Accessories range from the low tech to high tech and useful to unusual. It is up to you to decide what if any you want or need or simply can’t do without.

A protective Case, in leather of course helps to keep from scratching your investment and you can get one with your favorite team logo or character.

If you desire the personal touch then skins, charms and faceplates will allow you to express your style. They turn the subdued or plain phone into a work of art.

Belt Clips and Vibrating Belt Clips – keeps your phone conveniently in place and lessens the chance of dropping or misplacing your investment. The vibrating model will alert you to calls while allowing you to turn this feature off on your phone and save on battery life.

Antenna Booster or bidirectional amplifier – This works on any phone and can enhance your signal by up to five times its normal strength. The best cell phone accessory for anyone who lives or works in a low signal area.

High capacity batteries – Tired of recharging your battery every five hours, maybe it is time to invest in long lasting and lighter batteries.

12 Volt car chargers enable you to charge your phone from the convenience of your vehicle. AC wall chargers allow charging from electrical outlets. One or the other is necessary to keep your cell phone charged.

Car kits that are mounted in the car enable you to charge the phone while in the cradle and in some cases give access to an outside antenna for better reception as well as phone hands free use.

Headsets provide hands-free capability and are the most purchased accessory available.
Ear buds fit in or around your ear, and have a microphone that can be activated or muted with the touch of button. Boom headsets go over your ear and place the microphone in front of your mouth. This enables you to talk quietly and directly into the microphone.

Bluetooth Headsets – hands free devises that use Bluetooth technology to connect to your cell without wires. They require a battery source or need to be kept charged. You must have a Bluetooth-enabled phone or a adapter for your phone in order to use a Bluetooth headset. These can be used in or out of the car. It gives you that futuristic look. Some newer vehicles have it as an option, so a headset may not be necessary.

The bottom line is using a headset is a great idea, whether required by law or not, it helps make you a safer driver. It’s also convenient to be hands free wherever you are, at home, at work or where ever you happen to go.

Air cards provide internet access through the wireless network to your computer. Although not a direct accessory for your cell phone it is a cellular accessory. Some phones can be used as a modem to give internet connectivity to your laptop.

By: Matt Hick

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