topic Re: CORDLESS PHONE RECOMMENDATION in Electronics

CORDLESS PHONE RECOMMENDATION

WORKING GAL — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:44:02 GMT

We need to replace our VTech 5 handset cordless phone system.

We've had it for a long time and even with a new battery, the volume on the handset is not loud enough - speaker is a bit louder.

I want call blocking on the new phone as I'm sick of telemarketers and robo calls. I was looking at the Panasonic 5 handset unit.

What brand would you suggest? TIA

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Mz iMac — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:52:03 GMT

I have a Panasonic cordless phone (3). In the 15 yrs I've had it, I only changed the batteries once.

Has call blocking feature & volumn control feature.

The window is large. The fonts & number pads are large too. The internal light is very bright. Easy to see at night. Mine also "talkes" who is calling me - name & number so I don't have to run to the phone to "see" who is calling me.

I imagine the "newer" Panasonics cordless have even better features.

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Krimpette — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:59:45 GMT

I'm a big fan of the Panasonic cordless phone sets. The set I have has the base plus 3 phones. I love all features and the quality and reliability. This is my 3rd or 4th set, but only because I can;t resist when they demo new features/colors, etc. Great system! Always have gotten mine on HSN, id I recall correctly.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:07:26 GMT

Another vote for Panasonic.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:11:41 GMT

Don't forget those DECT Phones they have available are like having a mini cell phone tower in your house. Not good.

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jackthebear — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:37:14 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
Don't forget those DECT Phones they have available are like having a mini cell phone tower in your house. Not good.

why no good

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GCR18 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:39:25 GMT

Panasonic

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ValuSkr — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:42:48 GMT

Do phones still come with answering machines? Or does everyone just use voicemail?

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jackthebear — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:43:26 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
Do phones still come with answering machines? Or does everyone just use voicemail? In fact I hate when people leave me a VM on my phone, just text me.

I can't be bothered with voicemail, it's one more stop to go to,

Our Panasonic cordless has an answering machine, I recommended them

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hckynut — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:14:36 GMT

@WORKING GAL

Have had several brands, and Panasonic used to be my choice. However, I tried 2 different models similar the one you mention, and neither worked well in our patio room. For some reason they had a constant buzz, even in other parts of our home.

I tried the AT&T 4 handset with the 1,000 call blocker, and it really does everything I wanted it to do. It has Smart Call Block, which blocks all calls not listed in your Phone Directory, plus it never rings even once.

It has the Intercom to all handsets and pretty much all the bells and whistles, including a 2 cell phone connection where all handsets can be used in lieu of your cellphone when you are home.

I retired from AT&T many years ago, but when their quality control went downhill, I bought other brands, and they worked well. But this model AT&T works great, and you can buy it with a 5-6 handsets if you choose.

ETA- AT&T Model CL82407

hckynut

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hckynut — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:20:43 GMT

@ValuSkr

The AT&T I mentioned in my other post, DOES have an answering machine. We use our Voicemail service and turned off the answering machine.

hckynut

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SilleeMee — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:25:20 GMT

If you have a cell phone then you might want to look for a cordless home phone system that has bluetooth capability. That way you can link your different phones together via BT and with BT you can also use a BT hands-free headset or earbuds.

Search: Link2Cell Bluetooth enabled phone

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hckynut — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:26:43 GMT

@jackthebear

Our voice mail is just as easy to access as the answering machine. I hit 1 button and it auto dials to our voice message calls. 1 step to use answering machine, 1 step for voice mail.

hckynut

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CJ — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 20:16:39 GMT

I do not have a landline any more I have a cell service thru Verizon but I do have a corded panasonic phone with 2 extensions phones. I would love to get a new up to date phone . Do you think I should stay with a corded with extensions or should I just go with cordless?

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hckynut — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 01:23:02 GMT

@CJ wrote:
I do not have a landline any more I have a cell service thru Verizon but I do have a corded panasonic phone with 2 extensions phones. I would love to get a new up to date phone . Do you think I should stay with a corded with extensions or should I just go with cordless?

@CJ

You have to have an in wall land line to plug in either a corded or cordless phone. Many of the new cordless phones have features that keep your system working even with a power outage. Think they have a battery backup to keep the electrical parts of the phone system still working.

I still have an old Princess Phone that plugs into a telephone receptical, and have used that when we have lost our power. Might check the cordless ones to make sure they have that connection if power is lost.

hckynut

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 01:58:14 GMT

I have the Panasonic set. I bought the set at Costco. It has 5 handsets.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 02:01:11 GMT

@hckynut wrote:
@CJ wrote:
I do not have a landline any more I have a cell service thru Verizon but I do have a corded panasonic phone with 2 extensions phones. I would love to get a new up to date phone . Do you think I should stay with a corded with extensions or should I just go with cordless?

@CJ

You have to have an in wall land line to plug in either a corded or cordless phone. Many of the new cordless phones have features that keep your system working even with a power outage. Think they have a battery backup to keep the electrical parts of the phone system still working.

I still have an old Princess Phone that plugs into a telephone receptical, and have used that when we have lost our power. Might check the cordless ones to make sure they have that connection if power is lost.

hckynut

@hckynut I have the Panasonic set with bluetooth. My cell phone is connected to these. My landline is turned off right now and the phones are unplugged from the landline plug, but still plugged into electricity to keep the handsets charged. I get cell calls on it when I'm home and the cell phone is connected by bluetooth.

A landline isn't required to operate this.

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hckynut — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 03:16:56 GMT

@VaBelle35

Thank you for the info. Not really into cell phones and don't use bluetooth for any of my electronics. I know it's been around for years, as has wifi connections. Guess I am one that still believe that hardwiring devices is the best, at least for me.

If our power goes out, I trust my wired phone connection much more than anything that requires a source for electricity. Since I still prefer having a landline, it makes me more sure I can call, and receive calls during some long electrical outages we've experienced in our area.

Always good to have several sources to reach others when you want, or need to do so.

hckynut

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dancingwoman — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 03:27:32 GMT

Another vote for Panasonic...ours talks to us too...it’s at least 15 years old. It does have an answering machine but we use voicemail.

They still sell the ones that talk. We were in AZ for Thanksgiving and our friends just got new Panasonic’s ...and it tells the caller just like our old one....DW

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 17:14:02 GMT

@hckynut my Verizon landline just died last week and I have to hire an electrician to fix the wiring inside the wall if I want to continue using it.

I decided ygive it up and get internet phone service for my house since I need it for work.