Let's know the points to check before purchasing the terminal!
Domestic sales of smartphones (including iPhone) for the entire mobile phone exceeded 50 % in June 2011.In addition, the Android smartphone accounts for the majority of the lineup in the winter 2011 -winter 2011 model held by each carrier, and it is said that the sales volume ratio and the penetration rate will increase further.So, people who still use mobile phones often think, "Let's change the model into an Android smartphone soon ..."?
So, in this article, I would like to introduce the points you want to check at stores and catalogs before buying Android smartphones.
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Main checkpoints
When checking Android smartphones at shops and catalogs, pay attention to the following seven points.
If you check an Android smartphone at the store, you will go either a mass retailer or a carrier -managed shop.Nowadays, the price will hardly change no matter where you buy it, so you can go anywhere.
However, if you are looking for a career change, a consumer electronics retailer that handles all careers is convenient, and if you do not want to change your career, a directly managed shop with a wealth of staff knowledge is better.。
In addition, there are differences in apps that are installed as standard depending on the model, but you can download as many apps later, so you don't have to worry too much.
* There may be differences in the actual price depending on the store and the model.I would like to touch on the price and maintenance costs if I have the opportunity.
The size/weight/thickness of the main unit
Android smartphones have considerable size differences depending on the model.So, first take the actual machine to check its size, weight, and thickness.Which is the best depends on the size and preference of the person, so let's look for a model that is easy to hold and a model that does not feel uncomfortable.In general, the size, weight, and thickness are made in the same way as the actual machine, even with mock -ups (models that look just like the real thing).Therefore, if there is no actual machine at the store, there is no problem if you try it with a mock -up.
Operability
Android smartphones basically have only three buttons, most of which are operated with a touch panel.It will be the first experience, especially for those who change models from mobile phones, so we recommend that you actually touch them and check if you can operate well.However, most of them are mock -ups that can be freely touched at stores.Then, when you touch it with your finger, you don't know how fast it works.In that case, it is better to narrow down the model you want and then touch the actual machine or demo machine.After purchasing, before the operation is slow and the reaction is poor, try touching it directly with your finger and choosing something that does not move quickly.
Of course, when entering characters, it will be operated with a touch panel.However, recently, for those who are used to numbness input on mobile phones such as NTT DOCOMO's "AQUOS PHONE SLIDER SH-02D", au's "AQUOS PHONE IS11SH", and SoftBank Mobile's "AQUOS PHONE THE HYBRID 007SH J".A model with a numeric keypad has also been released.For those who want to input characters like a personal computer instead of a numeric keypad, a model equipped with a QWERTY keyboard (au's "REGZA PHONE IS11T") is also available as an option.
Presence or absence of waterproof function
Until now, there were few Android smartphones with waterproof functions, but in the winter 2011 to the spring of 2012, 70 % of models support waterproof.You don't have to worry too much about what you usually use, but in the unlikely event that you have a device with a waterproof function, you can use it with confidence.If you have a waterproof function, you can use it in a bathtub and play with Android smartphones.
Click here for how to enjoy a device with a waterproof function.
Presence or absence of feature phones
There are many functions that are almost commonplace in the conventional mobile phones, so -called "feature phones", but are not mounted on Android smartphones.The representatives are "Osaifu -Keitai", "Infrastructure communication", and "1Seg".Especially those who have used electronic money such as "Edy" and "Mobile Suica" on their mobile phones so far, I think it would be very inconvenient if they were not inherited.In addition, many people feel that infrared communication that can easily exchange mail and telephone numbers is essential.For those who often watch "1Seg" for killing time, the one -segment function will also be a big point.
By the way, such functions have evolved independently in Japan, so it seems that models manufactured by overseas manufacturers, such as Samsung Electronics, HTC, and Motorola, are often not installed.
Battery duration
When I actually use an Android smartphone, I am surprised that the battery decrease is tremendously faster than a mobile phone.If you often go out for a long time, choose a model with as large as possible.Find a unit called "MAH" at stores and catalogs.I can't say that "the battery capacity is large = the duration is long", but I think it will be a guide.In addition, there are applications that reduce battery consumption and external batteries, so it is good to use them together.
Click here for batteries.
App storage capacity
When purchasing a mobile phone, I think that it is rarely buying with concern about the capacity of the terminal.In the first place, isn't it displayed as a specification?However, with Android smartphones, the "capacity" of the terminal is also an important point.Because the app is installed on the terminal.Some apps can be installed on SD cards, but it seems that many apps can only be installed on the terminal.
If the capacity is 2GB, you will not be in trouble, but if you want to enjoy a lot of apps, choose a terminal with a larger capacity of 10GB.
Base price
Until last year, it was an Android smartphone that was a world where the main unit price exceeded 50,000 yen.Recently, by choosing installment payments, the monthly determined amount has been cashed back, and each carrier can buy the latest model for 0 to several thousand yen.However, this is only if you choose a 24 -month payment.For two years, there is a binding that you cannot change your career.However, if you buy it in a lump sum, it still costs about 30,000 to 100,000 yen.Therefore, if you say, "I don't like the binding for two years, but I want to buy it cheaply!"If you can divide it like that, you can buy it for several thousand yen to 20,000 yen for a lump sum payment.
The point I want to note when purchasing an old model is whether the version of the terminal has 2.2 or more.This is because if it is version 2.2 or higher, there are many advantages, such as the complete support of Flash (such as regenerating the animation of the website) and the data of the application that could only be saved on the main unit can be transferred to the SD card.To check the version in stores or catalogs, look at the columns written as platforms and OS.
Click here for the Android version.
lastly
If you go to the store, you can touch mock -ups and actual machines, and listen to the clerk, so you should see the model you want.Before that, it would be even better if you collect information in "Andronavi".Find the Android smartphone that you have most.
If you are worried about changing the model, please refer to here.
If you purchase a device, please refer to here.
