Verizon VZ-V300AM-2 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Enhanced Features (Silver)

Our previous Siemens Gigaset phone served us well for many years, but the buttons began not to register when pressed. We wanted to buy another Siemens phone since we liked the old one, were familiar with its operation and we appreciated its key features, e.g. you can check messages from any handset and can send contacts wirelessly to the other handsets. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any stores that stocked the newer generation of Siemens Gigaset phones (which looked sleek and feature rich). Furthermore, none of the other DECT phones that were apparently well received appeared to have either of these two key features. Fortunately, I heard that this Verizon V300 phone was made by Siemens and had similar excellent functionality and features as the Siemens Gigaset phones. We set the phone up today, are pleased to confirm this and we are glad that we chose to buy this phone. This phone is a winner.

I surveyed all of the top coordless phones and chose this one as the only one that had all the features I wanted. I didn't want an answering machine, but determined that it only added an extra $10, and wasn't an option, so decided to get it anyway. It has proved to be everything it was advertised to be. Range is phenominal. Sound quality is excellent. I liked being able to setup the directory once for both phones. I like the backlit keys for use at night; rarely need it, but really nice when I do. I use it on my VOIP computer phone connection, with wireless high-speed internet, and get no interference whatsoever. I use the baby-monitor sometimes as a car monitor, or front-door monitor if I'm busy in my garage, Speakerphone is awesome and so easy to use. Setup was a breeze. I'm glad I shopped around and found it, as I was expecting to get a different brand. Really happy with it!

I'm returning this phone for one reason only: Although I don't wear glasses, I found the keypad to be very small and very difficult to see, especially with the yellow-colored backlight that appears once you begin to dial a phone number. I had to hold the phone at an angle to see the numbers when dialing because of the backlight. Otherwise, the phone was great for the short time I had it and the calls were very clear.