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For business or just for fun, cell phone accessories are a must for all

There many different cell phone on the market such as the satellite and digital camera phone. All these phones must have added options, and that they do with many accessories available.

Most of the cell phone accessories are made directly by the main manufacturers but third party companies that just specialise in this area make plenty of options. The main manufacturers are companies such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, Sanyo, Siemens, Panasonic, NEC. Be very careful where you buy, as some manufacturers will class the warranty of the phone void if not used with the same brand accessories.

Most popular options

Most of us have downloaded our favourite ring tones that are not only catchy tunes but can also be pop classics or number one in the music charts. In order to help you choose you should do a cell phone comparison. You can also change the complete image of your cellular phone by choosing from a wide range of faceplates, these have now become a fashion commodity.

Apart from fun aspects you can accessorise for practical reasons, hands free kits are an important feature for driver safety. It is recommended that all drivers who intend using their cell phone invest in the kits. It only makes for a safer environment for you and other drivers. Phones are a distraction while driving and in many countries outside the US it is illegal to drive without a hands free kit. Such countries include Ireland and the UK.

Microphones with an earpiece are also very popular and in expensive. These are ideal not only for driving but also for people such as sales staff or anybody who intends staying on the phone for long periods.

Better cell phone reception

If you are experiencing bad reception/signal on the airways you may consider antenna boosters or replacement antennas.

Holders for safe-keeping 

There is nothing worse than losing your phone. You have to go through all the hassle of cancelling your number and so on, even if it’s a prepaid cellular phone, you can limit the risk of this happening by investing in holsters or belt clips. For those who work outdoors or for people who want to limit the risk of physical damage protective cases and covers are also available.

Go-Go battery power

For most of us purchasing a phone we seldom look into the battery life. A big mistake if I may say so. There are three different types of batteries available:

• Li-lon and Li-Poly are the latest and greatest and thus costing more. They will last the longest and will suit more salespeople or those chatter boxes amongst us.


• NiMH is currently the most common due to price. Reliable and effective.


• NiCad is the oldest of the batteries. Suffers from memory defects and will soon be made obsolete.

What’s left to accessorise with?

Plenty is the answer to this. The world of cell phone accessories is ever expanding and a multi billion dollar trade every year. You should consider what accessories are best suited for you when you at the cell phone plans stage.