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Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone
#135
based on 37 reviews
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Category Average
$49.99
from 1 storePros
Cons
- Not durable (5)
- Poor caller id display (3)
- Poor sound quality (2)
- Batteries don't last long (1)
- Bell not loud (1)
- Caller id eats batteries (1)
- Can't set clock (1)
- Can't store numbers well (1)
- Handset doesn't fit hook (1)
- Id hard to see (1)
Best Uses
- Long talks (3)
- Telecommuting (2)
- Basic home phone (1)
- For power outages (1)
- High call volume (1)
- Home use (1)
- Kicten (1)
- Kitchen phone (1)
- Kitchen wall (1)
- Use with a tty phone (1)
Where to Buy
Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone
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BizRate Rating
Good 8.6
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$49.99 |
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RadioShack
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Product Reviews
Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
This phone has its place
"I have the forerunner to this product, the model 3910 which is a brushed aluminum finish. I originally got this phone for power outages. Its smart to have at least one phone that doesn't require electricity, which this one doesn't. I also like the organic ring (sound initiated by a hammer hitting a bell, what an innovation!). I just ordered caller ID from the phone company, don't see it on the LCD yet, not sure ..." Read Full Review »
Jun 29, 2007 by Allstone
ok, not great
"We bought this a year ago to replace our dead ATT kitchen wall phone. Our primary goals were to respect a sentimental attachment to the phone that served us for 20 years and to have good sound quality for our aging friends. Since our deal with Verison gave us free caller id that seemed to cinch the deal. Except one needs to be extradordinarily careful when hanging up the phone because otherwise the handset la..." Read Full Review »
Jun 24, 2008 by Fair minded
Displaying 1 - 5 of 37 Reviews
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review
ok, not great
- Durable
- Good Sound Quality
Pros
- Caller id eats batteries
- Handset doesn't fit hook
Cons
- None
Best Uses
"We bought this a year ago to replace our dead ATT kitchen wall phone. Our primary goals were to respect a sentimental attachment to the phone that served us for 20 years and to have good sound quality for our aging friends. Since our deal with Verison gave us free caller id that seemed to cinch the …" Read Full Review »
- Quality Oriented
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review
This phone has its place
- Works without electricity
Pros
- LCD Display not the best
Cons
- Works without electricity
Best Uses
"I have the forerunner to this product, the model 3910 which is a brushed aluminum finish. I originally got this phone for power outages. Its smart to have at least one phone that doesn't require electricity, which this one doesn't. I also like the organic ring (sound initiated by a hammer hitting a …" Read Full Review »
- Quality Oriented
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review
Don't buy it
- Attractive Design
- Comfortable Handset
Pros
- Eats batteries
- Manual poorly written
- Poor display
Cons
- Kitchen Phone
Best Uses
"Ughhh. Where to start? The first set of batteries lasted a long time. After that, needed changing every two weeks. At times, the display reads all eight's and even following the directions, the display won't clear to bring up the Language, brightness and area code menus. It doesn't allow us to dele …" Read Full Review »
- Quality Oriented
Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review
Looks can be deceiving
- Attractive Design
- Comfortable Handset
- Durable
- Good Sound Quality
- Nice Features
Pros
- None
Cons
- For power outages
Best Uses
"I've been looking for a phone like this for the longest time. When I finally found it! I was happy but not for long. I purchased the phone to have a corded phone for when the power goes out I still have a working phone that doesn't need electric. only to have the CALLER ID quit working then the butt …" Read Full Review »
- Quality Oriented
Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review
Disappointing. Expected better quality.
- Comfortable Handset
Pros
- Batteries don't last long
- ID hard to see
- Lot of static
- Not Durable
Cons
- Home use
Best Uses
"Wanted a plain old fashioned wall phone with caller ID. Not only was the ID small and hard to see, but batteries needed to be replaced frequently. Also static started after I owned phone for awhile and continued even after I replaced cord. I put up a cheap old phone in same connection--no static. Wo …" Read Full Review »
- Quality Oriented
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Where to Buy
Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone
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BizRate Rating
Good 8.6
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$49.99 |
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RadioShack
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