Cell Couture

for you.

Mostly, there is a practical utility to the range of accessories now available for cellphones. Here are some that you’d love to have:

The neon antenna: If your phone has a screw-on antenna (the way a Motorola or a Panasonic has), you can replace it with one that lights up when you have an incoming or outgoing call. I have a rare dual-colour antenna that some people think is cheesy. I think it’s envy talking.

The neon neck-strap: Dangle your phone around your neck with this strap. Inside the transparent variety of the strap are tiny, bright, LEDs that light up when you get or make a call. A great conversation starter at most parties.

Of course, you are asking: what’s the practical use of all these accessories? Admittedly, none. However, no one is likely to forget you, once they see the playful display of lights — and at least you’ll have managed total recall.

The dual SIM back (the practical one): You can replace the back of your Nokia 8290, 8210 and 8250 with one that connects two SIM cards to your phone. You can switch between SIMs at the touch of a key.

Of course, nowadays, you get a machine that can not only duplicate a SIM card real cheap, but can imprint four SIM cards on a single SIM. Log on to http://www.mobiletoyz.co.uk/simbackup.htm

(The author is Station Director, Radio City, 91 FM, Bangalore)