MYRATEPLAN LAUNCHES NEXT
GENERATION OF ITS PHONEFINDERsm APPLICATION
Unique Visualization Tool Now Includes a Slider
for Camera Phone Evaluation
ATLANTA, GA. October 19, 2004
- MyRatePlan, an unbiased resource for the evaluation of cell phones, calling
plans, and other services, announced today a number of enhancements to its
interactive PhoneFindersm
, including a first-of-its-kind 'resolution slider' for camera phones. The slider will enable users to instantly
know the relative quality of the pictures the phone's integrated camera will
take, thus making it far easier to evaluate what has become a must-have feature
for many people. The updated application
can be found at http://www.myrateplan.com/cellphones.
The original PhoneFindersm, launched in June, 2003, has
proven to be the most popular feature on the MyRatePlan website, with tens of
thousands of lookups done weekly. The
tool gives visitors an easy way to virtually assemble the phone they want by
selecting their desired features, design, and price range. PhoneFindersm then allows consumers to instantly see
which of the current models best meet those criteria. In addition to the camera resolution slider,
the new PhoneFindersm now
includes the ability to locate a number of features that are becoming more
common in cell phones, including Bluetooth©, Music (FM/mp3), and Video
Recording.
PhoneFindersm offers additional value to those seeking a new cell
phone and provider. Because MyRatePlan
sells nothing itself, but rather partners with a number of leading online retailers,
it is uniquely positioned to show the best online price for each phone, which saves
consumers considerable time and money.
Users of PhoneFindersm will find that it is an
entirely new way of displaying information for cell phones. Created in Flash MX, results are dynamically updated
in response to user mouse movements, with little or no latency. All the action is displayed on a single
screen, user-controlled by a variety of sliders and toggles. There is no waiting for HTML pages to load.
About MyRatePlan
MyRatePlan (www.myrateplan.com) is a developer of
unbiased rate plan analysis software and content that makes it easier for
consumers to research and select among online service providers in a variety of
industries, including wireless, long distance, satellite television, credit
cards, travel and Internet access.
