GE - DECT 6.0 - Ultra Slim speakerphone with digital answering system

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 6.3 x 6.6 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QXASVM
• Item model number: 28118FE1
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

GE - DECT 6.0 Ultra Slim Design Speakerphone with digital answering machine

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent phone that works, July 10, 2007

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C. Hufnagel (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE - DECT 6.0 - Ultra Slim speakerphone with digital answering system (Office Product)

QUICK SUMMARY: My 2.4 AT&T branded was starting to drop connections to the base station. Suspecting that the 2.4GHz frequencies were overcrowded I was looking at the DECT (1.9Ghz) phones as a possible upgrade. CallerID is very important to me, as I screen alot. So a full display is critical. The GE does this nicely, with the number and CID info fully displayed. No "scrolling" displays like in other phones. There is a VIP function, so you can assign a "known" CID to an alternate ring. The only feature that I miss from the AT&T is the voice announce of the incoming CID. The answering machine is basic enough for me and is available from the phone or the base station. Visually nice to display with a minimalist design and not bulky like the other units. Voice quality was good on the phone and the speakerphone on the phone was loud enough to hear it easily a few feet away. The base unit always displays the blue "charge" light when phone is in cradle. The base unit can tell when another phone in the house is using the line and will display an "In Use" light. I plan on getting the extension unit when they become available in August'07 so I can use the baby monitor option.

PROS: Attractive slim design. CallerID display is complete and accurate. Good/Average voice quality. No noise or dropped connections. Easy to use.

CONS: Too slim if you are using phone for long periods. Speakerphone is adequate but "volume attack" is noticable at times. No speakerphone on base only on phone.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars HORRIBLE!, November 14, 2007

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S. OBRIEN (Michigan USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE - DECT 6.0 - Ultra Slim speakerphone with digital answering system (Office Product)

I needed to replace my old Panasonic 5.8 GHz system due to battery issues with the 3 handsets. My requirements were pretty simple, I needed an answering machine and 3 cordless handsets to use throughout the house. I also wanted the latest technology, cool looks and solid performance. Price was not an obstacle.

I chose this GE Ultra Slim DECT 6.0 system. I purchased the base station and 2 add-on handsets. It's Ultra Slim design was definitely an eye catcher, and is one of the best looking phone systems I have seen. I REALLY wanted to like this phone. Unfortunately the phone did not perform in the most basic of its functions . . . as a PHONE! While in my Office near the base station calls were clear and uninterrupted. As soon as I left that room and wander throughout the house, the handset first became static filled, then eventually began frequently dropping portions of the conversation, rendering it almost completely useless as a cordless phone.

I returned this design and replaced it with another GE DECT 6.0 system, and experienced the exact same problems! I was leary of the DECT 6.0 technology, but decided to give the Vtech DECT 6.0 system a try (looks just as good as the GE Ultra Slim), and it performs tremendously well - better even than the Panasonic 5.8 GHz system it replaced.

CONCLUSION - Vtech DECT 6.0 works well, GE DECT 6.0 system did not in my home.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok, March 2, 2008

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Maria W "Maria W" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GE - DECT 6.0 - Ultra Slim speakerphone with digital answering system (Office Product)

I've never had a cordless phone/answering system before. So, I like that I can listen to my calls from the handset and not have to stand at the answering machine.

I didn't love the phone at first, but have gotten used to it over time. All in all, I am disappointed in the handset, and will not be buying more handsets as I planned to when I bought this expandable system.

Pros: The batteries last nicely between charges. You can assign different rings to different callers. You can use handset to operate answering system. You supposedly can buy more handsets. Very, very cute (mine is red). Answering machine is clearly audible. Small footprint. While on table top, you can see how many messages from across the room, because of it's vertical design. Works well throughout my (larger) home, without interference or static. Handset has speaker phone and caller ID. Small lightweight phone fits in your pocket.

Cons: The phone book is hard to navigate, you can't prop it on your shoulder (people won't hear you, and it's so small it'll fall) People complain they can't hear you, but that resolves over time as you learn to hold it in it's necessary position. No place to plug in a headset. I haven't seen expansion phones for sale. No speaker/phone on base. No caller ID on base. No option of belt clip for phone.