Advice for Buying a Smartphone

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Buying a smartphone can save you time and money. Forget about driving back home or to the office to check your e-mail. Smartphones give you access to e-mail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without the use of a laptop or desktop computer.

Chances are you've heard a lot about iPhone applications, but did you know similar apps are available for any smartphone, including Blackberry and Android? There are apps created for every need, including ones designed to:

--Check the weather in the next state while you're still on the plane.
--Find out what movies are showing near you.
--Get the latest news and traffic reports.
--Check the UV index while you're at the beach.
--Find out if your flight is on schedule.
--Check your car's tire pressure even though your wife drove it out of town.
--Discover new games to keep you entertained in the waiting room.
--Translate French to English.
--Locate your lost dog by tracking his microchip.
--Take dictation.

The possibilities are endless. Smartphone applications generally cost a small fee to download, but the convenience they offer is priceless. According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, smartphones will soon be outselling personal computers. Why wouldn't they? It's a pain to lug a laptop everywhere. Smartphones offer the same functions of a laptop computer in a convenient size.

And, forget about buying a new GPS for the car. Most smartphones have GPS software. You'll never be lost again after you buy a smartphone. It's one of the smartest decisions you'll ever make.