A cell phone today is a necessary gadget whatever the age or gender.Being functional,sleek and stylish is one of the prerequisites for many a buyer.One look at your mobile phone and it shows off your personality.Money not being an object,it also makes a fashion statement depending on who is holding it and how.Businessmen or students,the use of features used in the gadgets vary according to need.Several people who have the habit of acquiring the latest cellphone rarely use all the features.Theirs is more of a fashion statement.Cameras,bluetooth,GPS are all built in features today which are used greatly to enhance functionality of companies and businesses.Some have more than one cellphone in order to keep their public life and private life distinctly separate with two different mobile numbers.The most searched for cell phone on the internet today is the Apple iphone and it is by far the best to buy without a doubt.Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is the second most wanted cellphone.

1. Make a note of the estimated calls you are going to make every week.
2. Write down your budget and what kind of plan to go in for.
3. List the features you want in your cell phone-camera(what pixel?),bluetooth,GPS enabled,wifi,etc.
4. See what accessories come wih he product and whether you require any other.
   
5. See if free insurance is being offered.
6. Is there a warranty and what kind of after sales service is being offered.
   
7. Decide beforehand whether a prepaid or a post paid plan would suit you.
8. Ask around a few friends
9. Read up reviews from popular regularly updated sites
10. Check with cell phone service providers for offers that go with certain cell phones when you buy.This is necessary as some cell phones work only with particular service providers.
11. Lastly,but most importantly what is the procedure to follow in case the cell phone is stolen.
12. It is certainly important to collect the receipt for the cell phone once the amount is paid and must be retained.