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Improper Venues Where A Cell Phones Should Not Be Used
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Perhaps the most obvious place where it is still generally frowned upon to use a smart phone like the Motorola Atrix is inside a house of worship such as a church, mosque, temple, or synagogue. While the specific rules will vary from one place of worship to the next, it is generally accepted that when people are in such places, they should turn their phone off or at the very least to silent. This is because many view a church as a sacred place that should not be disturbed. Even if you do not share the particular beliefs of the venue in which you are situated, it is still a good show of courtesy to put your phone on silent or to preferably turn it off.
Even when the phone is set to silent, people will usually think less of those who do not respect the sacredness of the location. If you need to take a call, just step outside and answer your call. It is better to step out than to be asked to leave because you were disrespectful.
Similarly, when you go to a movie theater, most people will expect you to turn off your smart phone or at least to place it on silent. While you will not face any fines for leaving yours on, you are likely to face a number of rude looks, gestures, and comments if you try to carry on a phone conversation in the middle of a crowded theater. Even though texting is not as bad, if you have a bright backlight people will start to complain.
Since smart phones like the Motorola Atrix have bright touch screen faces, if you can avoid having them on at all while you are watching a movie, as you will reduce the chances of being a distraction. You should also try to keep your phone on silent or turned off while in a fancy restaurant, as most people will not take kindly to the interruption there either.
As you can see, there are a number of places where it would still be a poor idea to break out the Motorola Atrix. That said, you can still look into several of the many Motorola Atrix accessories that are available for purchase, including a Motorola Atrix screen protector, a Motorola Atrix case, and maybe an extra battery too. A case and screen protector will help keep your mobile device safe and scratch free which will help you enjoy it for a long time.
Accessories To Consider For The BlackBerry Torch
Friday, December 3, 2010
A number of different accessories have been created to complement the BlackBerry Torch, the newest smart phone offering from Research in Motion. Blackberry Torch accessories such as cases, holsters, chargers, extra batteries, and hands free kits help increase the efficiency of an already efficient product by allowing you to do things you otherwise would not be able to do. Other accessories do not necessarily increase productivity as much as they are designed to protect your Blackberry Torch, or in some cases, protect you or other people from injury due to distraction when using your smart phone (they call them Crackberries for a reason).
A Blackberry Torch case is one of the simplest ways for you to protect your new Blackberry Torch from injury. The Torch is a tough little smart phone, and includes reinforced layers of plastic designed to protect it from damage. However, any smart phone is still susceptible to damage, and this is where a good case comes in. A leather, plastic, or hard shell case can make the difference between your Blackberry Torch cracking when it falls on the floor or gets hit by something. It is also possible to buy clear cases to enable you to see the body of your Torch while having it protected.
Another important accessory you should consider for your Blackberry Torch is something to ensure the good condition of the screen. A Blackberry Torch screen protector is a good idea if you plan to take your phone everywhere with you, as it can keep your screen from becoming scratched, dinged, or worst of all, broken. No matter how careful you are with a smart phone, it is only a matter of time before it suffers some kind of damage, simply because it is a small and essentially fragile device. Modern screen protectors will allow you to use your screen efficiently without compromising its security.
The Blackberry Torch offers a number of features smart phone addicts will enjoy, including a 5 megapixel built in camera that includes flash, face detection, auto focus, scene modes, image stabilization, video recording, and zoom technology. This camera allows you to take pictures with better clarity on the go when you don’t have an actual camera with you. The video camera included in the Torch can capture continuous video at 640 x 480 resolution, which is more than enough for a regular television.
Finally, the Blackberry Torch is quite possibly the smartest Blackberry ever. Not only does it come with a 624MHz processor and 512mb of internal flash memory, it includes the latest Blackberry operating system, Blackberry 6, which will allow you to make your smart phone even smarter. The 1270mAh battery included with the Blackberry Torch will allow you to talk, surf, text, and chat for longer than ever, and the wireless capabilities mean you will almost never be out of a signal.
