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Cell phones are being used increasingly by senior citizens and people over 60. However, the learning curve is sometimes challenging for these folks as they didn't grow up with such phones. A number of companies have stepped up to the challenge of providing good "senior-friendly" phones. Here is a great post composed by a young man, Matt Smith, who is not a senior however seems to understand their requirements in this world of technical difficulties. The phones he has actually decided on are: Snapfon EZ One, Doro 410, Samsung Jitterbug, Nokia C2-01.5, and the Samsung Galaxy Note. I'm going to take out a few words regarding each one, however I recommend you eventually explore the original post and view the images.

1. <strong>Snapfon EZ One</strong> is the only one especially created for senior citizens. The most apparent feature is the large numbers that make them straightforward to read (even without those glasses that keep getting lost). The buttons are very easy to turn on as well without much tension "This, combined with a simple large-print LCD screen and high earpiece volume, make the Snapfon Ez an obvious choice. Snapfon is a GSM world phone, so it will work with most carriers. There’s also a plan available direct through the phone’s manufacturer." 
2.<strong> Doro 410</strong> is a flip-phone style with rounded edges so that it will slide into bags or pockets conveniently. It also has big numbers and the display is configured to provide bigger print as well. " An emergency SOS button similar to the Snapfon’s is included, although it’s not as large and easy to use."
3.<strong> Samsung Jitterbug</strong> is rather fashionable in addition to useful and has more  cellular phone functions such as texting and messaging. The unique feature of the Jitterbug is something connected to the carrier called GreatCall. This makes the Jitterbug considerably more audio as opposed to the common writing. "If you want to enter a calendar event, you don’t have to do it yourself – you can call the operator, tell them the information, and they’ll enter the event for you. Other features include Bluetooth and voice dialing." It's back to utilizing Central as the hand crank phones did.
4. <strong>Nokia C2</strong>  "Unlike the pure-breed senior phones we’ve already discussed, this one has an okay camera, can use apps and can even access the Internet if you pay for a mobile data package." The call high quality is extremely great and can be adjusted to make it louder, Bluetooth functions well and basic text messaging is very easy to access and use.  "Nokia is a good phone – a much better one, in fact, than many smartphones costing two or three times as much."
5.<strong> Samsung Galaxy Note</strong> has a large display, and a stylus that resembles a pen. The large 5.3" display makes it much easier to zoom in on text and also to create utilizing the pencil-like stylus pen that tucks into a pocket in the lower edge of the Note.  "If you‘re a senior who wants to check out smartphones the Note is a good pick."


I have to admit to you that I'm a great follower of the Galaxy Note. Perhaps it's my fat fingers that enjoy the stylus pen or the portability with a big display. It's best for showing to  prospective consumers what their internet sites might look like vs. what they look like now. Nonetheless, the Nokia C2 will interest those which are tired of all the bells and whistles of modern-day phones and simply desire  great reception and very easy to make use of. Allow me to discover what cellular phone you prefer. Comments are most welcome on the Internet on the Go site. When you access Matt Smith's original post don't forget the comment section. It's full of other suggestions and people's situations with both senior relatives or physically challenged people.

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