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What Shines: The Smart Call Blocker is my hero against robocalls. Blacklisting telemarketers mid-call with the dedicated button feels oddly satisfying. Bluetooth pairing with my iPhone worked seamlessly—I answered a call from my backyard while my phone charged indoors (game-changer!). The backlit keypad and large text are lifesavers for my midnight snack-induced 'just checking voicemails' moments.
Reality Checks: Like other reviewers, I hit a wall with the phonebook. Downloading 300+ contacts via Bluetooth took ages, and scrolling through them alphabetically feels like using a 1995 flip phone. The battery life is decent (4-5 days), but dies faster during intensive use—my hour-long mom call required a recharge. Also, that default robotic voicemail greeting? Had to record over it immediately.
Surprise Win: The intercom feature became our household walkie-talkie—yelling 'Dinner's ready!' through handsets saved me stair workouts. And yes, the speakerphone clarity made my WFH conference calls less 'Can you repeat that?' and more 'Wow, you sound nearby.'
Final Verdict: Perfect for tech-savvy seniors or Bluetooth addicts, but if you've got 500+ contacts, brace for nostalgia-inducing scrolling. At $120 for 3 handsets, it’s a solid B+—great bones with room for smarter software updates.
