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Summary: Have to replace in less then 2 years
Review: I got this phone in November 2000. The design and features are great. The only thing that I missed is ability to use speed-dial buttons - you always have to go through a directory. The range and clarity were pretty good in the beginning.
Then several months ago it just started deteriorate. I have to say that I didn't really take good care of the phone. But then LCD screen became loose, some buttons became a bit sticky and, most important, voice became garbled. The called would hear me fine, but I can barely make out what they're saying.
It's sad to replace this phone, but I'm going to give Uniden a try now.
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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!
Review: The phone failed after 13 months of use. It is HORRIBLE now, and virtually unusable. The product should be recalled. HORRIBLE PHONE!
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Summary: Unusable after the warranty expires.
Review: I was happy at first with this Panasonic product because of its great clarity...it was indistinguishable from a corded phone. However certain problems arose such as the counter intuitive control buttons requiring two steps to redial, the silver paint peeling off, and the large heavy handset becoming quite warm after a few minutes. I got adjusted to these idiosyncrasies, but in about a year and a half after the warranty had expired, my Panasonic phone began developing a strong, pulsing static noise after ten minutes which would completely obliterate the reception forcing me to use my old 900mhz phone. After reading all the other reviews of this product I decided not to repair it because of the numerous horror stories of Panasonic customer service with this model phone. I bought a Uniden with the same features instead; it was smaller, lighter, functionally easier to use, and doesn't roast my right ear.
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Summary: Chip Fails after only one year!
Review: After owning this unit for 16 months, during which time it worked fine, a chip went bad causing horrible static and buzz which rendered the unit unusable; the service people indicated there was no fix other than paying big bucks to have it fixed while I would be without a phone for a month. PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE -- I do NOT recommend this product. For [money], it should have worked longer than 16 months.
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Summary: Reliability problems
Review: The features and sound quality are top-notch, but I discourage purchase of this product because of reliability problems. I purchased two of these units, one for me and one for my parents. Both units failed within a year because a chip went bad in the phone causing static and disconnection. Panasonic did a good job of repairing my phone and the service tech was familiar with this phone's problem. Nonetheless, my next purchase will not be from Panasonic.
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Summary: SEARCHING....OUT OF RANGE
Review: The other reviews are right! Phone worked great for a few years, now displays "Searching" "Out of range" even when I'm right next to the handset. Tried calling the cust. service number, but the wait is usually around 16 minutes. Tried a new battery, to no avail. Personally, I didn't think it was too hard to use. I don't consult the manual at all, and can use all the features. But, don't buy this phone. You'll be disappointed.
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Summary: Don't Buy this phone
Review: This is the worst phone I have ever bought.
It was great to hear people with the same problems.The first several months the phone was the best, then static started creeping in. Panasonic would not do anything.
I have become very soured on their products because of their lack of support on this issue. Don't Buy this phone, it is a waste of money.
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Summary: Worst Phone Ever
Review: This has got to be the worst performing phone ever. I will never again buy a Panasonic product. Constantly having to push numbers twice to get them to register, out of range messages within two feet of the transmitter, glitchy headphone receptor, you name it there's something wrong with it. Best of luck winning me back as a customer.
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Summary: A very expensive source of irritation!
Review: Bought 2 years ago. Worked fine first, then...the static started its aggravating thing. I keep asking people to repeat what they are saying. Finally, abandonned the handset. Now I am tied up to the phone base. Then why did I buy a cordless phone? To be able to move freely around the house! This phone did not work out for me...
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Summary: Does not work out of the box
Review: I had problems within a week of buying this product. When the phone rings, the answering machine mysteriously loses power. The in use button goes off and the machine refuses to answer calls. I checked the documentation and this scenerio is not covered. I would avoid this answering machine at all costs.
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