Now, a phone that rings as loud as an electric drill!

Researchers have developed a (desk) phone that rings as loud as an electric drill to help you hear in noisy workplaces, reports India's New Kerala.

"The 83 decibels phone* (Noisyphone) rings as loud as an electric drill and is very effective in noisy workplaces. Researchers said that the ear-splitting ring is twice the level of a normal phone.

This apart, the phone also has a bright red flashing light that alerts users to an incoming call. The caller’s voice is also louder than on normal phones.

The makers of the Noisyphone have claimed that elderly people, who may be hard of hearing, will now never miss another call and can enjoy an audible conversation more comfortably, reports The Mirror.

The phone has already been a big hit abroad. British distributor Noisyphones unveiled it in the UK this week. "

*An 83 decibel noise level, according to Science Blog - NASA is comparable to the noise heard by a person operating a lawn mower or food blender".

emily | 3:03 PM | SMS for Deaf/Disabilities |
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