Many people have asked the question, “What triggers a touch screen?” It is actually very easy to answer. Touch screen technology has advanced greatly over the past ten years and it is becoming more common for a new phone to have this technology built in. Before purchasing a phone it is always good to take a few minutes and review the available options so you know what it is you are getting yourself into. Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering touch screen phones.

The size of the phone – Today, most phones are smaller because of the growing need to carry around a smaller phone. You should also consider what you will be using the phone for. Are you going to be using it just for making phone calls? If so you should make sure that the phone’s screen is small enough to fit in your pocket or purse. If you are going to be using it for text messaging, you should get a phone that has a larger display screen.

What are your other options – Many phones today also come with the option of a touch pad? The use of a touch pad can sometimes be advantageous because it allows you to use your finger to scroll through menus and search options on the screen. Some people even use their fingernails to scroll through certain elements on the touch screen. Other people find that they can navigate menus with just their fingertips and thumbs. These are all choices that you will want to explore to see which ones work best for you.

What is the screen size – This is probably the most important thing you will need to know. The larger the size of the phone, the higher the touch screen resolution and the clearer the images and text are. Although there are phones with very high resolutions, they do tend to be bulky and heavier. Additionally, there are some cell phones that have very high pixels but they are LCD rather than an LED touch screen. These phones generally have better battery life, but they are not as small as you might like.

How sensitive is the touch screen – Some phones allow you to only use the touch screen to turn the phone on and off. Other phones allow you to use the touch to scroll up and down on the screen. The less sensitive the screen is to your touch, the less often you should actually touch the screen to make functions work. People who do a lot of typing often like a phone with a greater touch sensitivity so they don’t have to worry about accidentally pressing the button or making the mistake of pressing the wrong button.

What accessories do you need – Most phones come with a micro USB cable that is used for charging other electronic devices. You should also have an adapter that is USB powered for other uses. Many people have other items such as cell phone chargers that they buy that also need to be compatible with the phone. Also, you may want to purchase a car charger as these can be quite large. You can get some pretty large car chargers for a relatively cheap price.