Phone Advice

1.       “My daughter insists that her phone be Wifi capable? What does this mean? Why does she need it?”

Having a phone that is Wifi capable means to have a phone that can use the internet in Wifi Hotspots. Wifi is free internet and she can only use it on a Wifi capable phone. I would expect that she wants to go online in places outside of the house so she can access things like her email and facebook.

2.       The mother says “She wants the camera in the phone to be at least 5 Meg thingys, what does this mean? Does she need it?”
I take it that you're talking about megapixels? Well, having a phone camera at least 5 megapixels basically means she wants a good quality camera that would come out with good images and video recordings graphic-wise. I don't believe that it's completely necessary however being a young teenager I'm sure she'd want to take a lot of pictures of herself with friends.

3.       “My daughter wants a phone with a capacitive touch screen. They seem more expensive, what advantages do they offer over other types of touch screens?”
A capacitive touch screen doesn't require a stylus and you must use your finger to use the screen. With a capacaitive screen you can lightly swipe your finger around the screen whereas other touch screens need more 'force' from your finger to move things around the screen.

4.       “Are all phone as smart as one another? What is the smartest phone at the moment and why?”
No not all phones are as smart as one another, the smartest phone of the moment ever since late March is the Samsung Galaxy S II because it's an extremely successful line. The physical image of the mobile alone will make you want it and it's using the latest technology of touch screens, 8 megapixel camera, integrated memory, WiFi capable, bluetooth and more.

5.       “She wants to take lots of video and photos. How do I know which phone can store the most videos and photos?”
There are two things you want to look for in a phone if your daughter wants to take photos and videos. First of all, look for the quality of the camera because you'd think that she wants good quality images correct? Then you look for the memory size of the phone and if it can use a micro SD card. This way, you can take a lot of photos and keep them in your phone memory.

6.       “She says she wants to be able to buys apps. What are apps? What sort of useful apps could she access? What types of phones can buy and use apps?”
Apps is the short term for applications and useful examples for your daughter would include the train timetables, facebook, and games. Phones that you can buy and use apps include the iPhone, smartphones and androids.