DOGS chew toy? No problem!
Written: Mar 01 '02
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Pros: Extremely durable--military specs.
Cons: Accessories and parts are hard to come by.
The Bottom Line: Buy it. You won't be disappointed. Built like a tank.
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| skylergirl's Full Review: Panasonic DuraMax EB-TX220 |
I have used this phone for a year now. When I first bought it last year, it was even more obscure than it is now (3/02). I picked it because I wanted something that was going to be very durable. Something just shy of being built like a tank. I read alot of reviews and found the DuraMax to be built with military specs in mind. I thought "this IS the phone for me!"
Good thing too! My dog has gotten to it a number of times now and has chewed on it. He has chewed the antenna so that it didn't resemble an antenna anymore. Even after that, the phone still worked and I was able to send and receive calls just fine.
I don't know if the chewing is "selective" because the only real damage sustained to the phone was the antenna and the part on the phone that the antenna screws into.
However, trying to find replacement antennas is a pain! It costs somewhere on the order of $3.00 for the part, but Panasonic wants to charge an outrageous amount for shipping. Something like $6.00! It's been over 6 months now and I can't remember the exact shipping costs, but I remember being shocked. Like they couldn't put a $0.34 stamp on the envelope for a 1 oz. part?!
The battery life is GREAT! I can sometimes go all week without having to recharge it. But of course, your mileage may vary depending on how long you chat.
Buttons are easy to push, but then again, I have small fingers. Menus are fairly intuitive. Phonebook is easy to use. Volume is nice and loud. Speakerphone option is fairly worthless. It isn't loud enough to make a difference. Have to hold the cell up to your ear anyway.
Overall, I'm very impressed. It is not a wimpy phone and can hold its own very well...even against being chewed on! :-)
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 130
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Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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