9 Telephones at Home Hearing aid compatible GSM mobile phones This range of Hearing Aid compatible mobile telephones has been chosen specifically because they are all easy for everyone to use. Instead of making things small and complex, with these mobiles things are bigger, louder, clearer and easier to handle! The mobile phones are well designed and offer a range of useful features such as direct dial memories, easy menu navigation and large fonts. They have good tactile buttons, which are not too small or close together, a vibration alert and most have an emergency SOS button on the back. These phones are classified as Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC), and most hearing aid users will be able to use them without any problems from interference. For more information about HAC and any of these phones, please visit our website www.deafequipment.co.uk. All these mobile phones have Bluetooth, meaning they will work with the Bluetooth headsets & neckloops we supply see page 182. All these phones are supplied unlocked (for use on any network) and SIM-Free. You will need to arrange for a SIM card from a mobile phone network operator for use with these phones. These are readily available from supermarkets or your local mobile phone shop. Note: Doro Secure 580 requires a MicroSIM. For features and prices of all these models, please see comparison chart on page 180. T4 M4 Doro Secure 580 simple mobile phone A super simple, easy to use basic mobile phone which can receive all calls and has 4 pre-programmed buttons for dialling out to give peace of mind and ensure you can stay in touch. This phone is durable and splashproof and great for an elderly relative or someone who struggles to use a conventional phone or remember phone numbers. Ideally the Secure 580 should be set up for the user by a friend or relative. As it has no conventional keypad, programming requires a little patience and can be fiddly but is straightforward and well-explained in the instructions. It is also possible to register for an online My Doro Manager account and set-up and manage the Secure 580 remotely. This is easier and saves time but it will use 3G to sync with the phone so make sure you have an internet data allowance as part of your mobile phone contract. As well as the SOS assistance button Emergency button on back on the back, this phone has a safety timer, which if not cleared (eg after taking a bath), automatically sends a text to pre-set numbers, along with GPS information to let people know where you are. A recommended choice for people with memory loss or visual impairment. We particularly like the ruggedness and simplicity of this phone and the ability to create a Whitelist where the phone will only accept incoming calls from pre-approved numbers. Note: the Secure 580 requires a MicroSIM card. Supplied with desktop cradle for easy charging. Doro PhoneEasy 612 The most basic of the Doro PhoneEasy range, the PhoneEasy 612 is a well-designed phone with a stylish flip design and a large clear screen. The camera is a handy feature. It has large font and high contrast colour themes for people with a visual impairment. A good sturdy phone. Well made and available in black or sophisticated purple, this is a popular choice. Doro PhoneEasy 624 The PhoneEasy 624 is very similar to the 612 but with a few nice added features such as a flash on the camera, a larger phone book, 3G connectivity and remote access via My Doro Manager. The ability to set up the phone remotely using the Doro software is a useful one if you have a technosavvy friend or family member who isn t nearby. Customers also find the clear external display very useful and the bright red colour is a popular alternative to conventional black. 178 Issue 52 Telephone 01737 247571 Prices exclude P&P Connevans Email sales@connevans.com Information www.connevans.info Shop online www.deafequipment.co.uk
Telephones at Home 9 Full range of spares available online! A wide selection of spares and accessories for our range of mobile phones including spare power supplies, car chargers and batteries are available on our website search mobile spares. Amplicomms PowerTel M8000 This phone has extra large keys and a really good range of features, including a very loud ringer and a large, clear keypad. The PowerTel M8000 is a good allrounder and the only bar phone in our range. The talking keypad has a clear voice and is a nice feature. www.deafequipment.co.uk Doro PhoneEasy 632 The most advanced of our range of mobile phones, the PhoneEasy 632 is a hybrid phone while it isn t a smartphone, it does have internet access for emails and weather updates. Emails can be an easy way of sharing photos and sending video messages. It has a stylish front display and clear, easy to see buttons. The sound quality is good and it is HD (high definition) Voice certified. This phone is very similar to the 624 but with access to emails. A nice option if you re not ready for a full smartphone but would like to be able to send and receive emails while out and about. Note, we would recommend a SIM plan with a data allowance if you intend to use these features. Geemarc CL8500 The CL8500 from Geemarc is a neat flip phone which is unique in that it will allow you to answer and end a call without even needing to open it! It is also the only phone we have with the ability to work from two SIM cards which, combined with Quadband technology, makes it great for people who travel a lot. Our evaluation panel found the front call buttons to be good for people with poor dexterity and we liked the dual SIM feature which can be particularly handy for people who struggle to get a good signal on any one network. Amplicomms PowerTel M7500 The PowerTel M7500 is a compact flip phone with a nice range of features, including a camera which can take both photos and video. An unusual but handy function is the option to schedule power on/off times for the phone so you can set it to automatically turn itself off at night time, to save battery. The M7500 is a nice design with a very large and clear external display. It has some good features and a good volume level with a boost button. Amplicomms PowerTel M7000i A very loud, easy to use flip phone with a large screen and a good loud ringing sound. In the opinion of our evaluation panel, the Amplicomms M7000 is a really good phone, with a more comprehensive range of features than most in our range making it excellent value for money. NEW SmartPhones! For a new range of touch screen SmartPhones with access to the internet, emails and apps, see page 183 or visit our website: www.deafequipment.co.uk and search smartphones Prices exclude P&P Telephone 01737 247571 Issue 52 Shop online www.deafequipment.co.uk Information www.connevans.info Email sales@connevans.com Connevans 179
9 Telephones at Home Mobile Phone Comparison Chart all phones supplied unlocked and without SIM card Doro Secure 580 PhoneEasy 612 PhoneEasy 624 PhoneEasy 632 Hearing Aid Compatibility 1 T4/M4 (3G), T3/M3 (GSM) T4 / M4 T4/M4 (3G), T3/M3 (GSM) T4/M4 (3G), T4/M3 (GSM) Earpiece volume 7 steps 7 steps 7 steps 7 steps Max loudness lll lll lll lll Volume boost button Tone control Screen size 28 x 35mm 50 x 38mm 49 x 36mm 49 x 37mm Large font no 4 4 4 Adjustable text size no 4 4 4 Display themes optimised for VI Direct dial memory buttons 4 only 3 2 2 Bluetooth Headset socket 4 3.5mm 4 2.5mm 4 3.5mm 4 3.5mm Handsfree speaker phone Speakerphone volume 7 steps 7 steps 7 steps 7 steps Phonebook n/a 300 names with multiple numbers on each name 500 names with multiple numbers on each name 500 names with multiple numbers on each name Caller ID SOS emergency button Calendar no 4 4 4 SMS message facility 4 incoming only 4 4 4 MMS message facility no 4 4 4 Predictive Texting option n/a 4 4 4 Camera no 4 4 4 Blockable menu options Ringer volume (approx) up to 87dB up to 83dB up to 83dB up to 83dB Ringtones 20 20 22 22 Vibrating ringer function Keypad lock 4 automatic n/a n/a n/a Use Abroad Triband Triband Triband Triband 3G 4 no 4 4 Remote management 4 no 4 4 Power socket type microusb microusb microusb microusb Weight inc. batteries 100g 103g 104g 105g Size 127 x 56 x 15mm 101 x 52 x 20mm 102 x 52 x 19mm 104 x 53 x 20mm Colour white black or aubergine purple red champagne or pale rose Phone design bar phone flip phone flip phone flip phone inc VAT ex VAT inc VAT ex VAT inc VAT ex VAT inc VAT ex VAT Cost each qty 1-4 127.60 106.33 87.60 73.00 137.60 114.67 137.60 114.67 Cost each qty 5-9 114.84 95.70 78.84 65.70 123.84 103.20 123.84 103.20 Cost each qty 10+ 103.60 86.33 71.71 59.76 111.58 92.98 111.58 92.98 Part number 40GSMS580 40GSM612B 40GSM612P 40GSM624R 40GSM632C 40GSM632P 180 Issue 52 Telephone 01737 247571 Prices exclude P&P Connevans Email sales@connevans.com Information www.connevans.info Shop online www.deafequipment.co.uk
Telephones at Home 9 Amplicomms Geemarc PowerTel M8000 PowerTel M7500 PowerTel M7000i CL8500 T4 / M3 T4 / M4 T4 / M4 T4 / M4 7 steps 7 steps 7 steps 7 steps lll lll lll lll 4 4 4 no 40 x 32mm 50 x 38mm 50 x 38mm 50 x 37mm 3 3 3 3 4 3.5mm 4 3.5mm 4 3.5mm 4 3.5mm 7 steps 7 steps 7 steps 7 steps 300 names & numbers 300 names & numbers 500 names & numbers 300 names & numbers plus 12 picture memories 4 talking 4 talking 4 talking 4 talking 4 4 no 4 4 no 4 no 4 4 no 4 up to 90dB up to 90dB up to 90dB up to 90dB 20 9 9 8 4 automatic & dedicated button n/a n/a n/a Quadband Quadband Quadband Quadband 4 no no no microusb microusb microusb microusb 95g 102g 99g 101g 126 x 55 x 16mm 103 x 53 x 21mm 104 x 52.5 x 18mm 100 x 51 x 21mm silver black or silver silver or white black bar phone flip phone flip phone flip phone inc VAT ex VAT inc VAT ex VAT inc VAT ex VAT inc VAT ex VAT 97.60 81.33 82.60 68.83 67.60 56.33 77.59 64.66 87.84 73.20 74.34 61.95 60.84 50.70 69.83 58.19 75.00 62.50 63.74 53.12 52.50 43.75 64.99 54.16 40GSMP8 40GSMP75B 40GSMP75S 40GSMP7SI 40GSMP7WH 40GSMCL85 Comparative listening loudness While manufacturers of phones often give figures in decibels for the amplification levels of the phones, we don t quote these as there is no guarantee of consistency of measurement across manufacturers. Instead we have our own system of blobs which give an indication of the maximum listening volume level in a comparative manner. Blob ratings (approximate db equivalent) l 10 db and above ll 20 db and above lll 30 db and above llll 40 db and above lllll 50 db and above Our blob ratings are comparable across all our phones Notes to the chart pages 180-181: 1 The T3/M3 and T4/M3 indications by the phones, is an American standard used to rate how good a mobile phone is when used with a hearing aid on 'T' and also on 'M'. A performance level of 3 or 4 is considered acceptable, although some hearing aid users with older hearing aids may still experience problems. For more information about this, please visit www.deafequipment.co.uk Mobile phones are a fast-moving range and new models will be available during the coming months. Check our website and search mobiles or even better, sign up to our email newsletter, to keep updated! Prices exclude P&P Telephone 01737 247571 Issue 52 Shop online www.deafequipment.co.uk Information www.connevans.info Email sales@connevans.com Connevans 181
9 Telephones at Home Listening to mobile phones Bluetooth is an easy-to-use wireless communications technology. It is secure and operates over a short range of up to 10m. Bluetooth technology is universal and has become a global standard there is a wide range of Bluetooth enabled devices now available. Bluetooth is our recommended solution for hearing aid users. It enables them to move their mobile phone to a safe distance away from the hearing aid, avoiding interference and feedback. It is also great because it s universal, meaning that the Bluetooth neckloops we offer are compatible with all phones and tablets with a Bluetooth facility (most modern phones have this). All the products shown here are suitable for use with hearing aid & cochlear implant users who have a loop program. For further information about Bluetooth and any of these products, please see www.deafequipment.co.uk. Bluetooth is a common feature of mobile phones, however if you are unsure as to whether your phone is Bluetooth compatible, please contact your mobile phone provider. Amplicomms SA-40 Bluetooth Amplifier and Hands Free device Amplifies your mobile phone up to 100 times louder (40dB), plus includes tone control and inductive T-coil mode to help you understand every word, with or without your hearing aids! The SA-40 is a unique Bluetooth amplifier for mobile phones. You can pair it with any Bluetooth compatible mobile allowing you to make and receive calls and adjust the volume and tone to suit you, all while your phone is in your pocket or bag. This unique gadget provides access to any conventional mobile phone, making it louder and hearing aid compatible! There is also a very loud and clear speakerphone which can be used to make and receive handsfree calls a neat magnetic clip is supplied so that you can clip the SA-40 onto the sun visor in your car. The SA-40 has a T-Coil mode for use with your hearing aids set to the T or Loop program in this mode the SA-40's loudspeaker is turned off, so nobody else can overhear the call. Our evaluation panel particularly liked this unique gadget because it allows any mobile phone to become amplified and hearing aid compatible! It is very easy to use and gives excellent volume and sound quality 40GSMSA40 1-9 97.60 81.33 10-19 87.84 73.20 20+ 75.00 62.50 Supplied with SA-40 amplifier, rechargeable battery, magnetic visor clip, power supply with UK & EU plugs and user guide. Size: 30 x 50 X 20mm. Weight: 87g. You hear the conversation loud and clear Your own mobile phone in your pocket or bag CM-BT2 Bluetooth Neckloop A Bluetooth inductive neck loop, with 3.5mm headphone socket, compatible with Bluetooth-enabled phones. This funky neckloop has easily adjustable volume and a standard 3.5mm headphone socket to allow use with headphones or earphones (not included). It has good sound quality with a useful extra volume control for the neckloop. The neckloop is adjustable and has a safety release. This loop is also A2DP compatible, for Bluetooth music streaming from your phone or music player. Supplied with USB charging cable, USB plug with changeable pins (UK, EU & US) for worldwide use and a USB car charger plug. Size: 48 x 76mm. Weight: 49g. 98CMBT2 1-9 69.00 57.50 10-19 62.10 51.75 20+ 53.99 44.99 LPS-6 Bluetooth Neckloop A premium Bluetooth inductive neck loop, with vibrating call alert, compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled phones. For hearing aid users with a T setting, this stylish neckloop has features not seen in other Bluetooth devices such as Vibration Call Alert and Near Field Communication (NFC). This loop is also A2DP compatible, for Bluetooth music streaming from your phone or music player. Operation is simple using the centre multi-function button or the separate volume buttons on the side and the loop will automatically switch itself off after 5 minutes if your phone isn t connected any more. Supplied with USB cable for charging. Please note that a mains USB charger is not included but can be purchased separately. Size: 59 x 40mm. Weight: 66g. 98LPS6 1-9 215.40 179.50 10+ 193.86 161.55 USB UK plug charger MX421742 1-4 7.19 5.99 5-9 6.83 5.69 182 Issue 52 Telephone 01737 247571 Prices exclude P&P Connevans Email sales@connevans.com Information www.connevans.info Shop online www.deafequipment.co.uk
Telephones at Home 9 Hearing aid compatible Smartphones Both these phones are ideal as starter smartphones for those who are not very familiar with mobile phone technology and are looking for an easy way to access emails, apps and the internet and stay in contact with friends and family. In essence they do what other smartphones do, but in a much easier way! Smartphones are touch-screen devices that allow you to browse the internet, send and receive emails and download apps. For more details and a full list of features, please visit our website www.deafequipment.co.uk These phones are supplied unlocked (for use on any network) and SIM-Free. You will need to arrange for a SIM card from a mobile phone network operator for use with these phones. These are readily available from supermarkets or your local mobile phone shop. Note: Doro Liberto 820 requires a MicroSIM. Doro Liberto 820 A really nicely designed smartphone with lots of attractive features, all well explained and easy to use. This phone comes with a useful start-up wizard and interactive step-by-step guides which give you a tour of the phone and walks you through the different features. There is also the option of creating a My Doro Manager account which lets someone you trust help you manage your device s settings, apps, contacts etc remotely through an online account. The Liberto 820 has a camera which will take photos and videos. The display is nice and big with a large font making it clear and easy to read. Call volume is adjusted by buttons on the side of the phone and the 820 has a good loud listening volume and nice sound quality. It also has a good quality speakerphone and Bluetooth capability. In our view this phone is really nicely designed and wellthought out. It is a great introduction to smartphones and we really like the step-by-step guides and lovely clear screen. 40GSM820B Black 40GSM820W White 1-4 247.60 206.33 5-9 222.84 185.70 10+ 199.21 166.01 Max loudness: lll (see page 181) Size: 137 x 71 x 10mm. Weight: 132g. T4 M4 Amplicomms M9000 An easy to use amplified Senior smartphone with a specially-designed user friendly alternative to the standard Android smartphone software. The optional Amplicomms software has a 'tiled' layout, giving easy access to contacts, text messaging, internet and other key features. The display is bright and clear with large text and there are spaces for three direct memory contacts on the home screen. The PowerTel M9000 has a very loud handset volume and an extra-loud adjustable ring tone. It also has the most efficient hearing aid compatibility rating of M4/T4 and is Bluetooth compatible, allowing wireless connection to devices such as computers and neckloops. Other handy features include talking Caller ID, an SOS emergency button easily located on the back of the phone, GPS and a front and back facing camera. In our view the sound and volume on this phone are very good. The ability to turn off the Amplicomms software and revert to a standard Android interface will really suit more advanced users. 40GSMP9 1-4 147.59 122.99 5-9 132.83 110.69 10+ 112.49 93.74 Max loudness: llll (see page 181) Size: 125 x 66 x 11mm. Weight: 126g. T4 M4 Amplicomms Bluetooth Listener Lightweight wireless listeners with built-in microphone, compatible with Bluetooth or NFC-enabled phones available as either a headset or inductive neckloop. Both models are lightweight and comfortable to wear. The Bluetooth is simple to set up, or alternatively you can connect via Near Field Communication (NFC) if your phone offers this feature. A large Phone button makes handling calls easy and they both have adjustable volume and tone controls. They also have a built-in microphone which allows you to amplify the sounds around you eg. when you re having a conversation with someone sat next to you. Headset model For people who do not wear hearing aids Inductive neckloop model For hearing aid wearers with a T loop program. 98BTH1400 Headset 1-9 74.99 62.49 10-19 67.49 56.24 20+ 56.24 46.87 98BTH1410 Neckloop 1-9 79.99 66.66 10-19 71.99 59.99 20+ 60.00 50.00 Supplied with Micro USB to 3.5mm audio cable and charger. Headset Size: 130 x 24 x 228mm Neckloop Size: 76 x 26 x 68mm Weight (both): 65g. Prices exclude P&P Telephone 01737 247571 Issue 52 Shop online www.deafequipment.co.uk Information www.connevans.info Email sales@connevans.com Connevans 183