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Here’s something for our readers who may have searched for the perfect phone for their elderly parents. The “made for senior citizens” EmporiaLife phone has been spotted passing the FCC hurdle. As you can see from the image on the left, the device looks quite simple. Large, hard-to-miss buttons and big monochrome screen are there and so is the quick access to contacts. In addition, this fairly ugly handset also features dedicated alarm clock, lock key option, and a large red button on the back for making emergency calls.
Two dual-band GSM versions will be available (900/1800 and 850/1900 MHz), hence it will work on some U.S. networks (T-Mobile, AT&T). Standard AAA batteries will be used as a power source… Not a single mobile operator said they will carry the EmporiaLife, but even unlocked, it shouldn’t cost much.
[Via: PhoneScoop]
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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