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Even though the box clearly states that this 2.4Ghz phone is "802.11 Friendly", I seem to get interface on this phone anywhere in my home. This is the first 2.4Ghz phone that I've had this problem with. There is no option to switch channels (DSS). There is a constant buzz on the line.

Another absolutely irritating thing is that fact that the dialpad is soo slow and will often miss a number when you dial it in.

It is an overall good phone with many practical uses. And for the price I got it ($20 after mail in rebate at staples), it was worth every penny. I liked it so much I went back to the store and purchased 2 more for around the home to be able to use the intercom feature. This was cheaper than buying 2 v2600 handsets alone. The two extra phones connect to the main base, but charge on thier own base. I am able to intercom upstairs to the family rather than yelling. Also I like the fact that the handsets have a speaker system by themselves (so does the base station) so I don't have to hold it up to my ears when I'm not around the base. The signal is decent at times, but when used for a long time it starts getting staticy (this may also be due to the interference of my wireless b internet network). Another possible reason is because of the small antenna on the handset, and lack of an antenna on the base. I like the base's dialing feature which allows it to dial without the handset. Overall I think this is a practical solution for a phone replacement (my old one's battery died). For 20 bucks, it was way better than buying another set of phone batteries at $15.

I was really pleased with the base/speaker phone when I purchased the original unit. Usually people cannot tell when I am on the handset or the base speakerphone because of the excellent sound quality. But the reason we purchased this unit was to be able to add additional handsets. The sound quality from the second handset is extremely poor. Moreover, sometimes when both handsets are in use that seems to cause both handsets to lose contact with the base and the call is lost.

I don't want any special features on my phone, other than multiple handsets. This phone seems to have a lot of neat futures. If I had designed this, however, I would have dropped some of the features and designed a system which allows the person with whom you are talking to actually understand what you are saying. Maybe you need to buy a more expensive model to get that particular feature.

I got it for my home office because I really needed a dual-keypad speakerphone. The instructions warn not to put it near electronic equipment and they weren't kidding! First of all, very few real perks to this phone. I like performing all my options from the base, and this simply isn't the phone for that. To use the speed dial, you HAVE TO use the handset speakerphone, which is horribly low in volume (and static-y next to my computer). The base speakerphone is not a whole lot better when it comes to clarity of sound. All things considered, I guess it's worth the $70, but I'm giving it to my teenager because she REALLY wants a speakerphone and won't know the difference. Boo-hiss for this one.

I had the phone for 2 weeks and it quit charging. I had to send the phone back to the manufacturer.