AT&T TR1909 Trimline Corded Phone with Caller ID, Black

I wanted a compact phone with clear call quality along with caller ID built in to use it over the internet. After doing some research online I chose this model, glad I did.

This is the third time I've purchased this type of phone, and every time I got exactly what I needed. Just need one more for my bedroom now that I have two for my living room and one for my brother's bedroom, and I plan to order it from Walmart as soon as I can.

I liked that it was made by ATT. It looked like it had some features. Haven't really gotten into them yet. I think the biggest negative is the key pad. There is almost no contrast between the printed numbers and the dark grey keys. You have to look really hard to read the numbers.

Just needed a basic corded phone with caller ID so I won't miss land line calls if power goes out. This fits that need, and being a Trimline, it doesn't take up much counter space. Had one of these before, and the only issue was that the LCD display faded after 5 years or so, but for this price, 5 years is acceptable.

I still keep a corded phone in my kitchen - I want to have one that doesn't need electrical power. This one fits that - I wish the caller ID was more easy to see. It doesn't light up - and it's very difficult to see. But the phone works great. And You can change the short cord for a long one - which I do too. Some phones don't have that option.

The phone is okay, but there are a couple of issues that are annoying with this phone. First, the cradle of the phone is so lightweight that every time you pick up the receiver the base tips over or moves. Second, the number keys are black and the numbers on the keys are kind of dark so if the room is not well lit, you have a hard time seeing what keys you are pressing to dial a number. Third, the window showing the caller ID does not light up, so it's difficult to see who's calling unless you are standing directly over the phone. I sure wish they made telephones like they used to 30 plus years ago. The phones today are so cheaply made. I'd rather spend more on a well made heavier phone than the cheap stuff they are putting out there these days.

I purchased this phone on the assumption that the caller ID display illuminated like it shows. I was disappointed to find that it did not live up to its advertisement

cheap thin plastic, cheap thin phone cord and NO BATTERIES !!! Needs 4 AA Batteries !! Did NOT disclose that information in details and specs.

Overall quality of phone seemed cheesy. Buttons are not backlit. Also agree with previous reviewer about phone not retaining attachment to cradle when wall mounted.

Phone is great for the price if you want a table model but I needed a wall phone and when hubby tried to hang it where the old one was, this one falls right off the receiver. When he took it off the wall and just held it in his hand, it still fell off the receiver, it's not cradled correctly in the design of it. I'm just using it on my kitchen table for now, at least this one rings!!!!!!!!!