Which 2Ghz Cordless Phone Do You Recommend? 24
A Wireless Anonymous Coward asks: "My 900MHz cordless phone needs replacing, but I've since adopted 802.11b wireless networking in the house courtesy of Apple's Airport. What if any problems can I expect with either the new phone or the network if I bring in one of those swank new 2GHz phone systems, e.g. Siemens Gigaset? Compatibility issues aside, what's the best of these next generation phones?" I've been toying with the thought of getting one of these, but I also have a wireless LAN in operation, and hear that these devices do not co-exist. It would be interesting to hear if someone has a work around, but if you have a wireless LAN, you're probably better off sticking with the 900Mhz phones.
I ahve the Panasonic 2570S (Score:1)
Re:Problems with 2Ghz Phone (Score:1)
i have two of the panasonic phones you discussed, as well as a compaq WL400 802.11u wireless transceiver. i can't use either phone simultaneously with the wireless lan (even after multiple attempts to change channels, etc, etc).
just my 0.02.
Peter
Re:2GHz and interference. (Score:2)
Must it be 2 GHz? (Score:1)
I have both. (Score:2)
Panasonic 2.4Ghz & 802.11b (Score:2)
2GHz and interference. (Score:2)
I have a Panasonic phone, for what that's worth.
Joseph Elwell.
Siemen's Gigasets are great! (Score:1)
Hint: Replace the batteries that come with it with NiMH batteries from Radio Shack. I did this, and now I get some six hours of talk time on my phone, and several days of standby.
They're small, have belt clips, and have headphone jacks, meaning that I can just toss on a headset and wander around my house doing whatever, without having to worry about the phone at all. This feature should not be overlooked! I don't know if any of the other 'fancy' systems out there have headset jacks, but I couldn't live without mine.
I haven't had any problems with voice quality or interference, except when I run my microwave -- But this seems to be a problem with all 2.4GHz phones. The interference isn't so bad that I can't talk, but is definately noticable.
I also can't vouch for the quality of anything involving the models that include an answering machine. I'm a voicemail kind of person myself, so can't comment there.
Summary: They're great. Buy one. Buy several.
Re:Problems with 2Ghz Phone (Score:1)
That's odd, I have absolutly no troubles with our panasonic 2.4ghz gigahertz extreme. I have used it within a Tin roofed barn in prefect clarity where our 900mhz phone would crap out just walking beside. I recommend the phone and plan on buying another should I move out. Though i would get one with caller id and the built in answering machine.
I have yet to mess with wireless networks, but after finishing a little network trouble between my linux boxes, I might get bored and try to network the linux boxes to the windows pc in the living room via wireless. Im pretty sure there is no interference if you have newer equipment. Older speced stuff might have trouble or less channels. The 2.4ghz spec is a Range of a band and sidebands.. There should be a lot of airspace there.
Re:Problems with 2Ghz Phone (Score:1)
We are able to take the phone through the apartment building and into the garage and talk in the car. No interference across our room with wall-to-wall computers. Great sound quality through the handset, and incoming messages are OK.
check this site out (Score:1)
http://www.panasoniccordless.com/
They mostly sell Panasonic phones, but they also like the EnGenius SN-920 for long range use.
I have a Panasonic KX-TG2550 Gigarange Extreme that I bought refurbished off eBay and it works great.
And I have a Webgear Aviator Pro 2.4GHz network that works right alongside it.
Re:this is slashdot (Score:2)
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Siemens Phones are Crap (Score:2)
2.4GHz Panasonic KX-TG2570 and Cisco Aironet (Score:1)
Panasonic and 2.4GHz vs 900MHz (Score:2)
In my opinion, their Gigarange models try to act too much like cell-phones with a deep and complex menu system that is just too awkward. Fortunately, you can just ignore all the 'gee whiz' features and use it as a good ol fashioned phone.
Consumers Reports did a test recently and concluded that there was no advantage to the 2.4GHz frequency over the 900MHz frequency. This has been my personal experience as well. I wouldn't pay any extra for a 2.4GHz phone. On the other hand, if you know you are already using one band (wireless network for example), that may be a good enough reason to get a phone that uses the other band just to reduce interference.
As it sounds like you have an electrically noisy environment, I think the best advice is to buy from a store will liberal return policies. Pick a phone you like and try it for a few days - if it doesn't work out, exchange it for a different brand or frequency phone.
Be prepared to invest some time finding the best phone for your situation. A bad phone is a constant annoyance - life is just too short for that.
Re:Problems with 2Ghz Phone (Score:1)
Re:Siemens Phones are Crap (Score:2)
Gigaset Lacks Mute (Score:2)
-Waldo
900MHz vs 2.4GHz (Score:1)
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Great Prices! (Score:1)
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Here is an example: Northwestern Bell Excursion 2.4GHz for 39.99 (many others also...)
Re:Problems with 2Ghz Phone (Score:1)
Hmm, not as bad as I thought. Just a slight self-loathing...
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AT&T... (Score:2)
A friend of mine got one, and I also saw them at Costco.
Re:900MHz vs 2.4GHz (Score:2)