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Flip Cell Phones

Flip phones can offer you a greater level of service than a standard cellular phone. Most have a full QWERTY keyboard which makes sending text or SMS messages easier than using a T9 input; the full keyboard allows for the use of special characters without having to scroll through long lists. The vertical flip phones can be a little cumbersome when texting or answering calls but you can program most of them to auto-answer without having to open the cover. Likewise, you can do most texting features on the front panel of the flip phone which reduces the chances of an accident or software issues from constantly flipping the panel open and shut.

To get the best deal on a flip phone you should check with your provider about a contract sale; you may even be able to get a free flip phone with a one or two year service contract. Vertical and horizontal flip phones both have advantages and disadvantages. Depending on what you use your phone for, one could clearly be a much better pick than the other. For general phone calls, light texting and web surfing the vertical flip phones are a good pick. If you are a heavy texter and surf the internet more than you make or take calls, the horizontal flip phones will better serve your needs. If you are going to get a flip phone with a one or two year service contract be sure to inquire about the insurance coverage on it as well as the phone warranty.

Purchasing a used flip phone can be a true gamble. You have no idea how much the phone was used or if it was ever dropped, accidentally sent through the washer or exposed to a lot of heat. All of those things can take their toll on a flip phone. You may be tempted by the lower-than-retail price but you could very well end up having to replace it in a few months. Most cellular stores won`t offer insurance on the sale of a used phone because they are fully aware of the risks that are involved with it. If you are purchasing a used flip phone be sure to get any warranties on it in writing. Manufacturers will not honor any type of warranty on a phone that is sold as a used item. They can check the EIN (Electronic Information Number) on the phone and know exactly when it was activated and if it was sold as a new or used unit.

When picking out a flip phone you need to be able to get some hands-on experience with it. They vary in weight, size and design and some will not feel right when you are texting with them, answering calls, scrolling through a screen or reading emails. Online websites of various cellular phone companies offer internet specials on certain flip phone models but you do need to know the specifics of a phone, as well as its limitations, before you purchase online. If you can go to a retail location and try it out in the store you could end up saving yourself some money by making the purchase online. This also gives you some leverage at the retail store. If you tell them that you plan on ordering your flip phone online they may offer you a discount on your monthly service plan or for prepaid services, they could offer you free texting or mobile web.