The Simplest Mobile Phone Available

The Simplest Mobile Phone Available

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3,286 posts

197 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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I wondered if someone could point me in the direction of the simplest mobile phone that you can currently buy.

Events of today mean that my mum has got to have a mobile phone and she has finally allowed me to get one for her but she is concerned that she won't understand it or be able to use it so I would like something beautifully simple that just makes calls if possible.


Thanks.

bitchstewie

50,782 posts

209 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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dudleybloke

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185 months

longshot

Original Poster:

3,286 posts

197 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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longshot

Original Poster:

3,286 posts

197 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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dudleybloke said:
Thanks for the suggestion.

bitchstewie

50,782 posts

209 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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Must admit I'd be shopping around though - didn't think that would be £120 eek

longshot

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3,286 posts

197 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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bhstewie said:
Must admit I'd be shopping around though - didn't think that would be £120 eek
Looks like they go down to about £90. I would rather it was £20 but it's worth it for the peace of mind


AmitG

3,272 posts

159 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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+1 for the Doro. I bought one for my mum. Very simple to use, no gimmicks and it has a loud ring and buttons that are easy to press.


longshot

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3,286 posts

197 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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AmitG said:
+1 for the Doro. I bought one for my mum. Very simple to use, no gimmicks and it has a loud ring and buttons that are easy to press.
It certainly looks like it's the one to go for.

I've had a look at some others but they are loaded with tech she really doesn't need and would probably get overwhelmed by.

The most techy things she has ever had in her life are a landline phone she has had for at least 30 years and the tv remote control on which 4 or 5 buttons are used.

Hoofy

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281 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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Why the hell is that so expensive? That's taking the piss, surely.

dudleybloke

19,718 posts

185 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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This looks even simpler and its a bit cheaper.

https://ageuk.myownfone.com/

Mr Pointy

11,147 posts

158 months

Sunday 1st May 2016
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Hoofy said:
Why the hell is that so expensive? That's taking the piss, surely.
Economy of scale. Doro aren't going to sell in the same quantities as Apple or Samsung.

bitchstewie

50,782 posts

209 months

Sunday 1st May 2016
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dudleybloke said:
This looks even simpler and its a bit cheaper.

https://ageuk.myownfone.com/
That's a bit more like it. Really a seven quid Nokia from Tesco does more, you're just into how much demand there is.

Hoofy

76,253 posts

281 months

Sunday 1st May 2016
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Mr Pointy said:
Hoofy said:
Why the hell is that so expensive? That's taking the piss, surely.
Economy of scale. Doro aren't going to sell in the same quantities as Apple or Samsung.
Ah, as simple as that.

steveo3002

10,493 posts

173 months

Sunday 1st May 2016
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-TTfone-TT59-Dual-2-S...

search "basic mobile phone" on ebay and theres several very basic ones for not too much money

PF62

3,575 posts

172 months

Sunday 1st May 2016
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Mr Pointy said:
Economy of scale. Doro aren't going to sell in the same quantities as Apple or Samsung.
There are a couple of ebay sellers who sell "as new" Doro phones for a fraction of the retail price, so I guess that Doro also get a lot more returns than Apple or Samsung which will factor into the price.

SystemParanoia

14,343 posts

197 months

Sunday 1st May 2016
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how about a regular cheap android with a custom launcher screen

http://groceries.asda.com/product/vodafone-payg-mo...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....

that way if one of their friends down the bingo mentions an app or new thing, their phone can probably do it

Edited by SystemParanoia on Sunday 1st May 22:00

longshot

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Sunday 1st May 2016
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steveo3002 said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-TTfone-TT59-Dual-2-S...

search "basic mobile phone" on ebay and theres several very basic ones for not too much money
I've been looking at one similar to that.

This one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TTfone-Jupiter-2-Big-But...

I'm going to show her a few and see if she wants a simple key pad or super simple with just a few buttons.

boxst

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144 months

Sunday 1st May 2016
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