Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System and Extra Handset

★★☆☆☆
2.4

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★★★★☆
3.8

 

Pros

  • Easy setup (9)
  • Nice features (9)
  • Comfortable handset (6)
  • Nice sound (6)
  • Strong signal (3)
  • Compact design (2)
  • Big range (1)
  • Integrated answering mach (1)
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Cons

  • Weak signal (7)
  • Limited range (6)
  • Poor sound quality (6)
  • Caller id doesn't work (1)
  • Cuts out (1)
  • Lighted key pad on base u (1)
  • Needs backlight key pad (1)
  • Not durable (1)
  • Setup complicated (1)
  • Static disconnects (1)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (9)
  • Small spaces (3)
  • Leave at store (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Oct 1, 2008

Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System and Extra Handset Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great Phone

"I dont know what all the negatives are about, Works well all over the house, even upstairs and the base downstairs. I think people should READ the instructions, and follow them, before badmouthing a product. About 5 minutes into the charging, got first call, worked flawlessly. Easy to set up. Register both handsets to the base unit and good to go. Answer machine works great too. Does what its suppose to, at a fr..." Read Full Review »

Apr 30, 2008 by Gregg

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Very bad first impression!

"I've had many cordless phones before, but the packaging of this one is the worst. The battery was inserted into its compartment, but the connector was not inserted into its socket... I only noticed this after attempting a 20-hour first charge. If they had no intention of connecting the battery, they should not have packed it into its compartment! I cannot imagine any other cordless or mobile phone packaged th..." Read Full Review »

Dec 09, 2007 by The Victim

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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System and Extra Handset Review

Great Phone

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • Nice Features
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Lighted key pad on base u

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"I dont know what all the negatives are about, Works well all over the house, even upstairs and the base downstairs. I think people should READ the instructions, and follow them, before badmouthing a product. About 5 minutes into the charging, got first call, worked flawlessly. Easy to set up. Regist …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 30 2008
Gregg
Ohio
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System and Extra Handset Review

Read Directions

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • Nice Features
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Needs backlight key pad

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Outdoors
 

"I see negative reviews, which were probably a result of not reading the directions about plugging in the battery and/or not charging the unit as described in the directions. Unit works great at all locations on my medium size lot. Works better than my Linksys wireless for my computer. For the pri …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 10 2008
Nonya Business
Reno, NV
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System and Extra Handset Review

Very bad first impression!

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Silly misleading setup

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I've had many cordless phones before, but the packaging of this one is the worst. The battery was inserted into its compartment, but the connector was not inserted into its socket... I only noticed this after attempting a 20-hour first charge. If they had no intention of connecting the battery, t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Dec 9 2007
The Victim
Boston, MA
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System and Extra Handset Review

bad use

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • Caller id doesn't work
  • Cuts out
  • Poor Sound Quality
  • Static disconnects
  • Weak Signal

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"I will not prefer this to a friend or a relative. This phone caller id had stopped working after like a week of use. It goes staticy inside/outdoors.It also shuts off after a certin amount of minutes. The other handset charger doesn't charge at all! I wouldn't buy this item. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 20 2008
cristiansmomma
Roseville ca
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System and Extra Handset Review

Great Buy

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Big Range
  • Compact design
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • Nice Features
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"This was definitely a great buy. Setup was extremely easy and both handsets immediately began to receive calls. After charging the handsets overnight, I was very impressed with the clarity of the calls made/received. I was only able to find one ringtone, but this is not a concern for me. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 24 2007
Z-m@n
Houston, TX
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