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Phablets - Ordinary Sim?
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Follow-up to my earlier questions about phones for the more doddery amongst us.
Various kind parties have pointed me towards Phablets as a possibility, being large, and having the built-in 90 degree rotating screen.
Bearing in mind that all we want phones for is PHONING, possibly texting, and that's about it (i.e. NO music, games, internet, etc. etc), what about SIM cards? We don't want roving wifi usage, just connecting to the mobile phone network.
In the past for our ancient Nokias all we've ever done is either moves our SIM from one clapped out phone to a newer model, or occasionally bought a new SIM for a penny or so, put it in, and then pay as we go.
So, the question is, do these Phablets just operate in the same way, or are we going to be forced to get involved in contracts etc.? Can we just take the SIM out of our old Nokias and stick them in the Phablet?
Ta.
BillB
Various kind parties have pointed me towards Phablets as a possibility, being large, and having the built-in 90 degree rotating screen.
Bearing in mind that all we want phones for is PHONING, possibly texting, and that's about it (i.e. NO music, games, internet, etc. etc), what about SIM cards? We don't want roving wifi usage, just connecting to the mobile phone network.
In the past for our ancient Nokias all we've ever done is either moves our SIM from one clapped out phone to a newer model, or occasionally bought a new SIM for a penny or so, put it in, and then pay as we go.
So, the question is, do these Phablets just operate in the same way, or are we going to be forced to get involved in contracts etc.? Can we just take the SIM out of our old Nokias and stick them in the Phablet?
Ta.
BillB
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Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation
I am aware of this brand and for a cheapie it's got a good repuation
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation
I am aware of this brand and for a cheapie it's got a good repuation
Would this simple, no nonsense, large key non-smart phone suit you?
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Bit more background.
Because we’re old etc we have never texted. We’re coming round to the idea that texting might be handy, but can’t be doing with all that tapping you need to do on a phone without any sort of keyboard. Hence the Phablet.
Also, when you’re disabled you have a need to do things as NORMALLY as you can. Talking into a device to activate texting, say, in the middle of a crowded waiting room, would not be normal. Hence again the preference for a horizontal keyboard to type a text.
So that cheapo from Amazon looks very close, particularly if I can stick my old SIM into it.
BB
Because we’re old etc we have never texted. We’re coming round to the idea that texting might be handy, but can’t be doing with all that tapping you need to do on a phone without any sort of keyboard. Hence the Phablet.
Also, when you’re disabled you have a need to do things as NORMALLY as you can. Talking into a device to activate texting, say, in the middle of a crowded waiting room, would not be normal. Hence again the preference for a horizontal keyboard to type a text.
So that cheapo from Amazon looks very close, particularly if I can stick my old SIM into it.
BB
Plablets and mobile phones have the same type of keyboards. Rotating the screen to horizontal on a larger screen may help and you will definitely find a stylus (a little stick with a softish end) to be a big help with pressing the right keys.
As the first phone I linked to is sold by Amazon you can buy with confidence knowing that you can return it for a full refund if you really can't get on with it.
Be aware that you will probably have to charge the phone every day, even if you don't use it much.
Good luck :)
As the first phone I linked to is sold by Amazon you can buy with confidence knowing that you can return it for a full refund if you really can't get on with it.
Be aware that you will probably have to charge the phone every day, even if you don't use it much.
Good luck :)
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