As telephones get smarter by the day, a few of us yearn for the peace of thoughts and abandon of the pre-mobile revolution days. That doesn’t imply we do not wish to be linked. It is simply that we do not wish to be this linked, nearly as if we’re on the wire. But there may be methods to remain linked and nonetheless discover peace in nature or solitude. The Easyfone Shield tries to cater to this class and naturally, those that wish to take their telephone wherever. And with a current replace, it has additionally turn into extra interesting for individuals who discover a smartphone, or perhaps a smaller characteristic telephone, arduous to make use of due to their superior age.
The Easyfone Shield+ is a water-proof, shockproof, and dustproof telephone with an IP68 certification. It appears to be like like one powerful telephone with screws holding the again panel in place and bumpers defending the complete chassis of the telephone. I didn’t strive it, however I’m fairly sure the telephone would have withstood a fall from my fifth-floor condo.
The system appears to be like like a characteristic telephone encased in armour. (Image Source: The Indian Express/ Nandagopal Rajan)
But one other means to have a look at the telephone can be to consider it as a Nokia-type telephone in armor — I’m hoping at the very least among the readers can be from the period when Nokia was the head of what a telephone might obtain. So this isn’t an Android telephone and there’s no giant contact display so that you can navigate. Instead, there’s a 2.8-inch IPS display which is bigger that what you’ll get on a characteristic telephone however nonetheless nowhere close to what most of us are used to now. For older customers, this implies they needn’t fear about what occurs if the telephone falls off the nightstand.
For those that prefer to go on treks, or have to go to locations the place connectivity and energy could be a problem, this telephone will likely be a boon. (Image Source: The Indian Express/ Nandagopal Rajan)
Under the display is a full numeric keypad, however with bigger numbers that make extra sense for seniors. It additionally works in case you wish to use it underwater or within the snow. There is a distinguished SOS button to the fitting which could be set to a quantity you belief. The 3.5-mm audio jack above and the micro-USB port under are each protected by flaps. The energy port right here can be utilized to cost different units, which is an efficient characteristic.
I struggled with organising the telephone as a result of each the slots on this telephone want previous measurement SIM playing cards which I didn’t have anymore. I needed to fish out an previous SIM converter from certainly one of my suitcases to get this working. The different battle was with getting again to utilizing a keypad. The frustration began with simply unlocking the telephone, which is so simple as it will get, however one thing we’re simply not used to doing anymore. So, a number of hours into twiddling with this telephone, I used to be satisfied this can’t be my main telephone anyway, nevertheless it might turn into a superb backup telephone that helps my foremost system too.
For those that prefer to go on treks, or have to go to locations the place connectivity and energy could be a problem, this telephone will likely be a boon. The energy backup on this telephone’s not-so-large 2500mAh battery can last as long as three weeks and may also help juice up different units additionally throughout this time. The different attention-grabbing characteristic is the flashlight which is highly effective sufficient so that you can discover your means in a forest at night time and isn’t on the rear panel as we count on on telephones.
Interestingly, this telephone comes with a novel charging dock which makes it nearly like a landline for individuals who have restricted want for a telephone outdoors their residence. Also, on condition that the telephone could be set as much as enable calls solely from some trusted numbers, it really works as an incredible system for seniors to be in contact with their household wherever they’re and keep away from pointless calls.
The Symbian-like OS affords some sensible options like a music participant, the flexibility to retailer information on a 32GB exterior card, Bluetooth connectivity and a digicam. (Image Source: The Indian Express/ Nandagopal Rajan)
The Symbian-like OS affords some sensible options like a music participant, the flexibility to retailer information on a 32GB exterior card, Bluetooth connectivity and a digicam. The digicam could be very old-world and is once more a backup at finest. One characteristic that works properly for this telephone is the inbuilt FM radio tuner.
At Rs 5,499, the Easyfone Shield+ is an efficient backup telephone for individuals who discover themselves extra in sync with nature than the city life and for individuals who do not want a smartphone anymore. No, this isn’t a telephone you’ll use in any other case except you will have turned a nook in life and have units to desert all conveniences. Even for individuals who drive round loads, it is a good system to have within the glove compartment of your automotive for emergencies. And that’s clearly the aim of this telephone, to be a rugged companion for individuals who just like the powerful life. Buy this solely when you’ve got a selected use case for a telephone that won’t die with a fall and won’t die on you if you want it probably the most.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
