Samsung SCH-R220 Jitterbug Plus

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Pros:

Userfriendly interface, Durably built, Sleek, modern design, Excellent reception and call quality, Longlasting battery, Easy access to very helpful services.
Simple to operate, Easily read displays, Excellent sound quality
Simple to use, Free 24-hour operator assistance, Large keypad, Good call quality, Lets you take and upload photos online, Many useful add-on services available.

Cons:

No onscreen battery meter, Battery cover difficult to remove, Weak camera, Keypad tones can't be muted, Pricey addon services
Hidden battery life indicator, Additional services can get pricey.

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Last revision on May 22, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Userfriendly interface, Durably built, Sleek, modern design, Excellent reception and call quality, Longlasting battery, Easy access to very helpful services
Simple to operate, Easily read displays, Excellent sound quality
Simple to use, Free 24-hour operator assistance, Large keypad, Good call quality, Lets you take and upload photos online, Many useful add-on services available

Reviewers Didn't Like

No onscreen battery meter, Battery cover difficult to remove, Weak camera, Keypad tones can't be muted, Pricey addon services
Hidden battery life indicator, Additional services can get pricey

Expert reviews and ratings

The Samsung Jitterbug Plus from GreatCall is the best simple phone there is, with plenty of easy-to-use advanced features that set it apart from the pack....

By PC Mag on July 02, 2012

Though the senior-aimed Jitterbug Plus is easy to use and has good call quality, it's overpriced for its low-end...

By CNET Australia on July 02, 2012

Years after the original Jitterbug hit stores, Great Call released the upgraded Jitterbug Plus, the newest model to their emergency cell phone line. The device operates as a regular cell phone, but due to its overall design it functions well and is...

By TopTenREVIEWS on October 10, 2013

Bottom lineDesigned specifically as a tool for older adults and those who care for them, the Jitterbug Plus, as AllThingsD.com reviewer Bonnie Cha describes it, will "offer peace of mind to seniors and family members." From large buttons to remarkably...

By ConsumerSearch on November 01, 2012

It has been three years since the original Jitterbug launched and GreatCall is back with follow-up to its popular smartphone built especially for seniors. The Jitterbug Plus is GreatCall's new addition to the Jitterbug lineup and while it has its...

By GottaBeMobile on July 19, 2012

There is a group of people who could use an alternative to the smartphone. Those would be people in my age group (variously called baby boomers, senior citizens, the wrinklies, or Q-tips), some of whom have problems navigating the complex displays...

By The Gadgeteer on July 03, 2012