Excellent Product but it has its draw backs
Written: Feb 25 '00
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Pros: 900MHz transmission, cheap
Cons: A few minor design problem
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| ruri's Full Review: Vtech VT 1920 900 MHz - Cordless Phone |
I got this phone because my other non-digital cordless phone was interfering with my monitor. The 900MHz transmission is superior to any other phone I've ever heard, digital or otherwise, and this particular phone is priced at the level most non-digital cordless phones. It's manufactured list price was over $200 when it was first released; so, with the rebate offer the Vtech 1920 is less than a quarter its regular purchase price.
After using the 1920 for a couple of weeks I liked it so much I purchased another for the office. There we have multiple cordless phones and we move around the building with our phones in hand. I've never had a problem with interference or cut-out. I've gone all the way outside the building into a back alley before the thing stopped transmitting, so being realistic about its capabilities, I'd say that's more than satisfactory.
The design is simple and sleek. The base unit is unobtrusive. The handset unit looks as if it is fashioned after most smaller cellular type phones, very straight and a broad gripping area for holding it in your hand.
It has volume control built into the side of the handset so that if someone is shouting at the other end you can lower volume without missing the conversation. It has various ringer settings that allow you to control tone/pitch of the ring. This is nice to have when you want more quiet time around the house.
Drawbacks are few from my perspective. I did experience the sensation of hitting a punch key when talking to someone -- at first, but then I learned that this thing isn't like the older phones that required a person to have the receiver right on the ear and mouthpiece IN your mouth; again, it's a lot like a cellular in that regard. Just back-off the handset.
I've never had problems the handset since. It just takes a hand to hold it (not a shoulder-- that's difficult because it is so flat of a design).
Finally, at work I have the base unit hung on the wall near my desk and I do find it difficult to cradle its handset onto the charger once in a while. No problem if you're taking your time.
The battery life I haven't tested but so far so good.
Recommended:
Yes
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