Users of a certain age often have problems adapting to and using the most modern technological devices. That is why in the market you can find mobile phones specially designed for this type of consumer, for example the SPC Jasper . A terminal whose design strives to facilitate the use of the elderly or people with limitations. It is not the first model of these characteristics that we analyze, you will remember the Swissvoice S28 . And just as we did with that product, we are going to dedicate an article to tell the qualities of this model, and the experience we have had with it, since we have had it in our hands for a few days courtesy of the manufacturer.

Unboxing and design of the SPC Jasper phone: SPC Jasper, we tested this mobile for the elderly with modern apps

With the Jasper reference , the SPC brand sells a telephone adapted to modern times but based on traditional mobile terminals. A device with a design that years ago was all the rage at the dawn of telephony.

Mobile packaging is simple and practical

The product box is an effective rectangular-shaped cardboard wrapper in bright colors. In its various faces we have from a photo of the product, to a summary of the important qualities of the mobile.

SPC Jasper box open

Opening the packaging has no mystery. A clear adhesive seals the lid and the tab it holds. All accessories are packed inside, each wrapped in protective plastic.

Accessories that accompany the terminal

Along with the mobile and its charging base, the manufacturer attaches the following: Battery ; Power adapter ; USB cable ; Documentation . The battery must be installed by removing the back of the case.

Appearance and layout of the SPC Jasper

The SPC phone has a clamshell design. It folds in on itself to protect the keyboard and screen . It is a medium and light device . The body is made of plastic , so it requires careful handling. The phone measures 115 × 57 × 20 mm , when open it is about 21 cm long , and weighs just over 120 grams .

SPC Jasper

Distribution of elements in the housing

The interior of the Jasper is glossy black , and the exterior is matte gray . It has a pair of volume buttons on the left side, and another to activate the flashlight .

Right side buttons

On the outside it only has one more button. It’s on the back of the phone, and it’s the SOS button . It is a basically rectangular device , with rounded edges . The opening hinge protrudes at the top . In the back of the casing there is a perforated area for sound output. The back cover can be removed  by prying it off a notch . To insert the SIM and memory card it is necessary to open this cover.

View of the back of the phone

At the bottom of the Jasper we have the micro USB port , some charging contacts for the base , and the headphone jack . On the top cover is the camera , the flash and an information display .

The extended phone has a glossy area in the upper half where the main screen is embedded in generous frames, and in the lower half the rubber button panel .

Large buttons

Technical details and characteristics of the SPC Jasper mobile

After analyzing the aesthetic aspects of the phone, it is time to stop at the hardware characteristics .

Screen

As we have seen, the phone has a couple of screens . The small external one , which shows us relevant information while the device is closed; and the main screen with which we access the features of the terminal when opening the lid. It is a display color of 2.8 inches with a  resolution of 240 x 320 pixels . The main window shows the clock and date large, and is accompanied by some small shortcuts to apps from WhatsApp , Facebook , and so on .

The icons and menu texts, as a general rule, are large and clear to understand

Entering the menu, the items are displayed at a size quite large . Something that is fundamental, thinking that it is a device that aims to facilitate the viewing of the letters and options of the mobile to the user. However, once we access the different sections of the configuration, not everything looks so enlarged, and even some sections can be complex to handle for people not savvy with technology.

Camera

The terminal has a functional and very basic camera . It is certainly not a device for taking photos. What it carries is a simple 2 MP lens . The minimum to store an image of loved ones, save portraits or capture an object of interest.

Battery and charging base

The SPC Jasper is a low power phone. So with the 1600 mAh capacity battery that it carries, it is capable of giving many hours of talk time and withstanding 260 hours of standby time . With the phone we have seen that a charging base is included , therefore it is much easier to always have the device ready.

SPC Jasper charging base

Connectivity

This terminal is not limited to fulfilling the elementary functions that are required of it. In addition to allowing you to call and receive calls or send messages, the SPC Jasper has a Wi-Fi system to connect to the internet and access entertainment services such as YouTube or have the help of the Google assistant . It also has Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS . As we have already seen, it includes a micro USB port and a jack for audio.

Special qualities for seniors

This mobile has an obvious specialization towards people of advanced age or who have difficulty with new technologies. Beyond this, the device features the large and accessible SOS button on the back of the case. It also offers the advantageous arrangement of large illuminated number buttons .

SPC Jasper Technical Data: SPC Jasper, we tested this mobile for the elderly with modern apps

The specifications of the  mobile phone are as follows:

Conclusions about SPC Jasper: SPC Jasper, we tested this mobile for the elderly with modern apps

The SPC Jasper provides some interesting functionality for the elderly

In principle, this device conceived for the use of elderly people provides some undoubted benefits for this type of consumer. In addition, SPC Jasper wants to make a difference compared to other proposals of the same nature by adding popular applications for Smartphones . And while some of its features and specifications make it easier for people less familiar with modern technologies to use the mobile, and it even adapts to age limitations , other aspects are not quite intuitive and accessible enough for this type of device. users. As a base-range product, and simple features,  we give SPC Jasper ourGizlogic Bronze Award .