Telikin® – a simpler, easy to use touchscreen computer for seniors, the elderly and their families.

"If you're primarily interested in a home desktop computer, the Telikin, which has been on the market for over two years now, is an excellent option. Ready to go right out of the box, this all-in-one touch-screen computer displays a big button menu on the screen at all times, providing simple access to most functions like the Internet, email, games, video chat, photo sharing, news and weather, and more. Available in two sizes the 18.6-inch Telikin Touch, and the 22-inch Telikin Elite II. These computers come with built-in speakers, a Web camera, microphone, wired keyboard and mouse. They also offer a tech buddy feature so you can access your grandma's Telikin computer remotely from your computer to help her when she needs it. Running on Linux software instead of the standard Windows or Mac OS, the Telikin is also virus-resistant, comes with a 60-day trial period, a one-year warranty and free tech support."

"Tech Support and these cutting-edge apps, websites, and services--not to mention one foolproof computer--can help lighten your load and keep Mom and Dad independent a little longer. Telikin makes ready-to-go computers that require zero tech know-how. Your parents will appreciate the large display and touch screen buttons (labeled with words like videochat and email), which will help them stay connected without making you their one-woman IT department."

"If you're primarily interested in a home desktop computer, the Telikin, which has been on the market for over two years now, is an excellent option. Ready to go right out of the box, this all-in-one touch-screen computer provides a big button menu that displays all your favorite functions on the screen at all times. By simply touching the menu option of your choice with your finger, you can get instant access to the Web, email, games, video chat, photo sharing, news, weather and more. Available in two sizes -- the 18-inch LCD touch-screen with a 320-gigabyte hard drive, ... and the 20-inch LCD touch-screen with 500-gigabytes ... -- all Telikin computers come with built-in speakers, a Web camera, microphone, wired keyboard and mouse. They even offer "tech buddy" software that your loved ones can download on their computers, so they can access your Telikin remotely to help you when need be. Running on Linux software instead of the standard Windows or Mac OS, the Telikin is also virus-resistant, comes with a 60-day trial period, a one-year warranty and free tech support."

"… has a touch-screen interface with large icons and includes built in applications using Web and e-mail. Several reviews of the Telikin can be found around the Web and more information is on the Telikin site"

"… It is clearly aimed at the older user, which explains why its most vaunted features are social in nature, and make a lot of sense for grandparents with distant relatives. Video chat (thanks to a built-in camera), photo sharing and email are first among its advertised features - all of which come ready to use out of the box, provided an internet connection is available, of course."

"… centered on communication: it's got a simple to use touch interface, so it doesn't have the steep learning curve for a neophyte computer user. The Telikin Touch is built into a standard looking all in one PC chassis, with webcam and an 18-inch widescreen. The Telikin Touch was initially designed to be a "senior friendly" PC with a touch interface so users wouldn't need to use the keyboard and mouse. However, the system's information retrieval and social networking features should appeal to the general population and families too."

"In addition to a Slideshow Viewer, Telikin provides a smart mix of software features that cover most of what an older user with basic computing needs would want. The interface has dedicated areas for Video Chat, Email, Photos, Calendar, Contacts, Weather, News, Web, and Games. A handful of utilities which act more like what we would now know as apps handle other basic copmuting tasks: Backup/Restore, CD Player, Calculator, Conversion, DVD Player, File Manager, PDF Viewer, Slideshow Viewer, Stopwatch, Timer and Write. The last is a word processor."

"… Traditional PC vendors often make claims that a certain application or function is "easy enough for grandma," but Chalfont, Penn.-based Telikin seems to offer a more ground-up approach to broad usability with its 20-inch Elite and 18-inch Touch touch-screen all-in-ones. Forgoing Windows, these systems use a custom operating system designed to provide intuitive access to basic computing functions like Web browsing, video chats, and other typical light-duty media consumption and communication-oriented tasks."

"…and testing various computers, nothing comes close to Telikin. With its intuitive and structured menu of applications and clear-cut user interface, Telikin is the first computer truly made for baby boomers and older."

"To judge by the eighty somethings at my church who pester me for technology advice, you're never too old to start using computers, although statistics suggest otherwise. According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, less than a third of US citizens over the age of 75 ever go online.

A Pennsylvania company called Venture 3 Systems LLC figures that's because today's personal computers are just too difficult to use. Well, they've certainly solved that problem. Their new Telikin, is a desktop device that serves up all the pleasures of the Internet, with hardly any of the frustration.

Telikin attacks the problem from two angles. Like everybody else, seniors find computer software confusing and hard to operate.

Older users also must cope with fading eyesight and trembling fingers, which make it hard to read tiny on-screen menus or steer a computer mouse.

So Venture 3 bought and adapted a bunch of touchscreen computers made by Micro-Star International Co. of Taiwan. The touchscreen means that users can bypass the mouse and tap onscreen icons to control vital features. As for software, Telikin abandoned Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system, replacing it with its own secret sauce, a customized version of the free Linux operating system.

That means that standard Windows programs, from Microsoft Office to Modern Warfare 2, won't run on the Telikin.

But on the upside, Telikin features a bold, simple user interface that's far easier for beginners than any Windows box. Users get painless, instant access to the computer's most valuable services simply by touching a few on-screen icons.

At start-up, you see the latest news headlines, the weather, notices of any incoming messages, and even a lovely landscape photo and an inspiring quote for the day. Along the left edge of the screen are icons to activate Telikin's key features. Touch an icon, and there's your e-mail box. Touch another, and you see a selection of popular websites about news, weather, entertainment, or religion. Pick the site you want, and a simplified version of the Firefox browser brings it to you. Want to video chat with the grandkids? Another icon launches the Skype Internet chat service and a directory of friends and relatives. A webcam and microphone are built into the MSI computer; touch the screen to place the call. I found video resolution to be mediocre, but the sound quality was excellent.

The Telikin (Touch) has a 320-gigabyte hard drive (500GB in Telikin Elite) for saving important documents, photos, and videos, and its built-in DVD drive lets it double as a movie player. It's easily connected to any home broadband system with an Ethernet port or a built-in Wi-Fi wireless system."

"…for keeping in touch with its easy to use all-in-one computer."

"… - the Web browsing, e-mail, calendar, photo sharing, games and video chat - and lose the complexity and virus risk. Deliver it all in an 18.6-inch touch-screen device and you have the Telikin Computer, a pleasure both for the recipient who's intimidated by the typical PC, and the family member tasked with providing tech support.

Running custom Linux software instead of the standard Windows or Mac OS, the Telikin doesn't lack for features, including a 320-gigabyte hard drive, 4 USB ports, a memory card reader, wired keyboard and mouse."

"Please managers of Tech Support, I would like to commend Don for his expertise, his help w/my computer and with his patience. I LOVE my computer & I love the V.I.P. service!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"I have to saythat without a doubt my buying experience with your company was a most satisfying event in every respect!

I came in contact... with several members of your Customer Support team. And in each of those occasions, your front line people represented you and your company very well with their affability and high degree of professionalism.

It's truly a awesome, innovative, fun to use PC. Obviously it was primarily designed with both simplicity and style in mind for senior citizens like me.

Along with the computer...you included a[n] impressive user's manual which I could see was nicely formulated with really useful, indispensible information... what more could possibly anxious...seniors ask for?"

"I just got the Elite 20 system for my mom and I want to say it is a very nice and easy to use system. Couldn't believe how quick it was to set up and love the 20 inch screen.

In a matter of minutes I had it hooked up, running on our cable modem, and she was sending email for the first time in her life... [T]he computer is awesome and was extremely easy to use.

First thing my mom said was it was very easy for her to read.

You have a great product."

"I am so thrilled with the computer product and support system from Telikin!! Never before has it been so easy for me to get support and use a computer!

I'm in heaven!! THANK YOU !

Finally the computer world is open to me!!!"

"I just wanted to say, that this was a great investment. I live with my grand parents, and my Grandfather can operate windows but when he makes a mistake or gets onto an unknown screen he didn't know what to do.

I knew at the time I could have purchased a faster computer for a cheaper cost. However the key thing that Telikin provided was an easy to use operating system. I used to work for Dell in technical support. It really did eliminate half of the questions he would pop up on me, or call some poor tech in the middle of the night. Also I've noticed the improvements with some of the updates.

The linux based os, eliminated his subscription to antiviral software, so he's recouped the higher cost in that savings over time.

He's now 2 years later discovered Skype on it. I've used it a few times to talk to my friends, but now he's trying it with my family.

He's now trying to see about getting the Bible on it, to read and listen to but I'd have to check it out first.

We have been really happy with the product, most of the issues I have is with the printer any more. (he's never figured it out how to change the cartridges). Or he's left a writing pen that got stuck inside and is causing a jam.

Thank you again for an excellent product. With a great operating system."

"My mom is 87 years old. She had WebTV for about 10 years and really enjoyed keeping up with friends and family via email. She especially liked to stay in touch with my son who is a Commander in the Navy and travels all over the world. Well mom's WebTV would not work anymore and she was very upset that she couldn't email. I did a Google Search to find out more about the WebTV and see if they made it anymore and found that they were not. Then I noticed on my "search" an advertisement for your Telikin Computer. I read all about it and the reviews. I sent the information to my sister and my grandson and we all agreed that this sounded like a great answer for my mother. Well she bought the computer and we had it installed along with WiFi. She is just going nuts playing with her computer. She never did anything but email, so this has been quite an experience for her. I showed her how she could check out the "news" portion of her screen. I showed her the "games" that she could play. I showed her how she could watch QVC live. My grandson would send pictures of our grand kids and she was never able to open them with her WebTV. Now with her new computer she can see everything, even the videos.

I just wanted to let you know that it has been so satisfying to see my 87 year old mother enjoying her computer so much. I have been singing your praises all over. Thank you again for making a computer for seniors."

"Just wanted to say that this computer is the most incredible device I have ever seen in a long time, I placed the order for my father. Because now webtv service will no longer be working soon, Where do I start ... having nearly all the capabilities and speed of a regular computer. But having the design factor modeled for a senior citizen shows the level of caring that Telikin has put into this system. Also a plus no anti-virus needed, speedy fast and easy to use my Dad loves his! Thank you Telikin also for your excellent customer support through phone and remote management! God Bless! You've made my Father and I very happy!"

"I just want to thank all the people at Telikin for making a product that is user friendly when as for me, I am not of the thechnical age.

The product is great but even greater are the people of Telikin. In my opinion they are one big family and as for me they make me feel a part of their family.

I have had nothing but wonderful experiences from the purchase to the set up on the technical side. No fustration on their part at my lack of computer knowledge.

All I can say is if anyone has any doubt about Telikin in any way, just forget it, I for one am glad to be a part of the Telikin experience.

"Kudos to the Telikin Team for crafting a solution for regular people. Yesterday the Telikin Elite arrived at Quail Haven Village for my 88 year young Mom. Out of the box, she said "It's beautiful". A manual ! Instructions ! How amazing is that ! Big colorful buttons ! Full Touch! A keyboard that you can actually see the letters ! As friends stop by..Mom says "Isn't it beautiful?"

Easy to get connected, easy to get going, just follow the instructions. I called the customer support line to help figure out something...an actual person answered, in English ! .. and then he took control of my Telikin and we watched him fix it. That's they way its supposed to be. Awesome!

As we were deciding to select a new computer to replace her corrupted XP PC, I was reluctantly thinking that we would be replacing it with a Windows 8 platform...(I was hoping for a Windows 7 platform) .. the typical Microsoft approach..which I have never liked. Operating Systems are not solutions...they are just plumbing for techies. Regular people, especially our seniors and now boomers, want solutions. Things that work...all the time. Just like a toaster.!

I'm 65 and retired from a big computer corporation. I am very familiar with high performance, reliable, distributed, easy to use systems that are centrally managed. Before helping Mom out, I was not aware of Telikin...but after searching for "computers for seniors" and landing on your page...I was so excited to see what you have done. It's perfect ! and its the exact same business model that I am familiar with. A locked down kernel for an OS, idiot proof, easy to use, a software release strategy, good hardware, always works, good doc, minimized from virus chances, central help, and most importantly...its a soup to nuts solution. And Mom thinks..."It's beautiful !". I think its elegant. Good Job Telikin Team."

"Bought this computer for my mother who is mostly housebound and completely non technical...she has been emailing and skypeing family and friends. She told me that she feels less isolated and alone...thank you Telikin!"

"I received my Telikin with no problems. I kid you not, in the time it took me to make my morning coffee, I had my mom's computer up and running and her gmail downloading. I wanted to test it out and get it set up before reboxing it and giving it to her for Christmas (my kids want to give it to her at Thanksgiving instead of waiting for Christmas).
   I've bought many electronics over the years and many computers, and never do they really live up to the hype or the allure of making your life simplier as portrayed in the slick advertising. I'm rather skeptical when it comes to electronics for that very reason. Well, you proved me wrong. After using the Telikin for about 2 hours I can honestly say that it does exactly what you advertise. In fact, your ads really do not do it justice because it's an absolutly beautiful product, genius in it's simplicity, and it works flawlessly. Beat that Apple!
   So, after years of trying to help keep my mom "on line", after years of trying to provide her with tech support (with great frustration), after countless hours trying to dumbdown her PC to get rid of all the bells and whistles she doesn't need (and that just confuse her), after years of buying expensive virus protection and lugging her computer into the shop when all fails, after years of telephone calls at work from my mom saying her "computer is broke" because she can't remember how to get to her email - I have finally found something that will make my life so much easier and her life simplier. Between my business and my teenagers, I already have five PCs that I have to keep working and it's not easy. However, now I don't have to worry about also trying to help my mom with hers. This is an amazing product! When my home PC bites the dust, I'm going to replace it with a Telikin!"

"Hello Telikin Staff, I have wanted a personal computer for a long time, but I did NOT want the complicated problems that can go with it. I am a senior and so I was cautious about this. I decided to get a 20" touch screen Telikin because this computer seemed to be less complex & easier for a senior to deal with. It was a very good decision. I got my computer & printer copier in Aug. 2011. I now exchange E mails with friends & family, do on-line searches, and one of my favorite things to do is to watch videos of my favorite artists. I really love the fact that Telikin can send me a blog from time to time with new information & it rolls right off the printer so I can look at the copy whenever I choose. Also when used as a copy machine I often do copies in color which I enjoy. Also Telikin has a very nice staff of people who can help if there are any questions.
Thank you Telikin. I believe you make a fine product and I enjoy it daily. It has really changed my life!"

"Tech Buddy allows me to see exactly what my mother sees...I can guide her or move the mouse myself...that has helped us alot."

"…it's almost like a friend... I think Skype is wonderful...it's very clear... you feel like you could touch the person [you are video chatting with]"

"The Telikin has had a major impact on my life. Using a computer is so much easier now with the touch screen, as I have limited use of my hand. I am on my computer every day video chatting with family and friends, watching movies, surfing the web, and sharing photos. The Telikin has helped me to stay connected and I can’t imagine not having it. I was introduced to The Telikin when our rehabilitation department at United Hebrew of New Rochelle invited me to be part of a research project with the Telikin company. I loved it so much, I called a relative and he bought me one and donated two to United Hebrew. They are in the library and now other residents can enjoy them too. Thanks Telikin, for creating a computer that brings the people I care about just a touchscreen away."