Cell Phone Accessories Buying Guide

Improve Cell Phone Usability (back to top)

Now that you've got a cell phone you are probably wondering what you can add to it to make it even better. In general the most common type of product you would first look for would be to protect your cell phone. The best products that do this are Belt Clips, Face Plates, Cases.

• Belt Clips: Cell Phone Belt Clips attach to, of course, your belt, but can also attach to your purse or belt loop. If you are on-the-go a lot we would recommend you have one.
• Face Plates: In general, face plate covers have the ability to completely change your phone with just a cover. Face plate covers, body kits, and others change the type of phone to your personal brand (example: favorite nascar team, baseball, footbool, singer, and others). Moreover, besides just adding a hard protective layer to your phone in case it is dropped (which happens more than one may think)
• Cases: Cellular Phone Cases provide an easy way to protect your phone. Most wireless phone cases come in leather. Always check where you buy from to determine if it is fake leather or real premium leather. You can buy real leather at good prices, of course you can just look at our prices, but always check the reviews and/or customer ratings if you buy elsewhere. OEM products are *almost* always real premium leather and if you are unsure of the quality you should be OEM brands.

What is OEM? Is it safe to buy Aftermarket Cell Phone Accessories? (back to top)

When you buy from ANYTHINGFORMYCELL.COM you don't have to worry about this

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer and is branded as such because the manufacturer of the cell phone is the same manufacturer of the cell phone accessory you are wanting to buy. However, a little known fact is that the OEM manufacturers could possibly be outsourced to build the items. Regardless, the same specifications and approval of the product by the cell phone manufacturer is in place. Keep in mind it contracted manufacturers can be used to build an OEM product then an aftermarket manufacturer could (and does) do the same thing too!

Is it safe then to buy aftermarket products? Absolutely yes - you just have to buy from the right source whether online or offline.

• Most products will not harm your cell phone if they are aftermarket except the following possibly: batteries and chargers.
  • Batteries - The absolute main problem is rapid charging with no chip in place to stop it. In the aftermarket industry it can be expensive to have this manufactured and can cause problems for phones that never stop charging. Also be aware of recalls from manufacturers. We recommend you buy an aftermarket product over an OEM if a particular brand name has a recal (or has in the past for similar models)
  • Chargers - Just like the preceding example a battery could hold too much power or leak power, the same holds true with cell phone chargers. The transfer of energy from one source to another using wires is fairly simple and not need for alarm. However, you must be aware that cheap aftermarket accessories can damager your phone if the charger continously over chargers your phone!
• Check first the quality of the store you are buying from. Does the store guarantee the quality? How? What is there return policy and customer satisfaction rating? If you are buying from a auction store we recommend you buy OEM products over aftermarket products (unless you are buying from a quality merchant that gives good details)

What is Bluetooth? What should I look for? (back to top)

Bluetooth is simply the new way communication devices can talk to each other. Although it may sound complicated, Bluetooth technology is quite simple, inexpensive, and easy to use.

In regards to Bluetooth Headsets:

• Eliminates the need to hold a phone, so you can do more important things. In some states it is a law to not drive with a cell phone
• Newer models are very easy to setup, simply link the headset to your device under your control panel in your wireless phone. Once your connection is made and secured via a PIN (personal identification number), the two devices will "talk" to each other and exchange information. Read the manual if needed.
• All models come with a wall charger; a dedicated car charger is typically $10 to $30 more.
• Most models with allow anywhere from 4 to 8 hours of talk time.
• All newer versions are backward-compatible so as long as you're using the more basic features.
• Call mute and/or call hold; audible low-battery warning; and voice dialing (ex. "Call Mom") are common features in Bluetooth Headsets