Features:
- 2-line operation
- Caller ID with call waiting and call waiting deluxe
- CLEARSPEAK duplex speakerphone, minimizes clipping
- 99-name-and-number caller ID memory
- Message-waiting/new-call indicator
Description:
The Call Director is AT&T's advanced two-line speakerphone. If you're on Line One when Line Two rings, caller ID/call waiting deluxe tells you who's calling and gives you several options for handling the new call. In addition, the duplex-style speakerphone lets you talk and listen at the same time. The Call Director has a large LCD screen to present complete caller-ID information for two lines and a symmetrical button layout, which suggests that the phone really is "directing" its two lines. We were able to set up the phone--install batteries, set the clock, set home and local area codes for caller ID, and program the memory dialing--without consulting the manual. Still, we do suggest reading the manual so you don't miss the many cool features. (For example, we discovered that you can include 30-second pauses in the memory dialing.) In our test of the Call Director, calls sounded clear and distinct. Switching between lines was easy, and in general, operating the phone was no more difficult than operating a one-line model. We were especially impressed with the speakerphone, which enabled us to talk and listen at the same time--even a television or radio playing in the background did not interfere with our conversation. Though the Call Director isn't technically a full-duplex system--it simply lowers the speaker volume automatically when you're talking--the results are quite spectacular. It rivals full-duplex speakerphone systems that can cost hundreds of dollars more. The Call Director's impressive performance and features place it among the best in its class. This two-line phone would make an excellent addition to a small business or home office. Pros:
- Duplex speakerphone that really works
- Great set of features for the price
Cons:
- Can't turn off the LCD backlight
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