Abstract: However, closer examination revealed that it is designed with older and less physically able people in mind – even though the blurb on the Vodafone website steers clear of this and emphasises, quite correctly, that it's a phone for speaking and texting on...
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Published: 2011-09-29, Author: What , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: Vodafone has a long history of simple, effective handsets that don€t boggle the mind and do the basics well. At first glance, this phone looks a bit odd: thin plastic, rough to the touch almost, with the power button on the side.But stick with it € this p...
The Emporia RL1 is a very basic handset but that’s the point. If you know someone in your family that sends texts that makes no sense or simply wants an easy phone without daily charging hassles, this is it....
Easy to use; Eye-catching design; Amazing battery life
Basic features; Feels cheap; Overpriced for what it offers
Striking a blow for simplicity over complexity, the RL1 is sure to be a hit with those who seek to do nothing more than talk and text with their phones, but the price is a little steep for such a modest mobile....
No emergency call button, Severe square design - an acquired taste
The Emporia RL1 doesn't have masses of features, but it does what it sets out to do remarkably well. It'll let you or an elderly relative replace a DECT (house) phone with a mobile, without dramatically altering the user experience.This is all down to the...
Huge numeric keypad, Large fonts, Builtin flashlight, Good incall audio quality
Unappealing looks, Short battery life, Relatively expensive
If you are looking for a phone that is as simple to use as possible, the Emporia RL1 would be a good choice as it has both a gigantic keypad and a simplified interface. However, before getting one for yourself, or for an elderly relative of yours, kee...
The ability to blacklist designated numbers from texting you may warn off some unwanted attention...
The call quality was poor and for a phone that supposedly caters for the hard of hearing is near unforgiveableLook and Feel...
Back to basics, easy to use phones definitely have a place in the mobile arena, but the basics need to be done well. ...
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Published: 2011-10-01, Author: Thomas , review by: tariftip.de
Abstract: Mit dem Vodafone RL1 hat emporia ein ausgesprochen schönes Senioren-Handy auf den Markt gebracht. Tariftipp.de hat das Design-Handy für die „Generation 60 plus“ getestet. Seit Jahren ist emporia als Spezialist für Senioren-Handys etabliert. Neu ist all...
Nachdem in den letzten Wochen häufig High-End-Geräte im Fokus der Redaktion lagen, widmet sich der aktuelle Handy-Testbericht dem Vodafone RL1 aus dem Haus Emporia. Bei diesem Handy für ältere Menschen steht eine einfache Bedienung im Vordergrund. Das ...
