Notable Accessories for the Motorola Bionic [article from Articleranks]

Notable Accessories for the Motorola Bionic

When it comes to the most popular smart phones on the market, such as the Motorola DROID Bionic, the sheer choice of accessories available can overwhelm the unprepared consumer. After all, most of us simply don't have the time to do all the research necessary to make the perfect shopping decisions. One of the most confounding decisions we'll face is the choice between OEM and aftermarket Motorola Bionic accessories. Aftermarket accessories catch our attention because they're often much cheaper and not all of them are guaranteed to provide the best quality.

With great perception, you'll realize that you'll somewhat mistrust aftermarket brands and products. The market can often exploit and reinforce this mistrust by adding premiums to crappy products. So the first hurdle is not to assume that a larger price tag equals better quality. It doesn't, and in the case of smart phone accessories, the third-party manufacturers often make products for big companies like Motorola. In these scenarios, the only real difference between products other than the price is the label.

However, we cannot say that OEM accessories are worthless and do not serve a purpose. An example of where it does is a Motorola Bionic battery. The truth is that companies don't make a great deal of money on batteries, and this is even true in the case of extended-life batteries. Original Manufacturer batteries are always tested to ensure that the consumer receives a high quality item. After all, reliable, long-lasting batteries have an extremely positive effect on the reputation of their brand and that smart phone. Aftermarket batteries hardly ever provide you with the same quality assurance as original manufacturer batteries.

The difference between OEM and model-specific is also an important feature that should be looked at. When we refer to OEM, we're referring to the original manufacturer of the smart phone. In the case of the Motorola DROID Bionic, the OEM is Motorola. This may be different from a BIONIC-specific or regular branded accessory, which may or may not be an OEM. There are also universal accessories that will work with the Bionic. Universal means that the accessory fits an entire class of smart phone, and it generally requires some additional work during the installation process. Universal designed products are usually cheaper, but model-specific accessories are much more convenient for the regular customer.

A popular accessory like a Motorola Bionic case is a great example of these differences. There are both Motorola and aftermarket accessories available for the BIONIC, including cases and skins. The essential thing here is purchasing a case for your mobile phone that is specifically made for it. This ensures that you get maximum protection, and we wouldn't suggest universal outside of some screen protectors. Always try to choose the item that costs less. There are many aftermarket accessories that are sometimes better than the original ones.

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