The mobile and technology world is ever changing. Nowadays mobile phones are more than just a means of communication. They are essential tools for enabling all that one does today. Along with that, people around us are different. Not only in their lifestyles and aspirations but also in tastes and likes. Each person likes different things. Then why should the ring tone on your cell phone be the same? With time, mobile phone companies have allowed that level of customization on the phone.
Ringtones are becoming a statement for the user. When you are in a marketplace, or college the ring of phone might a statement. People turn around and you attract attention if you have been innovative with your ringtone. It is better than your phone ringing and every second person thinking that their phone is ringing.
Many years ago, ring tones were just an alert. The purpose was to alert you for an incoming call. Innovation and technology have redefined things completely. The sound that plays on your cell phone when you receive a phone call send a loud and clear signal to everyone around about who you are, your tastes, personality or who you would like people to think you are. It has become a subtle way of conveying a message to those around you.
There are many different types of ring tones to choose from and each one ends up making a personal statement therefore one should select one’s ringtone carefully. While some people end up choosing one of the standard ring tones that come with the phone, others may play their favorite movie song, jingle or even have a sound alert.
Here is a list of the top 20 ringtones available for download on most sites.
- Dial-Up Modem Sequence
- Windows 95 Startup Tone
- TIE Fighter Theme
- Kill Bill Theme
- CTU Phone Ring
- Catch me if you can
- Mario theme
- Gangnam Style
- Bittersweet Symphony
- Boy like you
- Chipmunks Funky Town
- Fallen Angels
- Nokia original
- Top Gun
- Ralph WIggum
- Code Monkey
- Hiphopopotomas
- Futurama Theme
- Beethovan
- Pink Panther
Most sites offer ringtone downloads for free. They offer it for different operating systems. The steps involved in downloading a ringtone are fairly simple. Ringtones are relatively small in size and will only take a few seconds to download on your laptop. This may however cause a data charge on your cell phone.
Most mobile phones also have the option to set your newly downloaded ringtone to play when a particular person calls as well. So most of the time you know who is calling by just listening to the ringtone. You can also set your ringtone as your daily alarm or SMS notifier.
Movie releases or a music album trigger creation of new ringtones. Most of these do not cause any IP infringement, as ringtones are similar to the tune and not the exact copy. May people have also started making their own ringtones as a hobby. Now the way applications for mobile phones are available, ringtones are also available in a similar way. Many online music stores are also selling songs or their tunes with their ringtone version. A small basic feature on the mobile phone has been completely redefined.
Ring tones are a cool way to make a ten second statement about your individuality and personal taste and you should take time in selecting the right one. Remember the way a picture says a thousand words, a ringtone says a lot about you as well. If you are unsure what to choose, select from the top 20 ringtones.