Link Frys.com has this "Uniden DCT738-3 2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone System with 3 Handsets and Digital Answering and Caller ID/Call Waiting - Titanium" on sale for 19.99USD after 30USD MIR, free shipping.
If you have wireless network at home, you may want to buy a 5.8GHz phone.
d1sturbdapeace
Misdemeanor Poo Stirrer
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 9:29a
Thanks OP, ordered a set. Now I'll have 8 cordless phones total in my house
aish
Member
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 9:32a
Econometrician said: For someone who wants to use this phone outside the US, the input voltage is 120V. I'm a little surprised since nowadays, most phones have 120v-240v
Thanks a lot Econometrician. That was an useful info since I was looking to get it for India.
allup said: If you have wireless network at home, you may want to buy a 5.8GHz phone.
Do you mean problems with 2.4ghz sets in general or this model in specific? Will the phone interfere with the network or vice versa? If the problem is with the phone not the network, what kind of problems will it have (static or what)?
d1sturbdapeace
Misdemeanor Poo Stirrer
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 9:38a
mauz said: allup said: If you have wireless network at home, you may want to buy a 5.8GHz phone.
Do you mean problems with 2.4ghz sets in general or this model in specific? Will the phone interfere with the network or vice versa? If the problem is with the phone not the network, what kind of problems will it have (static or what)? I have a similar Uniden set (older model) at home - also 2.4 GHz and it doesn't cause any problems at all with my Linksys WRT54G v4.0 router.
Just in general. Two or three years ago, I used to have huge problems when I had wireless and 2.4 cordless phones. Switching channels didn't help. I don't remember which brand the phone was. After I got a 5.8GHz phone the problem disappeared. It could be just my phone, since d1sturbdapeace above does not have any problem running both.
mauz said: allup said: If you have wireless network at home, you may want to buy a 5.8GHz phone.
Do you mean problems with 2.4ghz sets in general or this model in specific? Will the phone interfere with the network or vice versa? If the problem is with the phone not the network, what kind of problems will it have (static or what)?
skwiggey
Handsome Member
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 9:59a
Great deal on these, I have had a set identical to these for around 4 years and they are very good. I haven't had any problems with wifi interference. I have had my microwave interfere with them a few times.
mauz said: allup said: If you have wireless network at home, you may want to buy a 5.8GHz phone.
Do you mean problems with 2.4ghz sets in general or this model in specific? Will the phone interfere with the network or vice versa? If the problem is with the phone not the network, what kind of problems will it have (static or what)?
802.11g WIFI is on the 2.4ghz band. So, if you have a wireless network in your home, and add 2.4ghz cordless phones, they will interfere with each other, causing diminished signal strength, shorter range, quirky performance.
For $20 for 3 phones (that 2 way radio features is going to be handy) I'll roll the dice with the interference issue. Thanks OP
skwiggey
Handsome Member
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 10:03a
mauz said: For $20 for 3 phones (that 2 way radio features is going to be handy) I'll roll the dice with the interference issue. Thanks OP You can use them as a makeshift baby monitor for short uses
I have a set of similar Unidens that I bought a few years back that are still working well. This is probably not much more expensive than replacing the batteries on that set (1 base unit, 1 "remote" unit)! Plus, this one has shared memory. On the older set, I have to program numbers into each handset individually.
Thanks OP!
Oh... I also saw this in todays Fry's B&M ad (So. Cal.), so it's available there too.
allup said: If you have wireless network at home, you may want to buy a 5.8GHz phone.
The 5.8Ghz phones suck. I would go with the new DECT 6.0 phones which operate in the 1.8Ghz band. These will have a longer range than the 2.4Ghz phones.
kimgkimg said: allup said: If you have wireless network at home, you may want to buy a 5.8GHz phone.
The 5.8Ghz phones suck. I would go with the new DECT 6.0 phones which operate in the 1.8Ghz band. These will have a longer range than the 2.4Ghz phones. Why do the 5.8Ghz phones suck? TIA
Talk4cheap
New Member
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 11:36a
Here's another phone from Fry's that's a really good deal. They're refurbished but for $30 for 4 phones, I'll take my chances. Plus no rebate to mess with. Shipping was $7 for me and no tax
Uniden DXAI5588-4 Uniden DXAI5588-4 - 5.8ghz Cordless Phone with 4 Handsets, Caller ID & Digital Answer Machine (Refurbished) Online Only
FRYS.com #: 5017285 Uniden 4 Handset 5.8GHz Digital Answering System - DXAI5588-4 5.8GHz Extended Range Digital Answering System Tri-Lingual Language Support Remote Message Playback Desk Or Wall Mountable
GuP
Shopaholic Member
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 11:42a
Talk4cheap said: Here's another phone from Fry's that's a really good deal. They're refurbished but for $30 for 4 phones, I'll take my chances. Plus no rebate to mess with. Shipping was $7 for me and no tax
Uniden DXAI5588-4 Uniden DXAI5588-4 - 5.8ghz Cordless Phone with 4 Handsets, Caller ID & Digital Answer Machine (Refurbished) Online Only
FRYS.com #: 5017285 Uniden 4 Handset 5.8GHz Digital Answering System - DXAI5588-4 5.8GHz Extended Range Digital Answering System Tri-Lingual Language Support Remote Message Playback Desk Or Wall Mountable
The reviews are terrible for the two handset similar model.
MarkM
Tired Member
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 11:53a
I have a similar uniden multi-handset/answer machine model. I like it but one complaint I have FYI is you can't have more than two handsets on at once, if you try to turn third one on it won't. Not sure if that's true with this model, but FYI.
This is a great deal… if it ships. I was able to order, but stock was already at “call for availability.” My experience with Fry’s in the past suggests it is iffy actually getting an item at that status. Haven’t received the email confirmation yet either (a half hour after ordering).
Rod said: kimgkimg said: allup said: If you have wireless network at home, you may want to buy a 5.8GHz phone.
The 5.8Ghz phones suck. I would go with the new DECT 6.0 phones which operate in the 1.8Ghz band. These will have a longer range than the 2.4Ghz phones. Why do the 5.8Ghz phones suck? TIA
The higher frequencies carry shorter distances than lower frequencies for a given amount of transmission power. So by going from 5.8Ghz from 2.4Ghz, you're approximately halving your range for equal amounts of power at the transmitter.
You'll probably be seeing the 5.8Ghz gear dying out pretty quickly as we see more manufacturers putting out DECT 6.0 stuff.
They ran this same deal in early September. Strange that this time it's listed as a "pre-order" price. Different rebate this time around, so it is possible to get in on the deal again. However, with the product in "call for availability" status and the rebate postmark deadline set at October 31st, it's become a crapshoot.
Still haven't opened mine.
rn5776
Member
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 2:07p
Nice deal. Thank you.
mayha99
Member
posted: Oct. 12, 2007 @ 2:15p
That's quick! Ordered at 8am and now 12pm it is shipped. Thanks op.
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