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Easiest

Aug 28, 2011 12:48PM PDT

Hi, I'm with Verizon. Have an Iphone. I also have tremors, can't type on it. Which smartphone is the easiest, searching etc? Thanks
Rick

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Touch screen keyboards must be awful for you.
Aug 28, 2011 6:51PM PDT

If you are going for something that doesnt jump at the slightest touch your best bet is to go with a phone that has a physical keyboard. It makes me crazy to know that store reps are out there selling full touch screen devices to people who have so many problems using them. That being said, there are a number phones for Verizon that have a physical keyboard. A traditional Blackberry would probably suit your needs, but then again they arent for everyone. Another option is the Droid 3. Its got a slide out physical keyboard and so far has a pretty good lifespan in the hands of the average consumer. Otherwise Id say go for a basic feature phone unless you are stuck on the idea of smartphone.

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touch screen keyboards must be awful for you
Aug 29, 2011 12:49AM PDT

Thanks...oh yeah, average 3-4 tries to dial a phone # Happy. Blackberry was a tad small...guess it's back to Verizon store. Wonder if I'll get anything for my Iphone.

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voice dialing
Aug 29, 2011 2:08AM PDT

Have someone in the V. store show you about voice dialing. I helped a friend w/ Parkinsons utilize this feature.

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Pepe7
Aug 29, 2011 2:54AM PDT

Absolutely!
Hey thanks

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Good old times...
Aug 31, 2011 10:24PM PDT

I agree, I need to press some buttons and keys in order to know what exactly I am giving as an input to my phone. Those touch-screens are just not for me.