- 900 MHz digital signal
- Expandable to 12 handsets, 1 included
- Supports 2 telephone lines
- Caller ID with 30-call history
- Conference calling, call transfer from one handset to another
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Amazon.com Review
Designed for a home or small office environment, the Casio Phonemate MA- 240 cordless digital phone handles up to two lines and 12 handsets, so it can expand as your business grows. The phone also transfers calls from one handset to another and supports conference calling.
The MA-240 offers some fine features that more than offset a couple of nagging limitations. The MA-240 is about the size and weight of a cell phone, so it's one of the more compact cordless units we've tested. The small size results in some sacrifices: many of the buttons, especially those that control caller ID and hold, are too small to operate without looking at them, so you can't operate the phone solely by touch. Other phones in this class are generally bigger but are much easier to control. The MA-240's caller ID memory holds 30 numbers, but the compact two-line LCD screen can't display the caller's name and the phone number simultaneously. Also, the MA-240 supports only two phone lines, while comparably priced units usually handle four lines.
On the positive side, the MA-240 is remarkably easy to set up. To add additional handsets, simply plug them into an AC outlet and they're immediately available as an extension. Also, the signal strength of the handsets is very strong, resulting in a long range of clear transmission. In our tests, we were able to take the handset outside for over 100 hundred feet--with no line of sight to the base station--and hold a conversation with relatively clear reception and minimal distortion. The MA-240 also has important features for small business use, including three-way conferencing, call transfer, and intercom calls between handsets.
Despite a few shortcomings, most home and small-office workers will find the Casio Phonemate a fine choice. --John Frederick Moore
Pros:
- Easy setup
- Long range
- Clear sound
Cons:
- Small buttons
- Small LCD screen
- Supports only two lines
Product Description
Manufacturer's Part # MA-240
This product is Brand New.Cordless phones have begun to evolve from tools primarily used in the home to useful tools that can be used in small businesses and the home office. Casio Communications' MA-240 - echoes this trend in cordless communications designed for consumers and small businesses. This 2-line multi- handset cordless telephone system features Time Division Multiple Access technology which allows one base to communicate with up to 12 handsets - handset-to-handset intercom - headset jack with belt clip - 10# autodial - call transfer - 3-way call conferencing - Call Waiting/Caller ID - DND - programmable line ringer - hold with audible reminder. System comes with one base and one handset with charging cradle. Black. Features:
This product is Brand New.Cordless phones have begun to evolve from tools primarily used in the home to useful tools that can be used in small businesses and the home office. Casio Communications' MA-240 - echoes this trend in cordless communications designed for consumers and small businesses. This 2-line multi- handset cordless telephone system features Time Division Multiple Access technology which allows one base to communicate with up to 12 handsets - handset-to-handset intercom - headset jack with belt clip - 10# autodial - call transfer - 3-way call conferencing - Call Waiting/Caller ID - DND - programmable line ringer - hold with audible reminder. System comes with one base and one handset with charging cradle. Black. Features:
- Type II Call Waiting Caller ID Displays the name and numbers of incoming calls - including call waiting. Up to 30 call records are available to all handsets for easy one touch dialing.
- Supports Up to 2-Lines Provides multi-line versatility for today's multi-line home and small or home offices.
- System Expandable to 12 Handsets Simply connect the base to a 2-line telephone jack and up to 12 handsets can be added without additional telephone wiring. Each satellite handset only requires AC power to become a fully functional cordless extension.
- This product is Brand New and comes with a 1 year warranty.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
I WOULD SUGGEST YOU SAVE THE CASH, AND AVOID A LOT OF GRIEF,
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This review is from: Casio PhoneMate MA240 900 MHz Digital Expandable Cordless 2-Line Phone (Office Product)
Less than a year ago we purchased a pair of the Casio MA240's, also at a deep discount price that could not be published. These phones are just plain Junk! Costly yes, but still Junk. So "Put the credit card down and step away from the computer" Problems are many and they start early in the phones life. Problems such as > Volume gets lower and lower as time goes by. The number pad buttons either stick, or dont make any tones at all. Batteries lose all memory in a short period of time, and on top of that , it can be a little complicated to figure out many of the extra features. The best advice I can give you at this time is good luck finding a phone that will last more than a year as we have bought phones that range in price from 19.99 to 300.00 ( for pair) and they all seem to decay and stop functioning within a years time. We purchased our phones new, not reconditioned, and we surely never expected them to go bad, this quick.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
nice idea (900mhz), bad implementation,
By ronald s chong (va) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Casio PhoneMate MA240 900 MHz Digital Expandable Cordless 2-Line Phone (Office Product)
i needed a multi-handset multi-line phone system for my home. the obvious first choice was the siemens gigaset, the unit that seems to start this whole multi-handset thing. but i also wanted to setup a wireless computer network (which runs on 2.4GHz as does the gigaset). this forced me to look for 900mhz systems. i was please to learn about the phonemate since it seems to be the only 900mhz multi-handset multi-line system. i bought it. we just hated the system. the sound was horrible. constant cheap-cordless-phone hiss on all extensions. proximity to the base made no difference. everyone who i called or who called me complained about the bad sound quality. in the end, i returned it and bought the siemens 2404 gigaset system (which cost exactly the same at the time). now that i have the gigaset, i realize how badly the phonemate system was implemented and how clumsy it was to interact with. i did have to give up my plans for a wireless network, but i need a phone more than being able to do email on my deck.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Quality is not good,
By A Customer
This review is from: Casio PhoneMate MA240 900 MHz Digital Expandable Cordless 2-Line Phone (Office Product)
Agreeing with other reviewers, I have found the quality to be really bad on this phone. People I call are constantly asking me to speak up - it sounds like I am calling people from Mars. The buttons are too small and many times they do not "beep" correctly - an annoyance especially when I am calling into phone trees (you know the ones, press 1 then press 2). I am so sorry I bought this phone. What a waste of money!
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