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[P151]Pc Pros And Cons

by Dalvin Rumsey, Dal

When it comes to buying a pocket pc, there are a few things that one must absolutely consider. Should you want to get a used one, one of the most popular places to look is, of course, he Internet. But then you will have to evaluate the risk of buying a preowned thing. You buy it without seen the real thing you are paying for, and this can sometimes be very tricky.

So, presuming that you have decided to go over this and take the risk, the first place to surf is Ebay, as it is one of the largest market available on the Internet. You will find many sorts of used and new pocket pc's, leaving you with the only problem of choosing the most suitable item for you.

The large collection of Palm and Pocket PC PDAs that one can find on Ebay is a market that suits any budget limit. You get the product descriptions and photos look nice. The only problem is that you have to believe what the seller says. Keep in mind the fact that sellers with poor ratings often change their user ID, so watch for those with only a few sales to their credit.

It would be a good idea to read the comments from former customers of a specific seller and if it all seems too good to be true, you'd better think again !

Hardware condition is very important, as sellers tend to describe the problems of a pocket pc as being a few scuffs and scratches. It is usually a lot more than this. And who would want to show off with a pocket pc that is full of scratches? Especially when you are a person that treats his stuff with great care and attention! Not all people know how to treat such a thing as a pocket pc and they generally never think in advance that they will get to the point when they will want to sell it. So, pocket pc's often get on the market in very poor condition. Hopefully, you will have better luck than this, as spending money on a excessively used thing is never a good idea.

The best solution to this pocket pc buying thing is to visit a local store that sells used pocket pc's. You may then actually play with the product and examine it. Take the time to explore it, in order to be happy with the newly acquired pocket pc.

Prepaid Plans
Metro PCS Prepaid plans use a flat rate billing method with an offering of unlimited local calling plan for $30 as well as unlimited local and long distance plans for $35 to $50 per month.

The $30 per month that has unlimited local calling with no additional features. The $35 per month also has unlimited local and long distance calling, but no additional features. The $40 per month that has both unlimited local and long distance calling with enhanced voice mail, caller id, call waiting, three-way calling available. The $45 per month with unlimited local and long distance calling comes with an additional unlimited text, picture messaging, international text, enhanced voicemail, caller id, three-way calling, Mapquest, premium directory assistance, IM and internet access available. And lastly, the $50 per month that has everything above that includes Loopt and your personal Metro PCS email account as well as Pocket Express and Screen It

Pros and Cons
Unlimited services for calls are very attractive packages for those who always use the phone for calls. Also, as no contract is required; subscribers can go pay month to month, even though the plan resembles a traditional cell phone plan. Additional fees apply for basic extras such as caller ID, call waiting and 3 way calling. Metro PCS Prepaid also has very limited coverage areas which may run up additional charges.

Features

Minutes
Metro PCS Prepaid offers unlimited airtime messages to its subscribers.

Data
The Metro PCS Prepaid plan offers mobile Web access for $5 per month with the $35 and $40 plans. It is not available on the $30 plan but is included in the $45 and $50 plans.

Text and Picture
Unlimited text messaging is available at a flat rate of $3 per month with the $35 plan; it is free with all other plans. Picture messaging is available for $5 a month with the $35 and $40 plans. It is free with the higher priced plans. Text messaging and picture messaging are not available with the most basic plan.

International
Metro PCS Prepaid offers much lower and affordable international long distance rates than most companies, starting at 6 cents per minute. Contact customer service to hear find out more regarding specific country pricing.

Calling Features
Voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, 3 way calling are all included in higher plans free of charge. Other plans require additional charges to access these features.

Long Distance
The nationwide long distance is absolutely free when subscribers purchase the long distance plans.

911
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Payment Options
Metro PCS Prepaid has an auto-pay feature which allows for payment to be made automatically with a credit or debit card each month. Subscribers can also pay by check, cash, credit card or debit card at a retail location. They can also pay over the phone with credit or debit card. Pay by mail is another option.

Roaming Charges
Roaming outside of a subscriber's local service area is not included with your plan. Metro PCS Prepaid can offer the ability to roam with their TravelTalk program with an additional charge between 49 and 79 cents per minute, depending on location.

Activation Fee
There is no activation fee unless a new subscriber purchases a new phone and signs up for a service. But a $15 re-activation fee will apply to suspended accounts or returning subscribers.

Minute Expiration Rules
Metro PCS Prepaid has unlimited calling with all plans, so there are no minutes to purchase or expire.

Customer Service
Customer service is available via a toll free number and has an extensive customer help and support section on Metro PCS Prepaid customer service website.

Phones
Phones for Metro PCS Prepaid differ from one state to another. For more information, visit the website or call customer support.

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