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VTech 5831 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Speakerphone with Caller ID/Call Waiting

List price:	~~$129.99~~
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Manufacturer:	VTech

Average user rating: Average user rating: 4.5

Great phone! Doesn't interfere with 802.11b/Wi-Fi LANs

I've owned several cordless phones, but everyone of them has had a deal-killing flaw. Either the battery life was too short, the range was limited, too much interference, etc. I was very happy with a 2.4 ghz phone I purchased recently, but it interfered with my wireless computer network. If someone was using our laptop to connect to the Internet via the wireless network, and someone wanted to use the phone, either the wireless LAN went down or the phone had too much interference to have a conversation. This phone, which operates at 5.8 ghz rather than 802.11b's 2.4 ghz, doesn't interfere. That alone makes this phone a winner for me.

On other issues, sound quality is terrific. Range seems as good, if not better, than any other phone I've used, and battery life is satisfactory. The phone is packed with useful features and is pretty intuitive to operate. I couldn't be happier with the phone.

Better than an 2.4 ghz, not as good as expected

Based on earlier reviews listed here I bought this phone. I use the speakerphone all the time at my desk so I was looking for a really good speakerphone. I can hear people just fine on the base unit, but people still say it has the "down the well" sound to it from their end. I will say on the positive side that the speakerphone does clearly pick up speech from several feet away. I also like the speakerphone ability on the cordless set which is in the other room. There is also a volume adjustment that helps amp up the sound when I need it.

The range on the cordless unit is about twice what I was getting on my 2.4 ghz unit - I can go all over the house and the length of my back yard so that's far enough for me.

It would be nice if there were a headset jack on the phone base though for when I wanted to make the calls more private.

great phone

I live in a small, older house that has only one phone jack. This phone is great for a situation like that. I purchased two handsets on clearance and have them set up in other areas of the house. It also works well outside of the house. In my opinion, it is well worth the money.