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The sleek black finish on the CD1701B 05 gives this cordless Philips a modern feel, but without an answering machine or some of the functions you'd find on a more advanced cordless phone, is this simple Philips a good investment? We sent the CD1701B 05 through our rigorous lab tests to see how it compares with the competition.
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Sound quality
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Battery How long the rechargable battery lasts in continuous use. Subscribe
Ease of use
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Answering machine - ease of use How easy it was to set up and use the answermachine, and whether the instructions were clear. Subscribe

Philips CD1701B 05

  • Launch date: Sep 2011
  • Type: No answering machine
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£20.00
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