Telephone Reviews

I've owned this phone for about 2 weeks now and I HATE it! I live in a high rise, and I actually had to dig out an old corded phone and plug it into the wall because I was getting so many complaints from the people I was talking to about buzzing on my phone. It gets static all the time; the buttons on the handset are poorly designed so that if I try to hold it on my shoulder I disconnect myself half the time; the caller ID re-dial doesn't work properly; and on and on....

I now have voice mail, caller ID and call waiting with one of those "total solution" plans from the phone company. This phone handles all three of those services wonderfully! It has an indicator on it (even though it's not an answering machine) that you have voice mail messages, as well as a special button to push to access the voice mail system. It has a lighted caller ID display that also works with call waiting (when you're on another call, it beeps and shows the ID of the incoming call). The base also has a speaker phone, so you can stay on hold without using your hands. And the Panasonic cordless technology is the best, worth paying a little extra for.

ever since we got this replacement battery, the exact same model as the one that the phone system came with, the phone now never works well. the battery never full recharges and now I always get the same message on my handset "move closer to base." i am trying to figure out now if the battery is defective or if my expensive panasonic phone system is on the blitz...

but---my sister-in-law says she got the same battery type for her wireless phone and has the same problem.

I was having problems with my cordless phone, but this new battery has saved the day.

This unit, while fully functional, offers nothing a lower priced unit won't give you. The Intel Pro operates as well at a fraction of the price. any cam nees a good thruput connection on both ends - yours and the person you are talking /videoing with! If you have dsl or cable thats half the battle. Don't get caught up in the glorified "onboard video processor".

I have tested many of the less expensive PC cameras and this one is absolutely worth the money. I bought this so my wife can talk with her mother, over the internet. We tried other models but the only way we could make the audio work without echoes was to use headphones. My wife's mother would not use it. We have cable modem and my mother-in-law has DSL connection to the internet. The video quality is unsrpassed by all the other models I have tested and the audio is better than a phone call. No echoes, no cut out words or phrases. With my PC speakers it sounds like a high quality speakerphone. This one has an on board processor in the unit that makes the video look great.
The benefit is now we don't pay for long distance calls and they can video as long as they like, as well as see each other. Definately worth the money in my book.

This battery DOES NOT WORK with my Motorola digital StarTac wireless telephone (ST7760). The manufacturer (iGo Corporation) says that even though its batteries are made to Motorola's specifications, they do not always work with the intended phone. He suggested I purchase a Motorola battery for my Motorola phone.

Two years ago for my birthday, my mom got the brilliant idea that the perfect gift for me would be a pager. I'm not a doctor. (...) I'm not even a teenager who just wants to be cool. What would ever possess her to buy me a pager? But on my birthday, there it was...the Motorola LS550 Pager.

Design
This pager is standard size in my opinion. Not too big, but not too small. The screen is located on the top and displays the time and date. A clip is on the backside so you can attach the pager to your belt or pocket. The right side has rubber gripping so you can grasp the pager easily. The front of the pager has 3 buttons- one is plain, one has a dot, and one has a check.

The plain button is the way you view the numbers and scroll through the pagers received. The checked button is pushed to select a specific page or an option on the menu. The dotted button is the way to access the option or return to the main menu screen. Getting the hang of which button to push was a little tricky at first.

The Motorola LS550 Pager comes in 4 dazzling color choices. You can choose black, red, blue, or teal.

Features
The Motorola LS550 Pager can hold 40 pages. The time the page was received is also recorded. Unfortunately, the date is not recorded which is not a big deal, but would have been a nice feature.

Alerts: vibrate or a choice of 5 audio alerts.

Alarm: You can set an alarm to go off as you need it. You can set the alarm to go off daily, or weekly, or just the one time. This is a nice option. It can help you remember to daily take your medication, or remind you of a weekly appointment.

Private Time: I used this feature a lot! It allows you to receive pages, but will not alert you when one is received. It will not vibrate or beep. On the screen, there is a small Motorola symbol that flashes when a page is received. During Private Time, only the symbol flashes without the sounds or vibration. I set my pager to this setting when I was in class or church. I could check to see if the Motorola symbol was flashing and then return the call or check my voice mail at my convenience. This was my favorite feature because even on vibrate it would buzz or rattle against stuff if I had it tucked in my purse or backpack.

Delete Messages: You can choose to delete pages one at a time or clear the memory all at once.

Pager Off: If you wish, you can turn your entire pager off. You will not be able to receive any pages.

I actually ended up liking this pager a lot even though. I started out thinking it was a stupid idea. I commuted 45 miles to college every day and I liked that people could leave me messages while I was at school.

This pager was a little complicated to use when I first got it. I was able to get the hang of it after a little practice. Everything was simple and straight forward. There are no thrills or extras. It's a basic pager that does everything I needed it to do.

I liked the size of the buttons and the screen. I have seen other pagers where the buttons were so small, I had to use my fingernail to push them. The Motorola LS550 is easy to use. A man or someone with larger hands should not have a problem.

This pager uses 1 AAA battery. I go through one battery every 2-3 months so it does last quite a long time. Replacement is easy and the pager holds the memory while you change the battery.

Overall, I think this is a great pager. It met all of the needs I didn't even know I had. I have no complaints. Whether you have a high demand job or just want another way for people to be able to reach you, check out the Motorola LS550 Pager.

Speaker Phone very tinny.

Sending it back because of poor quality of Speaker phone.

I'd pass.

This is an excellent corded phone. The sound through the handset is great, and the speakerphone is one of the best that I have used. It has all of the most used features. If you are looking for a great corded phone - look no further!

We loved our first Sony but have hated this phone from the day we bought it. The first annoyance is that it automatically (and constantly) searches for the channel with the most clear reception which results in constant moments of silence in your conversation as the phone switches. The other thing that totally drives us crazy is the answering machine. It has an incredibly annoying beep when there is a message - and there is no way to turn it off. Maybe some people need that so they remember to check but we do not! We don't answer the phone during dinner but are faced with the choice of getting up and listening to the message or listening to the continuous beeping during the rest of our meal. I also feel sorry for my poor animals having to listen to this high pitched beeping all day while we are out. The answering machine also talks to you which is very tedious. I can read the indicator, I don't need it to tell me every time I listen to my messages that "you have 2 new messages and new calls". It also does not allow you to delete messages without listening to them. So even if you are standing right there screening your calls, you still have to replay them to delete them.

I have one of these 968 phones and after being dropped, thrown by the kids, it still works and is just a little damaged and that's why I want to replace it. It was one of the best phones sony made, that's why they stopped making it!

I bought this phone because I thought it was good looking and the price was great! However after having it only a year, I cant use my phone for more than 20 minutes without the battery dying. I charge it all the time that I am not using it (which is most of the time) and the battery still dies. Forget about having more than 1 phone call a night, it dies quickly even if you charge it in between calls. I suggest spending a few dollars more and getting a better quality phone. I am currently looking for a new one, but this time I am doing better research!

If you are looking for a reliable no-nonsense phone that you can depend on, this phone is a good buy. It isn't fancy but it gets the job done very effectivly.

I bought this phone because I thought it was good looking and the price was great! However after having it only a year, I cant use my phone for more than 20 minutes without the battery dying. I charge it all the time that I am not using it (which is most of the time) and the battery still dies. Forget about having more than 1 phone call a night, it dies quickly even if you charge it in between calls. I suggest spending a few dollars more and getting a better quality phone. I am currently looking for a new one, but this time I am doing better research!

If you are looking for a reliable no-nonsense phone that you can depend on, this phone is a good buy. It isn't fancy but it gets the job done very effectivly.

The Startech Heavy Duty Pentium Cooler Fan has very strong, masculine appearance. When you actually get it you realize the fan is of the cheapest quality and very lightweight. Installation was easy enough but that is where the joy ended. The unit buzzed loudly and would attempt to spin at about 2 revolutions per minute. It wasn't going spin fast enough to cool anything, and even if it had a great CFM flow rate it was so noisy it would be intolerable. I returned it to Amazon as I am assuming my fan was defective.

I purchased this fan several weeks ago... and the fan has performed perfectly ever since.... great value for the price!

I was in the market for a new message machine, since my 1990 AT&T tape machine broke. Sound quality, above all, was the most important quality for me. I scoured the web for something that would get the job done -- the Swatch seemed to fit the bill. Not so. I am appauled with the sound quality. It is very bad. Both the outgoing and incoming messages are muddy. Don't confuse volume for clarity. The volume can reach high levels, which is nice. However, because the messages are so muddy, it is very difficult to hear what is being said, despite playing it at a high volume. I can't believe that some company can't manufacture a DIGITAL answering machine that is high quality, and sounds as good, or better than a tape machine. I'm willing to pay for one if it exists. Sadly, the Swatch is not that machine, and I CANNOT recommend it to anyone.

Our first machine (used telco memory call before). Very nice features- 4 or 2 ring pickup, 1 or 2 minute record time, remote ops (haven't tried), announce and record or announce and hangup modes (different announcements), time/date stamp, call monitor, battery backup.

The audio quality of msg and recordings is great. Setup was very easy, unit confirms what you did. Have ours attached to standalone caller ID box and cordless phone (manual said this could cause a problem- nah). Have found no drawbacks mentioned in reviews of other machines at Amazon.

Only thing don't know is how long unit will last.