One of the first mobile phones with a touch screen for the elderly, presented on the domestic market, is TeXet TM - B450. This is a fairly functional device, in which, in addition to the basic options, there are also additional ones. The device itself is fully optimized for the needs of the elderly. It is its positive and negative sides that will be gradually considered within the framework of this material.
What is included with the smartphone?
There is nothing unusual in the boxed version of TeXet TM - B450. A review of the list of complete accessories indicates the presence of such as:
- Simple entry-level stereo headset with poor sound quality.
- 1000 mAh battery.
- Charger.
- Mobile phone charging stand.
Supplied with documents such as manualuser and warranty card. Among the things that are missing in the previously mentioned list, we can single out a flash card, a protective film for the front panel of the device and, of course, a case.
Optimization for the user and the price of the gadget
Very modest overall dimensions, as of today, this device has. It is 111 mm long, 56 mm wide and 15 mm thick. Its weight is 96 grams. The case is completely made of plastic with a matte finish. Of course, such a constructive solution allows the gadget to retain its original appearance for a long time. But all the same, plastic during operation will be scratched and deteriorated. Therefore, the owners of this device simply cannot do without a protective case.
A similar situation with the touch screen. The entry-level device and, accordingly, its front panel is also made of plastic. As a result, a protective film for the display is simply indispensable. The diagonal of the screen in this device is 2.8 inches. Below it are 4 large buttons. Two of them are designed to call the subscriber and end the conversation. But the buttons with the inscriptions "M1" and "M2" provide a quick dial of two telephone numbers. Above the display is a familiar speaker, which is covered with a decorative metal mesh. On the right edge of the mobile phone are the lock buttons, camera control and volume rocker. But on the left side there is only a MicroUSB connector. On top are a flashlight and a 3.5 mm jack for external speakers. All in all,well-designed "grandmother's phone". Prices for it range from $40 to $55. It turns out the perfect ratio of price and functionality.
Hardware base and memory subsystem
The manufacturer itself does not indicate the chip on the basis of which TeXet TM - B450 is built. This can only be guessed at. But its computational capabilities are quite enough for listening to MP3 - songs and radio stations, viewing photos and pictures. The amount of built-in memory is also not indicated, but we can say with confidence that there is a minimum that allows this device to function normally. But in order to use this device to the maximum, you will have to additionally equip it with an external drive. As noted earlier, it is not in the boxed version of this gadget, you will have to buy it for an additional fee. Unlike most similar devices that can address flash cards with a capacity of 32 GB, in this case only 16 GB can be installed. It is difficult to say what caused such a decision by the developers. But even this volume is enough to fully reveal the potential of this touch phone.
Graphics and main camera
The display with a diagonal of 2.8 inches is responsible for the input and output of information in this device, and its resolution is 240 by 320. It is also based on an outdated TFT matrix and viewing angles are significantly reduced because of this at the screen TeXet TM - B450. An overview of the technical parameters of the graphics subsystem of this device is not impressive. But on the other hand, thisan economy-class device that is focused on the needs of the elderly. And the parameters given earlier will be quite enough for comfortable work. Also, the developers did not forget to equip this mobile device with a camera. She has very modest characteristics. It is based on a sensitive element of 1.2 megapixels. Therefore, the quality of the photo will not be the best.
Battery
The cell phone for the elderly of this model is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 1000 mAh. With an average level of load on this cell phone, one charge should last for 2-3 days. If you use this device to the maximum, then this parameter will be reduced to 8 hours. But with a minimum load on the mobile phone, this value will increase to a maximum of 4 days. The level of autonomy of this device is far from the best among other "grandmaphones". Its main problem is that the display is touch-sensitive, and the battery capacity is very small for devices of this class. Such a battery has proven itself well on Nokia 1100 and Nokia 1280 mobile phones, but for the B450 this value will obviously not be enough.
Soft
Proprietary operating system of TeXet TM - B450 serves as a software basis. Feedback from mobile phone owners indicates that it has been significantly redesigned and optimized for the needs of the elderly: the size of all buttons is increased and the text is displayed in larger font. Otherwise, the menu of this mobile phone is quite standard. About some social services in this caseno. It is unlikely that an elderly person will need them. But the usual calculator, calendar and other integrated basic utilities are on it, of course.
Multimedia
Do not forget the developers to expand the capabilities of this device with the help of multimedia applications. This grandmother phone can play a variety of audio, listen to radio stations and view pictures. All the necessary software is initially installed on the device, and there is no need to additionally search for and install it. But, again, to these multimedia
applications worked fine and stable on this machine, it must be equipped with external storage.
Information sharing
TeXet TM - B450 has everything you need to exchange information with the outside world. Reviews of cell phone owners highlight the following ways of transmitting information:
- GPRS allows you to view simple Internet resources. Of course, you can use this method of data transfer for more serious purposes, but its speed is very modest and it will take a lot of time to download an impressive amount of information.
- Another wireless way to exchange information is "bluetooth". It allows you to connect an external wireless stereo headset to your gadget or transfer data to similar mobile devices.
- "Micro USB" and "3.5 mm audio port" are a set of wired methods for transmitting information. The first one allows you to connect toPC or charge the battery. And the second is a jack for connecting a wired stereo headset.
Experts and owners about this mobile phone
There is one important feature of TeXet TM - B450. It consists in the presence of a special button on the back of the device, which is called "SOS". It allows a pre-compiled list of subscribers to send a text message with a call for help. Convenient and correct decision of the developers of this device. Suddenly, the person became ill, and then you can urgently ask relatives for help. In such a situation, every second counts, and such a constructive decision is justified.
The interface, software and hardware filling of the device do not cause any complaints. Everything you need is in this phone. There are also additional options, the presence of which raises certain questions, for example, the camera, but this is not so critical. But what really causes criticism is the battery capacity and the degree of autonomy of the gadget. But after all, it was possible to install a better battery and ensure a longer operation of the device from one charge! Moreover, the cost of such a change is not too significant, and the result would be impressive.
Results
In the opinion of many, TeXet TM - B450 is too "progressive" at the moment. Most of the features of this device are unlikely to be used by the potential owner. This applies to radio, music,photos and watching videos. The phone for the elderly should be as simple as possible and used mainly for making calls or receiving SMS. Everything else is already superfluous. Maybe, of course, a flashlight is needed in some cases, and that's it. As a result, it turns out that the phone has many useful options that will not be used in practice. But still, this gadget will definitely find its buyers. These are the older people who prefer new, more advanced technologies. This mobile phone is focused on them.
