Y043 Corded Telephone with Speaker, Display, Basic Calculater and Caller ID(Black)

This telephone was supplied with the appropriate UK plug along with a "junction box" that turned out to be a socket with two wires that weren't connected to anything. Apart from this useless box, the phone seems well made, having an LCD screen with adjustable contrast making it readable whether the phone is laid flat or wall mounted. The blue backlight is a nice bonus (this requires 3 AA batteries to be inserted). The display has two lines separated by a status line (with indicators for new and repeat calls, mail and day of week). The top line shows the current date and time (which the phone is able to get from the exchange) plus a count of received calls. The bottom (slightly larger) line normally shows the last caller number, but changes to show the current dialled number when making a call or the selected number when scrolling through sent/received call lists. A speaker and microphone are present to allow for hands-free use and ringtone and volume can be changed (but not silenced completely). 4 volume levels and 8 ringtones are available (a separate ringtone can be set for certain incoming "VIP" calls). Callers can be put on hold which results in a truly ghastly electronic version of Beethoven's "Für Elise" - this would seem fitting punishment for the increasing number of scam callers but is played over the loudspeaker unless another extension is active (to preserve sanity, use another extension to speak with the scammer, press "Hold" on this phone to start the torture and then set both units aside). Up to three alarm times can be set and the phone can be configured for pulse dialling (it is set to tone by default). The 17-page manual is minimalist but clear in explaining setup and usage, with good English and logical layout. This telephone has a few unusual features: * a key-operated switch which allows you to restrict outgoing calls to local numbers, or prevent them altogether. The key is only a small plastic tool, so this is unlikely to offer much real security; * line-tapping protection - all this does is play tones when another extension is picked up, stopping it from making calls. You can still monitor calls made with this phone using an extension though; * Auto-IP - a prefix can be set up which is dialled before any number starting with 0; * a calculator - but the functions (+, -, x, ÷) are too widely separated, making it awkward to use. Downsides: * surprisingly, given all the other features, there are only two memory buttons to store phone numbers (it does store the last 5 numbers dialled and last 30 incoming calls); * no mute control; * long delivery time (shipped from China).

Good product good by as speaking phone

This is a great phone for the price, the only thing wrong with it is the ringer isn't loud enough.

lovely little phone easy to set up and use volume only goes up to 4 which is to quiet if you are not in same room

Whilst this is a phone with good features, it is no good for the UK. It comes with the wrong line cord to fit standard UK PSTN wall sockets. I am not returning it since, luckily, I found I had a spare line cord from another phone. Update: I am now informed by NT that the phone puts a loop on the line which then affects broadband. As this is not fit for purpose, I am disappointed that I cannot now return it 5 months after purchase. It has not been until now that BT have been able to trace the fault on my line otherwise I would have returned it sooner.

Good

This is a great telephone containing many cool and useful features. It looks great too.

I think the phone is extremely good value for money. The display is very clear and there is a choice of ringtones. My previous phone's ringer was louder than this one but for me this isn't an issue.

El manual de instrucciones esta en inglés. Una verdadera lástima que no esté en lengua castellana. Deberían facilitarme una en castellano e informar a los/as de este detalle. Gracias .

The phone arrived on time and was easy to install, it works great and is clear and easy to use.

Ich habe dieses Telefon gekauft, um es mit meinem Internetrouter zu verbinden und so die Möglichkeit zu haben, eine Telefonnummer anzurufen. Das Telefon funktioniert einwandfrei und der Klingelton ist laut genug. Endlich ein Telefon, das keinen Akku benötigt und mit dem ich im Notfall zu Hause anrufen kann, wenn haus Handy ausgeschaltet ist.

Just needed a landline phone for emergencies. This is as simple and straightforward as you can get and does the job nicely.

Facile da installare e molto pratico. Il suono è chiaro e il funzionamento è semplice, perfetto per chi cerca un telefono essenziale e funzionale.