Qwerty keyboard - ease of use for parents - att

[itsme27]

Hi folks:

I have a two parents both in their late 50's who are due for an upgrade. They are getting into txting and would like to upgrade to a phone with a full keyboard. Which according to what i have researched means getting a phone with a data plan or a smarthphone.

I am looking for a phone for A.T.T that has a full keyboard and provides ease of use. Has a decent camera, durable, not too bulky, good call reception, good battery life, bluetooth capable. My parents will most likely not be using the internet, even though they will probably pay for it. I appreciate any suggestion that come about.

[ant1pathy]

Pantech Link.

[Dr Tran]

My 65 year old dad uses a Nokia E71

[itsme27]

Thanks for the replies, we were in the store last sunday, and i was recommended the samsung flight by the staff. I thinking this is what my parents will be choosing, from what i have read is not a total smartphone, so it might be right up their alley.

[DarSee]

If they don't want the touch screen on the Flight, the Samsung Strive is very similar. It's not a smart phone either, if they have the family unlimited messaging on their plan they should be good to go as far as the "quick messaging" requirements.

[ant1pathy]

The Flight is junk. Avoid touchscreens if they're not phone savvy.