Good phone, disappointing trend
I've used AT&T models the previous 2 times, and decided to stick with them again, because I like their products overall. I found that the original batteries would last only 1 or 2 years, but the pricey replacement batteries would last far longer (6 or 7 years and counting on the phone set that I am replacing now). My primary reason for this purchase is to add the Call Block feature. I like that navigating the menu system is very similar to my previous AT&T model, so that eliminates a lot of the learning curve. My previous model was silver, and I find the black model to be easier to read the keypad. The display screen is slightly larger, and has a slightly larger font, which is also easier to read. Since the price is so reasonable, I opted for this 4 handset system, even though I had 3 before, and don't have particular spot for a 4th charger where it could be helpful. I find that even though I don't use the 4th charging base, I keep one handset at my recliner at all times (where there isn't a convenient electric outlet to plug in a charger), so the redundant handset is always on the charger and ready to swap on a moment's notice, whenever needed at my recliner.
I rate this model 4 stars instead of 5 because of the industry trends. There don't seem to be any premium model landline phones, despite millions of premium VOIP phones being manufactured. The same assembly lines could easily produce some premium landline phones, regardless of diminishing demand. I would gladly pay more to get a high-resolution color screen with gorilla glass, instead of a monochrome very-low-resolution screen with plastic over it. In this age of amazing quality Siri and Alexa, the Caller ID voice on landline phones sounds like 1980's technology, and has extremely limited ability to translate words correctly. The caller name 'United Healthcare' sounds like "Un-chill-car". Good grief!
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