Philips SE4502B/17 DECT Series Cordless Phone (Black)

I also have had this phone for a couple weeks like the first reviewer. I bought it because of the color screen and the sleek look, and also for the Philips Brand name, expecting nice quality. The user's manual tells you phone will hold its charge best after three full charging cycles. I have been through only two, as it does not deplete very quickly. This last time, I had one handset off its base for six days, and the other one off for five days. The second one, at five days, had quite a lot of use for calls. Even at five days, after many, many calls, the battery icon showed it near empty, but still was not flashing indicating a low battery, needing charging. The sound quality is excellent, both on my end, and those that I speak to on the other line. I have been told it is the clearest phone they have heard, comparing it to even the best landline phone... I use my phone with Magic Jack, a very basic VOIP service.

The phone is comfortable to use, and because the...Read more

I am a fan of Philips products. The quality, presentation and features are usually above par. But this phone does not follow that completely.
Pros: The ringers are truly multi-phonic. With the excellent X-Def speaker, they sound like stereo. Speakerphone quality is excellent. The background light and buttons have a nice feel. I prefer the flushed buttons like the one this phone has. I have had the phone now for couple of weeks. The batteries last for about 3 days of extensive use (provided you do not switch off the base). You can set one of the 15 or so ringtones to individual phonebook entry.
Cons: The earpiece sound rattles when you talk in the microphone. You can hear yourself and is annoying. The color display has 4 wallpapers and is useless. You CANNOT upload your own. I miss the Panasonic type Talking Caller-ID.
The phone has many features that I probably will never use. One HAS TO READ THE MANUAL to understand the features and usage.
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Pretty weak cordles phone. Replaces a Sony single unit cordless that had incredible range, great sound, good battery life and was incredibly easy to use; unfortunately, it had reached the end of its useful life. None of the Sony's attributes apply to the Philips. Range is probably 50 feet indoors, best case. And no, it's not block construction, it's a traditional stick built home. Sound is tinny, with a fair amount of echo. Battery life seems ok. Phone is not user friendly at all. To enter names into the phone book is somewhat exhaustive. If you choose this one, save the receipt and packaging, because it's probably going back.