My mobile phone; past, present & future

First mobile with a little antenna was a Motorola (well I do not remember the model name), then a Moto C330, SE T110, now a Phillips Fisio 860, for over 3 years now.

Now the market is full of models A-Z, how do I go about one?

Here are some points which will decide my next phone, but I don’t know when After seeing it all, I got a feeling to wait for the next one

I like my next phone to have ….

Physical Features
* Under INR 5K is ideal, 10K is ok?
* Handy and easy to use, safe in handling
* Less weight, under 100g is must
* Durable cover with anti-slip grip
* Good pouch and neck strap

Technical Features
* Quad band is a better idea
* Mechanism for radiation shield, clam shell foldiing ones are better
* USB charger is good
* Travel charger is convenient
* In-Flight Mode for non network related phone features

Display
* 256K colors is bare minimum
* Practically usable display dimension
* Good day/night visibility & accessibility for display
* Customizable themes/interface

Audio
* Polyphonic is must
* Stereo mp3 & recordable ring tones are must
* Call Conversation Recording is must
* Stereo FM is a big yes
* FM Recording is good (Live FM Recording and Schedule FM Recording)
* Audio recording & playback in mp3 is must, wma is optional
* Flight mode for using non-network features like media player etc..

Camera
* Camera with flash and 2MP (1600X1200) is minimum acceptable
* 25fps Movie with sound recording is cool. MP4 recording & playback is great
* Independent flash or led can double up as torch light
* Built-in flashlight, lantern
* Internal Modem is good for net connectivity from desktop
* Hands free speaker phone is must

PC, storage and connectivity
* High speed data network: GPRS, EDGE are must WLAN and HSCSD are optional
* WAP version 2.0/xHTML
* PC Interface: USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP for stereo, irDA can be optional
* Phone memory for SMS, Phone book, ie. no storage use for SIM
* Card slot for expandable memory (500MB-4GB standard cards like micro-SD..)
* Unlimited (of course limited to storage card capacity) Date book, memos, address book
* USB mass storage support for pure plug-and-play support for file/sms/bin/java/ring tone upload/download

General Features
* Vibration mode is must
* Multiple/Repeating alarm settings and really audible alarms are good
* Customizable wall paper themes & useful frontal display options
* Easy to use Clock on display
* System and user defined SMS templates
* Java is good, support for custom J2ME apps & games
* Date book should have good event reminders, flexible repeat options for day/week/month/year etc..
* TODO lists/memos, other productivity applications are good
* Repeating event alerts on missed call, pending sms etc..
* Functional & easy to use calculator
* Easy navigation and access keys/short cuts
* Easy to use timer/counter
* Multiple & easy to set ring/vibrate profiles
* Handy applications for men & women; Diary, Scheduler, BMI, Menstrual, TODO list, grocery list, mileage, World Time, Unit converter

Phone book and SMS
* 1000X6 entries
* Fully searchable
* 3mins+ (better be unlimited) memo, text notepad, voice & photo tags per phone book entry
* Voice dialing is good for hands free operation (Voice tag)
* Each Incoming & Outgoing call should show the number as well as name (for info)
* In call menu access and customizable minutes minder beep
* Voice memo is must, recording while talking is cool
* Good length history with call timers for each Incoming & Outgoing call, it should show actual call duration
* Features like copy of message(s)/phone book entry(s) from/to SIM and phone memory
* Predictive text with rich vocabulary is must
* SyncML is must

Security
* Password/PIN protection on screen lock/phone booting is must, protections for individual applications are good
* Key guard auto lock is good, with password/PIN protection is excellent

Few reference phones: LG KG300, Moto RAZRV3i, Nokia 5500, SE K700i