Customer Reviews

Southwestern Bell FM112 Caller ID Unit (White)

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Quite simply, this caller ID display is too hard to read from any angle EVEN if it has brand new batteries in it, AND the contrast is turned up all the way. The display is just too dim. Save your money and don't buy this one.

As with most budget-priced caller ID boxes these days, the display is seriously lacking in contrast, and harder to read than boxes made a decade ago. The contrast control, with about 20 settings, gives you the choice of a too-dark background (showing all 8's) or a too-light foreground. The unit comes with a non-detachable cord, denying you the option of locating the box far away from the jack using a longer cord. The 1-year warranty is nonsense because you must pre-pay a "shipping and handling" charge almost equal to the price of the unit. I wish manufacturers would spend an extra nickel to add two more wires to the feed-through, which would make it possible to use a 2-line phone (although with caller ID only on line 1). Another nice feature would be a way to delete all calls from a specific number simultaneously. Without these features, this Southwestern Bell unit performs its basic function adequately, though not superbly.

Item was expensive compared to similar items, but probably worth it as it works excellently. The instructions are simple and easy to understand, and the display is concise and clear. I would again pay the price for this product and am very pleased with my purchase.

I bought several of these since they were inexpensive, although they EAT batteries. Unfortunately, I didn't keep the instructions for setting the language (which you must re-do after changing the batteries). Can anyone out there help me with this? Thanks!

Dos the job as basic Caller ID if for some mysterious raisons you don't have a phone with one but it's low quantity hard to read LCD.

This is a great, simple-to-use caller ID--which is exactly what I wanted! The screen is easily read, and the entire device occupies very little space on my desk.

Was somewhat hesitant to purchase this product after reading a couple negative reviews on the display, but after receiving and using this product I am quite pleased with it considering the low price I paid.

Easy to use, which was one of my criteria. There is little to fault the display. . . . it is reasonably readable if the unit is not positioned at too much an angle for viewing. I have no regrets.

Recieved the Caller ID the same week I ordered it. It does exactly as advertized. Easy setup. I'm happy with the unit.

Vern P. Appleton, WI

Very nice and satisfies my reason for ordering

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