[net.consumers] "smart" phones

tamir@ucbvax.ARPA (Yuval Tamir) (09/13/84)

I am interested in purchasing a "smart" phone
that has the following features:
(1) Speakerphone
(2) Tone/pulse dialing
(3) Memory for at least 10 numbers
(4) Automatic continuous redial of busy numbers

One model that has these features is the Panasonic 2130.
It retails for $99 around here.
Its main disadvantage is that it will automatically
redial busy numbers for a maximum of only 15 times.
If you are trying to reach, say, the IRS, you may want
it to continue redialing as fast as possible for hours . . .

I am looking for recommendations/warnings about specific
models (the Panasonic and others) that provide the above features.
If there is sufficient response, I will post a summary.

				  Yuval Tamir

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