It is believed that pensioners need phones with a special selection of characteristics. Indeed, not all people in old age are engineers, programmers and people who are well versed in technical innovations. But the telephone for the elderly is a necessary, even useful thing and it is important that it is comfortable, convenient to use.
Large font and SOS button
Required Features
For people aged one of the most important indicators is the reliability of the device and the clarity, ease of use. Characteristics should be selected strictly from personal preferences, in most cases, the calculation is based on physical factors. Elderly people sometimes with impaired vision or poor hearing, need a bright, saturated color screen. An additional advantage of mobile phones for the elderly will be the presence of powerful speakers. Whereas the 8-core processor and the abundance of embedded applications go by the wayside. In this case, the maximum functionality of the basic functions is required. An integral quality is a good battery that can hold a battery charge from several days to a week.
The best phones for the elderly
The best option for combining reliability and simplicity is the simplest push-button phones, let's look at a number of interesting and most suitable models.
Philips Xenium E331
The famous Philips company, which has established itself as a reliable, high-quality manufacturer, presents the Xenium E331 model. According to experts, this device meets all the necessary indicators and is one of the best. The display is clear, extremely convenient to manage and configure. The case is elegant, smooth, equipped with large, comfortable buttons for pressing. Most of the built-in functions connect from the background without the need for unlocking.
Philips Xenium E331
The battery is powerful enough, charging lasts several days, with economical use - up to a week. A huge advantage is the loud speaker, equipped with an additional amplifier. The camera is also a feature, it is not only a high-quality device for photo and video shooting, but also a built-in magnifier through which you can view the text or the necessary information in a store or pharmacy under magnification. The system indicates up to five numbers on the emergency call buttons. The average cost of the device is about 3,500 rubles.
Alcatel Tiger XTM 2008g
First of all, it is worth noting the Alcatel Tiger XTM 2008g button model. The case has a built-in additional backlight, which extends including the keyboard with letters. This is an advantage for visually impaired or farsighted people. There is a slot for a memory card, the maximum amount of which can be up to 32GB.
Alcatel Tiger XTM 2008g
The connector for charging and usb connections is standard, as is the headphone jack. The camera is not good quality. The screen resolution is small, but with this screen size is optimal. The device supports Bluetooth and FM waves. The advantage can be called a powerful battery with quick charge function. The design is elegant, the shape of the phone is quite thin, moreover, the model is more than light. And all this for only 1700 rubles.
BQ Prime 2 in 1
More expensive, but at the same time stylish, luxurious BQ Prime model 2 in one, a phone completely breaking stereotypes about “bricks”, button phones.It contains not only an ultramodern display with a unique design, but also numerous built-in functions that are absolutely not peculiar to such models. Awesome gold color combined with a wide, color-rich, high-resolution screen. A flat, elegant case that looks expensive and sits comfortably in your hand. The design used an unusual shape that looks amazing with metal.
BQ Prime 2 in 1
In addition to the built-in minicomputer (the presence of all functions complete with a powerful processor), the phone is different thanks to mobile TV. The internal settings of both the phone itself and all built-in functions are as simple as possible, which will facilitate the process of use. The only drawback is the price -6000, which is quite high for such a model, which is currently reduced to 4000 rubles in most stores.
A powerful battery is built in (which lasts for several days with almost constant operation), slots for two SIM cards and a memory card, along with the existing large amount of internal memory and a music player. It supports Bluetooth, WiFi-connection and Internet access. There is a medium-quality camera, voice recorder. BQ "Prime" 2 in 1 can work without a SIM card.
Ginzzu
Decent smartphones in 2018 for the elderly are offered by Ginzzu, which has released a number of interesting models of push-button phones for seniors. First of all, it is worth noting the MF701 (1600 rubles), the manufacturer of grandmothers decided to make this model folding, which makes the case more durable and convenient to use. Many older people are terribly afraid to mistakenly press a button when the phone is in their bag, a folding device with a lid will avoid this. The keys are comfortable, with large numbers, the screen is large enough, equipped with a bright display. The phone has a slightly outdated antenna, a flashlight. There is an emergency call button and a speed dial function. There is nothing bad to say about the speaker, which has a decent volume. The battery is also very decent, the internal configuration of the model is quite simple, which will make it easy to understand the use.
Ginzzu
The Ginzzu lineup presents the traditional R11 push-button telephone. It has a built-in button with emergency dialing of phone numbers, there is also a "SOS" key. The phone is not particularly impressive design, the case is quite simple. The screen is small, but it has a display quite convenient for use. The buttons occupy most of the body, the numbers and letters on them are drawn large and bright, which is an advantage for people with low vision. The very low price for the device pleases, it is about 1500 rubles. The phone is charging in a very unusual way today, using the base, which was previously used exclusively for home phones. A distinctive feature is a powerful flashlight, which will continue to work for a certain time after the device itself has already been turned off.
Smartphones for the elderly
It is impossible to say with confidence that smartphones are not relevant for people of age, many of them are also subject to the influence of time and follow the news. In addition, the smartphone for the elderly has a number of useful features, from watching news channels to weather information.
A calendar with reminders will help you keep in mind all your planned affairs, addresses and meeting times.
General characteristics
Smartphones designed for use by older people must meet almost the same requirements. Of course, they will no longer have a large keyboard with letters or numbers drawn on it. For these purposes, a display is intended. Phone settings should include a function for changing the font so that the text on the screen can be made large and easy to read.
As for the screen, it is important to calibrate the sensor.Often, people aged press on the screen excessively, which spoils its quality and over time, the sensor stops working. To prevent this from happening, you must immediately choose a phone with a high-quality, sensitive screen and configure it strictly for you.
In this case, again, the screen should not be easily unlocked, however, it is important that this procedure can be performed without much difficulty. Phone with big buttons “SOS” and an emergency, quick call for the elderly should be present on the main menu screen in order to be able to easily use them.
Senseit R450
Model Senseit R450 is a fairly simple device with a touch screen. The case has an interesting shape, at the bottom of the screen are 3 quick access buttons. The amazing thing is how reliable this phone is made, it is ideal for extreme or adverse conditions, for tourists and people leading an active lifestyle. A special protection system is built into it, it can easily work under water, with severe pollution or dust. The device is equipped with a powerful battery and processor, so that you can work on it in several programs at once and the charge will last for a long time.
Senseit R450
Two cameras with very good resolution are built in. Senseit R450 (8000 rubles) supports 4G-connection, Wi-fi, Bluetooth. It also supports a high-quality built-in navigator, which will help not only navigate the terrain, get directions, but also allows you to track the movement of public transport, which is very convenient. There is a slot for a memory card, the display resolution boasts quality. According to customer reviews, the phone really meets all the declared characteristics, is convenient due to its compact size and practically does not kill.
Fly FS459 Nimbus 16
Smartphone Fly FS459 Nimbus 16 has an attractive price (3990 rubles), elegant design. The case has a curved shape, which makes it convenient to hold in your hand. The built-in memory is only 8GB, but with the help of a memory card it can easily be expanded up to 64GB. A good camera is built in, with which you can take photos, video pictures, immediately share them. A reliable battery allows you to be sure of continuous operation of the device, even during active use.
Fly FS459 Nimbus 16
Built-in connectors for two SIM cards, the phone easily connects to Wi-fi, Bluetooth, supports high-speed Internet connections. In the settings, you can easily change the font, the screen is bright enough, widescreen, convenient even for people with low vision. The only drawback is that with prolonged use, the case becomes very hot.
Nokia 3.1
One of the most reliable, well-known manufacturers of phones - Nokia offers its model 3.1. The device is an updated, improved and more modern version of old models, redesigned for easier, more functional use. The case is rectangular, elongated, quite sturdy, equipped with a wide screen with widescreen resolution, allowing you to enjoy bright, large images.
Nokia 3.1
The cost of this device is around 7990 rubles, which in principle pays for its internal components. However, in general, the model is quite simple, all indicators are averaged, there are no obvious advantages or disadvantages. The Nokia 3.1 phone is convenient to use, it has a good battery that holds a charge for a long time. Settings, display, applications are easy to manage, the speaker gives a good enough sound, but you should not expect anything specific. Ideal for older people, it combines simplicity and essential features.
Conclusion
Phones for the elderly are just as important as any other social group. However, models should be selected that meet certain characteristics for the most convenient use.The main ones are large buttons (if any), large font, speed dial keys, loud speaker. Simple operation, a robust case, attractive design will be advantages, along with the low cost of the device. Also, manufacturers offer many models combining simplicity and the latest innovations in the world of technology.
