subject: Jitterbug Phone Reviews - Reviews of the Jitterbug J and Jitterbug Dial [print this page] Jitterbug Phone Reviews - Reviews of the Jitterbug J and Jitterbug Dial
Buying a mobile phone is big decision, and for consumers looking for simplicity over complexity, look no further than a Jitterbug Phone. Jitterbug prides itself on creating a easy to use, easy to understand cell phone. So simple, that the only buttons on the phone are "Yes", "No", and a 10 digit keypad. You can be connected to a live operator at any time, and the phone actually makes a dial-tone when you open it. When you say "I just need a phone", this is it.
Many people find that simplicity is exactly what they need. These phones resemble a home phone more than a phone that can slice, dice, and make Julian fries. There have been some complaints of course and you may have found from searching online. But many of those complaints have follow ups posted that say the situation was resolved very quickly and they were happy with the way it was taken care of. Not all, of course, some people still ended up not liking the service. But most said the phone, and the price which is quite a bit cheaper than traditional phone plans, was just what they wanted.
Really, the Jitterbug Phone knows no comparison. I've searched around and tried to find a phone that is simply aimed at simplicity, rather than additional "apps" or other utterly confusing features. There really are none. That's not to say that you should go with Jitterbug because they are the only game in town. But really, they are the only ones that have targeted the "simple" phone market. They are creating a "my" phone, instead of an "i" phone. There are other phones that have large buttons and run on services like Sprint, or Verizon, but you have to unlock phones and do all sorts of other stuff that really doesn't make it worth it. Jitterbug as a company has designed itself to deliver simple phones to people who want just that: a phone.
Jitterbug has two different types (models) of phones: The Jitterbug Dial (the original model) and the Jitterbug J (the newer model). I'm going to go over some features of each phone, as many users report a much more enjoyable experience with the newer Jitterbug J:
Jitterbug J
Has a Bluetooth interface, a loud speakerphone, caller ID, and a storage capacity of 50 contacts
A Battery Life of 3 - 4 hours of talk time or 300 hours of standby-time
Manufactured by Samsung
Capable of Text Messaging
Has an actual dial tone
Has a soft rubber cushion around the ear
Released in 2009
Jitterbug Dial
Weighs 4.4 ounces
1.8 inch display with large fonts
Also has a cushion around the ear
Call quality is reported as not as good as the J Phone
Released in 2006
Plans start at 14.99 a month for 50 minutes. You can also buy prepaid minutes if you are afraid about going over your allotment. All in all, if you are looking for a simple, easy to understand, and stress-free phone, the Jitterbug offers all.
