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Samsung's Haven Aimed at the Silver-Haired Set

Jul 23, 2010, 8:31 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Verizon Wireless and Samsung today announced the Haven, a new flip phone that is being targeted at older users. The Haven features a 2.2-inch internal display, adjustable fonts for better visibility, and a voice-capable menu system that reads menu choices aloud. The Haven also has dedicated keys for 911, speakerphone, voicemail, voice commands, and ICE (in case of emergency) contacts. The Haven will include some wellness and health programs, such as a pill reminder, fitness trainer, soothing music, and medical information app. The Haven will be available starting Juiy 29 for $40 with a new contract.

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Mark_S

Jul 25, 2010, 11:22 PM

Not just the "Silver-Haired"

There are lots of people out there that have an I-phone and can't figure out how to use it for their life.
They just want to look self-important to everyone and feel like they belong by playing around on a touch screen all day.
Save money and get this phone. 🤣

slolearner

Jul 23, 2010, 12:11 PM

No offense...

...to the elderly, but given how they can't keep their thumb off of the MediaWeb button to save their life, what makes Samsung think they won't be calling 911 every five minutes?

flip mode

I thought this was 411! 😳

muchdrama

slolearner said:
...to the elderly, but given how they can't keep their thumb off of the MediaWeb button to save their life, what makes Samsung think they won't be calling 911 every five minutes?

The original Knack ...
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T Bone

At least the 911 button is clearly labeled, which is not always the case with the Internet button....

I hate to sound cynical or paranoid but I can't help but think that carriers like to hide or disguise the media button on phones so that people ca...
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OTIS