Buying a smartphone is not easy these days. After months of thinking, I overcame my analysis paralysis and settled on the OnePlus 3. But as soon as I bought it, I realized that I had to not only protect the phone from an accidental drop, but also improve it. Use of accessories. While shopping for accessories isn't as stressful as buying a smartphone (mainly because most of them aren't that expensive), it's still a decision that requires some thought.
Contents1. Features can be overkill2. Quality is in the details3. Product warranty and return4. Price drop websites can help save money. User friendlyReady to buy?
Naturally, we suggest looking at the online shopping arena rather than going hunting at the local hardware store. There are plenty of options to look at, from cool phone cases to awesome batteries, and so much more.
Rather than picking out accessories that might be great today but useless tomorrow, why not give you tips you need to keep in mind when shopping? So here's our list of things to note while investing your hard-earned cash in smartphone accessories.
Smartphone accessories can generally be categorized as active and passive. Passive accessories are those that don't really have functionality, like a phone case or skin. You just put them on and that's it. Active accessories such as Bluetooth headphones, camera lenses, etc., are the ones that require closer examination.
As a Bluetooth speaker is generally used to amplify the sound of whatever you are listening too. Some of these speakers double as docking stations, which can charge your phone while plugged into the dock. But does this feature really so important to you? Read the features carefully, compare them to the competition, then decide if those features really stand out so you can make an informed decision.
If not, then it is best to go with your intuition. A known brand with a good track record is what you should ideally aim for anyway, features are good, but not necessary.
Some accessories will cost you very little, but the features usually entice customers to buy those accessories even when the accessories aren't branded or trusted. You must ensure that the accessory is branded or semi-branded and durable.
This is another important aspect when choosing mobile accessories.
The warranty will give you the assurance of the durability of the product. The suitability of buying the product is usually determined by its cost and quality, but another most important thing is the product return policy. Each product has a different return policy depending on the company's conditions.
Therefore, you should check the company's return policy before making your decision.
The online shopping mall is large, convenient and can also help you save money. There are several browser tools and add-ons that help you alert when prices for a particular product have dropped. This is important to remember because the aftermarket operates on confusing margins, so price changes are frequent.
We've covered some of these tools in the past and it would make more sense to skim through them rather than write about them again.
Besides price and quality, checking the user-friendly features of a product has a significant impact on the purchase decision. For example, a smartwatch cannot be called smart if it does not have user-friendly product design and features. A USB flash drive with additional keychain function, adds convenience to carry.
Whether basic or additional functionality, a user-friendly product saves time and adds value for money.
We hope this quick and easy guide has been helpful in making a more informed decision. Whether you want to buy a selfie stick or a tempered glass cover, it's your choice. But with the help of this guide, you can choose the right accessory, at the right price and from the right brand.
If you still have questions, post them in our comments section. We'd love to hear from you!
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