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 - Sound quality bad, refurbished replacements.The phone had the feature I needed for my work - the headset jack with the ability to switch back to handset when needed. Unfortunately after about three months, the sound quality went waaaay downhill and even switching to handset didn't help - the echo and horrible static remained. Plus sometimes the phone would "pick up" the line without me pressing the button - I would come up to the phone after not being near it for hours and hear a long "beeeeeep" through the headset. I contacted Panasonic and got a replacement phone, which they said had to be a refurbished one. The second phone had the exact same problem. I sent it back and (half a month after they received it) still am waiting for the replacement (after my very firm insisting they agreed to send a different model, alas, also refurbished). I'll most probably sell this phone and get another one instead. I don't think I trust Panasonic anymore. Not with phones, at least. Rating:  - Does what it shouldIf you want a simple, inexpensive corded desk phone, this is it. Does what it should, speakerphone works great, no problems. Rating: - Quality telephone with headset jackThis is a really excellent phone if you do not need caller ID. Sound quality is clear both on handset and speakerphone. Volume is adjustable on both (I am a little hard of hearing). I used the data port to plug in another extension telephone. The phone has a good number of buttons for one touch dialing -- and with the "pause" button I can use a second button to cover multiple prompts such as "for checking accounts press one (pause) enter your account number (pause) enter your password." The headset jack was a feature I really wanted. Only drawback is if you leave the headset plugged into the side of the phone the handset and speaker remain disconnected for subsequent calls until it is unplugged. All in all I am very pleased with this telephone. It is not "flimsy" in construction and hopefully will last for many years. Amazon.com's price was very reasonable compared with similar Panasonic phones that have more features such as caller ID -- and the shipping was free with no sales tax. Rating: - recieving party cannot hear you well when using speakerunless you are very close to microphone and speak loudly party cannot hear you well at all. Rating:  - Very good phone for older coupleThis phone was purchased for an older couple and it works excellently for them. They can hear and the numbers are large enough for them to see. It is also good because numbers can be put in for them to be able to just push a button. Worked well.
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