Geemarc CL8510- Amplified Big Button Clamshell SIM-Free Mobile Phone with Dual LCD Display, CID, Talking Keypad and Multiple Languages - Hearing Aid Compatible- Black Colour- UK Version

Phone seems to have a short life ? 2years.The battery does seem to need recharging quite frequently although I am not a heavy user. Otherwise a good phone for ease of use as I don't have, or want a smart phone. Clarity of sound as I have a hearing loss and wear hearing aids.

Purchased to replace old phone which I could not hear ring and could barely hear when I made or managed to receive a call. This one is amazing. I can actually hear! My daughter say's that she doesn't have to shout anymore. I leave my hearing aid in when she phones and I phone her more often as it is so easy. Before it was a lot of repeating and spelling out of words on the phone and guesswork. We are both relieved. I cannot recommend this phone enough. I have profound hearing loss on both sides and this had given me back independence and the ability to be in contact with loved ones. Thank you Geemarc. Excellent work.

My first mobile phone was a clamshell, but it didn’t last long and I changed to a ‘flat’ style phone, which was replaced by an Android one when its screen went peculiar. The Android had more apps than I needed and proved expensive to run until I restricted it to phone and text. I found it awkward to use, too, as I have arthritis in my hands.. I came across this geemarc while browsing through the phones on Amazon. It not only looks good, but is a clamshell style, which I prefer, and designed for those of us whose advancing years have affected their hearing. It is robust, well-designed and easy to set up and use. EDIT Three years on and it's still working well. Cannot understand the adverse comments; I'm still quite happy with it! EDIT Have just changed the battery as the original one needed charging more often. (2017 - 2020) 4 years on, and apart from a chip when I dropped it, is still working well. Quite happy with it and would still recommend it to anyone with hearing loss, like me, or who prefers the clamshell to the 'smart' phone unless you want all those bells and whistles. All I need is phone and text. 5 years on and still good, but I dropped it and the hinge is broken. I am still pleased with it and am now ordering a rreplacement.

Super phone does all I require, extra loud volume (should you need that facility) Clear reception, and easy to use. I have turned off the 'human voice' facility but would be great for partial sighted owners. Big buttons and clear screen. No earphone needed either for the radio.

It it a nice phone, a dual screen with a large clock on the outside. Had a little difficulty making the SIM work, had to use the second slot. The menu system is a mess, very complicated and often repeats itself and it's functions. The main screen is a travesty - you have two messages about the SIM's installed and/or your chosen network provider (I assume) permanently displayed, if you have the the volume amplified a very nasty RED warning about it adds to the clutter - it will completely ruin your chosen wallpaper. I just returned the Doro 2404 mobile because the volume was too low even for me, as this is just for emergencies I will reluctantly keep it. The volume is a little louder but no where near enough to warrant a warning, hopefully my elderly Mum can hear it. The rest is pretty typical, pretty large buttons, the usual green/red telephone buttons. Let down by a shoddy operating system unless someone know how yo clear the screen, because I couldn't find how to.

I'm very pleased with this phone. The talking keypad reassures you that you've dialled correctly and you can send text messages even if it's a rather slow and laborious process. The volume is excellent and the phone takes both the Sim cards I have [previously had to keep two phones charged, one per Sim]. The only thing less good than my old Doro clamshell is that this phone doesn't appear to have an external indicator of a missed call or unopened text message.

Phone seemed ok BUT the number 6 on the keyboard did not work-the dual sim was not recognised? so had to send it back for these 2 reasons. Otherwise I think the phone might have been alright?.

After years of increasing hearing problems I bought this phone. In my opinion it is every bit as good as Geemarc claims it to be! The clarity at high volume is exceptional and it simple to set up and use. The camera (compared to the average Smartphone) is pretty basic but then for any buyer of an amplified phone it would not top of their wish list. Reccomended.