Unlocked cell phone sales are big business today.  If you do not understand what an unlocked cell phone is you are not alone.  They are for sale everywhere on the internet.  Unfortunately, most of the sites do not explain what an unlocked phone is.

Almost every phone sold today utilizes a SIM card.  A SIM card is a subscriber identification module.  It stores your subscriber data, such as your phone numbers and address book.  The card is usually issued by the carrier and activates any phone that it is inserted into.  This is where the Lock and Unlock comes in.  Here is what that means:

• Locked Phone:  A locked phone will only accept a subscriber identification module from a particular carrier.
• Unlocked Phone: This phone will accept a subscriber identification module from any carrier.

The “lock” part is a piece of software in the phone that keeps the phone loyal to one particular carrier.  What is the advantage for you to have an unlocked phone?  You may have a phone that you just do not like anymore.  Your phone may be damaged and not under a repair contract with your carrier.  The phone may not have many of the features that new phones have.

There are many advantages to having an unlocked phone.  You may even change carriers and want to keep your phone.  If it is unlocked you will be able to do that.  Unlocked phones are not cheaper.  You can get a discounted phone for signing up for a long contract with a carrier.  The popularity of unlocked phones has created a host of companies that will unlock your phone for you.  They will unlock your phone for a fee.  If you search the internet you will even find instructions to unlock most phones.

Be careful!  Using these instructions improperly can render your phone useless.  These instructions are usually considered “hacking” your phone.  Unlocked cell phones are nice to have.  Good luck with your venture into the unlocked cell phone foray.

The biggest differences between the Motorola RAZR1 and this new model is the massive external display and the antennas is not so bulky,. And it feels pretty durable if you have bigger hands, this RAZR2 will more likely hold up good to the drops and falls that happen. Another good feature of the newer version is the vibration from the front screen, this will let the owner know if they are touching the screen on accident and that will cause far less breakage with the new slender phone. The vibration will also make for a distinct feeling to know that your are touching the buttons when you are wanting to and not missing them.

So is the Motorola RAZR 2 going to beat out the I Phone? Lets just compare the two phones features and then we can judge this.

Their Sizes:

Keeping the original RAZR design for the new edition, but making it 2mm thinner (and it was already mighty slim). The design Makes for a pretty easy handling of the phone and in bigger hands might feel a bit small. Its compact and it can be very easily carried in almost any kind of accessories that you can find.

The I Phone… well, it’ll have Apple fans in raptures over its slinky feel and tactile touch-screen interface, although the unconverted will point out that it’s still a little on the hefty size.

Music:

It’s tempting to say the iPhone is the better version, especially when you have the Apple’s iTunes Store for all your music needs.
The RAZR 2 has some impressive music credentials . It has the Blue Tooth feature that allows for music, It is also compatible with Windows Media Player 11

Camera:

Both the iPhone and RAZR 2 have two-megapixel cameras built in, which is fine for printable snaps. The RAZR also has a neat multi-shot feature to boot.

I believe the RAZR 2 will give the iPhone by Apple a run for their money when it comes to sales and features. The most notable change with the new RAZR 2 is obvious: no more hump, chin, or lump used to accommodate the chunky internals. I found that the main keypad was great, with a not-too-rubbery feel, didn’t give it a “cheap” feeling, its more of a slick glassy type that lets you know this phone isn’t cheap and made to last. The RAZR2 is also very user friendly that allows the owner to customize it to his or hers own unique style. I think the RAZR2 is going to be a winner to us.

More info on the Wirefly blog !