Doro PhoneEasy 410GSM mobile phone reviews

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Doro PhoneEasy 410GSM

1. Can it be connected to a hands-free set in a car
   
   Clare asked on 31 May 2011
   1. Yes.
      
      Linda replied on 01 Jun 2011

       
   2. I can't improve on Linda's response. Except to repeat it.
      
      Ian replied on 01 Jun 2011

       
2. My mum is 60+ has only ever owned nokias, how easy is this to use?
   
   A shopper asked on 06 Jun 2011
   1. I am over 60 and wanted a phone that was just a phone and easy to use. It has a large screen and easy to use buttons which I find ideal. Because it is afold up model, the screen says clean and unscratched.
      
      mike replied on 07 Jun 2011

       
   2. A very simple to use phone. Messages has an in/out and draft box. Predictive text is a bit basic as it will not guess a word always but other than that nice big letters and buttons. Everything about the phone is basic so I can't understand why the phone is so dear.
      
      Diane replied on 07 Jun 2011

       
3. Does this phone have a decent camera and is it easy to access the internet?
   
   Jenny asked on 07 Jun 2011
   1. There is no camera on this phone. We purchased it because hubby is registered blind so the screen is big and usable.....it is not a young persons phone in my opinion. Hope this helps
      
      Dudley replied on 08 Jun 2011

       
   2. I don't want it for either of these. I have an ipad and I just wanted a simple phone which is robust, user friendly and easy to use. If you want a camera or internet it's not for you
      
      Mick replied on 08 Jun 2011

       
4. Hi!
   Can anyone tell me if the Doro PhoneEasy 410gsm is suitable for someone with hearing problems?
   
   Terri asked on 08 Jun 2011
   1. It does have a volume button, so you're unlikely to miss a call. After which it would be simply a matter of asking the caller to "speak up" surely?
      
      Ian replied on 09 Jun 2011

       
5. can you see who is calling before answering the phone?
   
   Barbara asked on 10 Jun 2011
   1. You have to open the phone to see the screen which effectively answers the call (although, you can always shut it again if the call is unwelcome)
      
      Mick replied on 11 Jun 2011

       
6. my dad has hearing problems can you turn up the volume of the person speaking on the other end of the phone?
   
   
   
   kay asked on 12 Jun 2011
   1. I've never tried, but I think not.
      
      Ian replied on 12 Jun 2011

       
   2. Sorry don't use mine anymore,can't remember if you can put it on loudspeaker,would be worth you trying to find out if your dad likes the phone. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
      
      Wendy replied on 12 Jun 2011

       
   3. my mum has the phone specifically because it has a very loud ring, she to is hard of hearing, but also it can be put onto loud speaker and you can increase the volume of the person on the other end. hope this helps.
      
      Linda replied on 14 Jun 2011

       
7. Can this phone show texts in 'conversations' (threads)?
   
   Ben asked on 29 Jun 2011
   1. No it does not, only single messages
      
      Chris replied on 30 Jun 2011

       
   2. I'm sorry, I'm not sure about that, the texts are just normal as far as I know.
      
      Alice replied on 30 Jun 2011

       
8. are the text clear and easy to read ,without your glasses on ..eye sight not to bad .do you miss the camera all the bits on the other phones,
   
   poppy asked on 15 Jul 2011
   1. Hello there,Text's are easy to read quit large lettering
      There are times when you miss having the camera in your pocket & a few other things it is very basic
      
      Regards Roy
      
      Roy replied on 15 Jul 2011

       
   2. yes thats one reason i had this phone so i didnt have to keep changing my glasses to read texts when i was out and about.No i dont because i just use it for calls and texts
      
      sue replied on 16 Jul 2011

       
9. it says it has bluetooth?
   
   john asked on 22 Jul 2011
   1. Yes it has bluetooth.......Hubby is delighted with the phone
      
      Dudley replied on 22 Jul 2011

       
   2. correct
      
      Mick replied on 22 Jul 2011

       
   3. correct
      
      Mick replied on 22 Jul 2011

       
   4. yes it says so , so far I have not been able to connect to my hands free car device.
      
      Roy replied on 22 Jul 2011

       
10. im going to the usa will it work over there
    
    pam asked on 09 Aug 2011
    1. Hi Pam,i'am assured it will work just as well in USA.
       
       Julie replied on 10 Aug 2011

        
11. Where is the best place to get another copy of the user guide. Original mislaid.
    
    Roger asked on 07 Sep 2011
    1. Have you tried Ebay? I often get manuals etc from there, good luck.
       
       Alice replied on 08 Sep 2011

        
    2. Sorry but we have one with the phone, but i have to say that it easy to use ! if you have any specific problem let me know
       
       Chris replied on 08 Sep 2011

        
    3. Have you tried the Doro website?
       
       Peter replied on 09 Sep 2011

        
12. Is it necessary to have the cradle for charging?
    
    Paul asked on 05 Oct 2011
    1. Hi No there is no need for the cradle when charging just plug in to the mains socket.
       
       Barry replied on 11 Oct 2011

        
13. going to buy one for my hubby as it looks just right for him, my question is, is the screen light bright enough to see in the dark, as he needs good lighting, as going fishing for a week in france, so night time light is paramount ...... many thanks ;-)
    
    Eve asked on 06 Oct 2011
    1. Hi Eve
       The screen on the phone is bright and the contrast is good. So he should be able to read it in the dark very well. The characters are big enough to be very visible
       Regards
       Rob Evans
       
       Robin replied on 10 Oct 2011

        
    2. Hi Eve, Been on hols so late reply. I agree with Rob. I picked it because it was so simple, had a large screen and buttons. and did not have all the add-ons they have these days.
       Mike
       
       mike replied on 14 Oct 2011

        
14. I am Deaf but wears digital hearing aids at the moment im struggling to find a phone that I can hear perfectly on the phone without any interfer3ence or trying to make an ajustment on my hearing aids although I already had several sony errisson, nokias, and Lg (got fed up with lg as it was touch phone so it keep touching on to my hearing aids.
    Im wondering is this phone loud enuff to be compatible with digital hearing aids??? I dont really want to get it is I dont like it at all. I can see but cant hear very well, I really need a new phone as it very important for me while my daughter at school as she got a medical condition, so Im on the phone alot with the school
    
    Thanks
    
    
    Jill asked on 14 Oct 2011
    1. i have no experience of hearing aids, but can say that this is thr loudest phone ive ever come across
       
       Mick replied on 15 Oct 2011

        
    2. same as mick can
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       same as Mick Sorry unable to help good luck.
       
       
       
       
       
       A verified owner replied on 15 Oct 2011

        
    3. I think you will findthis phone very good for you.
       
       Lesley replied on 15 Oct 2011

        
15. can this phone take any sim card eg if i bought it from the orange shop can i put my 02 sim in and for it to work straight away x
    
    trish asked on 11 Nov 2011
    1. sorry i have only bought my sim card from Orange so cannot tell you
       
       Margaret replied on 13 Nov 2011

        
    2. If it is a sim free phone then yes. If not then you would need to get phone unlocked first
       
       
       Andy replied on 13 Nov 2011

        
    3. I used my orange sim as that is who I am with. I think you woud need to get it unlocked for another sim Sorry.
       
       Wendy replied on 14 Nov 2011

        
    4. not sure , sorry
       
       Chris replied on 14 Nov 2011

        
16. what is the difference between a Doro410 & a Doro 610 please? I am an octogenarian who has just purchase one(610) and am delighted with it , I can hear it -with or without hearing aids see it without specs-Hooray!!
    
    pearl asked on 19 Nov 2011
    1. Hello Pearl,
       The main differance between your phone and mine is your phone has a lot more functions than mine. E.G.
       One touch memory, optional display mode for visually impaired, adjustable text size, visible ring indicator, charging pod, tone control. My phone does have any of these., but it does have a couple of games.
       Hope this helps.
       
       John replied on 20 Nov 2011

        
17. Although the keys on the Doro look a good size and are printed in white I might struggle to see them to dial numbers in a dimly lit street at night. Can someone please tell me if the keypad is backlit? (lights up from behind the keys).
    
    Thanks.
    
    Steve asked on 18 Dec 2011
    1. Yes the key pad has a good back lighting system and is so good and easy to use, I know this isnt in the question but, the only draw back you will have from it is that it doesnt bluetooth to all hands free car kits
       
       Robert replied on 20 Dec 2011

        
    2. Yes the keypad illuminates brilliantly. I am 61 and have absolutely no problem dialling numbers or finding stored numbers at night.
       
       David replied on 20 Dec 2011

        
18. I know it can't send picture messages but can this receive them? My mum for whom this is intended likes to receive picture messages of her grandchildren and so she'd need this facility.
    
    simon asked on 26 Jan 2012
    1. sorry not sure on this aspect, perhaps a retailer of the phone could answer your question.
       
       Thomas replied on 30 Jan 2012

        
19. how can you check your balance on the doro pay as you go phone, i tried ringing 450 but that seems to be only if you want to top up, i just want to check the balance
    
    mairead asked on 31 Jan 2012
    1. You dial 453 from your handset to check your airtime balance
       
       See http://help.orange.co.uk/orangeuk/support/personal/topping-up-your-credit or http://help.orange.co.uk/orangeuk/support/personal/all-mobile for more info
       
       
       Barry replied on 02 Feb 2012

        
20. does the 410 gsm with blue tooth work okay in a car if so is it compatable in a nissan qashqai
    
    wilf asked on 23 Mar 2012
    1. It certainly works ok in my car which is a Ford Fusion.
       
       Maureen replied on 26 Mar 2012

        

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