Emergency phone
Spandex raised this subject again with me and i thought it worth revisiting.
the original DM article is here
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/a...hours.html
They are now available from places like Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spare-One-Emerge...ency+phone
EMERGENCY MOBILE PHONE. Simple. But with all the features you need for a spare phone. Freed from the need of power outlets, you can use the amazing AA battery powered SpareOne anywhere within range of a GSM cell tower. Ships with battery included. Even without a SIM card, SpareOne has one-button emergency dialing (911 etc.), and can be geo-located in an emergency. Simple, for all ages. Easy as 1.2.3. 1. Insert your own or a new SIM card 2. Turn on the phone 3. Call Outstanding Performance with a Single AA Battery SpareOne is the only cell phone in the world powered by a standard AA battery. This is a technological breakthrough! Smart patented power engineering allows users to take advantage of this widely available an inexpensive battery - A regular AA ! SpareOne won't make you depend on an AC outlet. A Battery Shelf life of 15 Years*. Talk Time for up to 10 Hours*. The SpareOne can hold its charge, if stored unused, for up to 15 years* or for the shelf life of the battery inserted. And when in use, SpareOne has a talk time of 10 hrs !* This is all made possible by a single AA battery. *With Included Energizer Ultimate Lithium L91TM
Product Description
Global coverage* ! One to use in your home country, and one for abroad.Ideal for international travelers who need to avoid roaming fees. Just pop in a local SIM card from the country you are visiting.Simple, for all ages. Easy as 1, 2, 3.1. Insert your own or a new SIM card2. Turn on the phone3. Start callingOutstanding Performance with only a Single AA BatterySpareOne is the only mobile phone in the world powered by a standard AA battery. This is a technological breakthrough! Smartpatented power engineering allows users to take advantage of this widely available an inexpensive battery - A regular AA! SpareOnewon't make you depend on an AC outlet anymore.Battery Shelf life of 15 Years*. Talk Time for up to 10 Hours*.We broke all records! The SpareOne can hold its charge, if stored unused, for up to 15 years* or for the shelf life of the batteryinserted. And when in use, SpareOne has a talk time of 10 hours!* This is all made possible by a single AA battery.Innovative. Out of the box. One-of-a-kind design.When it comes to SpareOne, design and technology blend perfectly. The SpareOne was designed to be innovative and different. It istruly one-of-a-kind. The phone celebrates its technology and uniqueness by showing off its AA battery.The SpareOne comes in two different GSM Frequencies GSM 850/1900 MHZ for USA/Americans (View Map) GSM 900/1800 MHZ for EU/Asia/Africa/Oceania (View Map)*With Included Energizer Ultimate Lithium L91â„¢ battery. Features Maintains power for up to 15 years* Works with any NiMh rechargeable, alkaline or lithium AA Battery Works with Standard AA Batteries 10 hours talk time with (1) Energizer AA "Ultimate Lithium" Battery White LED Torch Light 9 re-settable speed dial buttons (1) Emergency pre-set dial button Battery, Antenna/Network L