A recently released simplified computer is aimed at people over 60 who feel uncomfortable with regular PCs.
According to BBC News, this new desktop, called SimplicITy, was created in a collaboration between Wessex Computers and television presenter Valerie Singleton, and uses a custombizable Linux operating system. SimplicITy has just six buttons which help users unfamiliar with tasks like checking email, chatting, and storing files.
This PC also comes with 17 video tutorials for additional help presented by Ms. Singleton herself, who claims to be shocked by the number of senior citizens without computers (6.4 million over 65 have never been online, according to a survey in August 2009 by the Office for National Statistics).
Some folks are excited about this effort to help the elderly, but others are sure to find it offensive. (And with an email system called “Eldy”, it’s not hard to see why).
What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Certainly, I agree with you GEEKgirl. I also appreciate those individuals who are initiating the step to help the seniors, particularly the ones who help them cope with the current trend. Actually, if there is now a desktop PC for seniors, there is also a cell phone brand that is especially manufactured to address their needs. It’s the Just5 phone, I hope you’ve heard about that. It’s really helpful. The features it offers are very much fitted for the old folks.
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With 10,000+ people turning 60 years old in the US every day, that could become a real issue…
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