The Vtech 2.4GHz cordless we have now had the LCD screen on it take a complete shit after only 3 weeks of operation. Not abused in any way at all, the screen now shows only gibberish.

ive never had ANY problems with my $50 Motorola 2.4 ghz

i did have a tonne of problems with my $149 v tech which had the battery crap out after a year and the screen crap out after 6 months.

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Originally posted by jester Everything in this country is illegal.

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery…" Winston Churchill

‎"If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law" - Winston Churchill

WiFi standards 802.11 b and 802.11 g use the 2.4 GHz frequency to transmit data.

If you have a cordless phone that uses the 2.4 GHz - the phone will interfere with the WiFi - possibly causing SIGNIFICANT problems the WiFi (slow data transfer, dropped connections, etc).

You should try to get a phone that is 5.8 GHz as it operates on a separate frequency – and thus won’t interfere with your wireless internet.

Caveat: if you use 802.11 a – then get a 2.4 GHz phone as 802.11 a operates on the 5.8 GHz frequency. VERY FEW PEOPLE USE 802.11 a.

Most (95%+) home/small office setups are 802.11 b/g - so go with the 5.8 GHz phone.

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well, after saying I wanted no features...and looking around at stuff...I grabbed this one (and an extra handset) from Bell World since I hate Future Shop and just didn't want to support that shithole and needed on right away.

Not cheap, but it seems to be really good...very good reception, clarity, etc. I will program some Markus Schulz or Sander as a ringer when I can be bothered, lol.

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i5857 5.8GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Dual Caller ID and Speakerphone 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Expandable up to 8 phones Downloadable images for wallpaper or picture caller ID - Use provided software and USB cord Dual keypad Graphic menu for easy navigation of features Dual caller ID/call waiting 50 Name and number caller ID memory 50 Name and number phonebook directory 802.11 Friendly - Will work with wireless networks Hold Intercom Large color handset display with picture caller ID Minimum system requirements: Windows PC ONLY, 98 or newer, USB capability MULTI-VIBETM Vibrating handset ringer Mute Recordable ringer - Record directly from your PC or stereo equipment Redial Smart dialing from caller ID SOUND SELECTTM for enhanced audio performance Spare battery charger with power backup Tone and pulse select switch Tri-lingual prompts - Choose between English, Spanish or French Uses AA rechargeable batteries Visual Message Waiting Indicator (VMWI) "Hands-Free" speakerphone in handset and base Adjustable display contrast Any key answer Backlit keypad and display Battery included Belt clip Call transfer Conference call capabililty Headset compatible (2.5 mm) Uses i5807 and i5803 accessory handset