A local company, Foresight Technologies, has made a simple phone for the elderly and children. Dress in white colour with BIG number pad, it is obvious that old people will like it. This iNO Mobile, CP09 is a candybar design, has a torch, an SOS button, a siren. Don’t expect high end performance as the target users are usually not Tech savvy. One more pic after the break.
The iNO Mobile, CP09, will be heavily promoted during the PC Show and it will retail at S$78. Here is the specification of this phone.
General Specification
- Operating Frequency: GSM900/1800MHz
- Dimensions (mm): 102*48.5*14.5mm
- Talk Time (mins): 130-300 mins
- Storage Capability: 32MB NorFlash
- Screen Size: 1.6 inch
- Pixel Resolution: 128*48
- Ringtone: 16 tones polyphonic
Key Experiences
- -Candybar design
- -MONO Display
- -Smart design for the elderly
- -Super big key design
- -Build in Speakerphone
- -Electric torch light
- -Digital time announcer
- -Shortcut dialing
Click Here to Foresight Technologies Official Website
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June 11th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
strange. It has big buttons but a small screen. they should have made the screen bigger. J
June 11th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Questions abt this phone
1. is it 3G?
2. bluetooth enable?
3. ear piece type?
Thanks
June 11th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Hi, naggasan,
1. Not a 3G phone.
2. No bluetooth
3. I need to ask them.
Regards,
Joe
June 11th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
thanks for speedy reply.
June 11th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
which booth at the pc show is selling this phone? I don’t want to run up and down.
June 11th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
i just bought 1 black and 1 white from the PC show. Phone is awesome… My mum, dad, wife and myself all likes it. Now regret not buying 4
1 big plus point…. It has FM radio without having the need to plug headset or ear phones… But they are quite maxed out today. onli 1 invoice booklet, only 1 nets machine…. lots and lots of people wants to buy it…. Waited 1 hour plus to get 2. considered fast cos i paid cash.
June 11th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Hi Don,
Phone has a lock/unlock switch at the side? Is the switch loose?
And possibility of accidentally pressing the SOS button or siren if in the bag?
June 12th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Phone has a lock/unlock switch at the side? Is the switch loose?
Nope.. Still tight..
And possibility of accidentally pressing the SOS button or siren if in the bag?
you need to hold the button abt 2 secs then it will activated..
if no emergency no added .. default is 112.. SOS alarm will not sound…
June 12th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Wow.. Don, you are fast. can share which booth you got the phone?
Hi, naggasan, I checked with the company, the earpiece type is 3.5mm jack. Hope that helps.
Joe
June 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
where can i get it beside PC Show? Dont want to squeeze with the crowd.
June 12th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Hey Joe Teh, thanks for everything.
wonder why it is not 2.5mm as it is the standard for phone headsets. 3.5mm jack is the standard for music headphones.
Wow! Don, u are super fast man! hope u really enjoy using it.
I am still considering to buy or not. As i oso hate the crowd, hoping it’ll be avail soon at town centers. And also hoping for the price to drop as well. cheers!
June 12th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Hi Alex,
Thanks for the reply!
Sounds good! If they would make a flip phone with the large keys, would be really good for old folks…..cos they may forget to lock the phone after using it……
June 12th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I am asking the folks at Foresight Technologies to watch this post. Do keep requesting.. maybe you will get what you want
June 12th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Can Sms or not? Got Chinese wording?
June 12th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
do they still have stock today??
June 12th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
hi guys… thanks for all your support.
BoKsO : yes, CP09 supports SMS (and all other basic phone functions, including phone book, speed dial, etc), and Simplified Chinese display and input
Dteh: great idea, i belive you also sent this comment to our feedback email.. i’ll pass it up to our R&D
IP: hey man, you can also get it from our service center at Blk 744 Bedok Reservoir Road #01-3045
June 12th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Hi, Nick, great that you are here to answer our queries..
Hi, guys, any more questions that you wish to know about CP09?? Shoot!
Regards,
Joe
June 12th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
ohh…busted…..yeah, emailed you guys as well
We deactiavted the auto-lock function on my mom’s phone cos she found it too complicated. But occasionally she will leave me long voice mails on my mobile phone account and all I hear are recordings of her talking to others at the market or her footsteps…the unlocked phone in her handbag was accidentally activated to call me.
hopefully you guys can maintain the momentum….many others unfotunately have failed…..
June 12th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
weight
June 12th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
sorry i meant wats the weight?
June 12th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Can we buy the iNO Mobile from other locations in Singapore instead of the PC show? I know I want to get the iNo Mobile, but don’t want to fight the crowds
June 12th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Hi ino_nick,
Can you put up a pdf file of the English and Chinese manual on your website or somewhere that I can download. The original printed manual is too small for my mum to read comfortably; I would like to print out the PDF manual on A4 size pages for her. Thanks.
June 12th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
hi andrewloojr,
Look at ino_nick’s post – 5 posts above yours.
June 12th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
hope they come out a flip phone version, it will be so much easier for old folks to use.
To ans just flip open, no need to press button
To hang up, just close the phone, no need to press button & worry about locking the phone.
also pls make the screen & fonts bigger.
June 12th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
design in china by NewPlan
http://www.022net.com/2009/5-15/43577525267149.html
June 12th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Hi,
if buy from service center at Bedok Reservoir Road also same price of SGD78?
How long is the warranty period?
June 13th, 2009 at 1:04 am
How to activate the keypad tone (voice)
How to activate Digital time announcer?
not found in manual…
June 13th, 2009 at 1:42 am
sorry found it…. only in Chinese…
June 13th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Hi, guys, let me do a summary to foresight technologies so that we can get some answers
June 13th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Some useful features would be :
1. Talking SMS (phone reading out received messages).
2. Audible warnings for events like low battery or low signal, etc.
3. Voice activated dialing.
4. Phone typing out the SMS when user talks to it.
These features could be very useful for visually-impaired people.
But the current model is a very good start. Should be received well in the community. Kudos to the company and its designers.
June 13th, 2009 at 11:34 am
True.. the functions sound nice
June 13th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
too many features will also drive up the cost
June 13th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I agree with AC…
The big keys are the most important.
For those in their 70s, SMS, radio, flashlight, SOS button, alarm, etc will hardly be used. Can do without.
But I guess the company will have their headaches cos don’t want to have too many different models also.
June 13th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
did anyone faced trouble with the phone??
the opposite party cant hear a thing from this phone… ==
got to go back and check with foresight tech tml…
June 14th, 2009 at 1:49 am
how long is the phone standby time?
how is voice clarity?
June 14th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Is the 3.5mm headphone proprietary or any normal mono/stereo ones can be used? I tried my normal stereo one at the show but it couldn’t work – when plugged in it seemed to turn off the call.
How about hearing degenerated elderlies who have say up to 50% hearing loss, is the audio level loud enough for them to still able to use??
June 15th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
hi i realised the keypad sounds are slightly loud and hi-pitched, can we switch off the keypad sound function?
June 16th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Chau ta…no response?!?
June 16th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
how much does it cost if purchase at the service centre?
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
hi.can i buy it(cp09)in macau or hong kong?
June 22nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Is there any function for saving the phone numbers and messages? And also,how about the problem of repairing?
June 23rd, 2009 at 5:56 am
MR.hon,
I am not sure if it is selling in macau or Hong Kong. However, you may want to email Foresight Technologies for this enquiry.
Their website is: http://www.fsight.com.sg
Regarding your questions on the phone, it can save phone numbers and messages.
Again, I guess you will need to check with them on the repairing part.
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Hi! I’m interested in this phone. I want to purchase one, so how can I get it?
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Hi, Cat,
Have you tried calling the company or at least the sales person? They have their mobile phones on the website. follow the link below.
http://www.fsight.com.sg/contact.html
Regards,
Joe
June 24th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Can i ask where to buy my mum say the keypad very big ask me to find out for her.
Can any1 tell me beside PC show where to buy.
June 24th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Hi, I just talked to Kenneth after seeing your comments.
The stocks are still available for the Black, White and Gold.
You can get them at: -
Block 744, #01-3045, Bedok Reservoir Road Singapore 470744
Check out the contact and address at their website: -
http://fsight.com.sg/contact.html
June 24th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
MR.hon,
I also checked if it is sold in Macau or Hong Kong or not with ForeSight. They say that you can get it in ShenZhen, China.
They can provide you the exact information that you need. Please email them at: -
enquiry@fsight.com.sg
June 29th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I picked up 2 from the service centre the other day which were still at the PC show price. They were very helpful and explained all the features before I bought, and checked the phone too. I’m very happy with the phone and my Dad is happy with his too as its simple and easy to use. The voice clarity is good. Battery also seems good but I’ve only been using it for a few days.
June 29th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Hi, David,
Good to hear that. I was there the other day at the shop and yes, they explained in details on the function of the phone.
Joe
August 7th, 2009 at 12:04 am
how come i can’t find the digital voice timer?
August 7th, 2009 at 9:02 am
It will only speak out in Chinese. So, you will need to change the language to Chinese to use this function.
August 7th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
oh i see, thank you. nice phone, like it!
August 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
This phone can sms or not?
August 11th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Hi, leion,
No prob. It can SMS.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
hi all having a ques hope u all will help me my chinese is not that good and i set the ino mobile to chinese how do i activate the keypad tone to lady/male voice? any kind soul willing to help thx a million
December 7th, 2009 at 4:12 am
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Cheers
December 11th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Interested to buy .
regards
joe tang
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January 6th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Hi… any1 can help me. Where can i get the phone? Need to get it for my parents =)
January 6th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
They are selling at
Address :
Tel :
Fax :
General Email Block 744, #01-3045, Bedok Reservoir Road Singapore 470744
+65 6241 0933 / +65 6241 3310
+65 6241 3351
enquiry@fsight.com.sg
Do give them a call. They have some other showrooms.
January 15th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Hi!Alvin,
I saw this phone selling at jurong point FAIRPRICE XTRA (24 hrs), it’s $88
February 6th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Hi,
Is there any model that come with Bluetooth?
February 25th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Hi,
Would foresight be at the The IT show 2010 in March ?