tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18984785707220260592024-03-13T15:10:12.069-07:00Mobile Phoneall about mobile phonecarscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.comBlogger1381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-51979441932434553772011-05-16T10:55:00.000-07:002011-06-07T18:45:44.661-07:00The Samsung Wise Classic and Samsung Wise ModernPXCMYZ6C2GDMSamsung has launch a number of cell phones for seniors arround the globe. The senior-friendly mobile phones by Samsung that have been featured on this blog include the Jitterbug, the Knack, the Haven, and more.
Samsung also recently introduced a couple of mobile phones for senior citizens for its South Korean market. The Samsung Wise Classic (SHC-Z100S) and Samsung Wise Modern (carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-77088746591788053412011-05-10T11:30:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.690-07:00The GreatCall Basic 14 Cell phone Plan for SeniorsWe have been blogging about cell phones for seniors for our past several post so I thought that it would be agood time to look at another mobile phone plan for the elderly. Let's discuss the GreatCall Basic 14, a prepaid plan from the makers of the Jitterbug cell phone for seniors.I decided to feature this plan because it's the most affordable among GreatCall's line-up. Price is an important carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-85219435258434586382011-05-03T10:16:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.690-07:00The Simple LG Accolade VX5600Senior mobile phone users do not demand a lot from their handsets. A good cell phone for the elderly should be a simple device with good performance.A mobile phone like the LG Accolade VX5600 should fit the needs of senior citizens. This handset features an easy-to-use design, and a feature set that focuses on the essentials. The Accolade also performs well and is a reliable device for folks whocarscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-15371239631010203002011-04-27T13:23:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.690-07:00Bluetooth Headsets for Seniors and the Hearing ImpairedA number of seniors users have less than perfect hearing so they need a handset with loud tones to communicate effectively. However, some find that using a Bluetooth headset can also be a remedy for the challenges of weak hearing while operating a cell phone.Let's look at some Bluetooth headsets that can be of service to senior mobile phone users and the hearing impaired.Sound ID 510: This carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-65829404267324996122011-04-26T21:08:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:44:57.421-07:00White Iphone 4 LaunchWhite Iphone 4 LaunchApple will ultimately launch its white apple iphone 4 that will both AT&T and Verizon will offer you.A few shops, such as Best Buy, mention they'll begin promoting the white apple iphone 4 on April twenty seven.After several months of delays, the white apple iphone 4 will ultimately get its retail store come out.The apple company actually released the white apple iphone 4carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-15831675820901720782011-04-25T12:31:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.691-07:00The Simple and Rugged Motorola i296Frail and delicate handsets are not ideal for seniors. Elderly users need a sturdy device that can withstand a few bumps and falls. Senior citizens have a limited budget so they can't afford to purchase a replacement after their phones broke down after a few months of use. A durable cell phone like the Motorola i296 can be ideal for senior users.Of course, durability and ruggedness are not the carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-89568395992748131682011-04-14T11:40:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.691-07:00The Easy-to-use Motorola C168iAT&T's Go Phones service offer a number of senior-friendly cell phones such as the F160. Here's another Go Phone that you might find to be ideal for your elderly parents or relatives.The Motorola C168i is a basic handset that features an uncomplicated candy bar style design with a 1.5 inche (128x128 pixels) color display. I have to admit that the display is bit small for a senior phone. carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-83202555669188519802011-04-11T10:27:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.691-07:00Cell phone for Seniors: Kyocera TNT from Virgin MobileHere's another mobile phone for seniors that I found after surfing the web. The Virgin Mobile TNT or the Kyocera Adreno S2400 offers compact, simple design combined with an affordable price tag.Let's take a closer look at the Kyocera TNT from Virgin Mobile.The TNT features a clamshell design with emphasis on being a cell phone that concentrates on making calls and sending messages. That's alwayscarscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-86973776699753203792011-04-06T10:43:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.691-07:00Cell Phone Plans for Seniors: PureTalk USA Flex PlanI was browsing the Snapfon website when I checked out the section for their cell phone plans for seniors. This company offers the Snapfon ez One, one of the mobile phone for seniors I featured in the past.Without further ado, let's look at the PureTalk USA Flex Plan for the Snapfon ez One.The company pairs the mobile phone for senior citizens with the offerings of PureTalkUSA, a nationwide carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-84374446132976125162011-04-04T10:25:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.691-07:00Is this a Good Design for a Mobile Phone for Seniors?A number of manufacturers now specialize in mobile phones for seniors. Doro, Just5, Jitterbug and Clarity focus their efforts on producing simple and user-friendly handset that fit the needs of an elderly. However, some independent designers have published designs for mobile phones for senior citizens. I previously made a post on a concept phone designed for seniors called the Fit. This time carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-37083094651244377692011-03-30T08:37:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.692-07:00The Stylish but Senior-Friendly LG UX280Fashion phones are not usually ideal for seniors because the design is geared towards a slim body and flat keypads. However, there are a few stylish handsets that can fit the needs of senior users. For instance, the LG UX280 or LG Wine sports an attractive design but offers a large display and a very roomy keypad.Let's take a closer look at this fashionable mobile phone for seniors.Like most carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-91132444888740673142011-03-28T10:37:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.692-07:00Doro PhoneEasy 615 Cell phone for Seniors Hands-onDoro introduced new cell phones for senior citizens at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month. The PhoneEasy 615, the PhoneEasy 610, the PhoneEasy 680, and the PhoneEasy 682 were showcased at the show.Fortunately, the folks at Phonescoop shared some of their hand-on images and impressions on the Doro PhoneEasy 615. This mobile phone for seniors features 3G support, a camera, an SOS keycarscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-63847788370793093442011-03-24T10:44:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.692-07:00Can Seniors Use the Just5 Spacephones?Just5 introduced an interesting line of simple cell phones last year. The company introduced the J510 model in Las Vegas. The manufacturer is calling this line of handsets as the "Spacephones."The Just5 Spacephones sound like very technological handsets. So would these phones be ideal for seniors?The answer is yes. You see, the J510 or Spacephone utilize the same design scheme as the Just5 cell carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-59177546633807730162011-03-22T11:03:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.692-07:00The Basic Samsung SGH-T139Here's a basic handset that might be ideal for the needs of senior citizens. The Samsung SGH-T139 is a prepaid phone that is tailor-made for senior citizens needs. Let's explore the senior friendly features of this call phone.The Samsung SGH-T139 features a flip phone design which is considered by some as the ideal form factor for seniors. The design is easy to use. There not that many bells andcarscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-9641591042078034632011-03-22T08:38:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:44:57.421-07:00SAMSUNG GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9SAMSUNG GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9SPECsSamsung GALAXY Tab 10.1Network HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900OS Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb)Display 10.1" WXGA 1280x800Processor 1GHz Dual Core application processorCamera Main(Rear) : 3.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED FlashFront : carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-89989496195213995452011-03-15T11:45:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:47:58.693-07:00The Samsung Mantra From Virgin mobileSamsung seems to have a knack for producing good cell phones for seniors. For instance the Tracfone SVC phone, which is manufactured by Samsung, is rated as one of the best cell phones for seniors in 2011. This time let's look at another senior-friendly mobile phone from this manufacturer.The Samsung Mantra or Samsung M340 is offered by Virgin Mobile for $39.99. It is also available at Amazon carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-26390999781286769962011-03-07T11:22:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:47:58.693-07:00The Wellness Call Service for SeniorsWe have previously featured other GreatCall services for senior citizens such as the LiveNurse, Check in Calls and Medication Reminders. This time let's look at the Wellness Call Service for Jitterbug mobile phones.The Wellness Call Service for seniors focuses on making users feel better immediately and long-term. How? Well, GreatCall partnered with Brian Alman, Ph.D, a well-known wellness expertcarscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-91948888556892819222011-03-02T18:23:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:44:57.421-07:00iPad 2 Specs - iPad 2011 - iPad 2 Specifications - iPad 2 PriceiPad 2 Specs - iPad 2011 - iPad 2 specifications - iPad 2 PriceGyroscope for position-based apps.Dual-core A5 processors to improve speed, graphics will run up to 9x faster while using the same battery life.Front and rear-facing cameras. Rear camera is 720p resolution, front is "VGA quality" -- it's meant to be used for Facetime chat primarily, so quality isn't that big a deal.Lighter, at 1.33 carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-60691599299646529272011-03-01T10:33:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:47:58.693-07:00Just5 CP11 Mobile Phone for Seniors at MWC 2011Doro introduced a set of senior-friendly phones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona but Just5 also made a splash at the show.The Just5 CP11 cell phone for seniors citizens was also showcased at MWC 2011. This handset features a large display that pops out. It that sounded strange then let me elaborate. The CP11's display open stiletto-style when the two buttons on the sides of the phone carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-17080274028282717622011-02-22T10:50:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:47:58.693-07:00The Motorola WX345 from Consumer CellularConsumer Cellular has introduced a new senior-friendly phone. The Motorola WX345 will join other cell phones from seniors from the Consumer Cellular line-up such as the Doro PhoneEasy 410 and Doro PhoneEasy 335.The Motorola WX345 is ideal for senior citizens who are short on funds. Why? well, it is offered for free with a $35 activation fee. Consumer Cellular also offers affordable cell phone carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-81855734477232952532011-02-15T11:38:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:47:58.693-07:00Doro Introduces Senior-friendly Cell Phones at MWC 2011Doro, a known maker of cell phones for seniors, has made its presence felt at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This mobile phone manufacturer has introduced mobile phones that can be used by senior citizens at the event.The PhoneEasy 615, the PhoneEasy 610, the PhoneEasy 680, and the PhoneEasy 682 are expected to hit the market this year. These new senior-friendly mobile provide carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-73393698208618649422011-02-08T10:16:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:47:58.694-07:00GreatCall Adds 5Star Personal Security to Senior ServicesGreatCall, the company that offers the JitterBug cell phones for seniors, has announced a new service that can help the elderly. The 5Star Personal Security Service can transform a mobile phone for seniors into a personal security device for almost any situation. This service allows subscribers to immediately connect to a certified emergency response agent. This service is on for 24 hours a day carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-24786391877681761812011-02-04T17:35:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:44:57.422-07:00HP Veer Specs - Smallest WebOS 2.2 SmartphoneHP Veer Specs - Smallest WebOS 2.2 SmartphoneColor Black Operating system HP webOS Network specs3 HSDPA 7.2/HSUPA 5.76Quad-band GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900GSM/GPRS/EDGE Display 2.6-inch multitouch screen with a vibrant 18-bit color, 320x400 carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-68418436489657611492011-02-01T10:51:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:47:58.694-07:00Amplified Neckloop for Hearing Impaired SeniorsThe Jitterbug J, Tracfone SVC phone and the Just5 mobile phones are good devices for seniors because the consider the needs of the hearing impaired in their design. However, there are also some cell phone accessories that can aid hearing impaired users. Let's look at amplified neckloops and see how this accessory can hep hearing impaired seniors.So how can this device help senior citizens with carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898478570722026059.post-71082095255532024872011-01-25T10:16:00.000-08:002011-05-19T08:47:58.694-07:00Just5 Cell Phone Calling Plans for SeniorsThe Just5 09 is one of the best cell phones for seniors citizens in the market. It's a simple device that is especially designed to fit the needs of the elderly.However, the folks at Just5 know that a good mobile phone for seniors needs to be paired with a calling plan that serves the need of the elderly. The company offers 4 cell phone plans for seniors that complement the Just509 handset.Here carscoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04564379874642001634noreply@blogger.com0