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AT T CL2940 Corded Phone with Caller ID Call waiting Speakerphone XL Tilt Display XL Buttons Audio Assist Volume Boost
Last Updated: November 15, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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Call quality
111speaker phone, caller id, hearing, speakerphone, incoming
+59%
-41%
" ... I needed a traditional style handset to use with a DECT headset and handset lifter in a home office. ... "
" ... Better than average speaker phone. ... "
" ... This also makes a very thoughtful gift--give someone a new & improved phone--give them a call. ... "
" ... shows me who is calling and volume is great ... "
" ... Needed a phone to connect to my hard line to hold conference calls with folks in the room. ... "
" ... I discovered I can hear better on it-than any phone in the house. ... "
" ... Once I reviewed the call I hit directory, review and added the name. ... "
" ... He also loves the speakerphone feature. ... "
Device Compatibility
92speaker phone, phone, works great, landline, cordless
+78%
-22%
" ... Every day phone ... "
" ... So far, this phone works as expected. ... "
" ... I love this phone I wanted caller id the letters are really big and it has a 25 name and number directory to store numbers in and the nice thing is that when you bring up a number in the directory all you have to do is pickup the handset and it automatically dials that number. ... Overall I really like this phone. ... "
" ... This phone is great for that. ... "
" ... Great phone if all you need is a desk phone plugged into a phone jack. ... "
" ... Basic phone, does what it is supposed to do. ... Speaker phone, works well. ... "
" ... We might we the only ones remaining who still have landline phones, so I was worried that we would not find a suitable replacement when my husband's desk phone finally stopped working. ... "
" ... This phone exceeded my expectations in every way. ... "
Display Clarity
83large, caller id, screen, numbers, easy to read
+59%
-41%
" ... Display is fairly easy to read, especially considering it's not backlit. ... "
" ... All in all, it's a simply designed phone with no frills attached, but it's definitely large buttons and nice popup display. ... "
" ... Large, clear display (it tilts!) ... "
" ... Love my new phone nice big display easy one button call block for pesky robot calls and old girlfriend stalkers ... "
" ... In this day and age, Caller ID is a must. ... I chose the AT&T CL2940 Corded Phone with Caller ID/Call waiting, Speakerphone, XL Tilt Display, XL Buttons & Audio Assist Volume Boost, and I couldn't be more pleased. ... "
" ... Decent size display screen. ... "
" ... Nice large screen to make it more readable. ... "
" ... The display and large keypad are both terrific. ... "
Sound Quality
56sound quality, speaker phone, loud, audio, volume
+71%
-29%
" ... It has functioned exactly as I hoped without any sound or related issues. ... "
" ... Better than average speaker phone. ... "
" ... Works great speaker is cood ... "
" ... Sound is good. ... "
" ... Sounds is clear. ... "
" ... I turned it down a bit and sounds very clear. ... "
" ... Sound is clear and good. ... "
" ... The phones are superb in sound quality especially when it comes to using the speaker phone feature. ... "
Ease of Use
54easy, large, buttons, easy to read, numbers
+93%
-7%
" ... It is so nice to have a phone that works like the old day when things were easier. ... I like the big numbers as they make it so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to see buttons. ... "
" ... It eas easy to set up and has a nice large readout. ... "
" ... Easy to hear. ... Easy to see. ... "
" ... Setup was easy and it works great. ... "
" ... The caller id is easy to read, the buttons are large and intuitive. ... "
" ... Large numbers easy to read collar ID and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Controls
53large, speaker phone, easy to read, volume control, volume
+74%
-26%
" ... She likes the extra volume and large buttons. ... "
" ... The buttons are easy to see and it is user friendly. ... "
" ... I use the volume control and speakerphone features. ... "
" ... big buttons easy to hear ... "
" ... This was simple to hook up and she loves the oversized buttons. ... "
" ... Has nice large buttons and the speaker feature is great. ... "
" ... Sound is great and volume control works well. ... "
" ... Nice xlarge display and key pad and good volume. ... "
Product Reliability
47years, stopped working, year, working, died
+40%
-60%
" ... However it didn't last six months. ... It out to have worked at least ten years ... "
" ... If they are broken on Monday morning, I will definitely be returning Monday after work. ... "
" ... After only 5 months, the problems began with this phone. ... "
" ... Got this phone and hooked it up correctly, worked for a few months with very limited use. ... "
" ... This phone is less than a year old. ... Really leaves a bad taste when junk electronics goes bad within a year's time. ... "
" ... This phone worked for about 6 months then just died. ... "
" ... 3 months after receiving, the caller ID stopped working. ... "
" ... The phone only lasted 11 months. ... "
Battery Life
31battery, caller id, new batteries, four aa batteries, battery life
+52%
-48%
" ... Almost 2 years and still on the same 4 AA's. ... "
" ... I haven't had it long enough to judge battery life. ... "
" ... Requires four AA batteries for the caller ID, etc. ... "
" ... It is stored by battery. ... "
" ... I would like the product to come with batteries. ... "
" ... They last so long in there, it's months before I ever have to recharge them, that's how efficient this phone is. ... "
" ... We will see how long this phone lasts. ... "
" ... No batteries needed. ... "
Volume
30speaker, ringer, loud, hearing, ring
+43%
-57%
" ... There is no way to increase the speaker volume ... "
" ... If the speaker sounds distorted it's too loud. ... "
" ... can not hear on it. ... "
" ... The incoming call indicator is useful if you don't want it to ring out loud ... you can turn the ringer volume all the way down which is not possible on all phones. ... "
" ... I also wish the ringer could go up just a bit louder. ... "
" ... Not so terrific: the speaker volume will not go high enough. ... "
" ... My husband was on the phone with me & heard a loud noise. ... "
" ... Cant hear party on the other side. ... "
Price
30money, phone, worth the money, value, reasonable
+83%
-17%
" ... The price was great! ... "
" ... Is priced well for its high quality. ... "
" ... I consider this to be a good value. ... "
" ... Works perfect and well priced. ... "
" ... This is a real good phone for the money, I like it a lot. ... "
" ... A fool with her money. ... "
" ... Price was very reasonable. ... "
" ... good phone at a good price. ... "
Features
24telephone, lots of features, land, back light, work
+100%
" ... The biggest feature I like is the giant keypad. ... "
" ... All the features are great except ring tone. ... "
" ... Its extra features add to functionality and underscore the value of the product. ... "
" ... Perhaps additional ring tone options. ... "
" ... All features as described. ... "
" ... There are lots of features that I haven't even learned how to use yet, like MENU SELECT, with all of its do-dads that would be second nature to my grandson—wait a minute, my grandson probably wonders why I am still using a land line telephone! ... "
" ... It has all the features I need and then some, and I wouldn't have minded paying even twice as much for it. ... "
" ... and plenty of features. ... "
Returns
19replacement, sent, returning, threw, late
+21%
-79%
" ... I will be returning right away. ... "
" ... We had to return it. ... "
" ... It was broken when i received it and I let the time to return it expire do to my work schedule ... "
" ... The replacement behaved the same way! ... "
" ... Can’t return because I threw the box out. ... "
" ... This is the 2nd time I m returning the phone for the same reason. ... "
" ... Time for the trash can. ... "
" ... I threw it in the garbage. ... "
Cables
16phone, longer, receiver, long, handset
+63%
-38%
" ... The only thing I would have liked better is a longer cord. ... "
" ... The cord is great too, no more losing the handset. ... "
" ... I do wished the curly cord was longer but not a big deal! ... "
" ... Sound quality not perfect but might because how long the telephone cord is to reach it. ... "
" ... The cord is an okay length on my desk. ... "
" ... The sound is great on the actual receiver, and although the included cord for the receiver is adequate, I replaced it with a much longer one to be able to walk a few feet from the base. ... "
" ... Un less you have long cord ... "
" ... I always plan to have a landline phone as long as that option exists and I always plan to have one with a cord that works in a power outage. ... "
Capacity
15home office, phones, house phone, house, home
+93%
-7%
" ... I would buy it again or recommend it without reservation for small home office use. ... "
" ... Using it for home office ... "
" ... Bought it for my wife’s room, now she see who’s calling ... "
" ... I have long used two phones in my home (one upstairs, one downstairs)--always with Caller ID. ... "
" ... Buying another one for other room. ... "
" ... I can talk from across the room with no problem at all. ... "
" ... A great purchase for our house. ... "
" ... This phone replaces our kitchen landline. ... "
Fit
13desk, handset, wall, plastic, hanging
+69%
-31%
" ... It's a good looking phone that fits nicely on my desk. ... "
" ... I put a folded up post-it note under one of the legs to make it more stable. ... "
" ... Very happy with this phone and not having to radiate my head when I am on the phone as is the case with any wireless system. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, hangs on the wall securely, great basic landline to backup my cell! ... "
" ... The performance of this phone is good in all ways, and it has a shape that fits the hand well ... "
" ... This phone seemed to fit the bill and so far she seems satisfied. ... "
" ... It fits the price of the phone. ... "
" ... A well made phone that actually works! ... "
Design
13design, like, look, looks, appearance
+77%
-23%
" ... Look for another brand . ... "
" ... For this price and with its excellent function, I can overlook that one (albeit weird) detail. ... "
" ... Meanwhile, the phone is very utilitarian looking and everything I need. ... "
" ... To this point is looks like a winner ... "
" ... I really like the look of this phone. ... "
" ... This is clearly a design defect. ... Don't buy this phone until the factory corrects this design problem. ... "
" ... Very attractive phone. ... "
" ... Love the look style of phone ... "
Comfort
13comfortable, wear, talking, phone, headset
+77%
-23%
" ... This was a great phone for my grandmother to wear she can see the numbera and the names pop up ... "
" ... Fingers crossed will be at least 10 years. ... "
" ... sad) and the button layout is easy and comfortable. ... "
" ... My ear did not hurt talking and volume was awesome! ... "
" ... Ear piece is clear. ... "
" ... Worked good and was simple for older folks who hands dont work so well ... "
" ... perfect to sit at my home desk and use for personal business when my smart phone is just not comfortable for lengthy conversations or need to take notes while talking ... "
" ... cheap phones at the local mega store are horrible, and this is surely head and shoulders above those cheap phones . ... "
Delivery
12delivered, fast, telephone, shipping, package
+67%
-33%
" ... Fast delivery from seller . ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... This not about the telephone, But the shipping 8 days from the day ordered and when they finally shipped. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and intact! ... "
Setup
11setup, set, instructions, easy to set, wall
+82%
-18%
" ... Set up and operation was easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, hangs on the wall securely, great basic landline to backup my cell! ... "
" ... Setup was easy and it works great. ... "
" ... Set up is simple. ... "
" ... Easy to follow set-up directions and works as it should. ... "
Device Stand
11mount, slots, mounted, side, mounts
+55%
-45%
" ... - ability to mount on a wall ... Is totally stable on my wall, attached perfectly to the 2 standard screws already part of my wall jack, using the wall mount attachment which was in the box. ... "
" ... Works on wall ... "
" ... I'm using it on the wall. ... "
" ... I wall-mounted the phone, and the wall mount design is a bit weak, but it works so far. ... "
" ... Like the style and the flexibility to wall mount or not. ... "
" ... Update 3/3/19: I forgot to mention that the phone mounts very well on a wall. ... It has the standard two pin spacing slots on the rear for a wall plate. ... "
Cable Length
11longer, receiver, long, liked, included
+64%
-36%
" ... The cord is an okay length on my desk. ... "
" ... I do wished the curly cord was longer but not a big deal! ... "
" ... Un less you have long cord ... "
" ... The only thing I would have liked better is a longer cord. ... "
" ... Sound quality not perfect but might because how long the telephone cord is to reach it. ... "
" ... The sound is great on the actual receiver, and although the included cord for the receiver is adequate, I replaced it with a much longer one to be able to walk a few feet from the base. ... "
Marketplace
11works as advertised, work, seller, replacement, problem
+91%
-9%
" ... Fast delivery from seller . ... "
" ... I love Amazon.com and I thought AT&T phones would be great. ... "
" ... All the features work as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised ... "
" ... All features as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... This not about the telephone, But the shipping 8 days from the day ordered and when they finally shipped. ... "
" ... No issues, works as advertised. ... "
Display Size
8large, display, phone, size, nice
+88%
-13%
" ... Still, a good phone, love the large numbers and screen. ... "
" ... Decent size display screen. ... "
" ... Very big screen, great for people who struggle with small letters ... "
" ... Big display and speaker phone. ... "
" ... Nice large screen to make it more readable. ... "
" ... The screen size is more than adequate but the Buttons, all of then, hang/stick when pressed. ... "
Charging
8batteries, plug, one, charge, requires
+38%
-63%
" ... This phone requires 4 AA batteries, there is NO AC ADAPTER!!! ... "
" ... This item came with two phones but only one base will charge. ... The extra one will not charge, so that one goes dead. ... "
" ... Both my phone company and the manual for this phone said unplug it and take out the batteries and wait. ... "
" ... this phone does not plug into the wall it runs on batteries, that may be an important thing to put in the ad ... "
Product As Described
7works as advertised, work, features, advertised, works
+100%
" ... All the features work as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... They all work and work as advertised. ... "
" ... All features as described. ... "
" ... No issues, works as advertised. ... "
Build Quality
7phone, parts, made, years, thing
+71%
-29%
" ... This product has a good color,good material and made out of material that will last! ... "
" ... I put a folded up post-it note under one of the legs to make it more stable. ... "
" ... AT&T has excellent products and stand behind what they sell. ... "
Network
5busy, router, phones, phone, one
+80%
-20%
" ... Almost everyone I've called gives me a strange rapid busy signal. ... "
" ... Then, my phone company sent me a new router. ... "
" ... Has worked great for a community house phone. ... "
" ... I have long used two phones in my home (one upstairs, one downstairs)--always with Caller ID. ... "
For Kids
4year, mother, phone
+100%
" ... My old Mom loves this phone . ... "
" ... For speed dial we assigned her kids numbers in the order they were born (oldest is 1, next kid is 2 then 3 etc). ... "
" ... Perfect for my 85 year old mother. ... "
" ... OK, I'm old school. ... "
Color
4display, light, even, dark, bright
+25%
-75%
" ... Even in bright light, the contrast is subpar. ... "
" ... Tried all 4 contrast levels. ... "
Size
4desk, size, phone
+25%
-75%
" ... I don't like that it can't sit straight up on my desk. ... "
User Manual
3refer
+33%
-67%
" ... My one and only complaint is that it didn't come with a user's manual. ... I've had to memorize how to do it to avoid having to refer to the manual. ... "
Noise Cancellation
3background
-100%
" ... There's a hissing noise present on the call. ... "
" ... These phones pick up all of the background noise. ... "
Clock
3would, phone, incoming, display
-100%
" ... 3) Just happened to look at the clock, it has gained 15 minutes in the 2 days since I had it. ... "
" ... Clock is inaccurate. ... "
" ... Then, I saw what was happening: With each incoming call, the phone's clock display would lose a minute. ... The RCA phone has a built-in clock function, but no means for the user to set the date/time. ... "
Keyboard
3large, keys, good, see, easy to see
+100%
" ... The number keys ago are quite large, with the corresponding letters also printed in a smaller (but still large) font. ... "
" ... Nice large keys easy to see if your eyesight is not so good anymore. ... "
" ... It's a great PHONE too I just need one with backlit! ... "
Headphones
3phone, loud, ear, use, plugged
+67%
-33%
" ... Great phone if all you need is a desk phone plugged into a phone jack. ... "
" ... Ear piece is clear. ... "
Ports
3plug, adapter, plugged, outlet, line
+67%
-33%
" ... Great phone if all you need is a desk phone plugged into a phone jack. ... "
" ... I really like this phone with our old lan line. ... "
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