Sony TLID10 Caller ID Display

Rating:
Summary: Jog control can't be beat
Review: I have a number of caller ID systems in my home... some are included in the phone, some are supplemental equipment such as this one... this Sony model is my favorite.

There are no annoying beeps when you try to delete an entry. The jog control is a great tactile way to jump from previous to next in reviewing calls. You can select some of the numbers you've gotten calls from into a "VIP" list. With a touch of the button in the center of the jog control, you can call one of those numbers.

My only criticism is the inability of the unit to preserve your own area code selection. I live in one area code, but call a total of 3 area codes regularly... all of which are considered "local" calls that do not require a 1 or 0 to be dialed.

When setting up the unit, the dialog asks for your own number and assumes that all numbers not in your area code be preceded by a 1 by default. The "area/redial" button lets you select whether you use the 1, the area code or drop the area code entirely, but after selecting this info once, it needs to be selected again, each time you want to redial via the jog dial.

The unit should have the ability to enter a list of "local" area codes... most larger communities have multiple area codes that are considered to be local calls and the programmers should have remembered this when programming this device.

That aside, this is still one of the best caller ID units I've seen. I like the fact that it uses an AC adapter instead of relying on batteries.

The red "new call" light stays on solid and doesn't blink annoyingly... and since it's not battery operated, your unit won't be non functional from battery depletion from blinking all day long while you're away from the house.

Rating:
Summary: Great caller ID
Review: Nice caller ID unit, easy to read. Would be nice if color was white of puddy. Unit is a little large. VIP call indicator is nice. Comes with AC adapter. Jog dial is nice touch.

Rating:
Summary: Great caller ID
Review: Nice caller ID unit, easy to read. Would be nice if color was white of puddy. Unit is a little large. VIP call indicator is nice. Comes with AC adapter. Jog dial is nice touch.