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Cell Phones: The Web Browser of Tomorrow, Today!

When most people think about surfing the internet, they imagine the long walk to their desk, sitting down at a bulky computer, opening Internet Explorer, typing a URL, and then waiting for the page to display. Rinse, wash, repeat. However,...

cell phone browsersWhen most people think about surfing the internet, they imagine the long walk to their desk, sitting down at a bulky computer, opening Internet Explorer, typing a URL, and then waiting for the page to display. Rinse, wash, repeat.

However, the prevalence of web browsers in portable computers (like Palm handhelds and sub notebooks) has provided the technology to move into even more portable arenas, like your cell phone.

Most new cellphones come with some variety of web browser. The most common are a WAP browser (Wireless Application Protocol) or java powered software that mimics typical browser functions.

The use for these tools is obvious. Instead of being at a central computer terminal, you can be anywhere. Walking down the street and feel the need for coffee? Google it. Feeling an upset stomach and need medical advice? Find an answer online. Comparison shopping? Visit competitors' websites to find other prices. Need an address, a phone number? It's all at your fingertips, in a device nearly everyone carries.

With Heideldesign as your web developer, your site will be accessible on these smaller, portable screens at no extra charge. That's right. It's a built in part of our basic service for XHTML (non Flash) websites.

It will be some time before the experience is as smooth or as fast as using a traditional computer; but the technology is already here and being used by millions of customers. Isn't it time they gave you a call?

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