Win an AT&T Cordless Phone
With wireless networks and two separate phone lines using cordless handsets, both Susan and my houses are interference nightmares.
But after trying out different cordless phones, I found a V-Tech 2.4 Ghz worked well and didn’t interfere with either my wireless network or my other 5.8Ghz cordless phone.
(Susan on the other hand, uses two different 5.8Ghz cordless phones. Her phones interfere with her wireless and with each other all the time. It is very annoying. She needs to pick up a new phone. But don’t tell her about the new one I just got. She might steal it!)
As I said, I have been perfectly happy with my affordable V-Tech. But, a month ago it started to die a slow, painful death. I don’t blame it for giving out on me. We are not easy on our phones. I drop them at least a dozen times a day and I use them all the time. (I think Susan and I talk on the phone at least 30 times a day!)
So just when I was about to go to the store to get a new V-Tech, one of those wonderful PR firms who help bring us all these great contests emailed to ask me if I wanted to review an AT&T DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone. Now that is some good timing!
(Yes – since Susan has to flee her wireless and hide downstairs in her office to get good reception on her cordless phone, I probably should have passed this review phone on to her. But honestly – I didn’t even think about Susan! I just jumped on the wonderful timing and skipped my outing to Staples.)
After charging the sleek, cool phone (complete with two handsets,) I plugged it in and held my breath. Would it work? Would I crackle and disappear when I moved near my computer???
The DECT 6.0 technology did not disappoint me! It is crystal clear and works throughout my house and even down the block! Today, I took it on a walk down the street while talking to my friend Crystal to test it out and you should have heard us. We were like an infomercial ad.
“So I am testing out this phone, tell me how I sound okay?”
“You sound great so far”
“Oh my gosh – I am half way down the block… I am coming to the end of the street”
“You are kidding me – it sounds perfect.”
“I know – and it only costs sixty-nine bucks!”
“No way!”
So what is this DECT 6.0 technology and why does it work so well? I had no idea, but WikiAnswers enlightened me:
Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT 6.0) is a standard that uses the 1.9 Ghz band for cordless phones. It is relatively new in the US market but has been in use in Europe for quite some time. The purported advantage of this communications frequency is reduced interference with and from other devices, most notably wireless networks, garage door openers, microwave devices, baby monitors, etc. Additionally it should offer greater range from the base, enhanced call clarity, and the ability to utilize multiple handsets with a single base unit POTS connection.
Ah – so that is why it works so well for me!
According to AT&T, “independent Wyle lab studies found that the new AT&T phones provided up to a 190-feet range around or outside the home, compared to the 160-feet range offered by competing DECT phones.”
I don’t have a testing lab here, but it is working for me! I am totally impressed. And these new AT&T DECT 6.0 phone systems come bundled with up to five handsets and range from $59.95-$129.95 – making them accessible for most budgets and households.
Now, Susan needs to go buy one of these phones too.
If you want to win an AT&T SL82218 DECT 6.0 Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone with Answering System and Caller ID, just leave a comment here. We will announce the winner August 16th, 2008.
917 Comments
Sweet
Great giveaway, I dont know anyone who couldnt use a new phone.
I would love to win this. Mine won’t even hold a charge for long any more. I’ve been looking to replace it but there are so many more to choose from now I don’t know what to get.
Sautee Nacoochee,Ga is 100 miles from my best friend..we talk all the time about nothing.I am usually outside and miss so many calls from her.This would solve my problem!
Cool giveaway.
I have nightmares about my phone situation! This would be perfect. dcadmar at gmail dot com
Good luck all and have a great weekend.
I really need a new phone and this one looks great.
My cordless phone can sit on the charger for a week straight, as soon as I get a call the battery life lasts 5 minutes. It is so hard to talk to anyone
Thanks for introducing me to this phone! My house is constantly running a million wireless and electronic devices at once, so interference and static on the landline have been something we just live with, so this new technology sounds perfect. Thanks for the chance to win.
My son would stop complaining about losing his connection when he is on the phone.
Great prize-Hope I win.
Nice!!!
Wow this would be great for the office and my newly decorated bedroom.
Thank you for another great giveaway.
We could use a new phone, since my three year old tried to FLUSH ours! lol
i really want this!
We have a set of cordless phones now that sort of work. that is they hold abt an hour charge and you cant have both on at the same time without them disconnecting you all together
we live on two acres and i can’t always be right at the house – this would be awesome. thanks
we live on two acres and i can’t always be right at the house. this would be awesome. thanks
would like to have it
Awesome phone!
Like you we have the vtech phones now but they will die soon. Could use these! Now if they could just get the handsets to get themselves back to the base it would be perfect!
I need a new phone so bad. There are so many to choose from when I look at the stores I get overwhelmed to win one would fix my problem…
Great phone. It would make my life a lot easier!
I’m sort of getting used to that static on my phone. You mean to say there really is a way to get rid of it!?!
Our cordless died recently and we haven’t bought a new one yet. This would be great for us! Thanks for the chance!!
I desperately need a new cordless phone! I’ve dropped ours so many times that it won’t hold a charge very long at all and I can’t find new batteries for it anywhere! I could really use this one!
~Heather
I would love a new phone. I have the same problem you did. I never know when mine will work!
..thanks for the giveaway; our family can never seem to find a cordless phone that works (well) !!! This new frequency may be the answer.
Call me . . . on my new phone . . . if I win.
A new cordless would come in handy!
I could definitely use this!
This AT&T SL82218 DECT 6.0 digital dual handset cordless telephone with answering system and Caller ID has fabulous specs! We sure could use this in our house! We have bad luck with cordless phone batteries always dying on us, and so this would be a lifesaver for us!
commenting for entry, please.
cherylfrancisco@hotmail.com
It would be wonderful to find wireless phones that really work. Thanks for the information.
I need a cordless phone to put in my daughter’s room. Thanks for the contest.
It would be nice to have those in our home because my wifes phone is going out on her. Also it would be nice to get something else from a t &t because we have our phone service with them .
Great site..keep up the good work
Looks like a great phone!
Nice phones!
We need some new cordless phones. Ours is starting to have problems!
wow just what i needed, give me that phone
What a cool prize!! Actually my brother has these phones- they are great!! I’d love to win one!
this is cool
I need a handless phone, everytime we get a cheap one, it doesn’t last longer than 3 months and then were back to the trusty old corded phone. We need a good cordless phone. HELP!
My daughter is going away to college- this would be a nice gift for her.
My phone is a total antique, doesn’t work very well, but I just can’t seem to get a new one yet. This would be great!
Please enter me
I really need a new phone, mine is so old. Thanks for entering me in the contest!
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