Accessories such a coat, purse, or shoes can either

complete or dress up an outfit. Cell phones have almost as

many accessories as Barbie does. Accessories can be

practical, ornamental, or just available. In the cell phone

world there are practical accessories that help you to

operate the phone safely and those that allow you to carry

it safely.

Some, like downloadable ring tones, are there for you if

you want them. I have put accessories into groups to make

them easier to describe. There are operational accessories

that include battery chargers. Chargers are phone and

model specific so that they are not interchangeable.

Hands free kits can be bought that are easily installed in

your vehicle. These will let you talk on the phone and keep

your hands on the wheel. The signal between your phone

and cell tower can be strengthened with the use of antenna

boosters. Where there are weak cell phone signals these

are really good.

There are specific batteries from your cell phone¡¯s

manufacturer and for your specific cell phone. Until you

can recharge your cell phone battery there is an

attachment that will your weak battery a boost. There are

speaker phone kits. Rather than drive with one hand and

hold the phone with other, these attachments let you talk

on the phone and keep your hands on the wheel.

Place dashboard mountable holders well within arms

reach. There are a number of styles of cases and holders.

The eyeglass case and horizontal case are alike. Pocket

eyeglass cases are similar to vertical cases. Cell phone

holsters can be worn across your shoulder like a

policeman or on your belt.

Wear multi-use cases on your arm, your wrist, or your

thigh. Not only will these cases hold your cell but they will

hold your license and a few dollars. These types of cases

will hold your cell, your license, and a few bucks. These

cases hold your cell phone, your license, and maybe a few

bucks.

Velcro(tm) are generally found on these cases. You can

find accessories for your cell that are technical in nature.

Internal accessories include downloadable ring tones and

games to help you pass the time while you are waiting.

These ring tones can include holiday songs, the traditional

ring, or The William Tell Overture.

Cell phones are little computers that are internet ready,

organizers, calendars, note recorders, and to do lists; they

are no longer just phones. They now have phone

directories, recordings of missed calls so you can return

calls later, and they record the identity of callers.

There are antenna boosters that strengthen signals and

radiation shields to reduce radiation exposure. Cell phone

accessories include covers and face plates. There are front

and back pieces to phone covers.

Face plates, some with designs, go over the keypad and

the front of the phone. Cell phone accessories include very

cute plush animal covers. They are both functional and

cute, and the phone goes in the back of the animal. The

animal acts as a cushion for the phone in case its ever

dropped.

Prices of cell phone accessories and cell phones can vary.

Most accessories are optional and some are simply fun. It

is important to remember that not all cell phone

accessories are interchangeable. You should learn all

about your cell phone and how it operates.