Smartphone-a-rama!

Most people my age (and older) are used to our phone just being a phone.  The software has never been an issue the same way deciding between OS X and Windows has been for our computers.  We grew up in an age where we never thought of our cell as anything more than a telephone.  That reality has left us and if you are a proud owner of a smart phone, you'd know why.  The fact is that once you've experienced the web in your pocket, it's tough to go back.  I don't think anyone should go back.  My smartphone has practically replaced my computer as my primary internet device.  I imagine most will follow suit.

With that on the table, I encourage you, when you decide to enter the smartphone market, to research your purchase.  Like I stated in the beginning, software is a new issue for cell users.  Most of us used to (and probably still do) choose a cell phone based on hardware.

Phone Guy: This phone has a touch screen.
You: Sweet.
Phone Guy: It also has a slidey keyboard.
You: I'm in heaven.
Phone Guy: Also, it has a camera with a flash.
You: The Flash is my favorite super hero and I'm going to take a picture of my cat.

Right? You've been there and fallen head over heels for a .5 megapixel camera on your phone.  Hell yeah I'll renew my contract.

I don't imagine that you will go out an buy a smart phone today, but what I'm asking you to do is take your time and seriously consider your purchase as you would a computer because this will essentially be your new computer.  Don't buy one without trying it.  Just as you can get computers that don't run windows or OSX well due to hardware constraints, the same is happening with phones.  A lot of phones run Android, but not all of them run it well.  Do your research.  Your smartphone is going to be your primary way of interacting with the internet.