Budget Cell Phones Definitions

Alarm Clock:

A handy feature when you want your phone to double as your alarm clock. Set a wake up time and preferred tone. Even budget cell phones usually have this tool.

Bluetooth:

Wireless connection that has the ability to send and receive data with other Bluetooth enabled devices such as wireless headsets, car audio, cell phones, printers, fax machines, keyboards, and mice. 

Calendar:

A standard feature in most cell phones, which allows the user to input important dates into a built-in calendar and receive audio alerts for meetings, events and special occasions.

Call Waiting:

This standard feature works similarly to your land line call waiting feature. You'll hear a specific tone when you are on your cell phone and another call comes in. Hit the button to put your caller on hold while you speak with the second caller. Alternately, you can ignore the call and the caller will be sent to your voicemail.

Caller ID:

The cell phone displays the name or number of the person calling. 

Digital Camera:

The phone includes a small digital camera and stores the images on the phone's hard drive. The resolution is usually about two megapixels. 

GPS Capable:

With some small modifications or additional software the phone can also act as a GPS. 

Height:

The length of the phone from top to bottom. 

Digital Player:

The cell phone supports digital media like MP3s. 

Multilanguage:

The phone is programmed to display in multiple languages including English, French and Spanish. 

Phone Style:

Cell phones come in all shapes and sizes. Some popular phone styles include the flip phone, candy bar and slider. 

Polyphonic Ring Tones:

The cell phone supports polyphonic ringtones. 

Service Provider:

The service provider the phone model is licensed to. 

Speakerphone:

The phone includes a speakerphone function. 

Standby Time:

The amount of time the phone can stay charged while on, but not in use. 

Talk Time:

The length of time the phone will stay charged while being used for talking. 

Voice Dialing:

The phone recognizes voice commands for dialing.  

Warranty:

The amount of time the manufacture guarantees the phone will work without defect. 

Weight:

The weight of the phone measured in ounces.

Width:

The length of the phone measured from left to right in centimeters. 

Text Messaging:

The ability to send and receive text based messages.