My wife and cell phones don't get along. She doesn't like being connected at all times, and she has trouble seeing the displays on the majority of the phones that she has used -- not to mention the difficulty she has answering the phone on time as she struggles to find the proper buttons.

As smart as she is, she simply doesn't get along with them.

So I was pleased to see her take so well to the Pantech Breeze phone. This phone, on the AT&T Network, was an immediate hit, because as soon as she picked it up it felt natural to her.

It started with the feel -- solid, yet thin, smooth, yet not slippery. It was a substantial phone, even though it was thin and lightweight.

Even before handing it to her, I was easily impressed by the white shell because it would be easy to find if dropped in a dark car or other place where black phones easily blend in.

She didn't mention the color -- but while she was carrying it, she didn't come to me asking where she left her phone like she did with her own cell phone.

The real standout of the Breeze, though, is that using it matches its name. It's a breeze.

Feature-rich phones these days are difficult to use. They have complicated menu structures, small keys and difficult to read displays.

But the Breeze excels in each of these areas, making it an excellent choice for those who dislike cell phones -- such as my wife -- or those who simply have trouble with small devices, including older citizens or those with lower dexterity levels and poor eyesight.

Yet, even though it works well for those groups, I enjoy carrying the phone, too.

The Breeze's features that have the most impact on usability are its display and buttons.

The display is bright and the fonts are large and readable. Perfect if you have poor eyesight, and even if you don't, it's easy to see what you want to see at a glance.

No squinting to see the tiny fonts -- whether it's on the home screen, the numbers showing what you've just entered, or any of the menu items.

The keyboard has (slightly) oversized buttons, each of which has a backlight that shows the number in a bright blue -- and which result in a large font display on the screen with each press.

It also has three large buttons that you can preprogram with three often-used phone numbers.

So when you put it all together, it's a very easy-to-use cell phone -- when it comes to calling and receiving calls.

The phone also has a couple more advanced features, including a camera and Bluetooth connectivity.

The camera, like the phone, is easy to use, although it is missing both a flash and a mirror (for self-portraits).

The Bluetooth makes it easy to connect to hands-free headsets without having to plug in a wire, and it also allows you to send your photos to your computer.

While this might seem unimportant at first, it could be a lifesaver for photos.

I have run into several phones in which photos get stuck on the phone for various reasons; having the ability to send by Bluetooth with a few clicks could get the photos where you want when you want them there.

The biggest drawback of the Breeze is that it uses a nonstandard connector for power and headset instead of standard USB.

It's a great choice for your mom or dad -- or as an easy-to-use phone for you.