Telephone Reviews

This is the worst phone I've ever owned. The speaker is garbled and, based on what the folks at the other end of the line say, so is the microphone. Also, the electronic interface for volume and other settings is cumbersome and unnecessary. Don't buy it.

We've had no problems with this phone. Works well. We don't use the caller ID feature so I can't speak to that.

I was really pizzed I had to replace this phone in fact I tried to purchase it again. Excellant sound quality, great caller id display with call waiting caller id. The only reason I had to replace it was I dropped and split apart on the vanity then fell in the toilet... sheesh!!

I have owned the phone for one year. The part you speak into went dead. I cannot locate customer service anywhere on internet or at mall. ATT Automatic answering machine hung up on me twice after waiting 2 hours. Not worth the investment. Buy a better phone from another company that has people answering the phone.

I purchased this phone for $$$$--with a $$$ rebate! It works great throughout the house and even around the yard. AT&T still makes the best telephones. I've tried them all at much higher prices and this one is the best. The battery has a long life and the company will stand behind its product. I'm converting all the phones in my house to this type.

originally purchased as a replacement for a corded kitchen phone (so i could use the phone more easily while cooking), this phone is an excellent value as an additional unit around the house (I already have a Panasonic phone/answering system with caller ID, which i like).

the handset has a volume control which comes in handy in the kitchen when the mixer and range hood are both running.

so far the range of this 900MHz unit is good enough anywhere in the house and around the yard.

Overall, a great value. I have both the white and the black models (note: the pics on this site are not of the actual unit, just a close representation).

I have owned the phone for one year. The part you speak into went dead. I cannot locate customer service anywhere on internet or at mall. ATT Automatic answering machine hung up on me twice after waiting 2 hours. Not worth the investment. Buy a better phone from another company that has people answering the phone.

I purchased this phone for $$$$--with a $$$ rebate! It works great throughout the house and even around the yard. AT&T still makes the best telephones. I've tried them all at much higher prices and this one is the best. The battery has a long life and the company will stand behind its product. I'm converting all the phones in my house to this type.

originally purchased as a replacement for a corded kitchen phone (so i could use the phone more easily while cooking), this phone is an excellent value as an additional unit around the house (I already have a Panasonic phone/answering system with caller ID, which i like).

the handset has a volume control which comes in handy in the kitchen when the mixer and range hood are both running.

so far the range of this 900MHz unit is good enough anywhere in the house and around the yard.

Overall, a great value. I have both the white and the black models (note: the pics on this site are not of the actual unit, just a close representation).

This phone does have pretty good range and several nice features. Honestly, you could buy a nicer phone, but would be hard pressed to do so for the money involved. I do not like the way mine heats up when left on the reciever for prolonged periods of time and would rather it be darker in color, but I am still generally pleased with it.

This phone is nearly identitcal to it's white sibling. I purchased this item because of it's value (price/features) and Panasonic's brand name. The phone itself is fairly light, and the clarity is good. There is very little echo or distortion, given that it's an analog 900MHz phone. However, the recorded message on the answering machine was lackluster. The sound was extremely grainy and hard to discern. Other than that, I have very few complaints. This phone has some nice features, such as a quick charging battery, handset locator, and the ability to call a pager when the answering machine receives a message.

What can I say, Panasonic has always made great phones. This one is no exception. The clarity is superior and the features and functionalities are equivalent to those of a phone twice the price. Buy it. You won't be dissapointed.

This phone does have pretty good range and several nice features. Honestly, you could buy a nicer phone, but would be hard pressed to do so for the money involved. I do not like the way mine heats up when left on the reciever for prolonged periods of time and would rather it be darker in color, but I am still generally pleased with it.

This phone is nearly identitcal to it's white sibling. I purchased this item because of it's value (price/features) and Panasonic's brand name. The phone itself is fairly light, and the clarity is good. There is very little echo or distortion, given that it's an analog 900MHz phone. However, the recorded message on the answering machine was lackluster. The sound was extremely grainy and hard to discern. Other than that, I have very few complaints. This phone has some nice features, such as a quick charging battery, handset locator, and the ability to call a pager when the answering machine receives a message.

What can I say, Panasonic has always made great phones. This one is no exception. The clarity is superior and the features and functionalities are equivalent to those of a phone twice the price. Buy it. You won't be dissapointed.

My problem with this phone is that I cannot dial a sequence
of numbers by hitting a sequence of memory buttons. Therefore I cannot conveniently use it with my very inexpensive long distance service, which involves first dialing an 800 number, then dialing a password number, then dialing the number to be called. Other than this, which was the reason I bought the phone, it seems fine.

Yesterday I purchased Sony's SPP-S2720 (Quadra Station 2.4) cordless phone with an additional handset. I am a student at McGill University in Montreal; I live in a sky-rise and I have been having trouble all year long finding a clear, non-static, non-interference cordless telephone. I started out with a Bellsouth phone that was broke before I even took it out of the box (which the company refused to fix -- never again will I even consider Bellsouth for a product brand), then I had this cheap V-tech 900 MHz cordless (terrible, terrible, I hear more outside noise and interference than an actual voice) and then I tried an older Sony 900 MHz. It got to the point where I used my cell phone in my flat instead of my normal telephone because I was getting better reception with the cell. HOWEVER, my new telephone is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL and worth every single penny (this telephone is a bit pricier than most). I love all of the features, it is simple to use and it has amazingly clear reception. I have been testing it out all day to try to pinpoint and target flaws (I am a very skeptical consumer) and I cannot find one. I have not picked up a conversation from any other residents in my building while using it. The phone consistently functions up to par -- I have even tried using it around the microwave, television, etc. (appliances that are supposed to cause interference) and the reception & quality of sound remain excellent. As far as programming goes, the telephone is very user-friendly (I happen to be quasi-computer illiterate; thus, I need things to be fairly simple and explanatory). The telephone is also durable (did I mention that I drop things a lot?).

In sum, the quality of this telephone is EXCELLENT! I have been through 3 telephones this year, spending over [price] only to be disappointed. So this time around I did my research and really shopped around. I am completely satisfied with my purchase. I use my telephone a lot -- To register for classes, to call up professors, to talk to my friends & family back home in the States, to check voicemail, coordinating & scheduling various events for the extracurriculars and councils that I sit on, etc. so I need a reliable phone that will not hinder what I need to accomplish... There is nothing more agitating and annoying then saying, "Hold on, let me change channels" at least 20 times per conversation or "Can you hear me? Do you hear the echo? Is that another conversation?" or "Bad connection, can I call back?" -- I am very pleased with this telephone... It's efficiency, easy access, convenience, reliability and sound quality are stellar!

PRO: DSSS, design, quality, sound, range, ease-of-use, flexibility, lighted display-keypad, handset remote, battery life

CON: No conferencing

Key Features:

* High Power Digital 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
* Multi-Handset Capability (Up To 4 Handsets)
* Caller ID With Call Waiting With 70-Number Memory
* Center Jog Dial Control With 50-Number Dialing Directory
* Walkie Talkie Function
* EZ Access Button
* Three-Line Backlit LCD On Handset
* Lighted Display & Keypad
* Call Transfer
* Memory match ringing
* Hold

A sad but little known fact is that apparent diversity of consumer product offerings is often just branding of a relatively small number of real choices. Multi-handset 2.4 GHz cordless phones are no exception. If you look closely, you'll see that most of the current offerings: have identical (or nearly identical) feature sets; are based on FHSS (frequency hopping spread spectrum, also known as FH DSS, or frequency hopping digital spread spectrum); and are built in China. These products (e.g., Panasonic KX-TG1050N/KX-TG1000N/KX-TGA100N) are pretty much the same.

The Sony line of multi-handset 2.4 GHz cordless phones (SPP-A2780/SPP-A2770/SPP-A2730/SPP-A2720/SPP-H273) is a notable exception: significantly different feature set, based on DSSS (direct sequence spread spectrum), and built in Taiwan. DSSS, a more costly and sophisticated technology than FHSS, provides greater range and resistance to interference, particularly indoors. As a result, these Sony phones provide remarkably clear sound.

The Sony line also abounds with thoughtful design touches that makes it a joy to use. The Jog Dial makes it a breeze to access the phone book, call lists, and menu items. The handset has a solid feel, is comfortable to use, and will stand up on any horizontal surface thanks to a flat base. And of the course the styling is up to usual high Sony standards.

SUMMARY: This is the one to buy! Shines in all areas!

I was very happy to get 2 cordless units so cheap but now I am thinking to throw away this set. I am not able to use it due to persistent static noise even after manually changing channels multiple time during call. So every time I have to get back to my old cordless without number display. I use this phone for checking caller id.

I've had this phone for 9 months and the second handset has already broken. I like the phone in general, works well, very clear...It's just now I only have one handset!

My husband and I have a wireless internet hub in our home. This 5.8 GHz phone does not interfere with our WiFi setup. It is the first time we have achieved this! The phone is very user-friendly (VTech phones usually are) and the speakerphone is outstanding in terms of mic quality. The price is a little high for most people, but in our case it has been well worth it.

This phone was really bad because it stopped working withen the first 2 weeks I had it...I had no idea why!

We bought this phone because my daughter thought it was cool looking and it was the right color. Beyond that, this phone was inexpensive and is a decent performer.

You are not paying for fancy features, or digital clarity and security. And you don't get those for free. If you desire a great phone then you need to spend more. Sound quality is acceptable, though there is a constant hiss in the background, regardless of how far from the base you are. The hiss is not a problem at the lowest volume setting, but it gets worth as the volume goes up. Also, there is no headphone jack on this model.

For us the bottom line is that color and coolness are more important, so this one is a keeper.

For many years I only used Panasonic phones, but have been very disappointed for the past couple years. A few months ago I picked up one of these vtechs on an impulse (love those colors!) and it turned out to have vastly superior sound quality to any of my expensive phones. This phone gets carried to every room in the house because of the good sound. I wish every phone -- actually, every electronic device, was as reliable and pleasurable to use.

We bought the connector at Costco in the box, and the language on the box is an entirely inaccurate description of the services. I had the service for many months, and this last month they dropped us at their whim with no warning, with no prior issues. We always paid on time, and hadn't used it a whole lot before, but this last month we use service more than usual and they drop us. Although their terms of service allow them to drop you for any reason, clearly good service implies an ethical treatment above that which is legal.

Beware that if you sign up with them they do not agree to give you any specific level of service (or any service at all), despite what the box may claim. > 90 minutes is commercial? Since when is length of a single call a good distinction between commercial and residential? It is clearly a redefinition of what is truly residential. Unusual definitions are, to me, a form of bait and switch.

I thought about giving some stars for the fact that their service is technically very good, but that technology means nothing when they decide not to give it. Essentially, there is no real exchange in this deal other than that you agree to pay them for the hope that they will give you service. So I am interpreting it as an utter failure in being a legit service agreement and giving them a one.

Amerivoice has falsely advertised "unlimited service" and is ripping off consumers. I had this for 1-1/2 years but now they are strictly enforcing time limits. Did work good and quality was excellent but now its only a block of 1200 minutes per month for $29.95, not unlimited. They are monitoring all your calls on spreadsheets, as soon as you go over the allottment they will e-mail you a 5-day cancellation notice unless you renew and confirm service at 3.9 cents per minute. Obviously Amerivoice can no longer fulfill the unlimited long distance service that was advertised in media and on packaging at Office Depot, Costco. Amerivoice should be at top of the list for FTC enforcement action as well as a class action lawsuit. Sprint and SBC now both offer true unlimited long distance for an additional $20 per month as part of local phone packages, a much better and cheaper choice

I have three units working in my office and one in my home and they have been great.

The quality of the service and quality of transmission has been excellent.

I've been using this phone for over 6 months now and I've been having so many problems... The person on the line constantly tells me they can't hear me... the mic volume just isn't high enough. Then every once in a while (like 1 in every 20 phone calls I make) they complain of severe static and breakup. I figured it was a problem with the phone, so I returned it and got a new one and I'm still having the same problems. Out of 3 panasonic phones in the last few years, the last two (the 2.4 and the 5.8 ghz) were duds. I'm done with them...

I got this set and 1 extra handset for a total of 3 phones. For the price, the voice quality just isn't there. It's not that it's terrible - just not as clear as my old 900 MHz phone. It also doesn't have the range that my old one did.

There is also a "Feature" on this phone that will be the reason I send it back. When you have multiple handsets the phones only recognize that you answer a call on the handset you use. In other words, if you answer a call on one handset all the other handsets display that you missed the call. It doesn't know that you answered the call on the other handset. If you don't use a handset for a couple of days, you go to pick it up and it says you missed 15 calls... What? Oh... I just missed them on this handset. I called Panasonic and was told that this is a "Feature", and they could not change it.

There are some nice things about the phone, but there are also some "Features" I can do without.

I purchsed these phones about 5 months ago and am very pleased with them. My phones have gotten wet, been dropped and chewed on by children and even left outside in the rain for a time. After all this they still work great. The sound is clear and there is plenty of features on them to keep you busy for a while. The answering machine is so simple, I love it!!! I would recommend!