Unfortunately I couldn't get hold of one of these to test it. If you or your parents are looking for a cell phone designed with seniors in mind, check out the Easyfone A1. As it stands, it's worth noting that demand for the original Light Phone seems to be outstripping supply, so you may struggle to actually find one up for sale. The GPS is integrated and this makes it easy to connect with VA Navigator of Verizon. One thing for certain is that dumbphones are growing in popularity at the moment. The battery is good although it pales in comparison to the Nokia 3310’s. How much you’ll get out of the basic phone experience will depend on how much you care for all those elements of your fancy phones. As with all of these devices, the battery life is excellent. You read that right: 31 days. Either way, it's a bold choice to attempt something that no one else seems to have the nerve for. The new one is available is bright banana yellow and definitely lives up to that moniker. ", "Features a dedicated button for quick and easy access to Whatsapp. Aside from that, everything is as you’d expect. ", "Lets your child call and text quickly and easily. Most importantly, they don't cost hundreds of dollars like the best smartphones from many manufacturers. Imagine if an iPhone could last that long…. Look, you won’t pay much for this device, and you won’t get much from it. Still, despite these flaws, it’s hard not to be charmed by the Cat B30. In an age where smartphones dominate the market and keep us constantly connected to one another, it can be refreshing to still find basic cell phones. any suggestions? Never have those three words been more true than with smart devices in 2019. It does have a headphone jack too which is helpful. You can also load a microSD card to play your music through the phone. Likewise, the screen is well-lit and all the fonts are large. Oh the joy! To be fair, it’s exactly the phone you’d expect a company best known for its tractors and bulldozers, and could probably survive being run over by one too. The Z5-GSM has a built-in MP3 player, FM radio, and MP4 player so your kids can listen to music and play videos on-the-go. Not too many phones have that feature these days. Press ‘X’ to hang up. Of course, the most ubiquitous of the lot is the smartphone: the item upon which this smart revolution was founded. The A1 also has a hearing aid compatibility mode to reduce the chance of painful and annoying electronic feedback while talking on the phone. If you’re the type of person saying they want a phone that’s just a phone, well, this device will either prove you right in your convictions or remind you how useful all those added features can be. ", "A great choice for avid texters who are reluctant to make the leap to a smartphone. Oh sure, you can see from the feature list above that it does a few other things, but the operating system is so obtuse, you’ll have to go digging for those features and they’re absolutely not worth going out of your way to find. Not only does this basic cell phone let you talk and text your friends and family, but it also has a built-in MP3 player, GPS function, and Bluetooth connectivity for headsets and external speakers. It’s mostly just games but you can also download a weather app and Twitter too (rumour has it that Whatsapp is coming soon). Apparently it can also survive extreme temperatures, but as September afternoons in London aren’t known for their unusual temperatures, I couldn’t test this myself. A simple phone made for seniors, the Doro 6620 is very easy to understand by design. Longer, in fact. There’s just one button, a LED notification ring and a speaker (plus headphone port) to stay in touch walkie-talkie style with anyone you can set up via the Relay app. It calls, it texts, and it does not much else. You turn it on and off with a long press on the direction pad. The Z432 offers a lot of flexibility and runs on AT&T's 3G network. Just be aware that you’re getting a smarter device than you might be expecting. Even so, there are a few compelling reasons to consider the new 8110. The Easyfone A1 is compatible with most 2G and 3G cellular networks for reliable service when you need it most. The Light 2 is currently funding on Indiegogo and promises features including texting (with a QWERTY keyboard), directions, alarm clocks, and a contact list. So if this is your dumbphone of choice, why buy it at all? No. Does it take away a bit of that throwback feeling? Since its launch in 2009, Whatsapp has become a popular app for sending text messages and making calls without the need for a cellular network. That said, unless you're just looking for a disposable burner phone for some illicit activity, you want even a basic cell phone to deliver the goods in terms of clear call audio, a legible display, and ease of use. So, I’m after a dumb phone with a good MP3 player. It has Bluetooth connectivity for headsets and speakers, a built-in FM radio, flashlight, and even a camera. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Sure, this device might be selling itself as a basic phone but, let’s be honest, it’s actually a smartphone without a touch screen. It’s not a dealbreaker, and it will help your phone keep dust out, but it’s a bit of an annoyance. If your child is ready for their first cell phone, but you don't want them to have a smartphone yet, have them try out the BLU Z5-GSM. The Nokia 3310 was my first ever phone, a hand-me-down from my older brother when he got a Motorola Razr. The brand is also considering including GPS directions, music, voice commands, a calculator and dictionary, and perhaps a weather app. When the camera is this bad quality and the pictures look even worse, why bother at all? The device is dustproof and waterproof (up to 1.2m for 35 minutes) and can survive being dropped from some serious heights. There’s an ‘on’ button at the top, and a teeny tiny slider on the side to lock the device, a mic and charging port on the bottom and a speaker on the top. Ultimately, if you’re buying a Cat phone, you’re buying it for the durability and the B35 pulls that off with aplomb. The new Nokia 3310 wins this one by a country mile. The battery life, on standby, is an incredible 380 hours – nearly 16 days. This device takes and receives calls and that is it. You can also supplement the phone's internal storage with a microSD card up to 32GB to store all your favorite photos and songs. ", "Its rechargeable battery gives you over six hours of talk time. In truth, the market isn't that wide – only a handful of manufacturers bother making them – but there is quite a discrepancy from product to product. As a digital native tech writer who loves sharing a good brunch pic on Instagram or Facetiming my friends on the other side of the planet, the idea of giving it all up to invest in a dumbphone fills me with horror. Along with the phone's internal memory, you can use up to a 32GB microSD card to store additional photos, notes, and phone numbers. (Also, most importantly, Snake is on the Nokia 8110 but on this version the snake can move in any direction and isn’t bound to a grid by default – an egregious insult to the original game’s legacy!). I'm new to this I just need a dumbphone for the following, - Music (no app as I have MP3's on my computer). The B35 runs on KaiOS, the same one as Nokia’s dumb phones, so you’re getting a fairly similar experience to what I’ve already described on the aforementioned devices, albeit with fewer apps. Have you considered something like a Blackberry KeyOne or Key2 LE? It’s not quite the nostalgia trip it sells itself as, but the new 3310 is a worthy successor to the original phone. The phone has both an internal and external screen so that you can check the date and time as well as caller and text ID at a glance. Not so great for the nostalgia factor, but in general we're talking about improvements, not criticisms. Admittedly I haven’t used it that much but it’s definitely something to consider if you’re camping or at a festival and won’t have access to a charger. This phone comes in a range of colors to please almost anyone, and it has a price point that will make parents happy as well. It’s also significantly bigger than the original, taking up the majority of the phone’s upper half. Ideal for those who are partially-sighted or just prone to forgetting glasses. If you’re even slightly tech savvy, do yourself a favour and get a Nokia. It sits in an uncomfortable middle ground where it’s not nearly good enough to compete with the most basic smartphones, but it’s not ‘dumb’ enough to help solve any of the problems people associate with those devices. Glory be. It’s also packed with plenty of other features for basic phone users like internet and emails. Throw a stone in a tech shop these days (please don’t actually do this) and you’ll hit about fifteen ‘smart’ devices, from light bulbs to fridges, toasters to televisions, speakers to security systems. Recommended For: Those who are looking for a durable phone that is easy to use. Other specifications include; Why we like it: No one else has ever dared to strip back mobiles quite so much, Price: $350, Light Phone (plus shipping from the USA). It’s a silly device, an attention seeker; pull it out of your pocket and it’s sure to become the centre of attention. You actually have to open it and then press a button. The dull navy blue of the original has been replaced with glossy neon red and yellow designs (or more muted black and grey if you’re feeling serious). If you want GPS and Email, a smart phone is the most convenient. But it could have been much easier. The 2.4-inch display lets you clearly read menus, caller ID, and text messages. "Easy-to-use menus and large, durable keys are perfect for those looking for a simple phone. It also has GPS, a voice recorder, and you can connect it to your computer with the microUSB which comes in the box to add music to the device. The phone's menu is pretty straightforward and easy to navigate. Think Nokia 3310. It’s technically no worse than the camera on the B35, but given the B30 has a much smaller screen, the pictures look much worse.

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