The Best Text Messaging Phone
Finding the Best Texting Cell Phone
Cell phones today have a large number of functions. Many are workhorses offering the ability to view and edit documents, manage your calendar, access the internet and more. Many offer nice entertainment features such as streaming TV, movies, and music, and even offer gaming, GPS, and camera functions. All of them provide voice and text communication.
As you might suspect different models excell in different areas. If one phone is an excellent camera phone it might be poor in the area of text messaging or vice versa. If your primary concern is text messaging, this page will help you find some of the best texting cell phone models out there.
Choosing the Best Cell Phone for Text Messaging
Pretty much all cell phones today are capable of text messaging. However, if texting is what you will use most on the phone, it makes sense to choose the best texting cell phone to make it easier and faster.
Unfortunately some cell phones are known for their tiny keypads and close set buttons while others offer only virtual keypads that offer less tactile feedback.. Many of these keypads aren't set up for fast and easy text messaging. Not only does it slow you down, but it can be tough on your hands.
Here are a few tips of things to look for when you are trying to find the best text messaging cell phones:
A full QWERTY keypad. A QWERTY keypad is set up like the keyboard of your computer or a typewriter versus like the typical phone keypad. This makes for much faster texting; especially if you are accustomed to typing. Menus are also important to consider when searching for the best texting cell phone. You want one that provides easy scrolling through messages. The best texting cell phone should have a spacious keypad. Not only is a QWERTY keypad important but one that is large enough, with keys that aren't too small or slippery. The best way to determine if the keyboard is sufficient is to try it out in the store. Then go back on line to buy for the best deal. Clearly touch screen cell phones are great, but some people prefer a physical keyboard, with raised keys for good tactile feedback. However, some touch screens provide feedback which makes using their virtual keyboard easier than others. Try both out and determine what works for you. A screen you can read is also critical. Again, this is personal preference as to how large and how bright you need the screen but check it in a variety of lighting conditions; indoors/outdoors if possible to see if you will be satisfied. Some screens tilt and some allow you to adjust the brightness and font. The best text messaging phone may also have predictive text. This can be important for many people who use SMS a great deal. Predictive text can help cut down the number of keystrokes to compose your message.Threaded messages allows you to keep track of conversations and easy group messaging can save time too.
Choosing the Right Plan for Text Messaging
While you're getting the best text messaging phone, it's also critical to match it up with the right plan. If you only use text messaging occasionally then paying the standard 15-20 cents per message won't be a problem and you probably won't be purchasing a cell phone that is a designed especially well for text messaging.
However, for those who text more routinely the right plan is critical to assure that you stay within your budget and the plan allowance. Plans can start as low as $4.99 for 400 messages. Unlimited plans can be good for those who send/receive several hundred (or more) messages each month.
Several of the major cellular providers in the US even offer data only plans minus any voice calling for those who would use a cell phone only for it's text messaging capabilities. Many of these plans are targeted toward the deaf and severely hard of hearing.
The most important factor when choosing a data plan is to assure that you know your usage. If you only use 300 messages per month, then you shouldn't go the route of an unlimited plan as it won't be the most economical option. However, you want to purchase a plan with a high enough limit, because exceeding the limit is expensive. Any data usage over the limit is charged at a higher rate.
Some cellular providers provide data only plans for those who don't have the desire to make or receive calls (or at least not in any volume) but merely want to be able to text. This type of plan might be the most economical in those situations.
Pantech Link - A Very Affordable Option
LG Enact
Photo Credits
Introduction: hyku.
Choosing the Best Cell Phone for Text Messaging: James Cridland.
Choosing the Right Plan for Text Messaging: renaissancechambara.
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