GE 26990GE1 900MHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answerer

by GE

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000J095
• Item model number: 26990GE1
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 23, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The cordless GE 26990GE1 combines powerful 900 MHz transmission and the convenience of a digital answering system. This phone has 40-channel auto scan to ensure clear reception.

The 26990GE1's digital answering system records up to 14 minutes of messages with features like call screening, auto disconnect, a digital message counter, and announce mode. Also included are a six-digit security code, LED message indicator, memo function, toll saver, and selective erase. The answering system has full remote access and a voice time/date stamp.

Phone features include a 10-number memory, chain-dialing capability, distinctive ring detection and flash. This phone is hearing aid compatible and wall mountable. The headset operates on a user replaceable ni-cad rechargeable battery. This phone comes with a one-year warranty.

Product Description

w/32 channel auto scan,

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this phone, March 7, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: GE 26990GE1 900MHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answerer (Office Product)

We've had this phone for over 3 years. We have had several problems with it that started within that first year. Several of the dialing buttons have stopped being responsive, making it almost impossible to dial a number without dialing from another phone and then switching. A lot of times, I have a really hard time hearing people on the phone no matter what I do with the volume. Finally, if we happened to leave the phone off the hook overnight, the next time I tried to use it it was low battery.

I've had no problems with the answering machine - it is simple and easy to use, but I would avoid this phone if possible. I know another couple that bought this phone, and they've been having these same problems even after exchanging it for another one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad, bad phone..., October 11, 2001

By 

Mary E. Britt "elaine23" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 26990GE1 900MHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answerer (Office Product)

I have had this phone/answering machine for about a year, and it just keeps getting worse. At first, I noticed that it was hard to hear people, and others complained that it was hard to hear me, too. The voice on the answering machine is also very soft when accessed remotely, so it is difficult to understand detailed messages. Then, over time, additional "features" appeared -- such as random bursts of LOUD static and periods of time when the phone just did not work. The static was almost painful, and my frustration peaked when I would "answer" the ringing phone, only to be greeted with a buzzing tone -- I had to run to other phones in the house to get the calls.

Now, the answering machine quit working. The machine picks up when someone calls, but the outgoing message does not play, the caller cannot leave a message, and it ties up my phone line until it resets itself (usually several hours).

Please avoid this phone (I would give it zero stars, if possible) -- you will save money in the long run by spending a little more up front. I am now shopping for a new one myself...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars horrible phone, January 12, 2005

By 

Michelle I. Perez "tostuguita" (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 26990GE1 900MHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answerer (Office Product)

Thank goodness this was a gift! It lasted only 1 year. The only good things I can say about this phone had was the reception and the remote access to messages.

The cons:
1)The handset: after 8 months, I began to have trouble dialing the numbers and now, if I want to dial a phone number that has a "5" in it, I have to bang it a few times and press it like 10 times to see if I'm lucky enough to get to dial the phone number. Also, I have missed several phone calls since the answer button works whenever it wants.
2) the battery: it doesn't last too long and it doesn't warn you battery is low.

hate this phone, and I especially don't recommend it for anyone with babies or toddlers because this phone can't take the abuse.