Phone Recommendations

[mcgowane79]

Was wondering if any of you could recommend an android phone for my father who has finally decided today that he wants to get a smartphone. He is 63 yrs old not technological gifted and has big hands "fat fingering buttons". He is going to Verizon corporate store next Saturday......thanks.

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[RizaHawkeye]

Maybe a larger phone/phablet, if he has trouble pressing buttons? A Galaxy Note 3 might be a good choice. How large does he want the screen to be?

 

[zorak950]

If you already know you're going with Android, you're already in a single ballpark software-wise, and since he's on Verizon that cuts down the list even further, so I'd think about things like size, durability, battery life, power, memory, and storage.

 

[RumoredNow]

I'd say least amount of skin you can find and help him with the set up.

Also try some custom launchers for seniors: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ch?q=senior+phone&c=apps&hl=en&token=oYF15-Ke

 

[LeoRex]

Yeah... the Note might make the most sense, unless he thinks it would be too large. Shame that Big Red didn't carry the G Flex.

I'd bring him to a Best Buy and let him loose for a few minutes to find what he likes.

 

[jmagid51]

Was wondering if any of you could recommend an android phone for my father who has finally decided today that he wants to get a smartphone. He is 63 yrs old not technological gifted and has big hands "fat fingering buttons". He is going to Verizon corporate store next Saturday......thanks.

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What does he want to do with the smartphone. Other than a phone, will he use it for music, video, and the like. The morning news, email .... find out what he wants to use it for and go from there.

Hey I'm 63 too ..... I use it for everything and if I'm not good my fiance will take it away from me ..
Smartphone time out so to speak.:sly: