Cordless phone question.

[sarasota]

What is the difference and which is better, a 900 Mhz or 2.4Ghz phone?

Thanks.

 

[Gentle Ben]

2.4ghz

 

[Geoffrey]

do you have to change the batteries when its low ? or do you just recharge it , in the cradle ?

 

[sarasota]

If you do not live in a high density area, 900Mhz will suffice. 2.4Mhz is supposedly better because it is "less crowded". If you live in the city in a crowded condo, the 2.4Mhz is a safer bet.

I live in an apartment building in the city. I just bought a Panasonic 900 mhz, very basic, but seems to work fine. I have a thirty day return or exchange policy and see a different Panasonic on sale for less, and it has a digital answering machine and speaker phone. It is also 24ghz.

Both are selling at BestBuy for around $30.

On the web I see the 24 listed for $70 to $100 at other stores. Maybe the 24 would be the way to go?

Thanks for the info on the batteries.

 

[thecoolguyms72]

Get your no good lazy son to find it for you!

 

[drd]

Also, 2.4 may not be a good idea if you're running - or planning on getting - a wireless router in your house...the signals interfere making your connection disconnect each time you use the phone.

 

[The Bandit]

i suggest 5Ghz as the 2.4s start to have problems if you use a microwave while talking on them.

That's funny, I'm in the phone field and I've never heard of it....5.8Ghz is the latest.

 

[dickydoem]

I think the 2.4 is supposed to give you more range from the base. My 900 works well in the yard but won't make it past the corner.