During the CES convention, grandPad, a company focuses on making technology simple for elderly people to use was excited to announce a new custom-built tablet designed by Acer. Simply called the grandPad, the tablet integrates a few features improving the overall user experience such as a high-quality, dual front-facing speakers that make it easier to hear loved ones speak during video calls,a new flashlight and magnifying glass application that utilize the flash on the rear camera, and many others.
A user-friendly experience that enhances senior connectivity and communication, grandPad host a few existing features such as a senior-friendly interface, clear instructions, large, easily visible icons, photo viewing, games, music, and access to local weather. The device is also built in LTE connectivity, making voice and video messaging simple to operate, as well as a touch of a single icon can start a call that connects seniors with loved ones.
“grandPad and Acer are dedicated to providing the highest possible quality of service to our members,” said grandPad CEO Scott Lien. “The new grandPad has been built from the ground up for seniors, and will enable us to further improve our level of service to seniors and their families.”
No price were given on the device, but the new grandPad will be available in Q1 of 2017 (probably in the U.S.A.). Stay tuned for more Acer and CES 2017 news at Technave.com.
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