[retroguy]

I think this is a good idea and has been executed pretty well, I don't think this is necessarily aimed at the HN crowd, but possibly at the HN crowd's grandparents.

I'm sure there are some pretty switched on grand parents out there, but I don't fancy the idea of sending my grandmother an SMS. I'd need to call her and no doubt visit her to explain the whole SMS thing.

I have a friend with a parent who is getting on in years, she described a device very similar to this "If only something like this existed" - I've just sent her the link, I imagine a purchase will follow soon after.

[jacquesm]

I can see it would have appeal for someone that would not use SMS but since the other side can't see that your mobile phone is not SMS capable you will be having a lot of confusion.

[FiddlerClamp]

For older folks, larger buttons and some visual signaling would help. Also, greater amplification (that said, I don't know how loud the ringer or speaker on this thing is).

[beoba]

My grandparents wouldn't get this; too expensive.