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03.05.10 05:35 AM<\/p>\n

I’m not the kind of person to be the first in line to buy the newest technology right when it hits the store shelves. I’m more of a ?sit back, observe, and collect data? kind of a person. I like to let the masses do the leg work for me and then reap the benefits of getting lots of opinions on features and the pros\/cons of the available products. It gives me time to assess what features I want, what features are available, and to consider what I am willing to pay.<\/p>\n

\"\"I have had a standard cell phone with an inexpensive pay as you go plan for years, but I must admit I am experiencing phone envy. Many of my friends and co-workers have purchased smart phones that have all kinds of nice features: listening to music, uploading pictures, managing a calendar, browsing the Internet, and using a small keyboard to text and email. I am evaluating whether a smart phone makes sense for me.<\/p>\n

It would be nice to have a phone and those nice features in one device. However, I really don’t use a cell phone that much. I work from home and I am usually at home. I don’t have kids who need to be able to get a hold of me when I am out and about. I keep a phone in my purse for emergencies, but it is almost always turned off. Most people know this about me, so they never call my cell phone number.<\/p>\n

Would my phone habits change if I had a smart phone? Maybe. My call volume would increase slightly, becauseI would be more likely to have a smart phone turned on, but I don’t think my phone usage would increase that much. My current thinking is that it doesn’t make much sense to get a smart phone and pay for a more expensive service plan, when I simply don’t use a cell phone that much.<\/p>\n

For now, I am keeping my standard phone; I will look at other wireless devices that have the features I am interested in, but don’t require expensive phone plans. If you are going through a similar debate about a standard phone vs. a smart phone, here are some resources you might find useful:<\/p>\n