12a

Recording 12a

Woman: I can’t decide between the Smart Phone and the Optima. Which one do you think is better?

Assistant: Well, I prefer the Smart Phone because it’s a compact. I find the Optima bit bulky. Although I have to say that the size of the Smart Phone does make it tricky to operate, whereas the Optima is very user-friendly.

Woman: Why do you think that is?

Assistant: Well, the Smart Phone has a standard telephone keypad and I find them really awkward to use when I’m sending messages. The Optima opens up to reveal a full keyboard inside. You can also scroll up and down by touching the screen. I like the way the Smart Phone automatically displays a calendar when you open it up though, that’s a really useful function.

Woman: Can they both connect to the internet?

Assistant: Yes, they’re both equipped with the latest technology. But I find the Optima downloads information a lot faster and it also has a bigger memory, so it can store more data.