( 5 reviews )
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Posted: Jun 15 2009
The troubles with cell phones not working after the terrorist attacks in 2001 and the power blackout in 2003 made clear the advantage of a corded land-line telephone in emergencies. There have also been repeated problems with expensive combination telephone/answering machines where one stops working so the whole thing has to be replaced. The frequent and annoying static on various cordless telephones was the last straw so I ordered this telephone over four years ago and have really enjoyed using it. The backlit dial pad is nice and the easy access to controls for ring and handset volume is great. I don't use the memory dial or emergency buttons but they could be useful if someone has trouble dialing numbers or uses a calling card for long distance. You don't need any instructions to use the basic features, just plug it in, lift off the base and dial, which is a nice change from fancy electronics that take an hour to set up. The handset itself is well-balanced and feels substantial in the hand without being too heavy. The buttons have the right amount of "give". Overall, this is a nice little telephone, simple and reliable. A great accessory is this little thing-a-ma-jig that keeps the cord from getting tangled: AT&T 91078 Cord Detangler - 3 Pack (Clear)
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Posted: Feb 2 2009
This phone started to have problems around the 1yr mark. First, a lot of static and now it just keeps disconnecting calls. Looking for another.
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Posted: Jan 11 2008
The phone seems fine but the keypad was not lit enough in an emergency situation for me to dial and had to resort to another phone. The older version is much better.
