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In article <D2150040.n39erf@destiny.howtek.UUCP> paul@howtek.UUCP (Paul Rothenberg) writes:
>
>In article <1993Jan7.005434.2635@informix.com> (misc.consumers), neilw@informix.com (Neil Williams) writes:
>> In article <1ifcisINNsjc@fmsrl7.srl.ford.com> hugh@slee01.srl.ford.com writes:
>> >Hi folks,
>> >
>> >I am looking for recommendations for cordless telephones. I would
>> >prefer to stay under $100. Do I need a 10 channel phone if I stay
>> >within say 50 ft of the base unit? How do the Japanese brands compare
>> >with AT&T? My local appliance salesperson recommended SONY or Toshiba
>> >-- of course that's all she had in stock. Also, what is the security
>> >code in the phone used for?
>> 
>> I just got one of the latest Panasonic models for $99.  It has
>> 10 channels and auto-selects a channel when you turn it on; this
>> is the stand-up type which was actually my second choice - beats
>> me why people like their phones sticking up in the air when it's
>> on the base.
>> 
>Stay away from Panasonic. I have owned quite a few Panasonic phone
>products and ALL have eventually failed in a short period of time,
>especially their answering machines. 
>
>I own an AT&T Model 5300. It sounds great - very close to a corded
>phone. I have none of that "the person on the other end is further
>away" nonsense of the Panasonic. It has 10 auto-selecting channels.
>Replacement batteries and antennas are easy to get. I paid @ $89.00
>for mine. 

Just to provide a counterpoint - my old roommate's panasonic
answering machine lasted for 3 years without problems, and I haven't
had any problems with their products in the past.

My parent's AT&T 5300 sound quality is exactly like my panasonic.
Maybe something's wrong with my ears :-)  I just noticed the difference
the other day when I actually used my corded phone for the first time
since getting my cordless a month ago.  Now that I think about it,
it may simply be due to the size of the handset - my corded phone
is small and lightweight and the speaker probably sits closer to
the ear.

--Neil

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