Ruslan's Gadget Corner

A student's guide to buying a phone

September is the month of students. They come in groups of three, with a budget of 400 som and an opinion of 3,000. Here's what I tell them:

• Buy a phone with a removable battery. When the battery dies in two years, you will not need a new phone.
• Buy a phone that takes a big memory card. You will want music and photos.
• Do not buy the phone your friend bought. Your hands are not his hands.
• Ask for a case in the box. If they say no, ask for a discount.
• Keep the box and the receipt for six months.

And the final rule: the best phone is the one you will not be afraid to lose on the bus.