Southwestern Bell 2.4 GHz Caller ID Cordless Telephone, Stereo CD Player Clock Radio (Pewter)Southwestern Bell 2.4 GHz Caller ID Cordless Telephone, Stereo CD Player Clock Radio (Pewter)
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- 2.4 GHz analog signal
- Caller ID/call waiting, 64-number caller ID memory
- Speakerphone, page/handset locator, 10-number memory dialing
- Built-in CD player; stereo amplifier and speakers
- Clock radio, 20 programmable presets, automatic radio mute
Using a 2.4 GHz analog signal, the handset is able to offer clearer reception than many older phones operating on a lower band. The phone comes with a number of useful features--caller ID/call waiting ready, the GH3065PWT has a 64-number caller ID memory, as well as a 10-number memory dial for frequently used numbers. A display and dial feature lets you easily scroll through either the caller ID or memory location list and then dial the displayed number simply by pressing talk. A built-in speakerphone allows you to communicate hands-free, and the LCD menu can be set to one of three languages (English, French, Spanish). A belt clip is provided for ease of mobility, and a headset jack allows you to attach an optional headset. Handset and speakerphone controls allow you to adjust the volume to a comfortable level, while a switch on the handset allows you to switch between tone and pulse dialing methods.
The built-in CD player/clock radio has stereo speakers and a digital AM/FM tuner with 20 programmable presets. An automatic radio mute turns off the radio or CD player when you receive a call, while a built-in alarm allows you to wake up to either the radio or a buzzer. The snooze button provides you with another nine minutes of precious sleep, while a sleep function automatically turns off the radio after a desired amount of time. The base LCD screen displays the current time in large numbers, along with the last caller ID entry. The GH3065PWT also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Base unit, telephone line cord, handset, rechargeable battery, antenna, quick installation guide, owner's manual, AC adapter
- Electronics: 0 pages
- Publisher: Conair/Southwest Bell
- Label: Conair/Southwest Bell
- Studio: Conair/Southwest Bell
- Average Customer Review: based on 4 reviews
My thoughts, fellow shoppers:
Size: Good. Well constructed with a small footprint. It doesn't take up much bedside space.
Phone: Good. I like that it is cordless, and the sound quality is fine. Range is good.
CD/radio: Not good. Sound is tinny and volume control poor. Tone is ok for news or other spoken-word, but you're not going to listen to music for enjoyment on this. And I find the preset volume options to be "quiet/quiet/loud/very loud" - no medium sound level, and as it's preset and non-changable, you're stuck with what they give you. (It's either a background sound, or WAKE UP NOW volume. No medium ground.)
Lay-out: Poor. 19 buttons, many small, and not intuitive. You cannot shift from cd to radio easily, and certainly not in a groggy early-morning state of mind. And I've not yet figured out how to set the alarm - ok, ok, I need to read the manual again... but for something this simple, it should be like falling off a log. This should be a 'user-stupid' product - and not require vcr-like instructions to implement. Southwest Bell needs better interface engineers.
Backlighting: I don't like it, but my wife thinks it ok, so reasonable people can disagree.
Would I buy it again? Probably - but mostly because I couldn't/can't find an alternative. The phone does work fine. My biggest criticism is the tinny sound quality and the poor-button design.
Is it worth the $70 I paid? Yes - but you know, I'd have happily paid a good bit more for a better-designed machine. Southwest Bell, take note!
Nevertheless, I am still glad I bought them. It is important to have a combined alarm clock and telephone when bedside table space is limited. The fact that the telephone is cordless is an additional benefit. Having the CD Player as part of the package was not really important to me.