Music Phone Guide
Do they rock or is it a crock? We take a closer look at music phones
These days, technology is a part of everyday life. Sure, transportation and home appliances have affected our lives for generations, but at the moment, makers of technological wares are trying to steer every demographic in the direction of their products. This means creating the one device that absolutely no one can live without.
For some, cell phones might be that crucial item. Few folks, even those who have little interest in constantly gabbing, can truthfully admit that there is no use for a cell phone. Although socially accepted as the tool of talkative teenagers, the cell phone is important for those of any age, to handle everyday (and sometimes nasty) circumstances, including bad weather or automobile breakdowns. Even seniors are jumping onboard, confirming the cell phone as a truly mainstream piece of hardware.
Although communication is crucial to most Americans, the ability to listen to music is a close second. It often marks the difference between a relaxing bus ride home and an uncomfortable, boring venture. In order to find this kind of portable music experience, people have traditionally turned to digital players. The most successful device in this marketplace has been the Apple iPod, which has revolutionized music with a variety of products for different tastes, including the original 60 GB player, the Nano, Shuffle, and Video iPod.
With Apple having already unveiled its highly anticipated "iPhone", much attention will surely envelop this new concept. For now, there are some interesting products available, but are any the “must have” device that has made both cell phones and digital music players so popular? In this guide we’ll take a look at the most prominent music phones on the market, and perhaps even find out where Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone might fit.
Here are some of the products currently available:
- Nokia 5300 Xpress Music
- Samsung Sync
- LG CU500
- Sony Ericsson W810i
- Motorola ROKR E1
- Motorola RAZR V3i
- BlackBerry Pearl
In addition, we’ll address some of the hype surrounding the upcoming Apple iPhone, which may or may not answer the call for a must-have communications-and-music combo.