Idect Idect X3I

The iDECT X3i differs from the X3 in that it has a built in answer phone. Apart from that they are identical. We have both; we simply re-registered the X3 phones to the X3i base making it see 6 handsets. Firstly, forget any preconceptions you may have about these being Binatone phones, they leagues apart from what they used to produce in the past. The phones themselves are very stylish being only 15mm thick and have a lovely clean modern look about them. The keypad is of the membrane type that helps with keeping it clean if sticky fingers get at it! There are two colours of keypad available, a ... more

I bought this model phone to use in Zimbabwe (same power output of 220/240 V as UK) and supported by BT desgined telecomms.. However on setting up the phones, I realised that the one hand set didnt function properly, ie couldn't hear the ear piece when answered. The speaker however seemed to function fine for the same hand set. There was also no manual supplied so checked online and tried all the trouble-shooting but to no avail. I then contacted idect directly only to be told that the phones are not designed for use outside UK and that it would cost 30 quid for repair...what a hoax.. I ... more

I would not recommend this phone. We bought one because we were looking for a phone with 3 handsets and there wsn't a great deal of choice available. We were very happy with it at first, it looked good and was easy to set up. But within 6 months of purchase one of the handsets stopped working altogether, the screen went blank and that was that. There seemed to be no reason for the malfunction, and battery wasn't corroded or anything. And it wasn't cheap either (about £70). I e-mailed the manufacturer to see if it could be repaired or if I could buy a new handset (unfortunately I couldn't ... more

I bought two X3i single units one for each line in my house. They look and feel superb, are very comfortable even during long calls, and whilst the features are limited are comparable to the features offered on most other Dect handsets. Problems started about a week after I got the phones. The landline phone range steadily reduced until you had to be standing next to the base station to use it. The handset on the VoIP line's display started breaking up until it was unreadable. I returned both units and received replacements within a few days; the Land line phone worked for 2 days and then ... more