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Digital Tv Technology Has Merits And Drawbacks

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Digital TV has a lot of benefits. So many in fact that TV broadcasters, the consumer electronics industry, and the Federal government have allied to make digital TV the sole mode of over the air TV transmission in the United States starting on February 19, 2009. Of course who benefits most from this conversion remains to be seen.

Excluding all of the potential economic and political benefits and pitfalls, digital TV has a number of benefits when compared to the older analog format that’s primarily in use right now. Digital TV uses computer equipment to convert the images and sounds of TV into digital data (a bunch of ones and zeros) before transmitting them to their viewers. Once the digital TV signals arrive at their destination, other computer equipment cleans interference out of the signal and reconstructs all of that computer data into the TV programming that the viewer can watch on his or her TV screen. The fact that the interference can be cleaned out means that the picture can be much clearer than it would ever be from an analog signal. Digital TV also allows for the use of an on screen program guide- even with over the air programming- and other similar features. The fact that digital TV can also be subjected to video compression technology means that it can take up a lot less bandwidth than analog TV and that leaves more frequencies available to be used for other kinds of transmissions.

Of course, like anything else digital TV has some drawbacks when compared to analog TV. The biggest disadvantage is that analog TV can provide a more cohesive signal over a greater distance than an equivalent digital signal. In other words, as you get farther away from the transmission source of an analog TV signal, the picture and sound get fuzzier but are still understandable. As you get farther away from the source of a digital signal the transmission still fades, but you won’t notice any degradation of the picture quality until it suddenly becomes to weak and disappears all together. This means that many people who put up with fuzzy over the air analog TV probably won’t be able to receive a digital signal broadcast from the same location and at the same strength. This alone might make those big rooftop antennas of the mid-twentieth century much more popular again.

Another major problem with digital TV is that a digital TV tuner is needed to watch it and this hardware isn’t built into older TV sets (or a lot of newer ones either, for that matter!). This means that in order to watch over the air TV after February 19, 2009, anyone with an analog only TV set either has to buy a new TV set or get a special set top box that contains a digital tuner and can convert the digital signal into an analog signal that the TV set can understand.

And that’s where the political and economic advantages and disadvantages come into play! TV electronics manufacturers stand to make a lot of money because of this conversion- all the more so because they continued to sell analog only TV set even after they knew the conversion was imminent.

Ultimately the American people will benefit from the conversion to digital TV, but in the mean time some special interests will definitely come into play as a lot of TV viewers will probably be understandably frustrated and confused.

The Future Of Mobile Communications is Wifi and VOIP Technology

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Two of the most exciting areas in the field of mobile technology are WiFi and VOIP, two of the fastest growing segments in the communications industry today. Almost daily one can find new stories pertaining to one of these and how forward thinking companies are embracing the technology and building upon it.

It seems that governments and communications companies all over the world are beginning to see the opportunity presented by WiFI technology. Ruckus Wireless and KDDI, Japans main telecommunications provider, announced on July 5th of 2011 that they were partnering to bring coast to coast WiFi for the nation of Japan. According to the press release from Ruckus, “Subscribers of KDDIs packet flat rate plans can now use the new KDDI “au Wi-Fi SPOT” service free of charge with their au Android smartphones in over 10,000 locations initially, scaling to 100,000 locations by March 2012.”

Barbados announced recently in Caribbean 360 that the island nation would have free nationwide WiFi coverage by 11-11-11, thanks to the work of the Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation or BEF and their work with the government and communications companies to make this long time dream a reality for the Caribbean island nation with many others intending to follow suit. Damian McKinney, CEO of McKinney Rogers, a partner in the initiative, said they wanted the coverage everywhere, “from bus stop to rum shop.” McKinney said that the initiative to provide free nationwide WiFi across the country was spurred into action by the tremendous burden and turmoil arising from the economic recession affecting so many countries.

In yet another exciting development, the IEEE announced earlier today, August 1, 2011, that the organization has published the IEEE 802.22TM standard. IEEE 802.22 systems will provide broadband access to wide regional areas around the world and bring reliable and secure high-speed communications to under-served and un-served communities. According to the IEEE press release issued this morning, this new standard for Wireless Regional Area Networks (WRANs) takes advantage of the favorable transmission characteristics of the VHF and UHF TV bands to provide broadband wireless access over a large area up to 100 km from the transmitter. Each WRAN will deliver up to 22 Mbps per channel without interfering with reception of existing TV broadcast stations, using the so-called white spaces between the occupied TV channels. This technology is especially useful for serving less densely populated areas, such as rural areas, and developing countries where most vacant TV channels can be found.

On the VOIP side of the communications technology coin, there has also been big news of late, not the least of which was the purchase of Skype, the internet VOIP company, by software giant, Microsoft for nearly nine billion dollars. Although the move by Gates and company was initially somewhat surprising to some in the industry, it did serve as a wakeup call to the communications industry that changes are coming. Google is also getting in on the action and according to sources the company is seeking to expand its Google Voice platform across mobile devices. The social networking behemoth, Facebook also released a statement in July that their Facebook Mobile network is being phased in to allow members of Facebook to be able to talk to each other via mobile devices.

These are incredibly exciting times for the mobile communications industry with amazing advancements being made in the field that will change the way the entire world communicates by giving consumers more freedom and making wireless costs more affordable to everyone.

One company that seems to be at the forefront of both of these areas of mobile technology is debt free and innovative, Smart Mobile Wireless, a communications company and app developer that is blazing new trails in mobile technology with their cutting edge mobile communications apps, Smart Mouth Mobile, Smart Mobile, and Smart Mouth Kids Mobile. According to a spokesman for the company, Smart Mobile Wireless offers the first cross platform, flat rate, unlimited international calling application in the mobile communications industry and at a rate of only $19.95 USD per year for unlimited international calling Im sure they are going to get plenty of attention!

Unlimited local and worldwide calling is only one of the features of these groundbreaking applications, they also feature unlimited texting, an all in one instant messenger management interface featuring Gtalk, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, AIM, and even Facebook Chat! These communications and social networking apps also allow you to send tweets to Twitter within the same app as well! When you install the app it automatically imports all of your devices contacts and designates those who also have one of the Smart Mobile Wireless apps installed by placing an icon beside their name.

These amazing mobile communications apps allow one to use WiFi to make unlimited calls anywhere on the planet, you can even transform your iPad or even your iPod Touch into a phone and enjoy virtually unlimited communication via WiFi and VOIP technology! In addition, the company is releasing a new mobile WiFi device that will be known as the Smart Mouth Hotspot which will give you the ability to carry an iPhone sized device giving you WiFi access in your pocket anywhere you go!

The unlimited international calling features and cross platform functionality are due out the first part of August of 2011 with version 1.3, currently version 1.2 of any of the Smart Mobile Wireless apps, is supported on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with free member to member calling and texting and is available forfree download at the iTunes Store. Get more detailed information of the groundbreaking applications at the sites below.

http://SmartMouthMobile.com

http://SmartMobile.me

http://SmartMouthKids.me

Mobile Tv Elite – Best Mobile Tv – Watch Tv On Your Cell Phone Now!

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Missed your favorite TV program last night? If you have a cell phone, that’s not a problem anymore. With streaming television up-and-coming as one of the hottest trends in the marketplace, anyone with a cell phone can view their favorite shows with them wherever they go.
Enjoy the programs you watch at home on your mobile phone? The electronic programming guide shows you what’s on, what’s about to air and what’s available for purchase, just like the TV at home.

Cell phones are not just for making calls anymore. The ability to watch TV on mobile phones has become a reality .They can also take photos, send and receive text messages and emails you can even play games. Now something even bigger is happening to the always changing cell phone world. Watch TV on mobile devices is becoming the newest trend in the industry. It started by showing small clips of shows, and sporting events, but now you can view complete shows and streaming TV from your cell phone.

Uncertain you can actually do it? Dismiss all the ideas that you can’t view your favorite shows. Especially with such a tiny screen to look at. I’m one who commutes by transit every day to and from work and who also spends a lot of time driving as part of my business. I often use my mobile devices for entertainment. And have welcomed the idea of having the ability to choose to watch TV on my mobile phone as a option.

The appearance of a TV capable cell phone should not come as a surprise or news. Mobile carriers are always on the hunt for other sources of revenue. The portable phone market is swamped with models that embed digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, so why not a television.

There is a new way that you can actually watch Mobile TV on the go or even on demand. This is software that has turned many heads and has saved many people thousands of dollars in monthly cable payments. This software is known as Mobile TV Elite software. What this does is it allows you to watch satellite TV from your phone for only one lifetime fee. With new types of television cable coming out almost every year, you may have a few questions if this can really be a good deal or not.

Well first off; having Mobile TV Elite on your phone can save you a ton of money in the long run. If you got this software you can totally kiss your cable bill goodbye and never have to worry about it coming back again. When you get Mobile TV Elite software you only have to pay once and once only for the rest of your life. You may be thinking well it sounds good so far, but I don’t like the fact that it is on my phone.

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Security Camera Mysteries What Does 1080i Mean

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Given the nature of video these days, it’s no surprise that greater numbers of security cameras and the kits they come with are moving to high definition, just as televisions have been moving to high-definition for several years.

These new security systems like TVs now are able to handle both 720p and 1080i, which is the standard for high-def video.

Basically, “1080” refers to the number of horizontal scan lines that the video device can display.

This is a huge increase from older standard definition video monitors and TVs which could at most, display 420 horizontal scan lines and low refresh rates.

The “I” in the 1080i means “interlaced”. Interlaced is defined as a process where the frames are mixed together to prove a smoother picture and less flicker.

Most security video camera kits are come in either 720p or 1080i. 720P, if not figured out by now, designates 720 horizontal scan lines, while the “p”stands for “progressive.”

It can sometimes mean “non-interlaced.”720p is excellent at eliminating flicker, which is normally a problem when it comes to horizontal scan lines, the lower down the ladder (from 1080 to 720 to 420) one gets.

Because 720 does so well at dampening flicker, the resolution of the picture can actually approach that of 1080i, the true high-definition standard for video (1080p is true high-def for televisions).

This is one reason why security camera manufacturers go with 720p, because it can approach the level of true high-definition yet not cost anywhere near as much.

Environments that call for extreme levels of security can also benefit from security camera systems featuring 720p capabilities.

They have an ability to capture images and then display them that are much more “real time,”meaning the time lag between the image being captured by the camera and translated into signals that can be decoded by the security monitors will be super short.

Keep in mind that both 720p and 1080i systems are priced as high-definition systems, meaning they’ll cost more than older-style standard definition sets.

A standard kit, with four cameras (nicely rigged with CCD cameras (CCD stands for “charge coupled device”) and infrared capability along with a tuned digital video recorder and TV cables is likely to cost twice as much (or even more) than a comparative standard definition system that uses an equal number of cameras.

There are plenty of advantages to a 1080i and 720p digital security camera system, for sure. They can capture and display much higher quality pictures under even no-light conditions (when equipped with infrared) and their ability to “see”and then display detail is truly impressive.

Gadgets To Improve Your Caravan Experience

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Weather you live in a caravan or holiday in one; there are any number of gadgets and accessories available to make your experience enjoyable. From digital TV systems that keep you entertained, to awnings which give you more space, theres something for everyone.

Awnings

Adding a full length awning to your caravan can instantly double your space and its perfect for those summer days or nights when your friends come round. Dorema awnings are among the most popular and are the pick of the bunch for durability, simplistic construction and long life.

Remote control caravan movers

Motorised caravan movers are perfect for those of you who tow your own caravan. When you need to get it into a tight spot or park it on your drive at home, you can use a remote controlled caravan mover to ensure ease of positioning.

Portable stoves

Portable stoves are a must have for caravan owners. They give you the freedom to cook in the great outdoors (when the weather permits). Gone are the days when portable stoves were cumbersome and heavy, modern stoves can fold away and take up very little space in your caravan.

Compact water heaters

Caravan in style with your own water heater, meaning you dont have to boil the kettle or make a trip to the communal facilities when you want to wash yourself or your dishes!

Digital TV sets

Small TV sets that are ready for the digital switchover are inexpensive and guarantee that you and your family will have entertainment for those rainy nights when all the board games have been exhausted! Try the Nikkai portable TV which, at only 7 inches, is perfect for packing away in small spaces.

Satellite kits

Once the digital switchover is complete youll need a digital TV box, unless your caravan TV has built-in satellite channels. The most cost effective option is the Freeview box whit one fixed fee and no monthly charges or installation costs.

Choosing the Right Keypads for Ruggedized Electronics

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Not all electronics are used in homes or office environments where conditions are carefully controlled. Ruggedized electronics are designed for use in harsh environments and have to be designed to function in extreme conditions. Many keypad designs won’t survive these situations which is why manufacturers prefer molded keypads made of silicone.

The Need For Ruggedized Electronics

The military is one of the leading clients needing equipment designed to survive harsh conditions. With operations all over the world, electronics need to remain reliable in scorching desert, humid jungles, or freezing arctic conditions. Packing the equipment in a protective case between uses is not an option. The case adds weight that a soldier needs for other equipment, plus there may not be time to carefully pack the equipment away during an operation.

Civilian clients aren’t much less demanding than military ones. Their ruggedized electronics might be used on field projects where they are exposed to environmental extremes, industrial area where heat and dust are common, or laboratories with corrosive chemicals. This equipment needs molded keypads that won’t be fouled by contaminants or destroyed by environmental factors.

Rugged Coatings For Rugged Electronics

Custom silicone keypads have a number of properties that make them idea for ruggedized electronics. The flexible material means the material won’t fracture if struck by a hard blow. The one-piece construction of the unit resists liquid and gas contaminants getting into the delicate electronics. Silicone has inherent resistance to a number of chemicals and the molded keypads can be customized to fit any size or shape needed.

The inherent capabilities of silicone custom keypads can be enhanced by a number of coatings. Abrasion resistance means the keys won’t wear down and the markings won’t wear off even under heavy abuse. Chemical resistant coatings enhance the silicone’s natural resistance, guarding it against petroleum products and oxidizing chemicals. Conductive coatings protect the electronics behind the molded keypads, keeping them working over a million activation cycles and shielding from EMI.

Tough Solutions Even For Easy Environments

Although the average household may not pose the same challenges as military or industrial clients, consumers will still appreciate the durability of custom silicone keypads.

Liquids are one of the worst enemies of consumer electronics. A spilled drink can spell disaster for electronics, but using molded keypads allows the liquid to slide right off. This doesn’t make the entire component water tight, but it adds some water resistance that customers will appreciate.

Kids are rough on custom keypads even when they aren’t spilling on them. Whether it’s the TV remote, controls on a child’s toy, or some electronic device the kids shouldn’t touch (but you know they will) molded keypads stand up to the abuse. The durability they provide can add years of life to a product and build a company’s reputation for building reliable products.

How To Prepare A Device For An Iphone Repair

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Broken touch screens, water damage, and cracked cases are just some of the many problems iPhone repair companies can fix. Most repair companies require that you send the iPhone directly to them for repair. Before placing a broken or water damaged iPhone into a box and shipping it off to the repair store there are a few things that you will need to do to your smartphone before sending it off.

The first thing you should do before sending your iPhone off to the repair shop is to sync the smartphone up to iTunes. Syncing an iPhone up to iTunes will allow you to backup almost everything that is on your iPhone. There is no telling what information or items could be lost during the iPhone repair process. In some cases, people erase all their data before sending their iPhone in for repairs to avoid personal information from being stolen. Syncing up to iTunes will help you backup information and prevent you from having to recollect all the erased or lost data. Items that can be saved to iTunes once the iPhone is synced up include photos, downloaded TV shows, audio files, mp3 files, books, contacts, bookmarks, notes, documents, apps, and ringtones.

The second thing you should do to your iPhone before sending it off to the repair shop is to erase all data from the iPhone. Erasing all data from an iPhone before sending it in for repairs is vital to protecting your identity and personal information. If you do not erase all data from the device, there is no telling who or what could intercept the information or photos. Erasing data from a device before an iPhone repair appointment is easy. Just click Settings, then General, then Reset and an option for Erase all Data and Settings is available. This will immediately wipe the device clean.

The last thing you should do to your iPhone before sending it off to the repair shop is to suspend or delay service to the device. Suspending or delaying wireless carrier service to the device will prevent unauthorized users from using the smartphone while it is being repaired. There are two ways you can suspend wireless service before sending the device into an iPhone repair shop. You can contact your wireless carrier and suspend service, or you can remove the SIM card from the device. The method you use to suspend service will depend on whether you have a CDMA or GSM model.

Cell Phones Ganes

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Cell phones have come a long way since they were first introduced. You can do just about everything you see on a mobile phone, in fact, that some are just like the PC in your Pocket! Cell phones have so many applications, they can you busy all day if you let them! Some of the apps are very practical and are focused on life easier and more convenient. Such as news and weather organize applications, or apps that help you with your life. All the latest developments delivered directly to your cell phone. A great way to stay informed about current affairs/information.

The modern cell phone has become a complete entertainment and communication device. There are some apps that are purely for the fun-games!

Do you actually like cell phone games?

Before you decide to buy a game, trying to play some of the free cell phone games on your cell, and you get a better idea of whether you actually would like to play. Not everyone is a fan of cell phone games, but don’t worry, there are so many free ones out there to try your hand at, you will see whether or not it is for you.

Do I have time to play cell phone games?

Most people have “dead time” in their day to day existence, travel to work on the train or bus, lunch hour when it’s still a week ’til pay day and you can’t afford to look in the stores! Perhaps there is nothing on the TV and you can’t face cleaning the house, like you really should! This is the time where you can choose to try your hand at some cell phone games.

Finding cell phone games

If you have a smart phone like an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S or an HTC Desire, then these cell phones lcome oaded with stores to buy your cell phone games. Indeed, there are thousands of cell phone games on there for free. However, if you do not habe a smart phone, it is relatively easy to find free cell phone games online. Just search for this kind of apps on Google for example. You can normally download them right to your phone or your computer to transfer to your phone at a later stage.

Types of mobile phone games

There are many types of cell phone games. some very simple, some quite complex games. The amount of space on the hard disk of your cell phone and whether you are connected to a wireless network, what type or size of games will dictate that what can download. Again, with a smart phone and a decent wi-fi connection, cell phone games the likes of which you can expect to see on a games console as an Xbox 360 or PS3. Technological developments in this area are truly astounding. Even without that magical smart phone (!) it is still possible to make some big, entertaining cell phone games. In fact, some of the more successful and addictive games the simplest!

Cell phone games are a great addition to any mobile phone, especially when they are the free ones! they can easily be found and are easy to download and install on almost any mobile phone.

Enjoy Tv Anytime Anywhere With Dish Network

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DISH Network L.L.C. the leading provider of satellite TV entertainment in the United States have became the first ever pay-TV provider in the United States to launch a true TV Everywhere offering. This gives DISH Network viewers the chance to watch all of the live as well as recorded TV programs on compatible smartphones, tablets as well as laptops. DISH Network viewers can get access to these features by downloading and using the DISH Remote Access application in connection with their broadband-connected, Sling-enabled receiver.

As the leading provider of satellite TV entertainment in the United States, DISH Network is proud to be the first pay-TV provider to bring its customers the scope to enjoy their TV anywhere, anytime on a wide range of popular devices. Unlike the traditional mobile viewing from conventional cable as well as telcos which limit access to some programs, TV Everywhere services from DISH Network offers consumers 24 x 7 accesses to the whole live and recorded content included in their DISH Network programming fees.

To have the live viewing feature of DISH Remote Access, the viewers need to be DISH Network subscribers as well as have a Sling-enabled device like the latest-released Sling Adapter a small place shifting device which teams up with DISH Networks DISH HD DVR ViP 722 and 722k. With the help of a Sling Adapter, viewers can view their DISH HD or standard definition DISH Network shows that include live and recorded shows, on compatible mobile devices or laptops. The award-winning Sling Adapter is powered and operated through a USB connection, offering one easy, plug-and-play system without the requirement for any extra wires or connectors. The Sling Adapter is available to new and existing DISH Network customers.

The DISH Remote Access app offers a number of features including the scope to view live TV programming from all of the subscribed channels, viewing all DVR recordings, managing recordings and deletion of shows, using a mobile device as a fully functional remote control.

DISH Remote Access supports 3G as well as WiFi-enabled phones, laptops as well as tablets. Some of the devices compatible with the app include include:-

iPhone & iPod touch: Enjoy your TV on iPhone’s Retina display. You can download the DISH Remote Access app now via the iTunes Store.

iPad (TV viewing will be coming soon on iOS 4.2): Watch your favorite TV shows, live as well as in HD, on the crystal-clear 9.7 inch screen of iPad. The DISH Remote Access app is at present available via the iTunes Store and it will soon be up to date to offer full-screen TV viewing for the iPad.

Android: DISH Network brings you full support to the worlds fastest-growing smartphones. DISH Remote Access for Android devices is available for those 4.3-inch display smartphones as well as tablets. DISH Remote Access app can be downloaded via the Android Market with the help of your device.

Windows & Mac Computers: DISH Remote Access brings you high-definition TV viewing on Windows as well as Mac systems. DISH Network subscribers can log in to DISH Remote Access app at DISH Networks website to avail the service.

BlackBerry: DISH Remote Access can turn your BlackBerry in to an entertainment device, and it will no longer remain just a business phone. You can now watch your TV anywhere and anytime.

So get ready to enjoy TV Everywhere on DISH Network.

How To Get A Free Iphone, No Contract, No Catch

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FREE iPhone in addition to Why Get One

Scroll toward the end of this article to get your Free iPhone. Though they are expensive, there are numerous reasons you ought to have an iPhone. Once you page through the excitement and publicity, you will get that this is a fantastically functional cell phone that has a number of very valuable features that are built into it. With the iPhone, you are getting more than simply a cell phone. Apart from being Free, here are the top five reasons to have an Apple iPhone.

Functionalities are plainly amazing. Other than making calls of superior quality, the iPhone provides a limitless mixture of fine features. This phone is also an MP3 player, digital camera, PDA, navigator, as well as a mini laptop all rolled up into a single device. You can without difficulty switch from application to application without the need for an tricky keypad that is excessively small for most people. Evidently one of the core advantages of the iPhone.

And after that, there was a screen. The display on the iPhone is tap sensitive. You utilize finger taps and you drag stuff to you your iPhone, very easily. There are no fussy keypads or stylus to deal with. All you require are your fingers. This is another reason why you ought to take into account an iPhone.

The 3rd reason to have an iPhone is without a doubt amusement. Based on the model you opt, there are a range of memory sizes, 6 GB, 8 GB or sixteen GB. This enables you to import in your iPhone a bunch of music, movies, TV shows, pictures, whatever. You can carry all of this around with you without the need for an extra MP3 player. Even more, you can connect your stereo earpiece with Bluetooth technology. There is no lack of content accessible for your iPhone. A wide number of places now offer MP3 files. You can also download MP3, video and other content for your iPhone from iTunes. With so much content available for you to watch and listen to, you should never be bored.

The fourth reason to own an iPhone is the communications functions. You can effortlessly send a text message to 1 or various people with just a few taps of the screen. You will be able to sort all your contacts into categories with the various contact managers available to you. The iPhone makes keeping and staying in contact very easy. Your alternatives to text, email, chat or talk are easily reachable and you never have to worry about not being able to find an important contact. The iPhone facilitates communications, period.

The awesome iPhone camera is our motive number 5. The iPhone comes with a 2 megapixel camera that is always ready to make use of. Start sharing your pictures with a few screen taps. The iPhone camera is really magnificent, you know, Apple and graphics, they just got it. Limitless are your possibilities with that camera. You are only limited by the space left on your iPhone along with your imagination.

These are my top five motives to own an Apple iPhone. In conclusion, the iPhone is a cool phone with amazing features and functionalities. The iPhone is almost certainly the standard as far as smart phones go. When you take into account all of the features packed into this rather compact unit you will begin to appreciate why this phone has become so popular. It is definitely worth looking into if you are in the market for a new cell phone.