Today's on-the-go seniors aren't satisfied with staying home all day. Stay in touch by giving them a phone that will have even the biggest technophobes dialing digits in no time.
Editors' note: Check out our entire series of Holiday gift picks.
For the no-frills grandparents: Jitterbug Dial A120
Do your grandparents complain about how many extras their cell phone has and how hard it is to simply dial a number? The Jitterbug Dial understands how Granny feels and is designed with large, bright buttons, simple icons, a screen that can fit large fonts, and an extra-loud speaker. Read more…
For hard-of-hearing grandfathers: LG VX5300
If you have to raise your voice every time you say something to Grandpa, then the LG VX5300 will be music to his ears. The flip phone boasts hearing-aid compatibility so Gramps won't miss out on a single word. The clamshell also boasts the basics, such as a VGA camera, Bluetooth and a speakerphone. Read more…
For the cell phone phobic: Samsung SPH-A420
Grandparents who are leery of all things wireless should have an easy time adjusting to the Samsung SPH-A420. With its simplified menus and buttons, this paired-down clamshell is designed for cell-phone beginners and focuses on basic calling and messaging functions. That said, if your favorite seniors are savvy when it comes to mobile Web browsing and snapping pictures, the A420 might be a little too bare-bones for them. Read full review...
For senior jet-setters: Motorola V195
Are your grandparents spending their golden years traveling the world? Stay in touch by giving Nana the quad-band Motorola V195. This world phone sticks to the basics, leaving out superfluous features that you couldn't begin to explain to Grandma. The clamshell boasts the necessities and stellar battery life (upwards of eight hours of talk time) just in case she forgets to pack the charger. Read more…
For the thrifty: Samsung SGH-T209
Most grandparents we know are shocked by the lofty price tags on today's tech -- and it's hard to disagree with them. Show your grandpa that you know the value of a dollar and serve him up the Samsung SGH-T209. Priced at about $10, this phone offers up a speakerphone, conference calling and voice tagging, so he can pick his favorite way to chat with family and friends (don't feel bad if he just calls the old-fashioned way). Read more…
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