

The phone will be sold in the U.S. and Europe







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Very smart
By Egglick on 12/31/2012 4:24:40 AM , Rating: 2
If Fujitsu actually delivers a halfway decent product (and markets it properly), they could be laughing all the way to the bank. Phones are now considered a necessity, and there aren't many options for older people, aside from the most basic of phones. It's a huge and almost untapped market.

While they may not use all of the features, there isn't a grandparent in existence who wouldn't mind being able to easily receive pictures or videos of their grandkids.

RE: Very smart
By hughlle on 12/31/2012 6:25:16 AM , Rating: 3
Just remember that considering something a necessity is not the same as something being a necessity.

My grandparents have no mobile phones, landlines have proven to be more than sufficient for them. I'm 24 and I have no real use for a mobile phone.

RE: Very smart
By Flunk on 12/31/2012 8:49:07 AM , Rating: 2
Yes, mobile phones are a luxury. Sure, a lot of people are used to them and use them all the time, but the world wouldn't end if they all disappeared tomorrow. You can't say that about the atmosphere for example.

RE: Very smart
By zephyrprime on 1/2/2013 4:59:04 PM , Rating: 2
Honestly, you're a luddite. There are probably more cell phone lines than there are land lines at this point.

RE: Very smart
By pugster on 12/31/2012 8:59:50 AM , Rating: 1
I don't see what is the point of making a 'dumb' smartphone. There are plenty of dumbphones out there that caters to old folks.

