Form and function working well together!
Written: Oct 23 '01
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Pros: Brilliant service and very reliable.
Cons: Crushes the ear on those epic conversations...
The Bottom Line: You get what you pay for. The phone has more than made up for its cost simply on the basis of its superb service and ease of use.
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| wesstanden's Full Review: Bang and Olufsen BeoCom 6000 2.4GHz Cordless Phone |
Loved it when I saw it, had to wait more than a year to actually get my hands on one, and it is a delight.
The feel of the device is very solid. With other cordless phones that I have owned, there always seems to be some kind of looseness to the device casing- not so with the BC6000. It allows one to trust that the device will work and not give out at some critical moment. The buttons feel as though they are very solid as well, and feel better on hinges than the standard soft plastic "remote control" type push buttons that you sometimes find on other phones.
The dial information system is very efficient and is fun to use. It makes scrolling through 200 numbers a breeze.
As per the actual performance of the device, it works like a charm. The range is superb, I can walk down the street and talk on the phone past my neighbors' houses. In order to achieve this, I had to position the base a bit higher in the house though. I moved the phone from my desk to a bookshelf at about head height. The sound is great, and the number-select dial converts to a volume control during the conversation, which is very handy. One of the most important aspects of any cordless phone is the battery. With the B&O, I have yet to have the battery run out in a conversation. I have talked for six hours at a time, after casually using the phone for days, without recharging, and still the battery was powering the phone with no loss in performance. It's very impressive.
What I like most about the phone is the fact that you can use it with other B&O equipment. Being able to turn down the music using the phone is a great idea. The phone network that you can easily set up using just one base and up to six remote phones is a pleasing idea too. I look forward to adding to the network when necessary.
Disappointments include: In order to mute the phone, you must press a shift key then the mute button. You must do the same in order to "un-mute" the device. This is awkward. Also, when talking for long periods of time, the square shape of the phone is a bit uncomfortable on the ear.
Recommended:
Yes
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