Reviews about Telephones

JDGeorgia says "Awesome bluetooth headset frees your hands!" about Plantronics - Calisto Cordless Phone with Bluetooth

JDGeorgia — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:19 GMT

The greatest thing about this phone is the bluetooth headset. There have been bluetooth headsets avaiable for cell phones forever, but what about your home phone or home office phone? Until now you had to settle for a headset with a long cord, but with this phone, your hands are totally free and the phone itself is very compact--about the size of an older model cell phone. It's extremely easy to move around the house while talking on the phone (handset clips to a belt or pocket), or to take notes on my computer during a business call, and with the handy mute feature I can even use the bathroom while listening to a call! This phone is especially useful for toll free calls because I can make them from my home line rather than using my cell phone minutes.

In addition to compact size and portability, the Calisto has other nice features. It can either sit on the counter/desk or be mounted on the wall, and has volume control on the ringer so you can tailor the sound to your comfort...

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pavelga says "Very good for the price." about Nokia - 6030

pavelga — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:06:01 GMT

Very good simple phone. Well designed "bar" style.

Has some additional features for more advanced users, but is good enough for the beginners too, as well as for the older people.

Relatively easely can be programmed accordingly to the individual preferences.

The display is well designed, well lit, average size. The pushbuttons are a little on the small size, though...

The battery is long lasting, doesn't take too long to recharge.

Has some disadvantages too. Such as: Really hard to engage in the speakerphone mode (has to be done by browsing through "Options" and can be turned on only during the call, when the phone is supposed to be pressed against the ear, making it virtually impossible to "play" with the small pushbuttons at that paticular time...).

The alarm clock feature is not particularly "user friendly". Takes time to get accustomed to it even while using the manual.

The calculator is not very usful either.

Overall: very good product for a good price. Enjoy!

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franiof says "I linally found MY telephone....." about Panasonic - Model KX-TGA641T

franiof — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:23 GMT

In order to verify my telephone experience, I will tell you I am 82 years of age. I have seen and used

almost every phone ever made. I have spent so much money trying to get all that I wanted in a phone.

I still have most of them as I am also a "pack rat". I have bought GE, Uniden, even tried a cheap one

called American Telecom. Also bought a few batteries that were expensive and really a waste of

money. Years ago my son had a Panasonic that I thought was great. It had a charger and an extra

battery that you kept in the charger. So I called Panasonic to see where I could get one like that

They don't make them any more, but she was very helpful in helping me to choose the best model

to get all the things that I wanted in a phone.. It has so many features that I am still learning about

them. I feel like I have finally found the right one for me and I highly recommend Panasonic.

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dannahudson says "Works just fine if you're not looking for anything special" about Windstream - Windstream

dannahudson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:47:38 GMT

This phone is a decent type to have for most people. I doesn't have anything really specail about it. It does everything you need a phone to do. It has different tones and a call timer. I use the phone for several hours each day and it has good sound quality and volume options for the incoming voice and for the ringer. It comes in different colors and one can be bought to match any decor. I think it is derived from AT&T if I recall correctly. It has a place where phone numbers can be stored with names and all that good stuff and the people can be placed on speed dial. It has redial, hold and speakerphone. The answering machine isn't complicated to use or program. It's fairly easy to set the date and time and change the message to suit your needs. It's just an easy step by step process. My dad's a senior citizen and hard of hearing and such and he has no problems using the phone in any way. Everything is easy and simple. The numbers on the keypad are large so people with bad eyesight can...

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barryo1225 says "I love my AT&T Digital Answering phone system with five phones." about AT&T - Digital Answering system and 5 wireless phones

barryo1225 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:49:59 GMT

I recently bought an AT&T digital answering wireless telephone system with five telephones. The answering machine has a digital display to show how many messages are there. It has features such as an audible clock setting button with day, time, date and year.

When shopping for electronics the first store and website I check is Best Buy. When arriving at the store I found the system and it was on sale. The price was about $80.00. Since I am not a "shopper" I find the internet very helpful in researching what item I am looking for. I usually check at least 5 favorite sites and check prices.

At times in order to spend less time "shopping" I order what I want on the stores website and have it sent to the local store to be picked up. Best Buy and Walmart are the best vendors for this in my opinion.

It was unpacked and had no problem setting it up. It was easy to set the answering machine up but had to wait till all the phones to be charged to test it.

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tiffammons says "the battery life sucks" about VTech - LS6225-3

tiffammons — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:39:35 GMT

The first thing about the phone is it is very nice looking sleek design, light weight and overall a nice design. I do like the fact the additional phones do not have to be plugged in to a phone jack and that means I can use it with my internet phone service. I do like the fact that you can choose different ring tones but thats where the good qualities end. The battery life on this phone is horrible,I do know that you can't leave a cordless phone off the charger all day and night and expect it to still work but these phones don't hold any kindcharge at all I've let the phones charging for days and then when I did use one of the phones the battery lasted less than an hour. While the phones looks great its not very practical to keep running around from phone to phone because the battery keeps dying. I've also had my phone get hot while I am using it and I hadn't been on it for hours as the battery will not even allow that. Overall I don't think that this is a good buy.

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lamos says "Magic Jack is a great buy." about Magic Jack - Magic Jack

lamos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:31:06 GMT

Magic Jack is a great buy and good to give as a gift. There are some things that could be fixed and that is: sometimes the phone won't ring when your computer is just sitting idle. I also had problems with people hearing me on the magic jack. It kept switching to speakerphone and I could only hear the person throught the computer speakers and not the phone itself.

One time I had to call my ISP provider because it didn't have enough bits for me to use it. One minute it works the next minute it doesn't. Also, when I called a few people on another occasion, they could barely hear me.

The pros to magic jack is when it works, you can call anywhere in the United States and the only thing you pay is $20 a year. Every out of town call you make is free. Paying $20 a year is the best thing about magic jack. You save hundreds and maybe thousands of dollars a year by using magic jack. It can also be used with your fax machine.

I would recommend magic jack to everyone. The cons that I had are not typical....

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dsv57 says "Very poor quality! I had 2 break & they don't honor the warranty" about General Electric 27956FE1 1.9 GHz 1-Line Cordless Phone

dsv57 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:22:21 GMT

Don't waste your money. GE (Thompson Electric) has had so many complaints about this digital photo frame phone they don't even make them anymore nor do they carry spare parts. I received one for Christmas and after 3 months the digital frame went out. I called and they said to send it in for repair. After waiting 2 weeks and not hearing anything from Thompson, I called them and they told me they don't make the phone anymore and I would receive a refund in the mail in 6 to 8 weeks. Then I bought a new one on Ebay. The package had never been opened. The receiver on the phone doesn't work. I called about the warranty and they told me to contact ebay, that they (Thompson) won't honor the warranty because it was purchased off of Ebay. Doesn't seem right that they won't honor the warranty, since the phone was brand new. I even talked to a supervisor at GE and he was down right snotty to me! So sad, there is NO such thing as customer sevice these days. Twenty years ago I would have......

tina3969 says "Stays with me always." about GE - GE DECT 6.0 Cordless Dual Handset with Call Waiting/CID

tina3969 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:19:59 GMT

GE DECT 6.0 Cordless Dual Handset with Call Waiting/CID best ever.

I am very pleased with my GE cordless phone. I've tried other brands, but have had the best luck with GE products. It has all the features I need and is a comfortable fit. You can use it as a room monitor which is great. I love it makes it easy to get my calls and while I'm with my son. I bring it with me while we play outside. The phone has a clip on feature so I can hang it on my pants shirt while we play so I never miss anytime.

The Dect 6.0 difference. Digitally enhanced cordless technology, or DECT, features a dedicated bandwidth that avoids interference from electronics found around your home. The result is crystal clear, interference free communication. Two handsets included with system. You can use up to 4 handsets and place in multiple rooms throughout your home. Just plug extra handsets model 28110EE1 (Sears item 27452 sold separately) into power outlets; only one phone jack is needed. * Includes 2 handsets *...

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KelliRank says "not worth it." about GE - Dect 6.0 Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System - 3 Handset System

KelliRank — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:17:42 GMT

The GE - Dect 6.0 Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System - 3 Handset SystemIs a nice phone when you first plug it in. Soon I came to realise that this was a bad choice. Not easy to say when it is a GE. This phone worked well for almost a year, then one handset started to crackle and eventually just stopped working. I thought no big deal I have two more. That's what I thought until the second went dead so I charged it but it never charged. The light said it was charging but it never worked again. Now I'am down to one phone and it will only hold a charge for about an hour. The caller-id screen is starting to go out and the sound is beginning to crackle. I will soon be in the market for a new phone again. Just because its a GE does'nt mean it will work. If you plan to purchase this phone or if you already purchased it keep your receipt or register it on-line for a extended warranty you'll need it.

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doglover222 says "Excellent Cordless Phone For the Cost" about Uniden - Uniden EXI4560 2.4 GHz Extended Range Cordless Phone Model No. EXI4560

doglover222 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:21:47 GMT

I paid a reasonable amount of money for this refurbished cordless phone last year. And to this day it is still functioning. I can honestly say that it gave me a pleasant surprise. The sound quality does need further improvement, but overall it is still giving me service just like the day I bought it. I have great faith and trust in the Uniden brand now. I never had any experience with a Uniden product. But after buying this I am confident in buying a Uniden product again. I like the size of the phone and voicemail function. As well as the distance I can take the cordless phone away from the base station. I needed to get a cordless phone that had a reasonable cost. This was perfect because it didn't cost much and it had all the functions I needed in a cordless phone including caller id, voicemail, and call wating. This was the only time a refurbished product gave me good service. I would highly recommend anyone not only to get this phone model, but also higher end phones...

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darlyn63 says "Gives Great Sound, Clear Conversation with Panasonic Cordless " about Panasonic - Panasonic Cordless Phone KX-TG6433

darlyn63 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:52:35 GMT

Well I finally gave up looking for a new battery for our old Panasonic cordless phone. I guess now a days, it's ancient. For how fast things change, what you purchased 6 months ago is old. Our old cordless could probably go into the Smithsonian Institute. I miss using it, the biggest miss is the shoulder rest. We really got our use out of it, and monies worth for how many years we had it, plus the abuse it took. Being dropped over the time.

I am looking forward to our new Panasonic KX-TG6433 Cordless Phone lasting a long time also. We like all the features, a lot that we had with the previous one plus some. Time for me to learn how this one works, a couple of the buttons are in different places, no biggie. And how to program the phone numbers for the phone book. The nice thing about this one coming with added handsets, the phone book gets added in each phone automatically, not individually. Which is cool.

So far I'm liking it, nice great sound and clear conversation. Just slightly smaller...

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rr123 says "Panasonic KX-TG6700B 5.8 GHz 2-Line Cordless Phone " about Panasonic - Panasonic KX-TG6700B 5.8 GHz 2-Line Cordless Phone

rr123 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:41:21 GMT

Both handset & base displays are exceptionally small; difficult to read info on either. In what I do, I'm on the phone for 4 - 6 hours, non stop, every week day. Not sure if the suggested 5 hour battery life with talk is reassuring. Of course, I can always exchange one of the other expandable handsets. Base and handset speakerphones seem to be good to exceptional, quality-wise. 2 antennae can prove to be cumbersome due to design and placement. 60 minuets of messages left recording time is a definite plus. Sure wish some of these features (although some of the "bells & whistles" are over the top)could be integrated into a similar design with a corded handset to the base. Handset cradle on base appears to be an after thought. Seems like the entire handset should be visible when placed, also easy to knock over especially when using base keypad. Ergonomics of the handset leave a little to be desired. Although light in weight which is good, I find myself getting uncomfortable holding......

codance says "Great reception throughout the whole house" about Uniden - 1580-5 DECT 6.0

codance — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:58:04 GMT

I did a lot of research before I made this purchase, but I had read many excellent reviews on Panasonic and Uniden. I bought this cordless phone with answering machine and 5 handsets from Staples. It was a bargain at $55 after a coupon and rebate. My home is four levels with over 4000 sq. ft. I can use the phone anywhere in the house and still get great reception. I upgraded from a Uniden 5.8 GHz and it's a noticeable improvement. There are many nice features on each handset like speaker phone, various ring tones, volume control, etc. It's so convenient to have this many handsets, especially since I only have one phone jack for all three bedrooms upstairs. I highly recommend this brand and model. Definitely a 5-star rating.

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ottiscat says "Uniden DECT 6.0 is great for those technically challenged!" about Uniden - Dect 6.0 digital answering system

ottiscat — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:44:01 GMT

After months of dealing with a dying phone, I finally found this great little gadget-The Uniden Dect 6.0 answering system.The package I bought comes with only one handset but can be expanded with up to 6 handsets.It lights up a great orange color when ringing or dialing and is perfect for night use- great visibility!Being a little technically challenged, I had to find something that even I could set up without too much difficulty and this is the phone for that.You can store up to 70 names and numbers, which is surprisingly easy to do.The answeing machine is way too easy to program and you can leave your own message or opt. for the one the phone already has.It comes with caller ID/call waiting and with the bright orange ,you can read it from across the room!you can also personalize the ringers.I found it very easy to program and you can redial up to the last 5 numbers.It records up to 14 minutes in messages to be reviewed at your convienece.You can also talk hands free by using the speakerphone!It...

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degowl says "Have two and both are good quality" about GE - 25 Channel Cordless Telephone 2-9751

degowl — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:54:59 GMT

I bought two of these GE phones after a bad experience with a cheaper brand. I chose GE, because I have had good experience with other small appliances they make, and I've not been disappointed. They have worked very well. The only time I've picked up one that didn't work, I found it had been accidentally disconnected from the telephone jack. I deliberately chose phones that did not have a lot of added features like redial, hold, answering machine, call waiting, mute. and the like. I have found that the more technical additions anything has, the more there is to go wrong. I am glad to have a phone that can be used for making and receiving calls only. This may be a tech prejuidice of mine, but it has certainly paid off in that I've used these phones for years without problems. They take up little room on a table, are attractive, and easy to clean. They will stay charged for a long time when off the base.

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degowl says "Worst voice quality I've ever experienced" about VTech - 900MHZ Cordless Telephone

degowl — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:05:31 GMT

I have received two of these phones as gifts. Both of them had poor voice quality. I did not use either a week before discarding it. I have talked to friends who had the same experience with them. I have wondered if the person who gave them to me got them as a prize of some kind. I can't imagine anyone buying them who had done any research on their quality. I did a little of this on line and found that they received very poor ratings on bulletin boards that did consumer testing and evaluations. They were very small, attractive, modern and stream lined. I would have liked to use them. I never have enough telephones. I like to have one in most rooms of the house, and I have locations where I could have easily installed and used these had the voice quality been up to par. It was just too embarrassing to keep asking people to repeat things while talking to them. Also there was often noise on the line that prevented their hearing me. I will never purchase or install...

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sissfrancis says "The alarm clock on this phone wakes me up every morning" about Chronofone ET380 - Cordless Telephone with AM/FM Clock Radio

sissfrancis — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:47:40 GMT

This phone has few features except being cordless and having a good clock radio. I don't want all the modern features on the phone that is right beside my bed. I do well just to pick it up and answer when it rings at night. I use other phones in the house for up-to- date audio developments. All I want from this one is to answer incoming calls at night, put me to sleep with music, and wake me up the same way. This one fills all those requirements nicely. It is easy to set the alarm; so I can wake up to my preference of an alarm or music. It is also very easy to set the radio to shut off for up to 59 minutes, so I can be soothed to sleep by the same favorite radio station. The radio is a good clear one and picks up all available AM and FM stations. The telephone does have redial and hold features. The keys for operating the phone are large and easy to use when fumbling around in the dark at night. It has served me well for several years.

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sissfrancis says "Has many features useful to me." about PhoneMate - Performance Series 7650

sissfrancis — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:19:14 GMT

I had used this phone happily for a few years until the answering machine messages became so scrambled that I couldn't understand them. I took it for repairs and was told that the casette in it was worn out and should be replaced. I bought one, and they replaced it for me. However, it did not help. The messages are just as bad. I no longer use the answering maching feature, but I still keep it connected beside my computer. I like the hold feature so much that I can't give it up. I put it on the speaker while I am on hold and can continue working at my computer until someone picks up. The redial message number can be checked, and that is helpful to me. I have a tendency to forget who I called last. If I check the number before hitting redial, I am not embarrassed by reaching the wrong person. It has a personal message feature that I often use to remind myself of something and/or to leave messages for family members who are not at home.

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sissbarb says "This panasonic phone did not work properly." about Panasonic - Panasonic KX-TG2120

sissbarb — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:40:20 GMT

I tried it for about six months and found it unsatisfactory. The handset worked well for a short period of time.. However, it could be used less than five-minutes with each charge. If left off the base when not in use, it went dead. I tried replacing the battery and that did not help. As they were expensive, I only tried this one time. I talked to the company about the problem, and their only suggestion was that I return it at my expense to let them inspect it. I have not done that. I needed a replacement for the time it would be gone; so I just bought another and decided not to expend time and money on returning it. I had the capacity for caller ID service and also call waiting, but I did not use these features. The redial function was never right either. The number was available for redial for only a few hours. The volume control and mute buttons worked well. It was supposed to have a ten-station phonebook and dialer, but they never worked properly either. Everything...

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