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Tips On Choosing A Cordless Phone

Even though people have cellular phones, the cordless phones still have their place. Consumer Reports’ October issue features ratings of 47 phones which were divided according to four categories: single handset types, multiple handset types, with answering machines and without answering machine.

Here are some tips that they included as well for those who are thinking getting themselves a cordless phone:

If you’re choosing between an analog or a digital unit, here are some points to keep in mind. Analog transmission phones are less expensive and have better voice quality. Digital however is less susceptible to eavesdropping.

Settle on desired features. Simply put, the more features a phone has, the higher the cost is bound to be. Knowing exactly what features you truly need can keep you from overspending and still get you a good model.

Most phones already come with caller ID, a headset jack and a base that can be wall mounted. Aside from these, key features to keep an eye out for are a speakerphone, base keypad and power backup.

Always check the return policy before you buy your cordless phone. It rarely happens but just in case unexpected problems such as wireless interference occur and you have to return the unit, it is good to know that you can get your money back.