Reviews about Telephones

Bryan-Carey says "Cisco IP Phone offers Technology and Some Advanced Features" about Cisco - 7940 IP Telephone

Bryan-Carey — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:05:41 GMT

Telephones continue to change and it seems like new phones and new versions of old phones pop up faster than one can press the redial button. Business phones change even more quickly then other phones and one technologically up- to- date phone that I have used on the job is the CISCO IP Phone 7940, a phone that connects to the internet.

Telephone Commentary:

This CISCO phone is designed for office use with multiple functions that make it very useful for phones that are used for business purposes. CISCO makes this phone so that its viewing screen stands up at roughly a 60- degree angle, allowing the user to view the panel and the buttons with ease. The handset is small and is placed on the left hand side of the phone. There is also a headphone jack, an internet connection jack, and a speaker phone. The panel on the CISCO IP 7940 phone features a black LCD display with four programmable buttons below the panel and two programmable buttons on the right side of the panel.

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mrka1988 says "Of all the cordless phones I have had this is the best." about Uniden - PowerMax 2.4 GHZ Cordless Phone

mrka1988 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:22:20 GMT

I have owned my uniden powermax 2.4 cordless phone for about 5 years. I have been very satisified with the service that I have gotten from it. I have owned several other cordless phones in the past and neither of them have came close to lasting as long as this one. I love the features that it has, such as the caller ID, the call waiting caller ID and the speaker phone. I also love the fact that it comes with a extra handset. It makes it very convenient to put another phone in a separte room without having to have another phone jack. I have 2 children so my uniden cordless phone has been put to the test, it has been dropped, thrown, and hard to tell what else. It has held up very well. I have had cordless phones in the past in which I could hear other people talking on their phones. I did not like the fact that they would pick up another persons conversation. I have not had that problem with my uniden cordless phone. Also I have had problems in the past with my other phones in which over...

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Lynxie says "I'd Rather Buy A Used Telephone At Goodwill" about Presidian - 5.8GHz Cordless Phone with Caller ID

Lynxie — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:58:25 GMT

I got a Presidian 5.8 GHz Cordless Analog Phone Bundle from Radio Shack in Elyria, Ohio (do not go there, bad merchandise and rude manager "Kellie", who tries to deny refunds when the Service Plan clearly says that if you take the items back, you are entitled to either refund, replacement, or a gift card in store.) and it has no mute button and does not hold calls (drops after anywhere from 50 seconds-1 minute 5 seconds). It looks good, but it is not worth the $39.99 you pay for it. I do not recommend this item at all to anyone if you like working phones

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artgirl says "A good value for a cordless telephone" about VTech - 2650 Phone

artgirl — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:32:55 GMT

V-Tech cordless telephone with answering machine - model 2650. This model has been working exceptionally well for us since purchasing it several years ago. It came with a separate handset that didn't need a telephone jack.

We use it when we are working out in our yard and it works well with the wind and traffic. We can hear above that noise and the caller on the other end has no trouble understanding us.

The one recommendation is to have a battery back up. When the power goes out, the answering machine 'clears' and we have to set up the message and time/date again.

We have not had to replace the original batteries in the handset yet, but believe we will need to do so soon, as it needs to be charged after about an hour of being out of the base unit.

We continually use the speakerphone application. This comes in handy when calling companies and being put on hold for an extended period of time. We also use it when more than one person needs to hear and respond to the caller...

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dpatafio says "not worth the money " about GE - DECT 6.0

dpatafio — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:17:59 GMT

the general electic dect 6.0 cordless phone system worked great at first but after a couple of months you can no longer heard anyone on the phone and they cant hear you either unless the phone is on speaker and on one of the highest volumes. it also can not take a fall, with kids in the house this is something that i will need to look into for future purchases. the phone will explode into at leats 3 pieces with every fall. i also wish that you could take ti off of do not distub on the phone itself rather than having to use base. what you can do with the phone is to turn the ringer off in the phone itself and still have a rionger on the other one. this worked great if i needed to charge the phone in the room but had a child napping in there as well. i think this is the only feature that keeps me from buying a new phone. it also light up while its ringing so you dont have to worry about missing a call while the ringer is off.

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CyndiA says "Not much choice for landline phone service around here. " about AT&T - home phone line

CyndiA — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:29:58 GMT

I used AT&T for years for my home phone until I got one of their cell phones which didn't work at my house. The service rep was rude and said the phone was in the service area. OK honey. You come try it. It didn't get a signal at my house - period. Took me 6 months to get my money back. I switched to Time Warner for my landline phone over that.

Now . . .

The nice sign up deal at Time Warner ran out, and I'm paying $177/month for phone, TV, and internet. That's almost double the initial year or two contract. And, I hardly ever use the phone and rarely watch TV.

I could just use my cell phone, but there are a couple of reasons I still want a landline:

1. I like 911 trace - just in case.

2. When my battery goes down on my cell phone (which happens a lot as I don't remember to plug it in), then I still want a phone of some type.

So, I wanted a bare bones landline phone service. After research, the options were some net based phone companies (with poor reviews) and AT&T.

I called, and...

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ashleycmays says "GE's Designer Series Phone is the best mix of modern & classic" about GE - GE Cordless Bell Phone with Caller ID

ashleycmays — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:55:00 GMT

GE's Cordless Bell Phone is from their "designer series" and comes in black and white. I bought the black version at Target for about $35.00 because it fits perfectly with my grandma's antique shop (didn't want something too modern, needed to be cordless, and working). It also has caller id which is a definite must have. It's sleek, simple, light, and doesn't have a bunch of options. One significant feature this phone doesn't have that may be important to you is an answering machine, so if you need one, then this phone may not be for you (unless you want to buy a seperate one that you can hook up). It is 4GHz and mine came with a full manufacturer warranty. The terms may be different depending on where you buy it, so check that out as well. If Target no longer carries it, I suggest buying it online where it may even be at a better price!

Summary: If you're just looking for a classic but modern, simple, easy to use landline that doesn't come with many features, then this phone is the...

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stahmoresi says "Panasonic KX-TG9392T" about Panasonic - KX-TG9392T

stahmoresi — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:24:35 GMT

Panasonic KX-TG9392T
Includes One Year Manufacturer's Warranty The Panasonic KX-TG9392T is a 2-line expandable DECT 6.0 corded / cordless phone system offering the most advanced phone technology on the market. With the extra line provided by the Panasonic KX-TG9392T you can better organize the flow of phone calls.

The Panasonic KX-TG9392T phone system is expandable up to 6 handsets, so adding an extra handset, such as the Panasonic KX-TGA939, is quick and easy.

KX-TG9392T Features:

New DECT 6.0 Technology
- Interference Free Communication
- Increased Clarity / Enhanced Security
- Wider Range / Network Friendly
1.9GHz Corded / Cordless Phone Combo
- Dedicated for Cordless Phones by the FCC
- 30% Battery Life Increase Over 5.8GHz
2-Line Operation
Caller ID / Call Waiting
Expandable Up To 6 Handsets
40 Minute Digital Answering System -Handset Message Access-Remote Access-Pre-Recorded Outgoing Message
Eco-Friendly Phone
Night Mode
- Program Individual Handsets To Ring Or Remain Silent...

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mbcohoe says "great phone set" about Panasonic - Dect 6.0 Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System - 4 Handset System (KX-TG9334T)

mbcohoe — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:16:00 GMT

Our last cordless phone gave out so I sat down and did some research on cordless phones. I kept coming back to the panasonic cordless set. All the reviews were more than positive so I decided to buy it for our home and I am so glad I did. This phone has a talking caller ID which is an important feature for our house. After two rings it announces who is calling. Another great feature of this phone is that it came with 4 handsets and you can hook up 2 more if wanted. We have one in each bedroom, one in the kitchen and one in the livingroom area. The handsets themselves are very lightweight. The handsets are easy to navigate when storing numbers too. My son loves the intercom feature. Instead of me or my husband having to yell at the kids, we can hit the intercom button and then enter the extension that is in their room and talk to them that way. It has a flash button for call waiting and it also has a hold button if you need to talk to someone in the room without the caller hearing the conversation....

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sarasue says "my panasonic 6.0 cordless phone set is fantastic!" about Panasonic - (KX-TG1032S) Phone

sarasue — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:52:35 GMT

OK so I'm not always hip to the latest in electronics and things of that nature, but I couldn't help but notice all of the static and noises coming from my old cordless phone anytime I ventured farther than six feet away from its base. That's when I started looking for a replacement and found out that the new 6.0 cordless phones are on a different frequency than the old 5.8 models which share the same frequencies as microwave ovens and other assorted electronics and are the culprits of all the annoying static you sometimes hear when using the 5.8 models. The 6.0 versions are on their own frequency, and with the panasonic brand you get clarity and battery life unequaled by anything you have ever seen for this low of a price. Setting it up was easy, too, it automatically keeps the time and date for the electronic answering machine but I do wish there was a way to control the number of rings before the answering machine picks up the incoming call. Other than this small issue, these Panasonic...

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jead619 says "The phone works even at a distance. " about VTech - 5.8 Digital Speard Spectum model I6788

jead619 — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:29:25 GMT

The Vtech 5.8 is a great phone if you are looking to get a system to put in different parts of the house with only one wall jack. The phones can be a fair distance from the base and still work. We have been able to use the phone at our neighbors pool. The system came with 4 phones and have been a wonderful addition to the house. The intercom on the phones have been a great feature when the family is spread through the house. The ability to page the the handsets is great, but it would be nice if you could do that from the handsets or the charging bases not just the base. The batteries hold the charge really well except on the phone that breaks (everyone I know with this system has lost one of the four phones). The CID list and the phone book are both very easy to use. One thing that I just learned about the phone which will be helpful is if the number on the Caller Id requires you to dial a 1 (long distance) all you have to do is press the # key! Over all this is a good...

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QueenBuddafly says "My LG300G is awesome!" about LG - LG300G

QueenBuddafly — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:28:29 GMT

My LG300G is very awesome. It has everything I want and more. It has all the coolest latest things. I really, really love it. It is just the right size for me. The battery lasts a very long time. I rarely ever have to charge it. It has a lot of games, just the way I like it. The volume is perfect and I can get it at just the right volume. I also love the way the text messaging is set up. It has many different message templates for me to choose from. It has many different wall papers. These include: Sunset, Lady, Landscape, Skyscraper, Mischief, Phantom, and Net 10. There are many different ring-tones too. There is: GoGoCart, Lovers Lane, Csardas, Love is Blue, Steps Ahead, Must Be Nice, Dancing With Me, Liebesfreud, Pocket Watch, Funky Band, Shine, Orange Ice, Next Time, A Mystique, Welcome Back, Jack Coke, Greenday, Swan Lake, Canon, and Cigar And Wine. Also there are many tools on my phone that I like. Altogether I really love everything about my amazing LG300G cell phone.

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JovialCougar says "Why is telephone technology going backward?" about Uniden - DXA15688 Series

JovialCougar — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:37:05 GMT

I've had a variety of cordless telephones over the last ten years or so, and each one seems worse than the last. Do we have to go back to the rotary dials with those curly-q phone cords that always get tangled up?

Most recently I bought the Uniden Cordless Phone DXA15688, which cost about $79. It seemed like a good deal and had a lot of good features. But overall I'm not satisfied.

This cordless phone operates at 5.8 Ghz and has a built-in answering machine (digital). The phone display lights up to show the number you are dialing and will also do so if you have caller ID. The phone rests in the battery charger and there is a nice big display with the number of messages. It also looks decent and does not take up a lot of room on the counter - so far so good.

Programming the answering machine was about average. I always need to consult the owner's manual when I want to alter the outgoing message though, since all the modes and the order that you have to press the butons in...

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amy1017 says "Nice Phone" about Uniden - PowerMax 2.4 GHZ Cordless Phone

amy1017 — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:02:12 GMT

I like our Uniden Power Max 2.4 Ghz. It has been a god little phone for us. It comes with caller ID and an answering machine that you can check remotely with a code. It is wall mounted which is so nice, I really couldnt find many wall mounted devices out there anymore and we have a wall jack in our kitchen. My only complaints are that the answering machine system seems to lose it's time and date stamp a lot, so when we receive calls, the time and date that it says for the call is always off. Also the 2.4 ghz frequency always interferes with our cable modem/ internet. If we get a phone call, we have to make sure to answer it on one of our 5.8 ghz phones so we wont get kicked off of the internet. I do like the speaker phone park of it and the caller id display on the phone. It has a very comfortable receiver and a small antenna that does not need to be retracted at all. Overall a great phone that we have owned for years and plan to have for years to come!!

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CyndiA says "Pansonic Cordless Phone - Finally! Phones that work. " about Panasonic - 6.0 digital KX-TG1033S Cordless Phone

CyndiA — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:52:53 GMT

The Panasonic cordless phone set is the third I've bought. The first two were VTech and GE. Those were so bad that I had to return them. Then I went to Amazon and got the Panasonic KX-TG1033 which is a set with three phones. One is on the base unit that plugs into the phone jack. The other two are units that have small chargers and can plug into any wall outlet. This is nice in a home where there are only two phone wall jacks and not very conviently located.

The problem with the other brands were that that had static and very little volume and that was on both ends of calls. I hated to even get or make calls on those phones. Panasonic is clear as a bell - really. Now and then I think I've lost the connection, because there's just no noise on the phone line. Also, the volume is perfect - just like talking in person.

The units are about the same size as other cordless phones, but the buttons are a tad larger and easier to see with bright numbers. I like that, since I need reading glasses...

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nelz2 says "ATT 6.0 Dect- Great phone system!" about AT&T - 6.0 Dect CL82659 (six handset) Answering System

nelz2 — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:06:47 GMT

Anyone considering going to the Dect 6.0, I highly recommend it. It has made a huge difference on the speed of our internet. We have High Speed 8, but at times you would think it was dial-up. I had read that the Dect phone removes your land-line from your internet. It truly does, whether you are on the phone or not, is seems to have made a big difference. I looked for quite awhile and decided on AT&T, a little more expensive, $139.00, at Costco, but it had more handsets (6), $99 for 3, we have a barn and large house. I am sure if I waited Costco would have had a coupon or mark down on this item. The buttons are large and flat, so stuff doesn't get inside and cause them to stick as much. All the handsets are lighted and reset the time when one is reset. Has a get wall mountable answering machine which is small and very user friendly. I had the AT&T 5.8 ghz before, and this system's range and sound quality is as good if not better than that one. It has a speaker phone...

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suemegg says ""MagicJack works like the ads say."" about magicJack - magicJack

suemegg — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:51:57 GMT

I took my Magicjack out of it's package, skimmed the instructions, plugged the Magicjack in and less than two minutes later I had a phone number and tested it out. It worked well, the sound quality was as good as our normal phone line, so we will now stop paying our phone company for long distance calls, and doing so will save us about $240 a year.

Right now we could not get a phone number with our own area code, but it really doesn't matter since we won't be using it for incoming local calls as we will keep our landline until Magicjack has numbers in our area. But it will still be very useful to make long distance calls and as an extra line and a fax line.

I plan on getting another Magicjack and send it to family in Australia so that they can call us as if they were making a local call. I am very rarely influenced by advertisments, and this product seemed to good to be true, but after reading some reviews I decided that due to the great potential to save money each month...

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jewel312b says "Uniden multi handset cordless phone was a disappointment" about Uniden - DXA15688 Series

jewel312b — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:35:32 GMT

The Uniden multi-handset cordless telephone was a big disappointment. It was recently rated in Consumer Reports as the best phone out there. But my experience was the exact opposite. We purchased two sets in order to be sure there is always a phone within reach. Each set comes with two phones, one answering machine base, and one base that simply acts as a charger. The phone has many features such as 5.8GHz extended range, call transfer between handsets, digital tapeless recording for the answering machine, and conversation recording. The problem I had with this phone is the reception. In the owners manual for the phone, it does state that you should avoid: microwaves, moisture, dust, low temps, mechanical vibration, shock, windows with street traffic, televisions, electronic equipment, and fluorescent lighting. I had searched and searched for a place in my home that fit such a requirement. Finally, I found two and hooked the phones up. But the reception is HORRIBLE once you walk...

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dlgardener says "I have been very happy with my Panasonic cordless phone system." about Panasonic - KX-TGA1018

dlgardener — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:12:09 GMT

We got this Panasonic KX-TGA1018 phone system to replace another brand (don't recall the brand name), and we have had no problems in the two years that we've had them. Other than one of them needing a battery change, which we have yet to do. It will hold a charge for a long conversation, but won't charge to the "full" line. Our old system was always picking up static and other strange noises as well as picking up the occasional conversation on a neighbors phone, which led me to wonder how often they were listening in to our conversations as well. We have had neither of those problems with this system. Also the range is much better enabling us to walk outside to pick up the mail at the street or to sit in the back yard while on the phone. I have walked at least 500 ft. from the house without losing connection and I think it would go much further, but have had no reason to test that theory. We've stopped picking up random conversations from the neighborhood, and have had no static or other...

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boltfan01 says "Uniden phone is a great system, easy to use" about Uniden - digital answering machine

boltfan01 — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:32:03 GMT

Wow! The Uniden digital answering machine is a wonderful system. It has a sleek style and is very user friendly. The set up instructions were very easy to follow. The phone features an intercom and lots of features like hold, intercom, flash, redial, pause, clear and speaker for a great hands free experience! The Menu button offers the choice of several ring tones and has the ability to set different ring tones for each handset in your system. The Uniden system offers differnt p[ackages of 1 to 5 phones per unit. Only one unit needs to be "plugged" into the wall with power and phone line. All other units are easliy placed thruout your home or business and do not require and electric outlet or phone outlet. This feature is really the best because you can set up the second, third , fourth or fifth unit anywhere in your home orr business. You can locate this unit at most major retail and electronic stores.

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