Firefly cellphones for kids now available!

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via Slashphone

Firefly, the mobile phone for kids, are now sold at a retail store near you. They even come with accessories and Firefly branded calling plans nationwide on a pay-as-you-go basis. These phones occupy a niche market that appeal to kids aged 8 to 12. You can also purchase this phone online at their website, and selected regional wireless carriers.

Sporting just 5 keys, these phones can program up to 22 outgoing numbers that include speed-dial keys shoud any emergency arise. It is dummy-proof, with its Phone Book, Accept, Reject, Mom and Dad keys. There is an intermittent light when in standby mode, and lights up like its namesake when in use. For greater flexibility, parental controls are found in abundance in all Firefly phones. (specs below)

Product Information:

• Works on GSM 850/1900 MHz networks
• Internal antenna
• Rechargeable, nonremovable lithium ion battery
• Up to 6 hours talk time
• Up to 205 hours standby time
• Size: 3.46″ x 1.75″ x 0.79″
• Weight: 2.12 ounces
• Dual language capabilities: English and Spanish

Features:

• Firefly Fireworks™ light display flashes when making and receiving calls, during standby, and when charging
• 12 ring tones to choose from
• 5 animations to choose from
• 7 LCD screen backlight colors to choose from
• PIN-protected Phone Book with up to 20 numbers
• Optionally rejects calls from numbers not in Phone Book
• Missed call indicator and list