GE 26977GE1 900 MHz Cordless Headset Phone (White)

by General Electric

Product Details

Product Manual [633kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008YGAY
• Item model number: 26977GE1
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 10, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For busy multitaskers, there's no better home assistant than a comfortable headset telephone. Clip the conveniently sized dialing pack onto your belt, adjust the comfortably generous headset, and the GE 26977GE1 will have your repetitive-stress problems improved without taking time out of your busy day.

The phone is compatible with caller ID/call waiting, provided you have a subscription to your local service, and offers display-and-dial options for instantly returning calls. A 10-number speed dial provides instant access to your most popular numbers, and the phone comes equipped with solid features like adjustable volume controls, one-touch redial of your last dialed number, and auto-scanning for the clearest channel.

The headset is jacked in, rather than permanent, allowing you to switch out different models, or replace the original in case of accident. GE includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service.

Product Description

Manufacturer's Part # 26977GE1
This product is Demo. For busy multitaskers, there's no better home assistant than a comfortable headset telephone. Clip the conveniently sized dialing pack onto your belt, adjust the comfortably generous headset, and the GE 26977GE1 will have your repetitive-stress problems improved without taking time out of your busy day.

The phone is compatible with caller ID/call waiting, provided you have a subscription to your local service, and offers display-and-dial options for instantly returning calls. A 10-number speed dial provides instant access to your most popular numbers, and the phone comes equipped with solid features like adjustable volume controls, one-touch redial of your last dialed number, and auto-scanning for the clearest channel.

The headset is jacked in, rather than permanent, allowing you to switch out different models, or replace the original in case of accident.

Features:

• 40-Channel Auto Scan 900 MHz Transmission
• Battery-Low Light
• Belt Clip
• Charge Indicator Light
• Auto Scan
• Crystal Clear Sound with Compandor Technology
• This product is Demo and comes with a 30 day warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good effort, June 19, 2003

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Evan Jacobs (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 26977GE1 900 MHz Cordless Headset Phone (White) (Office Product)

I am a huge fan of the old GE headset phones. I've used them for years. Unfortunately, I guess they weren't that popular and before long they were discontinued.

So, I was thrilled when this new, sleek version was released recently. This is a slick, lightweight phone. And now you can replace the headset if you break it (a fatal flaw in the old design).

I have done side by side comparisons with the older model and I'm told the old model's sound is a little clearer. The new model seems to have superior range. No extra battery with the new version, so you have to be sure to keep it charged.

This model has some odd things I'd like to see fixed. For one, I can't seem to dial in the volume very well. When I've set the headset volume for voice, the dial tone is far too loud, as are the key tones. This is a minor annoyance, but the old model was much better in this area.

All in all, I'm happy with it though. I still think this form factor is the best one for headset users. Not too small, not too big...just right.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic for the Older Model, April 10, 2004

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David in Telluride, Colorado (Telluride, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GE 26977GE1 900 MHz Cordless Headset Phone (White) (Office Product)

I just ordered this unit, with which GE has replaced the older model. The older model (GE 2-9917) was clearly a "cult favorite" among many people, including me. (Obviously not a popular favorite -- considering how quickly it disappeared from the market.) The older unit was small, lightweight, and above all, had the best sound quality of any portable I've ever known. I gave several as gifts. I'll update this review when I've tried the new one for a while.

As noted by other reviewers here, the old ones eventually broke when the cord connecting the headset to the phone failed internally. (Didn't take much for this to happen.) Nothing to be done -- they were permanently attached.

Secondly, and undereported here, I think, the most significant design flaw was the clip -- a perfect example of industrial "overdesign" -- it hinged when it should have been fixed. No clothing ever designed worked with the hinged clip -- while a fixed clip would have clipped on just about anything. Users of the older model learned to either carry the phone around with them, or put in a pocket, which often resulted in pressing the buttons unintentionally. Sounds like the new one also has the hinged clip, but we'll see.

David in Telluride, CO

P.S. Do you think anyone at GE ever reads this stuff?

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, inexpensive cordless solution, January 13, 2005

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J. Chou (Pasadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 26977GE1 900 MHz Cordless Headset Phone (White) (Office Product)

I bought this unit to replace another GE cordless headset phone. I think it is a major improvement. Simple to use, reception is good and no interference with Wireless B network. It is a inexpensive cordless solution to the more expensive, though sexier, Plantronic products.