Today's mobile phone technology offers a range of solutions if you have limited dexterity or poor grip. Although there is no ideal mobile phone for anyone, we have some suggestions to help you choose a new mobile:
What features should I look for?
Voice calling:
add a spoken name to phonebook entries so you can
call someone's number by speaking their name.
Built–in hands–free loudspeaker:
no need to hold your mobile when you're talking.
Lightweight:
choose a mobile phone that's easier to hold.
Large, well–spaced keypads:
look for mobile phones such as the Nokia 3510i.
Recessed keys:
keys that are slightly recessed so you're less likely to
press the wrong one.
Tactile feedback:
keys that ‘click' when you press them, letting you know
when you've pressed a key.
Raised keys:
most mobiles have a raised dot on or around the
number 5 to help you navigate the keypad.
Vibrating alert:
attracts your attention by making the mobile phone
vibrate whenever you receive a call or a text message.
Shock–resistant casing:
some mobiles have toughened cases to protect them
from the occasional knock.
Water and dust resistant:
protection if your mobile phone is dropped.
Compatible with appropriate accessories:
a belt clip will make sure that your mobile always stays
at your side, whilst a personal hands–free kit saves you
from holding your mobile phone next to your ear.
What do I do next?
A wide range of mobile phones and accessories are available from Vodafone stores across the Australia
