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CATEGORY: The Missing Feature - Our running list of the most essential things we wish our software and gadgets could do...but don't, yet. We'll keep this blog stocked with the most user-friendly, timesaving suggestions we can think of. When word gets out about our great ideas, well, it's only a matter of time before the engineers at Apple, Adobe, and Microsoft respond, right?

Multiple cellphones for multiple occasions

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Problem:
One cellphone doesn't fit every situation.

Missing Feature:
I've got more than one iPod and more than one computer. Why oh why won't my cell phone company take more of my money and let me have multiple phones? The cellular providers and mobile phone manufacturers are missing a golden opportunity. Just as I own different iPods for different occasions I can't be the only gadget geek who'd love to have multiple phones. My iPhone, say, when I'm traveling or at work. But how about a sporty little number for when I'm at the beach, or a sleek Vertu for when I'm at an awards show in my tux? I'd never give up my iPhone, but I'd love to have other phones in my mobile repertoire.

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Isn't that easily solved by swapping out your SIM card?

Not all cell phones (or cellular providers) offer SIM cards. Verizon Wireless, for example, never offered SIM cards on any of the half dozen phones I owned when I was a subscriber.

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