Want to buy new phones for the house

[TangoJuliet]

My phones are pretty old and the batteries are starting to wear out. I want to update to something newer but not sure I can find what I'm looking for.

I would like the following features:

1. Cordless
2. One unit needs to be wall mounted in kitchen (not the main unit - that will be in another room)
3. No answering machine - we have voice mail
4. Atleast 3 handsets
5. Dect 6.0

I went to best buy and pretty much all of the bases that can be wall mounted are the mains. I get my phone connection in the bed room and then all of the other units connect to that one. There is no outlet in the kitchen and I don't plan on putting one in there. We do not want to put the base on the counter - rather have it on the wall.

If anyone can recommend something with the above features then please let me know. It would be greatly appreciated!

 

[TheStu]

Have you looked at Radioshack?

 

[TangoJuliet]

Have you looked at Radioshack?

Nope, thanks!

 

[cardiac]

We use V-Tech cordless phones at home. I do like them, and they have always performed better than Uniden and GE systems we had.

http://www.vtechphones.com/vtechphones/index.cfm/cordless-phones/dect-60/

Bob

 

[Tristicus]

http://www.woot.com/

Check today's Woot.
VTech DECT 6.0 3-Handset Cordless Phone System with Bluetooth
$59.99

* + $5 shipping

Features:

* Connect to Bluetooth enabled cellular phones to make and receive cellular calls with the ease and comfort of a home phone system – avoid mad dashes to catch a cellular call before it goes to voicemail
* Make and receive landline and cellular calls – manage all your calls with one device
* Interference free for crystal clear conversations – won’t interfere with wireless networks and other electronic devices
* Two cell phones can be actively connected to the base or one Bluetooth headset; cellular calls can be made or received from either of these two active cell phones
* Pair four different cell phones or Bluetooth enabled headsets to the base unit
* DECT 6.0 Digital Technology provides the best sound quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protect yourself from identity theft with digital security – your call is digitized and encrypted, making it nearly impossible for someone to eavesdrop
* Three handset system – includes 3 handsets and requires only one phone jack
* Return phone calls and recall numbers with 100 name and number caller ID memory (caller ID service requires a subscription – not included)
* Expandable system up to 12 handsets using only one phone jack (additional handsets sold separately)
* Landline service not required – works great for cellular only households
* Stores 6000 directories from up to four different cell phones; no need to input names and number into you cordless phone
* Download your cellular phonebook directory
* 50 name and number phonebook directory – easily store and dial frequently called numbers
* With just the touch of a button, hands-free conversations are made easy with the handset speakerphone
* Conference an outside call between handsets
* Digital answering machine with 14 minutes of recording time
* Trilingual prompts – choose between English, Spanish or French
* Backlit keypad and display
* Handset volume control
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Wall mount bracket included
* Comfortable handset size
* Complies with RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) that restricts hazardous substances including lead, mercury and cadmium
* ENERGY STAR compliant to save you money and to help save the world, one call at a time

 

[Soccerman06]

http://www.woot.com/

Check today's Woot.
VTech DECT 6.0 3-Handset Cordless Phone System with Bluetooth
$59.99

* + $5 shipping

Those are terrible, avoid at all costs.

As for op, go to bb or radioshack or other electronics store and see what you like, then buy online for half the price.

 

[Tristicus]

Those are terrible, avoid at all costs.

As for op, go to bb or radioshack or other electronics store and see what you like, then buy online for half the price.

Wooters disagree, and you've provided no reasons as to why.

 

[NutBucket]

I'm a bit curious too since I don't have a landline. Would make things more convenient for the wife and I.

 

[Soccerman06]

Wooters disagree, and you've provided no reasons as to why.

How should I prove it? I've used them at work and the range is barely 30ft in the open. I've gone through 3 sets of the phone just from normal wear and tear of using it everyday in a year period. The battery is good enough to last longer than you can talk, but the sound quality is terrible after a little while.

 

[TangoJuliet]

Yeah I saw the woot ones which is one of the reasons why I started the thread. I bought a Dect 6.0 AT&T set a couple months ago and the Bluetooth connection was terrible. My cell had to be next to the base to get a good connection. The wall mounted base was weird and didn't sit on the wall well.

 

[cardiac]

How should I prove it? I've used them at work and the range is barely 30ft in the open. I've gone through 3 sets of the phone just from normal wear and tear of using it everyday in a year period. The battery is good enough to last longer than you can talk, but the sound quality is terrible after a little while.

As I said above, we use V-Techs at home. I can go outside for quite a distance (We have 2 acres) and the call quality is OK. We charge them at night. My kids talk on them for hours each day without dying.

Bob