Feature Phone Recommendation

[Aharon]

Hi,

I am looking for recommendations for a feature phone (aka old fashioned button phone) for my Gran. We tried a Nokia 105, but it was a bit small. An ITel seems to have poor reception (no reception during loadshedding).

So, in short, what is a feature phone you can recommend with great reception, and not locked to Vodacom - MTN has better signal in our place.

Thanks

 

[Aharon]

No one? :-(

 

[backstreetboy]

Quest Raptor etc. with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=name.kunes.android.launcher.demo

 

[backstreetboy]

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[Blu82]

The Nokia 3310 replacement?

 

[Aharon]

Thanks Guys. Quest Raptor is a touch phone

 

[Suspect99]

https://www.phoneforelderly.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Telkom-FLLA-Replacement-Dimensions.jpg

I got this for my gran. Replaced her FLLA Telkom phone with it. She's very happy

 

[Aharon]

https://www.phoneforelderly.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Telkom-FLLA-Replacement-Dimensions.jpg

I got this for my gran. Replaced her FLLA Telkom phone with it. She's very happy

Thanks, these look good, albeit a bit expensive. How do you find the reception of the phone? We are in a very poor reception area. Ie how do you think it would compare to a nokia 105?

 

[Suspect99]

Thanks, these look good, albeit a bit expensive. How do you find the reception of the phone? We are in a very poor reception area. Ie how do you think it would compare to a nokia 105?

The reception is good for where she stays, and she used it in other areas without issues. I didnt check the signal strength in the areas though and I have never used a 105 So I cant tell you sorry

 

[Aharon]

Thanks for your help!

 

[Aravose]

R1,500?! That's crazy.

 

[cpu.]

R1,500?! That's crazy.

What fo you pay for a phone that meet your requirements?

This is the same.

 

[Aravose]

What fo you pay for a phone that meet your requirements?

This is the same.

For a feature phone, most of which cost around R200-R400? Not R1,500!

 

[cpu.]

For a feature phone, most of which cost around R200-R400? Not R1,500!

It all depends on how easy it is to send smses and make calls. If those 2 things are exactly like any other phone, I have to agree with you.

 

[seanboland]

You should try the Nokia 215. A feature phone that just works. I think it's about R350.

 

[Aravose]

You should try the Nokia 215. A feature phone that just works. I think it's about R350.

Does it do whatsapp?