March 17th, 2007
Life Phone, Targeted for the 50+ Crowd
By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews
I’m impressed that my mother-in-law has learned how to use the Internet, but try as I might, I can’t get her to use a cell phone. This despite the fact that there have been times where it would have been really good for her to have one. Anyway, maybe I can talk her into this very simple phone, designed for the 50+ crowd.
The Life phone only has the most basic functions onboard and only lets its owners make and take calls, send and receive text messages or manage their directory of numbers.
The dualband Life phone can be programmed with up to five emergency numbers.
On the rear of the phone is a big red button that can be pressed in the event of an emergency and which will call one of the stored emergency numbers to summon aid. Source: BBC News
We Say: The phone was shown at the CeBit show and is scheduled to go on sale in May. It’s been pretty well thought out, in terms of usage for seniors, right down to the use of orange backlight for the screen, which is easier to read for those with failing sight.
wearsreaders says:
I am 41 and need readers to use my cell phone, I would consider this phone.
March 19th, 2007 at 5:16 am
prana says:
41? I’m 38 and would love to use this thing! With the proliferation of bigger screens and HDTV, I can’t read anything anymore!
March 19th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
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March 20th, 2007 at 5:35 am
de ce? says:
Telefon pentru parinti…
Daca in cadrul procesului de selectie a telefoanele pentru tineri (si middle age) primeaza integrarea cat mai multor facilitati intr-un singur aparat (mp3 player cu >1GB memorie, camera foto cu capabila >3MP, ecran color cat mai mare, jocuri, sonerii…
March 20th, 2007 at 5:35 am
Björn carneholm says:
Finally!
Just what I want, insted of going around in the house and search for my small mobile nokia 1100. Was almost going to make up my own model with loudspeaker and bell.
March 20th, 2007 at 8:53 am
sid coyne says:
send info on life phone
July 14th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Tammy says:
My grandmother who is 80 has learned how to use the internet, but still doesn’t use a cell phone. The small keypads make it difficult for her to dial and the smaller phones are even hard for her to hold. This looks like a good option to get her connected in case of emergency. Thanks for posting!
October 15th, 2007 at 12:39 pm