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Cordless phones

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From: Eric Benson
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1992 10:29
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I'm looking for recommendations on cordless phones.  Basically,
everyone I know who owns a cordless phone hates it.  The sound quality
is terrible.  Is this just something one lives with?  I've noticed a
few recent models in the stores claiming to work in the 900 Mhz band.
Are these really better than the 49 Mhz models?  They are a lot more
expensive, like $300-400 instead of $70-150.  Spending that much isn't
out of the question, but I'm wary of new technology.  They claim to
have greater range, but I'm not so concerned with range, I'm more
concerned with the irritating, constant buzz on the line.  Also, I'd
like to have one that's comfortable to hold, and most cordless phones
are very bulky.  A few of them have the "flip-out" shirt-pocket
cellular style.  This is more convenient for transportation, but how
is it in actual use?  Has anyone tried connecting a hands-free headset
to a cordless phone?
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Subject: Cordless phones
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