Great ways to dress up your Cell Phone

Great ways to dress up your Cell Phone

One of the best things about today's new cell phones is that they are easy to personalize with cell phone accessories. In the article we will explain the different products available to make your cell phone your own.

Cell Phone Covers:
Cell phone covers are usually the easiest way to add your own personal touch to your phone. Covers are also known as faceplates but differ from the faceplates of years ago. Now cell phone covers are usually a simple two piece product that snaps onto the outside of the cell phone without the need for tools. With older faceplates the phone actually had to be taken apart to install a faceplate.

Cell phone covers are great because they not only help you add a personal touch to your phone but they also provide valuable protection for the phone. They protect the mobile phone from scratches, dings, dents, and dust which can all lower the longevity and resale value of the phone.
Cell phones have a great resale value today with online sites such as Amazon, eBay, Craigslist, and others where you can easily find someone willing to give you cash for your old phone.

Cell Phone skins:
Skin is a term often used by retailers to describe a wide range of accessories that cover the outside of your cell phone.
Cell phone skins are thin vinyl products which are cut to fit the size of your phone. They install by simply sticking them on the outside of the phone, almost like a sticker.

Skins offer little in the way of protection but are also very customizable. Since the product is Vinyl you can find them in nearly every design, color, or pattern. But if you are tough on your phone don't expect them to last long. They easily scratch, peel, and tare.

Silicone Jelly Cases: Silicone cases offer great protection for your phone. They are usually designed to simply slide over or around the outside of the phone.

They are soft to the touch, hints the Silicone jelly description. Silicone cases very in thickness, texture, and design by manufacture.
One great feature the silicone cases offer is that they have a rubbery texture which means they can be placed on a counter or dashboard without sliding around. This is not possible with other case types which have a very slick exterior.

There are many other options out there and this is just a small sampling but in general, when considering ways to dress up your cell phone, consider what you find most important. Look, style, function, price, etc.
Before purchasing also make sure they work with your specific cell phone. Verify brand and model compatibility before you buy. We have a guide here that will help you find your cell phone model number.

How to choose OEM or Aftermarket Cell Phone Parts

How to choose OEM or Aftermarket Cell Phone Parts

You have lots of options when it comes to buying cell phone accessories on the net. One option is to decide whether you want original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cell phone accessories or aftermarket cell phone accessories and parts.

OEM cell phone accessories: Oem accessories are simply accessories made by the phones manufacturer. Oem accessories are sold by most Cell Phone retail stores and are quite expensive. There are a lot online retailers claiming to offer OEM products at ridiculously low prices.

How do they do that? Answer, they don't! 98% of products sold on the internet claiming to be OEM are "copy" or "knock offs". Yes, like the knock off watches or handbags you see at most flea markets, street corners, and on often on internet auction sites like eBay. This is especially true with Bluetooth headsets.

How do I know if a item I see online is a "knock off"? In most cases if it is too good a deal to be true then it probably is. If you see, let's say a Motorola OEM Charger, online for $3.99 but you see the same one at your cell phone store for $29.99 then this item is probably a "knock off". If it is a actual Motorola charger then it is probably used or "A-Grade". A-Grade is another term retailers are using for used products. There is also a chance that it is a refurbished item. Look closely at item descriptions and be sure you know what you are buying.

Aftermarket cell phone accessories: Aftermarket cell phone parts and accessories are compatible with specified cell phone brands and are usually offered at a lower price than OEM products.

So what is the difference? Answer, now there really is not much of a difference. The thing is that the OEM manufactures hire the same companies that make the aftermarket products to manufacture their products. This means that the wires, cells, plastic, chips, etc. are usually the same in a aftermarket product and an OEM product.

In general, when considering cell phone parts or accessories, look at the price, style, company, and warranty. Before purchasing also make sure they work with your specific cell phone. Verify brand and model compatibility before you buy. We have a guide here that will help you find your cell phone model number.

Motorola i9 Cell Phone Review - My Cell Accessory

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The Motorola i9 is a thin, flashy flip that continues the tradition of the original Razr. The Motorola i9 is yet another firm and durable phone with quality build materials, complemented with a rich feature set. A perfect choice for people looking for a balanced blend of fashion, convenience and genuine functionality. User functionality is what sets this phone apart from most others on the market now. No need to take a night class to operate it. An impressive 3.1MP camera (including a fine array of camera and video functions), the Motorola i9 will also have assisted GPS capabilities and Bluetooth.

The Motorola i9 delivers on features and fashion-flip savvy. If you are one of the many cell phone customers who want a powerful phone but don’t want to cross over into the actual smartphone mix, the Motorola i9 is a perfect alternative is more than capable of assisting you in your daily tasks.

We found a wonderful external color display that provides the time, date, signal and battery strength, while the internal, main display offers rich color and detail…and very easy on the eyes.

Add a comfortable and familiar alpha-numeric keypad, a user-friendly volume key on the side, a polished steel exterior and you have a wonderful device that follows proven build paths and ups the ante with a modern set of features that will enhance anyone’s day.
If you are a flip phone fan, the Motorola i9 looks to be the best option since the Razr. This is one we are really excited about here at My Cell Accessory.

Find accessories for the Motorola i9 here.