Mobile phones as a status symbol have been a closely-observed phenomenon since mobile handsets became affordable to the general public, as well as brand names like Motorola began marketing sleeker, more stylish cell phones, using young people and executives as their target demographic. Many children in schools consider their mobile phones to be an icon of their popularity amongst their peers (although I have to say, at that age I wouldn't have had anybody to call except my parents - which wouldn't exactly have branded me one of the 'cool cats') - the newer the phone, the cooler you are; and woe betide the kids who get hand-me-downs from parents and are left with just a phone, sans-color display, sans-camera. These schoolyard equations have, to a smaller extent, passed on into the business world - just as salesmen are often judged even before they've emerged from their car, a modern businessman or woman spotted using a weighty brick of a mobile phone would no doubt be considered as giving off the wrong impression.
So then, why has such a small object been granted such significance? When we see cheap mobiles, do we think, "cheap owner"? Once again the answer is in marketing - with TV adverts portraying celebrities and beautiful people parading around with their shiny new handsets, phones featuring in rap music videos, and more and more mobile phone shops springing up in every location possible, it's being driven into us, day in, day out, on an unconscious level that the mobile phone we choose for ourselves in some way reflects who we are.
However, the good news is that even the newest handsets are affordable to the average everyday consumer. Even the most recent contract mobile phones can be had for free if you're willing to pay the monthly line rental for at least 12 months. So there's no need to fret any more about what people are going to think when you pull out your *gasp* 3-year old phone in public. Fantastic.
How Do Mobile Phones
Thanks to the extensively competitive mobile market where the customer is the undisputed king, mobile manufacturers are working hard to produce trendy handsets that come within the budget of the young professionals who demand advanced functionality at a price that doesn't cause a pinch in the pocket.
All leading mobile companies including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, HP, iMate and Fly are coming out with smart phones in the mid-segment range of Rs 8000- Rs 12000. A superlative blend of advanced functionality and entertainment features, the new range of budget mobile phones enable professionals to stay connected at work and socially. Discussed here are some of the most talked about budget mobile phones in the mid-segment range:
Nokia N72
The affordably priced Nokia N72 is a slim and smart high-performance multimedia phone endowed with plethora of features. The gorgeous handset flaunts a 2-megapixel camera, integrated digital music player with dedicated capture and music player keys, an integrated browser, a stylish multimedia device and many entertainment features. The stylish gizmo also sports Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0 - Pop-Port interface to meet the demands of discerning professionals.
Nokia 6300
Highly applauded Nokia 6300 phone is Nokia's most popular phone in the mid-range segment. Its enticing stainless steel body is equipped with a robust range of easy-to-use features like 2Mpix camera with 8x digital zoom, music player and FM Radio, multimedia messaging, email, video player and recorder. The slim phone also sports a high-end 16.7 million colour TFT LCD and boasts of Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
Sony Ericsson W810i
Sony Ericsson's seductive W810i is neat petite phone with fantastic sound provided from the Walkman&trade feature. The stylish phone comes in a very elegant satin black coloured casing and is equipped with an excellent quality 2 mega pixel camera, video recording facility, MMS, Bluetooth and many more advanced features. Competitively prices, SE W810i is a music lovers dream come true!
Sony Slider Flick Shake Phone W580i
The ultra-modern Flick Shake Phone W580i is a feature rich slim slider handset which includes the innovative Shake control function allowing you to change songs with the flick of a wrist. The sleek phone also offers Bluetooth, USB support, 2-inch LCD, Mobile email, Java support for online and offline 3D games and many more entertaining features.
Other Mesmerizing Budget Phones
Some other most coveted mobile phones in the budget phones category include Nokia 5700 Mobile Phone, stylish Nokia Prism 7500, Sony Ericsson K550 Mobile Phone, the musical Sony Ericsson W200i, Sony Ericsson K530, HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger, power-packed i-Mate JAQ, Fly E-300 Mobile Phone and Fly SX240 Mobile Phones.
Check out the features of these cell phones and select a handset that suit your lifestyle and meet your budget.
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