Comments on: Giant Button Cell Phone for Seniors (and Simpletons) http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/ Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:34:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BradS http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-50339 BradS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:53:56 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-50339 My mom (I bought it for her) has been using one since about 6 months ago. They provide everything they claim - including the BIG screen font, large buttons and LOUD speaker. If these are the things you look for in a cell then the Senior Value Cell is worth checking out. My mom (I bought it for her) has been using one since about 6 months ago. They provide everything they claim – including the BIG screen font, large buttons and LOUD speaker. If these are the things you look for in a cell then the Senior Value Cell is worth checking out.

]]> By: MsMammaL http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-49229 MsMammaL Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:26:05 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-49229 I need to get a cell phone for my mom really soon. She just moved to a not so safe part of town and she's in her 70s. I want to make sure that she is ok and safe at all times. I heard about the Senior Value Cell phone and I am seriously considering buying it for her. Has anyone ever gotten one for their parents/grandparents that can tell me about the experience? I need to get a cell phone for my mom really soon. She just moved to a not so safe part of town and she’s in her 70s. I want to make sure that she is ok and safe at all times. I heard about the Senior Value Cell phone and I am seriously considering buying it for her. Has anyone ever gotten one for their parents/grandparents that can tell me about the experience?

]]> By: Marty Colon http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-47729 Marty Colon Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:23:18 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-47729 Clearly, if you are looking to save money, this is a no-brainer. Tracfones are known for their low cost and great coverage and this is configured for seniors so the value here is obvious. Clearly, if you are looking to save money, this is a no-brainer. Tracfones are known for their low cost and great coverage and this is configured for seniors so the value here is obvious.

]]> By: Bill Ziu http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-47541 Bill Ziu Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:41:14 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-47541 I recommend Aito 50+ mobile phone.it is for seniors,people with hearing or vision impairment, and for those who just want to text and talk.It is a nice basic handset, which includes features such as large keypad with a backlight, enhanced volume settings, an emergency call and a large font display. please check http://www.palmmobile.net/_d271000428.htm any interested ,please send a email to phone712@gmail.com to get more about it I recommend Aito 50+ mobile phone.it is for
seniors,people with hearing or vision impairment, and for those who just want to text and talk.It is a nice basic handset, which includes features such as large keypad with a backlight, enhanced volume settings, an emergency call and a large font display.
please check http://www.palmmobile.net/_d271000428.htm
any interested ,please send a email to phone712@gmail.com to get more about it

]]> By: Merril Rawder http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-46891 Merril Rawder Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:23:43 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-46891 This SVC phone is a trackphone, right? That means there's no contract, no bill and etc. Considering that many seniors are on fixed incomes, the low price and no contract could be very appealing. Certainly worth considering. This SVC phone is a trackphone, right? That means there’s no contract, no bill and etc. Considering that many seniors are on fixed incomes, the low price and no contract could be very appealing. Certainly worth considering.

]]> By: Mark Time http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-45997 Mark Time Sun, 29 May 2011 21:00:52 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-45997 It's a very rudimentary device and not for everyone. But for those seeking a low-priced solution the investment is minimal and well worth considering. If you're looking for an iphone you'll be disappointed but the price is so low and the phone is so simple, it's probably the ideal solution for many seniors. It’s a very rudimentary device and not for everyone. But for those seeking a low-priced solution the investment is minimal and well worth considering.

If you’re looking for an iphone you’ll be disappointed but the price is so low and the phone is so simple, it’s probably the ideal solution for many seniors.

]]> By: Linda http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-45855 Linda Mon, 23 May 2011 17:52:57 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-45855 I must agree with Bill Thrilla on this one. Got my grandma a TracFone SVC which has become a permanent fixture in her going out bag. If I were to give her the phone featured here, knowing my grandma, she would have been offended. I mean, check out the keys, they're HUMONGOUS..she'd think we're making fun of her old age. The keys on her SVC are big and lit but not obnoxiously big like this one. Although I do like the panic button feature which the SVC does not offer. I must agree with Bill Thrilla on this one. Got my grandma a TracFone SVC which has become a permanent fixture in her going out bag. If I were to give her the phone featured here, knowing my grandma, she would have been offended. I mean, check out the keys, they’re HUMONGOUS..she’d think we’re making fun of her old age. The keys on her SVC are big and lit but not obnoxiously big like this one. Although I do like the panic button feature which the SVC does not offer.

]]> By: lurker http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-45547 lurker Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:26:30 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-45547 Why the cell phones for elderly people looks like it were made before their owners have had his first birthday? Is it impossible make cell phones from good plastic quality with good 3-4" display that can show BIG symbols and has the big buttons and the LOUD speakers? I'm really upset while looked cell phones for mom Why the cell phones for elderly people looks like it were made before their owners have had his first birthday?
Is it impossible make cell phones from good plastic quality with good 3-4″ display that can show BIG symbols and has the big buttons and the LOUD speakers?
I’m really upset while looked cell phones for mom

]]> By: Bill Thrilla http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-44137 Bill Thrilla Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:13:48 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-44137 The best phone for seniors is Tracfone's senior value phone. Less than $20 to but and only $20 for 3 months of service. How great is that. And you can get it at KMart. LOL! The best phone for seniors is Tracfone’s senior value phone. Less than $20 to but and only $20 for 3 months of service. How great is that. And you can get it at KMart. LOL!

]]> By: bad eye sight http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-43898 bad eye sight Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:35:44 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-43898 For people who have to wear glasses and contact lenses, it is annoying that after wearing the glasses or contact lenses for a certain period, they find vision is not as clear as the beginning of wearing it, and they have to change for higher prescription glasses or contacts. And in this way, their poor eyesight is not improved, but actually deteriorating day by day. Do you know one century ago, only a very small portion of people have poor eyesight? But why nowadays 50 percentages of people have bad vision? Is it caused by genetic factor? Absolutely not. For people who have to wear glasses and contact lenses, it is annoying that after wearing the glasses or contact lenses for a certain period, they find vision is not as clear as the beginning of wearing it, and they have to change for higher prescription glasses or contacts. And in this way, their poor eyesight is not improved, but actually deteriorating day by day. Do you know one century ago, only a very small portion of people have poor eyesight? But why nowadays 50 percentages of people have bad vision? Is it caused by genetic factor? Absolutely not.

]]> By: Senior Phone http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-43132 Senior Phone Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:15:38 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-43132 Many people struggle with aging parents and staying in touch. Seniors have a hard time using a cell phone made for the masses. Snapfon offers a cell phone for seniors that is easy to use. It’s a big button cell phone with an emergency button, amplified sound and large easy to see text. I hope this senior phone makes caring for your elderly parents easier. Many people struggle with aging parents and staying in touch. Seniors have a hard time using a cell phone made for the masses. Snapfon offers a cell phone for seniors that is easy to use. It’s a big button cell phone with an emergency button, amplified sound and large easy to see text. I hope this senior phone makes caring for your elderly parents easier.

]]> By: Samantha http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-42484 Samantha Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:08:33 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-42484 Hey guys check out this one! http://www.just5.com/story.php?story=91120102000211880216689&page=blog Hey guys check out this one! http://www.just5.com/story.php?story=91120102000211880216689&page=blog

]]> By: ManOfTruth http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-39280 ManOfTruth Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:08:33 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-39280 Dude, you seem forgot the screen. A senior that needs 1cm large button size, should need a screen that prints 1cm alphanumerics too. Epic fail. Redo the work again. Dude, you seem forgot the screen. A senior that needs 1cm large button size, should need a screen that prints 1cm alphanumerics too.

Epic fail. Redo the work again.

]]> By: Rebecca http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-35601 Rebecca Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:27:03 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-35601 I also recommend the Just5 phone for all the seniors out there. It's very simple to use and presents several practical features like big buttons for easy reading and composing of texts, louder volume, speed dialing, excellent battery life,and emergency S.O.S. button. My 56-year-old father owns one and he is really satisfied with it. I don't doubt that anyway, I visited the company website and they are reputable. They got several awards already. You check it out here <a href="http://www.just5.com/home.php" rel="nofollow">www.Just5.com</a>. I also recommend the Just5 phone for all the seniors out there. It’s very simple to use and presents several practical features like big buttons for easy reading and composing of texts, louder volume, speed dialing, excellent battery life,and emergency S.O.S. button.

My 56-year-old father owns one and he is really satisfied with it. I don’t doubt that anyway, I visited the company website and they are reputable. They got several awards already. You check it out here http://www.Just5.com.

]]> By: Alex http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-35458 Alex Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:45:29 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-35458 Yes, there's US alternative cell phone currently on the market at www.Just5.com Check it out! Looks like a very quality product. Yes, there’s US alternative cell phone currently on the market at http://www.Just5.com
Check it out! Looks like a very quality product.

]]> By: Danielle http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-30466 Danielle Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:40:30 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-30466 So, is there anything comparable in the US? American way or not (@James), our seniors need a way to let us know when they've fallen and can't get up. So, is there anything comparable in the US? American way or not (@James), our seniors need a way to let us know when they’ve fallen and can’t get up.

]]> By: Carol http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-30374 Carol Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:36:53 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-30374 I want one for my parents I want one for my parents

]]> By: Jess http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-30365 Jess Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:18:54 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-30365 WIN! I want one! I hate these fancy piece of shit cellphones everyone has nowadays. And a FLASHLIGHT! Finally a useful feature! WIN! I want one! I hate these fancy piece of shit cellphones everyone has nowadays. And a FLASHLIGHT! Finally a useful feature!

]]> By: james http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-30363 james Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:19:36 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-30363 Seriously though, senior citizens and partially blind people have been using landline phones without any screen for some time now - it's no biggie that they have a small screen on this model IMO although it would add value to have one big line display for confirmation. Seriously though, senior citizens and partially blind people have been using landline phones without any screen for some time now – it’s no biggie that they have a small screen on this model IMO although it would add value to have one big line display for confirmation.

]]> By: Carlo Dimaandal http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/05/giant-button-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-30362 Carlo Dimaandal Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:20:19 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22562#comment-30362 Very nice. But I think it should have a bigger screen. <a href="http://carlodimaandal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Carlo</a> Very nice. But I think it should have a bigger screen.

Carlo

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