[infoshare] another phone, primarily ideal for low vision users
- From: "Lynne" <superlynne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <infoshare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:16:46 -0400
Feature Writer John Christie - Bierley Offers Low-Cost, Accessible
Cell Phone
For people who don't want a cell phone with all the bells and whistles
on it, the BM-01 Big Button phone may be just the phone for them. The
phone which is suitable for seniors or people with low vision has a
variety of features. These features include large keys for easier use,
no contract, magnification of text messages, and the ability to use a
SIM card from any service provider. The GSM phone works anywhere in
the United States where there is cellular coverage. It has been
designed specifically for seniors or anyone with vision impairment and
it very simple and easy to use. For those of you worried about the
cost of the phone, it can be used on the AT&T network for as low as
$8.00 per month.
The phone also has an emergency button. With this button, there is no
need to call 911. In an emergency, just press the button and 911 will
be dialed automatically. The emergency button even works even when the
phone is switched off, which is a great feature.
The phone also has 6 days of battery life, with five to seven hours of
standby and talk time. The phone also has large keys with large font,
making it easier to read the text without glasses. For those who need
even more, the phone also has a magnify key. This key enables the user
to increase the size of the text. The phone is also radio hearing aid
compliant.
For further information about the phone, call 800-985-0535 Ext. 801 or
go to the company's web site at www.bierley.com.
This phone is a great choice for the elderly or a person with low
vision. The phone has big buttons and you can increase the font size
to read text easier. It also has a great emergency button feature.
However, I'm not sold on the fact that it will still work even when
the phone is off. This is not good because if someone hits that
particular button while it is in their pocket or pocketbook, they'll
be calling emergency services. Other than that, the phone is an
excellent low-cost choice if you're in the market for one.
Hopefully, as with many products, other companies will follow the
example of Bierley and manufacture and design their products with the
blind and visually impaired in mind.
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