branson