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Summary: So much potential, but some annoying problems
Review: This is a great phone with some really annoying problems. I know it's been said before, I read all about how you can't sync the handset address books with the base. Now that I'm using this, what an incredible frustration! Motorola, pay attention: Add this easy feature as an option people can use to sync the handset with the base. This is a great phone, really nice reception, very clear, easy to use, nice backlighting, feels great, etc. But the lack of sync drives me nuts. Now that we own the base + 1 additional handset, my wife wants to upgrade the whole house. But I'm definitely not going to program the phone list 5 times. The other problem I've heard mentioned before is the quality of the answering machine. It does sound awful, it's way overcompressed on both the inbound and outbound messages. I also wish there was an "auto-redial" feature when the line is busy. Lots of cell phones have this now.If you don't get easily annoyed by small details, this is a wonderful phone, but for those people who really want to feel like they got their money's worth on this expensive of a phone, hope Mot fixes these problems for the MD682.
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Summary: Motorola Cordless Problems
Review: This is my first Motorola product. I've always read good reviews, needed a new phone and purchased the MD681. The Pros were the design, comfort, style, and functions. The cons: Had problems with voice quality, not as good as my older Panasonic (it was the phone being replaced). However, it was something I would have lived with, but the answer machine picking up was a huge issue. The answer machine would pick-up randomly, sometimes yes and sometimes no. I returned the phone for a new one with the same issues. The technical support was a TOTAL joke!! Not only did the persons answer the support lines not understand the issue, but had no clue how to troubleshoot it. I asked for a Tier 2 support number and was given a number that was dis-connected!! Called back and was given a number to a adult only phone service!! This was/is by far the WORST customer support I've ever dealt with!! The phone goes back and I'll try the Panasonic.
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Summary: Great phone at a great price!
Review: This phone is awesome! I purchased it about a month ago and have been very happy with it. The only reason it does not get 5 stars, is because the ring tones are not the greatest. However, it does not effect the wireless internet and the battery life is fantastic. The redial is also very handy. Not only can you redial the last number dialed, but it has a list of your last numbers dialed. Furthermore, the base lights up when any phone in the house is in use (doesn't have to be the motorola phone). If you want to call a number on the caller ID list, the phone gives you many options to do so. If you are not into creating your own answering machine message, motorola has a decent one programed on the machine. Way to go Motorola! Finally a great phone at a low price!
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Summary: Motorola needs help with this one!!
Review: We purchased this phone a year ago from Target and have had problems since the beginning with it cutting in and out during conversations. We can be sitting in the same spot, near the base and it always happens if we are on the phone for more than a few minutes. We have addressed the problem with Motorola, went through trouble shooting options with no success. They sent us a new phone (at our expense to ship the original phone back). Unfortunately this phone gives us the same problems!! Motorola blames our phone company...we live in a major metropolitan area with a large provider - it's not the case! I believe they were one of the first to come out with the 5.8Ghz phones and they need to improve their product as the competion is much more plentiful now. Rather than fight with the phone any longer.....I'm pitching it. MY RECOMMENDATION: DON'T BUY THIS PHONE - not worth the money!!
Rating:
Summary: Very solid but 2 major flaws...
Review: You cannot share address books between phones or between phones and the base unit as everybody has mentioned previously.
What I haven't read is that you cannot check messages from the phones either, only from the base unit! Are you kidding me?
All in all, I am satisfied with the quality of the phones and the sound quality is exceptional. I haven't had them long enough to comment on battery life or range, sorry.
But, not being able to share address books or answer messages from the phones is a glaring oversight in the included features of this phone.
George
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