In ancient times, warriors would decorate their weapons
with carvings or jewelry because these weapons became an
extension of their lives and an expression of who they were.
Today, cellphones are integrating themselves more and more
into our lives, becoming an invaluable tool to our work and
play. So it is only natural that we decorate our cellphone
"weapons" as a form of personal expression and
individualization.
There are all kinds of fantastic accessories available to
take your cellphone to the next level. After all, why would
you want to have exactly the same cell phone that everyone
else has, when you can make it uniquely yours?
Boost the Performance factor
You can increase its performance with batteries that last
longer than the battery it came with from the factory. These
are readily available on the Internet.
If you're on the go and find that your cell phone is
dying, you can continue to talk if you have a cellphone
charger, which can plug into your car's cigarette lighter.
They are very handy, and many cellphones come with one
anyway.
If you spent a lot of time in the car, or a lot of time
working with your hands, you may need to consider a
hands-free attachment. This lets you clip your cell phone to
your belt, or lay it beside you on the car seat, and just
speak into a microphone and hear through a small earpiece so
that you can keep both hands safely on the wheel.
Boost the prettiness factor
Your phone probably came with a gray or silver faceplate,
which you can switch to something much more colorful and
fun, and appropriate for who you are. Faceplates are
available in colors and patterns and textures and can even
contain the logo or motif of your favorite band or sports
team.
Antennas are available that light up when you get a call,
which may not be appropriate in an office setting, but can
be a lot of fun when you're hanging out with your friends.
Ring tones are another popular way to customize your cell
phone. Ring tones are available for free and for purchase
from a variety of companies. Many cellphones can now play
different ring tones depending on who is calling. You can
select music or find noises or hilarious sounds to make your
cellphone stand out from the crowd.
Instead of having the same boring cellphone that everyone
else has, why not jazz it up a bit? After all, it's such an
important part of your life!
This article was posted on October 11, 2005
