Went to PC Show today and purchase the make in Singapore iNO Mobile CP09. What is unique about this phone is that it is target at the elderly and children. It has the usual GSM phone, a torch light, FM radio (without headset), an SOS button that can send a message to the pre-assigned number and then call the person immediately. While doing so, it also activate the siren (yes, siren) and what’s more, it calls out the number that you type. Very cool phone and yes, make in Singapore.
Here is the back of the phone. Notice the SOS (orange) button. It is a saver when you need to call for help.
Here is the package that comes with the phone.
Here are the side and top profile of the phone.
Side View – FM Radio Switch and the Volume + and – switch.
Side View – Torch Light Switch and Keylock Switch
Top View: Hole to hang your lanyard or etc and Torch Light
Bottom View – Charging port and Earpiece (3.5mm jack) type
The back cover. BTW, the battery is 1300mAh.
I tried the phone for a while before giving it to my Mother-in-Law. I have made a short video on it. Watch it below
BTW, while playing with it, I realised that once you set the SOS number and when you long press it, it will SMS the party with a preset message and then call the person with the Siren on. Once connected, it is automatically in Loudspeaker mode.
Kudos to iNO Mobile for thinking of such little details.
It comes in 3 colours, Black, White and Gold (as shown below). It was a hot seller at the PC Show. By the time I went there, the black has sold out.
Conclusion
The phone is definitely well-built and cater for the elderly. The software design is simple and the hardware buttons are useful for people who are afraid of touching the software (ie. menus and etc).
I would think that it could be better if the silent can be built outside (I have to navigate inside to use the silent mode). Other than that, the pronunication of the 5 (in Chinese) is very soft. It could be louder.
It is difficult to make judgement with the short time I have with the unit. And to end this review, this is me (on the right) with the Managing Director of Foresight Technologies, Mr Kenneth Lau (nice guy! 
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June 15th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Where can i get this phone other then the PC Show(which ended)?
Please get back to mi asap.
Thanks!
June 15th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Hi, Tan,
From my understanding, you can get it at their service center.
Address : Block 744, #01-3045, Bedok Reservoir Road Singapore 470744
Tel : +65 62412186
Fax : +65 62410162
General Email: enquiry@fsight.com.sg
Do give them a call to check the availability.
June 15th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
any idea what is their operating hours?? tried call the service line, but it is always engaged.
June 15th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Hi, why not call their sales person?
http://fsight.com.sg/contact.html
Hope that helps.
June 15th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Can I ask if it comes with a chinese os?
June 15th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
It can be changed to Chinese OS by setting menu. Actually there are many questions answered in another post. Here is the link. Maybe some of your concern can be answered.
http://techielobang.com/blog/2009/06/11/make-in-singapore-phone-ino-mobile-for-elderly-to-debut-in-pc-show/
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Has anybody been able to buy one after the show or actually get through to the company – its like they don’t even exist except for a website. They dont answer the phone – they dont answer their emails (sales or enquiries). I really want one but have no idea it would be this difficult to buy one.
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Hi, I actually saw Kenneth, MD of Foresight Technologies during the CommunicAsia 2009. Anyway, the company is still around. I suggest you head down to their website and grab their mobile phone number. In this case, you will definitely get the attention you wanted. Hope it helps… Link of their contacts below
http://www.fsight.com.sg/contact.html
August 14th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I saw this phone at jurong point NTUC extra selling it at less then s$90
August 14th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Correct. You can even buy it at Esso petrol kiosk, I heard.
October 30th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Where can I get one? while I’m in the Philippines?
January 22nd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
i had found some review from taiwan’s website, buyer say this phone will reset everything if the phone batter flat or remove the battery.
2ndly, the siren will malfunction.Does ur MIL still using this phone or find any malfunction?
January 22nd, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Hi, Jassmine, my MIL is still using the phone. However, she use it as a normal phone as the biggest feature is the big buttons.
She has not complained yet but I don’t think that you will lose everything when the battery is taken out (I may be wrong).
April 6th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I bought one for my dad in Taiwan. Brought to USA for him, and it does not seem to work after I inserted the T-mobile Sim card. Does anyone know what I should do? Am I doing anything wrong? Do I take to my cell company?
Thank you
April 6th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
TSo:I guess u will need to email the Taiwan distributor on your problem. That may be the fastest way.
April 29th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Are you guys sure that is ‘made in Singapore?’ I have one here with me which is blank, no brand, which is made in China. The factory told me that they have been making this since 2008, and sold a lot to Singapore….think about it, try to visit their factory in Singapore.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:02 am
Eric: According to the Foresight, the phone is designed in Singapore and made in China. They are distributed to many countries. In China, they are using another company to promote it. Packaging also different. I don’t represent that company. This information is what I have asked and heard from their MD, Kenneth.
June 20th, 2010 at 3:51 am
hi,
for those who want the ino, visit my ebay where i m selling a brand new one, my ebay nick is dthingsuwant.
thanks n regards,
dtuw
August 28th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
You can buy the phones in Australia at seniorphone.com.au