Friday, January 13, 2012

DECT Cordless Phone Buying Guide

By Nick Bell


Cordless phones come in 3 wave lengths, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and DECT 6.0. Most features are available on all the different phone systems but the DECT 6.0 is latest technology and has the most features and the best quality.

A single base unit with two or more handsets is called a multi handset phone system. The base unit is plugged into an electrical outlet as well as a phone jack. The handsets use the signal from the base and only need their charger to be plugged into an electrical outlet allowing for use in rooms without phone wires or jacks.

The multi handset option makes the intercom feature a must have option. You can intercom any one of the other handsets to talk to anyone close to the handset. This saves so much time and energy trying to find someone in your home. You can also transfer calls from one handset to another and the handsets will let you know if some one else in the home is using the phone.

Some multi handset systems are expandable and some are bundles. The bundles come with a preset number of handsets and cannot be expanded. Accessory handsets can be added anytime with an expandable system.

One of the coolest features is the ability for your system to work with your Bluetooth cell phone. You'll be able to make and receive cell phone calls from any handset and if you are using your cell phone when you walk into the house, you can switch to your cordless phone handset and pick up the conversation. This is really handy if you are running out of cell phone battery power.

Many cordless telephone systems feature an integrated digital answering system, making it easy to avoid having one more gadget on your desk or kitchen counter. Digital answering systems record outgoing announcements and incoming messages on a microchip. Tape less operation assures reliable performance, instant access to messages and the ability to selectively save and delete messages. Available features include remote access to retrieve messages when you're away from home, plus the ability to leave voice memos for others in your home or office.

Caller ID is another great feature that will work on your phone if you subscribe to the service. And if you have Call Waiting, you will be able to see who is calling while you are using your phone.

Handy for meetings, conference calling and long on-hold times, many cordless system base units and cordless handsets also function as a speakerphone. In addition, most multi-handset systems feature an intercom, allowing you to talk between handsets or between handset and base.




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