At first look the Doro 334gsm will make you wonder whether you are caught up in a time warp. Because this phone resembles either an archaic attempt at mobile telephony or some super-advanced gadget from the very distant future that hides a lot under the veil of simplicity.

After a certain age it becomes difficult to keep fit and healthy. Problems like weak vision, hearing issues, body weakness and other problems crawl in. With such health condition a cell phone becomes a must and at the same time difficult to use. So to solve this problem effectively, Doro has introduced 334gsm which makes phone usage as easy as breathing.

Everything about the phone tells you just that. There are four memory keys (A-D) and adjacent spaces to write the names of contacts whose numbers have been programmed for each button. This gives aged people one touch access to the nearest people.

The four memory keys can be preset to four different numbers. There is a transparent plastic pocket with small blank pages adjacent to the memory keys. Here you can jot down the names of the people each button has been assigned to. For example, if key 'A' has been set to one of your friend's number; one press on 'A' and the handset will automatically dial your friend.

The SOS button is an interesting addition to the Doro 334gsm and allows one touch call for emergency, as long as the phone is switched on. But perhaps more interesting is the Emergency Call button located on the back of the phone.

Another very unique feature of the phone is, while calling the numbers, if any number rings for more than half a minute or goes to voice mail; the handset automatically disconnects the call and dials the next number.

But yes, composing messages and dialing any number other than the ones already saved in the phone is not possible.

Now that you have gone though this article, you know this device is basically a back-up in life rather than a prerequisite or a want.

Martin Elmer is writing about Mobil senior. Do also read more about Doro 334.