Review for InfoGlobe


	InfoGlobe

InfoGlobe

Brookstone Review for InfoGlobe sku # 407163

InfoGlobe™ displays Caller ID, time and date, and custom messaging in large floating letters you can see from across the room. See who’s calling—without getting up from what you’re doing. Program up to 54 custom messages in memory. Set your InfoGlobe to display holiday greetings, daily messages, and up to six programmed alert messages. Pre-programmed with 100-year calendar. Compatible with Caller ID feature from your standard phone line.



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	Product Reviews Summary Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 26 reviews) 96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. Customers most agreed on the following attributes: Pros: Clear reception (16), Durable (14), Easy controls (11) Cons: Difficult controls (4), Not durable (3) Best Uses: Multiple lines (3) Describe Yourself: Practical (12), Tech savvy (8), Professional (7) Primary use: Personal (26) How long have you owned it: More than six months (11), A month or less (7), One-to-three months (4) Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Vicster Get the Globe, you won't be disappointed By Vicster from Ontario, Canada on 5/9/2008 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable, Easy Controls, It just works Cons: Wish it lasted a lifetime Best Uses: Caller id for everyone, High Volume Describe Yourself: Professional Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I have owned my Globe for 5 years. I have to say that this product is highly recommended. I couldn't go without it. It is just handy. My boss saw it and had to order one. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By jawjkw second one and can not live without By jawjkw from lafayette, in on 5/3/2008 Pros: Durable Cons: Difficult Controls Best Uses: Checking on unwanted call Describe Yourself: Tech Savvy Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend easy to see time and pest calls with out getting out of my recliner Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By none Very useful product. By none from Clinton, Maryland on 4/11/2008 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable Cons: Difficult Controls Describe Yourself: Practical, Professional Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: A month or less Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This is an excellent product to be placed in an area where you spend a lot of time, to avoid having to get up each time the phone rings to see who is calling. Perfect for the bedroom at night when attempting to sleep or watch TV. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Judy Quick Fix For Noise By Judy from Chico, CA on 3/10/2008 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable Describe Yourself: Practical Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Best use is that when you are on the phone and you have call waiting, you can see who is calling. No need to interrupt your call. Have had this product for more than five years. If this one stopped working, I would replace it immediately. This allows me to use the telephone for my convenience and talk only to those I wish. I have found that flipping it with your finger will stop the humming when it starts. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By JO Great Product By JO from Connecticut on 2/15/2008 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable, Easy Controls Best Uses: Multiple Lines Describe Yourself: Practical Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: A month or less Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I love this product because the letters are large and light up so that I can clearly see them. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Nick Love the Ball By Nick from Maryland on 1/30/2008 Pros: Unique Cons: Not Durable Best Uses: Easy to see caller ID Describe Yourself: Tech Savvy Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: One-to-three months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Preferred the older model that didn't have this loud blue lettering, but they are hard to find. Hopefully this one will last longer than the older one that died on us. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By rkgirlusa Our 2nd infoglobe By rkgirlusa from Florida on 1/19/2008 Pros: Easy to read Cons: This one hums loudly Best Uses: Easy to read Describe Yourself: Practical, Professional Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: One-to-three months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend It's really easy to read. (have I mentioned that?) Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Brightside7 InfoGlobe "Wonderful Invention" By Brightside7 from Derry, NH on 1/11/2008 Pros: Can use in any room, Clear Reception Best Uses: Conference Calls, Long Talks, Multiple Lines Describe Yourself: Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: One-to-three months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend We saw this at a friend's home and just had to have it. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Mom Very cool! By Mom from Columbia, Mo. on 1/9/2008 Pros: Clear Reception Cons: hard to configure Best Uses: Home Describe Yourself: Tech Savvy Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: A month or less Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Directions could be better. I like the large, clear display. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Gearhead57 Info Globe is a neat device! By Gearhead57 from Chicago, IL on 1/5/2008 Pros: Large bright characters Cons: A bit noisy Best Uses: see who's calling Describe Yourself: Gearhead Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: A month or less Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend A great device to tell you who's calling, the present time and can display greetings for Holidays and others as you program in. Can be a bit noisy (when it is very quiet in your home) but otherwise a great gift! Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By cindy once you see one you have to have one By cindy from pittsburgh pa on 1/5/2008 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable, Easy Controls Best Uses: High Volume, Long Talks, Multiple Lines Describe Yourself: Practical Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I love this globe. I never have to stop what I am doing to a answer the phone. I can see it from any room in my home. ( We have two globles) People are just facinated when they see it and everyone wants to know where to get one. I just purchased one for my sister for christmas and she loves it. I also am able to leave messages on it for the kids, they think it's cool to watch the letters spin and wait for the message. Great product. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Dave I have purchased this product before By Dave from Orem,Utah on 1/5/2008 Pros: Easy Controls Cons: It makes a noise when on Best Uses: Caller ID Describe Yourself: Average Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: A month or less Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I have purchased the product as gifts before but the last two both make a huming sound. I debated weather are not to send them back. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By SteveT Infoglobe By SteveT from carlsbad, CA on 1/4/2008 Pros: Durable, Easy Controls Best Uses: See ID at a distance Describe Yourself: Gearhead Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: A month or less Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend allows you to position a caller ID station so that one can see ID at a distance and determine the need to move to answer versus the usual rush over and see the ID and then decide Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Bill Hankston I love my InfoGlobe By Bill Hankston from Beaumont,Texas on 12/20/2007 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable, Easy Controls, Easy to see from my patio Best Uses: High Definition Clarity Describe Yourself: Tech Savvy Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: A month or less Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend When I'm on the patio there is no need to come inside to see who's calling or the time of day. And its one heck of a conversation item. Everybody love it. And wants to know where I got it from. [...] I was at some friends house in Dallas when I first an Infoglobe. I knew I had to have one.The Infoglobe will give greetings like good morning or Happy Holidays and ect. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By gailhe I would purchase this product again! By gailhe from Trafalgar, IN on 12/20/2007 Pros: Clear Visable Readout, Great FUN Cons: Difficult Controls Best Uses: Dorm Room, Great for screening Calls, Large read out Describe Yourself: Practical, Professional, Technically Challenged Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I love this product, we have it on our main phone line. It's great because you can see from across the room, the Caller ID, Time, Date. It even gives us personalized Greetings for the Holidays! I have given these as gifts and everyone loves them. The only thing I would change is the 'settings' and more ease of using reviewing calls, setting time, etc. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By bevy Love it!! By bevy from Houston, Tx on 11/28/2007 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable Cons: Difficult Controls Best Uses: Family room Describe Yourself: Practical Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Daily use; love the messages; can screen callers; would like better instructions on how to view the list - I am buying one for friend for Christmas Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Dad Great Product! Great Holiday Gift! By Dad from Fairhope, Al. on 11/5/2007 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable, Easy Controls Describe Yourself: Practical, Professional Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Screen personal phone calls, especially during evening down-time. A great filter for Telemarketers who bypass the "Do Not Call Registry". I am giving them as gifts this Holiday Season! Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By joanie Got as a gift from Daughter and LOVE IT! By joanie from Grand Rapids, Michigan on 11/3/2007 Pros: Clear Reception Describe Yourself: Technically Challenged Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend got this globe as a gift from daughter and am thinking of buying one for another daughter as Christmas gift. We get a lot of positive attention from guests. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By candy it does not work!! By candy from ozark, alabama on 10/24/2007 Pros: Clear Reception Cons: It goes off stays off, Not Durable Best Uses: Caller id for everyone Describe Yourself: Practical Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: Three-to-six months Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend had 1 before that worked great for 5 yrs.cant get anyone to help me find out why it goes off everyday. i have to unplug and replug to get it back.[...] Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Nik I can see clearly now By Nik from Phila, PA on 10/23/2007 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable Best Uses: Daily use, Gadget Lover Describe Yourself: Tech Savvy Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: Three-to-six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This was a gift for a friend that is a gadget collector and he really loves the gift. I would recommend it to any one who really enjoys unusual items Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Wizzard Reed Blue Ball is Cool By Wizzard Reed from Dalton City, IL. on 10/23/2007 Pros: Can see callers, Durable, Easy Controls Cons: None -its pefect Best Uses: Den area, Great Room Describe Yourself: Professional, Tech Savvy Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Can see who calls from across the room Screen those unwanted calls Like the blue room glow whe the lights are dim Had one many years ago, lightning disablled it, got a ne one - better that the first easy to set up Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By KRAUT GREAT PRODUCT FOR OLDER PEOPLE By KRAUT from MARYLAND on 10/22/2007 Pros: E Z TO SEE AND READ Cons: BE SPACED OUT, TELEPHONE NUMBER SHOULD Best Uses: NIX SOLICITORS Describe Yourself: OLD Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: One-to-three months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend KEEPS ME FROM ANSWERING UNWANTED CALLS Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Hanna Great idea but too noisy By Hanna from Texas on 10/22/2007 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable, Easy Controls Cons: very noisy Best Uses: personal use Describe Yourself: Tech Savvy Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I love to walk by and see the time or date and it is so easy to check to see who called. The ONLY downside is the noise. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By margo the French Broad Given to all my friends and family By margo the French Broad from Chicago on 10/6/2007 Primary use: Personal How long have you owned it: More than six months Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Wonderful, it can be seen without contacts in or glasses on. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By Stan Great while it lasted By Stan from Las Vegas, NV on 9/25/2007 Pros: Clear Reception, Easy Controls Cons: Not Durable, Suggest extended warranty Best Uses: Easy to see caller ID Describe Yourself: Practical Primary use: Personal Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Unit worked fine for year and a half. Manufacturer could not suggest repair facility, and implied repair would cost more than original purchase price. Reviews and Ratings - Telephones - InfoGlobe By wingsgrammy My new best friend By wingsgrammy from Des Moines, IA on 8/16/2007 Pros: Clear Reception, Durable, Easily read, Easy Controls Best Uses: Just sits there working Describe Yourself: Practical, Senior and I can use it Primary use: Personal Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I really like this for the practical reasons listed above. Also it's programmed messages are always a surprise. It wished me a "Happy Mother's Day" even. I just get a kick out of seeing "Good Morning" or "Good Evening". It was a gift and it is a gift that keeps on giving. The large display is so good as you can see who is calling even before you get to the phone!

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