Cell Phone FeaturesCell Phone FeaturesBattery - The source of power for your cell phone - there are currently three different types of batteries on the market. NiCad is the most common variety as it has been in use for many years. NiMH has a longer life than NiCad but has a higher cost and weighs much more. Li-Ion is the newest type of battery, has the lightest weight with the longest life, but also costs the most of all three types.Call Forwarding - This service is usually treated as an additional feature (at an additional cost) on most cell phones. This feature allows you to automatically re-route calls to another number. This is a handy service for people who switch back and forth between using their home, business and cell phones.Call Waiting - This service is usually treated as an additional feature (at an additional cost) on most cell phones. This feature will notify you when you are receiving a call but are already on the phone with another call. You can be alerted by vibration or an audible signal. This is a great service for people who receive a high volume of calls and must be reached at all times.Caller ID - This service is usually treated as an additional feature (at an additional cost) on most cell phones. This feature displays the phone number of the incoming call as the call comes in. This is a great feature for people who wish to screen their calls before taking them.Data/Fax - This service is usually treated as an additional feature (at an additional cost) on most cell phones. This feature allows your phone to serve as a fax machine or modem and can connect to your computer. Display Screen - This is the area of the phone that shows general information, including the date, time and battery charge level. It may also show your signal strength and if you currently have an voice messages. If you have caller ID, the incoming call number will show on the display screen. Most screens are displayed in black and white, although newer models now have color screens.Keypad - The area of the phone where the buttons are located. The more advanced the model of the phone, the more buttons/multi function keys you will see. In addition to using these buttons for dialing, you will need to use the keypad to program features on your phone.Keypad Lock - This useful feature allows you to lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialing of your phone. This is a common feature on non-flip top phones.Ringtones - This feature allows you to change the ringing sounds on your phone. Some phones allow you to customized the ringtones to be based on different incoming numbers.Security Lock - A very useful feature for people who are concerned about unauthorized use of their phone.Speakerphone - This handy feature allows you to use your phone without having to hold it or press any buttons.Text Messaging - This feature allows you to send and receive short text messages to others.Three Way Calling - This service is usually treated as an additional feature (at an additional cost). Three way calling allows you to speak to up to two additional people at a time. Voice Activated Dialing - This service is usually treated as an additional feature (at an additional cost). This feature allows you to dial with voice commands. This allows hands free dialing.Vibrate Mode - This allows you to disable the ringing of the phone, a very important feature for many people. When the phone is set in this mode, you should wear the phone on your person or have it close by.Wireless Internet Access - This service is usually treated as an additional feature (at an additional cost). With this feature you are able to access the Internet and check email from your phone. Cell Phone Offers