Nokia Reviews

Mobile phones are produced by many companies all over the world. They come in many different shapes and styles from a multitude of various service providers. However, they can be broken down into three distinct categories: candy bar, flip and slider. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages which should be considered prior to purchasing.

Candy Bar phones

The “candy bar” or simply “bar” style of phone is one where what you see is what you get. The Apple Iphone and the Nokia 5310 are different examples of phones in the bar spectrum. The Iphone has a touch interface and the 5310 has a keypad, but they are both on the front surface of the phone. This style of phone requires some sort of a keypad lock so that you don’t accidentally call someone when the phone is in your pocket. This also creates the need to “unlock” the phone prior to using it.

Advantages:

1. Easy to use

2. large screens

3. thinnest style

4. lightweight

Disadvantages:

1. keypad lock

2. easily scratch the screen

Flip Phones

The flip phone is similar to a communicator from the classic Star Trek series. You must open it in order to use it. Don’t let the Star Trek reference dissuade you from looking at these phones. They are robust, full featured, hardy phones.

Advantages:

1. Sturdy – The outer casing protects the screens from scratches and fingerprints.

2. No keypad lock

3. Second screen – The second screen on the outside of the flip allows you to see the date and time without opening the phone. It also allows you to see a picture of who is calling without answering it.

4. Rugged – Flip phones are usually a little more rugged then other styles

Disadvantages:

1. Bulky – There ruggedness also makes them bulkier then other styles

2. Weight – They tend to weigh more then candy bar phones

3. Smaller screens

Slider Phones

The slider was developed to offer a keyboard to flip phones. They have a keyboard that flips, rotates or slides out from behind the screen. These phones are great for texting. The classic Sidekick is a prime example.

Advantages:

1. Keyboard – Great for texting

2. Stylish – the transformer action of the “slide” adds a cool feature

3. Features – These phones generally have more features then flip phones.

Disadvantages:

1. Bulkier then candy bar phones, but similar to flip phones

2. There is a chance that the slide function will malfunction over time.

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