Do I need a mobile phone for a child at all? For most parents, this question is rhetorical, because this device allows you to find out at any time where the unattended child is and what he is doing. In fact, this is the main purpose of a cell phone. That is, before entering school, the baby is unlikely to need his mobile. But the more independent a child becomes, the more new people and events appear in his life, the more dangers await him. You will be worried anyway. Therefore, from the moment of entering school, a mobile phone for a child is not just a luxury item, but a real necessity. But how to choose it?
Say no to expensive models
Too expensive phone with a lot of "bells and whistles" for the child, in fact, to nothing. By purchasing such a model, you put him at a serious risk of being robbed or getting into a fight. In addition, children themselves are rarely neat in theirrelation to technology. Therefore, even after dumping a “tidy” amount for a gadget, you run the risk of seeing a lot of cracks and scratches on it after a month or two. And the more expensive the chosen phone model, the more expensive it will cost you to repair it.
Convenience and lightness
Which would you personally prefer: a bulky device that barely fits in your hand, or a compact and lightweight phone? 98% of people will choose the second option. So for your child, the phone should be comfortable: not too big and not heavy. An ideally sized cell phone should fit in your child's pockets (and not peek out or fall out of them).
It is important to immediately set the appropriate ringer volume. If it is too quiet, there is a great risk that the child simply will not hear him (especially during a noisy break). At the same time, too loud a signal will annoy others and may cause comments from teachers.
Quality
Everything is simple here: you should not save money by buying a mobile phone for a child. Most likely, there will come a time when it will have to be repaired. Therefore, it is best to immediately buy a cellular reliable and trusted manufacturer. Moreover, it should be purchased at specialized points of sale or supermarkets of equipment, where, among other things, you will be provided with a guarantee and other documentation. If you buy a used phone, it is better to immediately check all its functions and replace the "worn out" battery.
Choose what your child likes
When youchoose a mobile phone for a child, be sure to consult with him. Outline several models that satisfy you according to all the criteria described above, but the final choice should remain with your child. To put it simply, you need to find a "golden mean" between your abilities, as well as the needs and desires of the child himself.
Popular models
How to choose a mobile phone, we already know. But which of the hundreds of models should you pay attention to?
Samsung C3011
This is a great kids mobile phone. It will cost you approximately $55-65. Samsung C3011 is lightweight, supporting camera functions (0.3 MP), FM receiver, Bluetooth. There is a slot for a flash memory card. It's safe to say that the Samsung C3011 is perfect for kids of all ages.
Nokia Asha 200
A fairly modern model, released at the end of 2011 and found a lot of fans among people of all ages. Its highlight is a full-fledged QWERTY keyboard, with which it is much more convenient to type messages and use the Internet. The cost of the device is on average $100, but for this money you will get a "full set of chips" - from Bluetooth and a 2 megapixel camera, to a huge selection of colors. In addition, the Nokia Asha 200 supports SD cards and comes with an incredible 1430 mAh Li-on battery!
Samsung Star 3
Convenient touch-sensitive monobloc with a thickness of only 11.5 mm. It's worth ita little more expensive than previous models - about $ 140. But any child from Samsung Star 3 will be delighted! After all, it is not only beautiful and comfortable, but also very functional (support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, games, FM radio, organizer capabilities, etc.). The 3-inch QVGA display shows very bright and colorful images. Among other things, Samsung Star 3 is equipped with a good camera of as much as 3.2 megapixels. If your child is in high school, this is the best option for them.
