Cingular Go Phone: Sony SPP-ID910 900 MHz Digital Cordless Phone with Caller ID Review

We're pitching the old casio in favor of this one. The reception is excellent, almost eerily clear on some days. The big, backlit caller ID panel is very easy to read, programming numbers into the directory was a cinch, and the handset is comfortable.
This phone corrects my complaints about a previous phone: short talk time and frequent, accidental hangups because of the handset design. In this handset, the "off" button is small and positioned in such a way that it's nearly impossible to hang it up unintentionally. The volume of your caller's voice adjust to three levels, and "low" has been plenty loud so far.
Entries are automatically alphabetized when you enter then into the phone directory, which is a nice touch, and the jog dial control on the side of the phone easily allows you to alter or delete numbers when people move.
The answering machine is well designed and easy to use, but not as clear as our old voice mail. Messages still come through cleanly, and the option of screening calls is nice to have, but the sound isn't perfect. Still, it seems worth the savings, as we no longer have to pay for our expensive phone company's voice mail on a monthly basis.
The nicest touch--and this is a biggie--is that once a number is programmed into your phone directory, the ring has a different tone when that number calls you (if you have caller ID service). This means that you don't even have to get off the couch to look at the ID panel; you'll always know when it's a friend or relative by the distinctive ring. It's a great bonus for those who hate dealing with telemarketers.
The good features about this phone easily overcome the mild annoyance of an imperfect answering machine.

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Product Description:
For performance and convenience, consider the Sony SPP-ID910 900 MHz Digital Cordless Phone with caller ID. 900 MHz operation provides extended range and clarity compared to older phones operating on a lower band, and the digital signal is free of radio hiss. The phone's memory provides a 50-number directory and a 20-number caller ID history, with jog dialing for quick access and call back. A three-line backlit LCD makes programming and reviewing calls easy, even in low light. The phone is powered by a 3.6-volt rechargeable ni-cad battery pack and supplied with an AC power adapter. It is packaged with a telephone cord and bracket for untroubled wall mounting.