Mobile phone with large buttons for an older person.

[pentobi]

My wife asked me to get her a phone with large buttons which was easy to use for an older person. I typed in the following and to my surprise I got?

No you type in the same as me and tell me what you think!

mobile phones for the mature

[*tippy*toes*]

No, THESE look like prizes out of a cornflake packet. They don't even look like a phone!

https://www.ownfone.com.au/big-button-mobile-phones

[lyndal1838]

OMG....if I was reduced to one of those phones I would not have one at all.

That is an insult to seniors and if a child needs a phone as simple as that then they are too young to even have a phone,

The only use I can think of for something as basic as that is for a young child to have it in a crowd situation where they may get lost....the Easter Show, a sporting event.

[thecatspjs]

I do think that there would be a number of people with disabilities among others who may find this, or similar, more accessible mobile devices useful in meeting their needs. 

[phorum_junkie*]

I have one senior it would have been ideal for, Fred can't cope with ANY technology, even the TV remote is a mystery to him.

I don't mind in the least because as he cannot cook or drive either I pretty well have total control. Can't remember last time I had to wash a dish or get out a vacuum cleaner lol.

Imagine my disappointment when I discovered it was out of stock

[springyzone]

I had a look at the ad.

I'm almost embarrassed to admit it here but I know I am behind the times, I still have a samsung flip phone.

I can see how those phones in the ad would have their uses. They would be very good for kids and some seniors.

Just press a name and it auto rings that person.

The main disadvantage is there can only be 'up to 12' pre stored numbers which means it is of limited everyday use for most people.

But.. I used to teach and you would be surprised (or maybe you wouldn't be) at how many kids have phones these days. A big worry is kids with phones, taking them out at recess, taking photos or videos, putting them on social media.

It's not appropriate & i can see this sort of phone would stop any of that sort of nonsense. It's all a primary school aged child should need-just emergency contacts.

[imastawka]

I agree with Lyndal.  It's an insult to seniors.  Push  a picture to talk.

No texting back and forth either

[imastawka]

Daughter bought me a big button phone a few years ago.

Unfortunately, the screen wasn't big, so too hard to read the texts

[lane-ends]

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@curraone wrote:

Lyndal I bought it a few years ago from Telstra while they were offering a special on prepaid mobiles.    I don't know if you can still get it, but it has been a very handy phone for us old people.  

It was a Telstra T203: 

The Telstra Easy Call 2 has big buttons and large number display for easy dialling. Features a programmable Switch key on the back which when activated sends an SMS to five numbers and calls one number.
Includes easy to use messaging, FM radio and a built in torch. The Switch key, FM radio and torch are all selected by individual buttons for easy access.

Main features:

• Blue tick compliant for excellent RF coverage
• Programmable Switch key function, single key to dial and send an SMS
• FM Radio and torch switches
• Speakerphone
• Predictive text and built in dictionary for easy SMS
• Colour display with large characters

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I have one of these to list unused in box, locked to telstra, relative who never used it. Was going to bin it but I guess there is a demand

[lyndal1838]

Just be sure that it is not a 2G phone.....all carriers are in the process of phasing out the 2G network which is why I have to replace my very good little Nokia.

[curraone]

Mine says NEXT-G    not 2g or 3g or 4g - do you think it will be ok?