Philips CD 1401B/01

Advantages: OK if just used with the handset with easy to use recorder.
Disadvantages: Very poor hands free sound quality and volume.Range not good.

...The CD445 has a lot going for it but I will still be returning it for the following reasons. The range is not as good ie. would only work well through one block wall up to approx 6 mtrs. I use hands free a lot but the maximum volume , both on hook and the handset is far too quiet (and "tinny") -unusable. On hook dialling is annoying because the base unit slides away with each press of the keys. The display uses a large font with time and date showing on hook, a useful feature, but the contrast between the text and the bright blue background is poor, and the four stage adjustment seems to make very little difference. Finally the choice of ring tones is awful !!!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: a nice phone
Disadvantages: none

...a nice phone which is not to difficult to use its modern without having too much technologfy to baffle you all the features you need piced at arouind £40 for the twin £20 for a single or £60 for a quad Black and white display Caller ID Call Waiting Mute Hands free speakerphone Keypad lock Signal strength indicator Talk time - 12 hours Standby time - 150 hours Call log - 20 calls Name and number phone book - 30 Instrumental and polyphonic ring tones Volume control The Philips CD1302S DECT features a two handsets, plus a speakerphone that enables hands free conversation. Thanks to a polyphonic handset ringer and a paging key, the handset can be easily found. It comes with a mono LCD screen, Caller ID and Call Waiting, volume control and a keypad lock.... Read review

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Advantages: One Phone socket needed. Built in Answer Machine. Excellent Reception.
Disadvantages: Need to read manual a couple of times to ensure correct set up.

...I bought the Tripple Phillips CD145 Phone in Black. I bought these phones about 4 months ago and have been really impressed. They are really easy to use and also to set up. The sound quality and the reception are exceptional, I have not had any interference with mine. I only have one Telephone point and so this make it ideal as the Main base set is the only one which needs to be connected, the other two simply need plug sockets, ideal to place anywhere around the home. The Keys are large enough not to mis-dial and the screen is large enough to see the numbers dialed. The manual is a little bit long winded but after reading it once or twice it does make sense. Also has a built in answer machine, which i have not used yet, but the manual does explain clearly how to use it. A great buy for the price.... Read review

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