The Cheap Doro PhoneEasy 410 from Consumer Cellular

Consumer Cellular is one of the carriers that offers a special program for senior citizens. This company has allotted phones and deals that specifically target the needs of the elderly. This Consumer Cellular phone for seniors was introduced two years ago and still remains as one of the best options for folks who are 65 years or older. Let's look at the simple and easy-to-use Doro PhoneEasy 410.

Sine the PhoneEasy 410 is a phone that is being offered to seniors it comes with a price that is friendly with most budgets. Consumers can get this phone for $25.00 after instant rebate plus a $35.00 activation fee. This offer does not come with a contract so it provides flexibility and allows consumers to avoid irritating fees and credit checks.

Now, let's look at the features that makes the Doro PhoneEasy 410 a good mobile phone for senior citizens. Let's start with the design.

The handset sports a flip design with an easy-to-read color display with large text so its suitable for users with weak eyesight. It measures 2-inches with 176x220-pixel support. You can't alter the size of the font but there's really no need to since it's large enough even for users who are partially sighted.

The keypad for this phone is also designed for seniors. The spacious keypad comes with soft-touch buttons with rubbery feel. One will find it easy to dial by feel because the number keypad some large digits, and the keys are raised above the surface.

There are other senior friendly qualities that combine well with the phone's practical design. For instance, there is plenty of volume and very little static or background noise when making calls so it scores high marks for performance. It's also it’s Hearing Aid Compatible (T3/M3) so it's a good choice for seniors who are hard of hearing.

The phone also comes with an emergency feature that allows the users to quickly alert friends or family members in case of any unfortunate eventualities. I feel that this feature should be on every cell phone for senior citizens.

That's it for this post. Stay with us every week for more mobile phones for the elderly and other related topics.

Doro PhoneEasy 615 Cell phone for Seniors Hands-on

Doro introduced new cell phones for senior citizens at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month. The PhoneEasy 615, the PhoneEasy 610, the PhoneEasy 680, and the PhoneEasy 682 were showcased at the show.

Fortunately, the folks at Phonescoop shared some of their hand-on images and impressions on the Doro PhoneEasy 615. This mobile phone for seniors features 3G support, a camera, an SOS key on the back, and a very large color display.

Here are a few of the hands-on images of the Doro PhoneEasy 615:

And a look at its user interface.

Visit PhoneScoop.com for more hands-on images and impressions on the Doro PhoneEasy 615.

The availablilty and pricing of the PhoneEasy 615 and other new Doro handsets are not yet known. We'll bring you the latest updates on this handsets as they become known.

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Doro Introduces Senior-friendly Cell Phones at MWC 2011

Doro, a known maker of cell phones for seniors, has made its presence felt at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This mobile phone manufacturer has introduced mobile phones that can be used by senior citizens at the event.

The PhoneEasy 615, the PhoneEasy 610, the PhoneEasy 680, and the PhoneEasy 682 are expected to hit the market this year. These new senior-friendly mobile provide features that are helpful to elderly users including loud ringers and earpieces, large display fonts, high contrast displays, dedicated quick dial keys, hearing aid support and large buttons

Let's look at the details for these mobile phones for senior citizens.

The Doro PhoneEasy 615 appears to have the most features among the new handsets. It offers 3G support and a 3.2-megapixel camera. It will be available in June/July.

The Doro PhoneEasy 610 features a with a direct key for text messages and many other improvements. This cell phone for seniors will be available in June/July.

The the PhoneEasy 680, and the PhoneEasy 682 offer noise reduction and an alarm key that is linked to GPS positioning for better emergency response support. Both of these senior mobile phones will hit the market in n September 2011.

Unfortunately, the US carriers for these handset were not revealed. However, they are GSM cell phones so they are compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T when they land in the US market.

Stay tuned as we bring you the latest news and information on cel phones for seniors.

Price Cut for Consumer Cellular Senior-Friendly Cell Phone

Here's a nice update for seniors who are looking for cheap mobile phones. Consumer Cellular has cut the price of one of its cell phones for seniors.

Consumer Cellular launched the Doro PhoneEasy 410 with the Doro PhoneEasy 335 on October of last year. At the time the PhoneEasy 410 was priced at $40. Well, the MNVO is now selling this simple mobile phone for the elderly for a more affordable price of $25.

John Marick, Consumer Cellular CEO comments on this price cut:

"Consumer Cellular prides itself on providing the most affordable, easy-to-use devices available in the wireless market.The Doro PhoneEasy 410 has been a great addition to our phone lineup. Due to the tremendous demand, we've been able to drive down the cost and make the Doro even more affordable for more people. We are proud to be able to offer it to our customers at a new price."

The Doro PhoneEasy 410 is a simple flip phone that caters to the need of senior citizens. Here's a review of its senior-friendly features:

• Large, easy to read full-color screen
• Big separated buttons
• Two-way speakerphone
• Bluetooth compatibility
• SMS text messaging
• Emergency SOS button
• Option to hide unwanted functions
• Lightweight handset, including batteries

Tha's it for this update. Tune in for more news, accessories, services and phones for the elderly.

Consumer Cellular Releases New Doro Cellphones for Seniors

I've dedicated a page to Consumer Cellular and its vision for providing phones and services for senior citizens. Well, it appears that the company has increased its excellent lineup of cell phones for seniors.

Consumer Cellular has introduced new mobile phones for the elderly to the market. These new handsets are made by Swedish company Doro.

Let's take a closer look at these new cellphones for seniors.

Doro PhoneEasy 410: A simple cell phone that features a clamshell design with large buttons, strong vibrating alerts, loud ringers, Bluetooth and support for hearing aids. This mobile phone for seniors is available in either black or white for $50.

Doro PhoneEasy 335: An easy-to-use bar-style phone that also offers large buttons, strong vibrating alerts, loud ringers, Bluetooth and support for hearing aids. Consumers can get this handset for the elderly for $40.

To get these excellent devices, a consumer needs to a $35 activation fee and subscribe to plans that cost $20 per month for 250 minutes.

What are the other benefits for these new cell phone for seniors? Well let me enumerate or highlight the perks:

• Two-way speakerphone
• Phonebook with up to 300 entries
• SMS text messaging
• Emergency text-message alerts and call list
• Option to hide unwanted functions
• alarm clock, FM radio, calculator, flashlight and games

It appears that Consumer Cellular is trying to give Jitterbug a run for their money. I guess that's positive because it means more options for senior users.

That's it for this post. Tune in to this blog for more new cell phones for seniors and related news.