Pantech Breeze: Three Generations of Mobile Phones for Seniors

For today's post we will look at a cell phone that has served seniors through three generation of models. The Pantech Breeze was the original AT&T cell phone for seniors but the carrier has already announced the third version of this phone.

The Breeze III is also a good phone for the elderly just like its predecessors so I think it would to look back at these 3 senior-friendly phones. I'll post some basic info, images, and videos of these handsets.

Let's begin with the original Breeze. This phone was a simple device that feature a clean and uncluttered design. It was easy to use since it had simplified menus, over sized display, large keypad and quick-call keys.

Here are the images and videos of the first Pantech Breeze:

Then came the Breeze II. This phone arrived in 2010 and was offered for $19.99 with a two-year contract or a full price of $170. The 2nd Pantech Breeze ple flip phone with easy-to-use features just like the original.

It did have some new features including voice-guided GPS navigation, 3G connectivity, and Bluetooth. However, it remained at that time as one of the top phones for the elderly.

Here are the images and videos for this phone:

Fianlly, we come to the Pantech Breeze III, which was launched this year. I'm not going to go into the details of this phone since it was already featured in one of my post.

It is currently available for $29.99 after mail-in rebate with a 2-year agreement. It's priced has drooped to a more senior-friendly fee after a few months. This phone offers the simple flip design enhanced with 3G data, memory card slot, and a music player. It also shipped with with Audience earSmart and improved hearing-aid compatibility rating (Hearing Aid (HAC) rating M4,T4).

Here are the images and clips of this AT&T cell phone for seniors:

That's it for this look back at the Pantech Breeze. We hope that this post brought you information on a handset for the elderly. I hope yoyu liked the videos and images we added to this post. Stay tuned for more content on cell phones for senior cityizens and related information.

AT&T Cell Phone for Seniors

After a quick look at the Google Analytics for this blog, I noticed that a number visitors have reached it because they were looking for AT&T cell phone for seniors. I decided that it would be a good idea to make a post featuring the carrier's handsets and highlight those that are suitable for elderly users.

I chose this devices based on two major criteria, simplicity and price. A cellphone for seniors should be easy-to-use and cheap. Of course, there are other criteria but using them all would leave very few phones. So I used these two attributes to allow my visitors to chose from a several suitable handsets. BTW, you can check out my post on the characteristics of an ideal handset for seniors.

OK, let's proceed with the AT&T cell phone for seniors.

Pantech Breeze: This is the carrier's best offering. I have dedicated a post on this phone and I have to say that this is AT&T's best handset for the elderly. It provides a large friendly buttons and display text. It is also easy to use and provides EZ One-Touch quick call keys. It is now offered for $30 with a 2 year contract.

Nokia 2600: This phone comes with modern features like web browsing and mobile email but it's also relatively easy to use. This device has large buttons but they are flat. Consumers can get this mobile phone for free with a 2 year contract.

Samsung Rugby a837: A rugged and simple phone. Nice large keys and can withstand being dropped several times. Also equipped with modern features but can also work with user who simply want to talk and text. Refurbished units available for free with a 2 year contract.

LG CU405: A basic phone with simple features. Consumers will find it a solid, basic phone that gets the job done with a minimum of hassle. Large keys with hands free speakerphone. Refurbished units available for $40 with a 2 year contract.

Motorola MOTO EM330: a simple flip phone with CrystalTalk technology for clear sound. Also provides hands-free speakerphone and large widely separated keys. This handset is being sold for free with a 2 year contract.

These are just a few of the AT&T cell phone for seniors. The carrier's line-up is flexible so new phone might be available. Unfortunately, mobile phones may also go out of stock.

That's it for this post. Tune in to this blog to get more news and updates on cell phones for seniors.