Panasonic KX TC1731 900 MHz 1-Line Cordless Phone

Pros: Excellent sound quality, fast charging, features, long talk and standby time
Cons: LCD on the rear of handset, no "Navigator" key

I recently bought the Panasonic KX-TC1731B (black) for my mother on eBay for $33 (shipping included). The KX-TC1731 is an analog 900MHz cordless phone and answering machine with call waiting caller ID. Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call ...

Pros: Caller ID is on the handset. Lite-up keypad. Easy to use digital answering machine.
Cons: No speakerphone.

I just recent purchased this phone after the demise of my Vtech hunk-o-junk (I wrote an epinion on it -- check it out). I chose the Panasonic because my mother has a similar model (she doesn't have the answering machine), and she just raves about how...

Pros: Good construction, great caller ID, good performer
Cons: time lost during power outage, button placement on handset

We've been a fan of Panasonic cordless phones for over 15 years. Our good luck with them prompted us to purchase this phone to replace an answering machine and a very old Panasonic cordless (still working). The phone has been generally good for about 2...

Pros: Inexpensive for the features on the phone
Cons: Broke within 4 months, would itermittenly cut out for no reason

I bought this phone in Feb 01 at a local store. I also purchased a warranty pkg, Thank goodness. For the first month the phone worked fine but then every once in a while the phone would cut out....like you were getting another call but no one was...

Pros: The best phone I've ever had!
Cons: It's cordless, so if you're anything like me, you might lose it occasionally!

During the summer I purchased a Panasonic KX-TC1731B. I'm a student in college, and a cordless phone is usually a basic necessity. Last year, I had a different cordless phone that barely ever gave a clear reception. I've found that with the Panasonic,...

Pros: Clear signal, Caller ID on handset.
Cons: Batteries don't last long.

I bought my phone a little over a year ago and for the past couple of months have been experiencing problems with the charge.

When the handset off the base for more than an hour or so -whether I am on a call or the phone is idle- it runs out...