Donut load cell - Yes, v2.0 Hands free, Headset and DUN, OPP, HID Profiles Supported Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, Length Determined Only By Available Memory, Video Share Capable, H.263 and MPEG4 Support QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Backlit, Refined Ergonomics Over First Generation BlackJack Upgradeable - Yes, AT&T Allows Device To Upgrade To Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Edition At Later Date GPS Services Support - Yes, Built-in GPS Radio and Telenav GPS Navigator For Audible Turn-by-turn Directions Voice-driven Menus - Yes, Train The Phone To Pull Up Over A Dozen Applications With Your Voice Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes, Software and USB Cable Included, Broadband Speeds (Network-dependent)If you are planning to buy yourself a new phone, you have to figure out how will you use it, with this you can decide whether you want a prepaid phone service or a plan.Prepaid phone services became common nowadays, because some people just feel more comfortable loading their phones. With prepaid there will be no credit check, you just have to pay for a load when you want to text or call, or download services from your telecommunication service provider. Some mobile phone companies nowadays offer promos like free unit when you acquire their prepaid service.Plans on the tension load cell will give you monthly credit checks for your use of phone. With plans, you also have to deiced if you want a per second or per minute call charging, both have positive and negative effect to your use of the cell phone. One disadvantage in using plans is that you have to think how much have you used your phone if you don't want to be shocked when your phone bill arrives, and you also have to sign contracts with the service provider, another hassle.Plans like family plan though are good. It is what most people use in phone plans, this is advantageous to family members because calling for the other phone is very cheap when both are in the same building, they also offer free-off charge calls in long-distance call. They have no extra charge for roaming phones, plus, you get free access for emergencies, which makes it very helpful for families and parents to keep track of their family members.I suppose for mini load cell, the video bells and whistles are fun in a real self-indulging way. That's nice when you know how to use them. But what about the challenged? Like me? I tried the camera. Big mistake. Played with the button while holding the phone in my lap. Took a close up picture of my crotch by mistake. The pants had the bunched up thing going on too. In my attempt to delete it, I made it the background picture. Can't get rid of it. Yeah, it's embarrassing to lend my phone to someone. So I don't any more, which upsets my friends, which I have fewer of now. Yeah, that video stuff isn't for me but as least I get the appeal.What I don't get, and yet what seems most popular, is text messaging. I think I understand the underlying principle. Instead of using the phone to converse with someone by voice in real-time, I'll pay twice as much each month for the privilege of using a ten digit keypad to type obtuse, short messages--you know, like "U R L8". It's like using the phone to make vanity license plates for God's sake. What's next? People in networked cafes holding their laptops up to their ear and mouth to make phone calls, which is all I want to do with my cell phone?
