Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies

Chapter 2

Buying Your Android Smartphone and Accessories

IN THIS CHAPTER

Getting the feel of a phone

Figuring out which options are important

Knowing where to buy a phone

Targeting accessories you want

Making a decision on a new smartphone is a big job. You’ll probably depend on this little device for the next five years. Because phones are personal tools, when you find the right phone, you don’t want to let go. That’s okay, too. You can find many uses for older phones — even when you buy a new one.

As you do with a car, you can buy, directly from the manufacturer, a used phone that’s “certified preowned.” Also like a car, a smartphone loses value the minute you walk out of the store. But a flagship (top-of-the-line) phone from a couple of years back may fulfill your every need at a quarter of the new-phone price.

In this chapter, I help you center your search on which phone features and options you need to look for and how to make a solid decision.

Investigate First — Then Make a Buying Decision

You’ll find a dizzying assortment of smartphones to choose from in the Android world ...