GE 5.8 GHz Dual Handset cordless phone with call waiting caller ID

My other phone was getting old and I needed a replacement. I thought the idea of the extra handset was great. I bought the phone and set it up. I was not that pleased with the reception but lost the receipt so I figured I'd keep using it. Well, the distance stunk, couldn't get more than 20 feet away from the base and the static and crackle was horrible. Then the buttons on one handset would not work properly. I was down to one handset because the first one was junk. I will never buy another General Electric cordless phone as I feel like I threw away $80.00! I have since replaced this phone with a Vtech which is wonderful! Difference of night and day! Don't buy this GE phone unless you want to waste your money!

I purchased this phone in hopes of finding one that eliminates backround noise. Backround noise is terrible and it transmitts clear as a bell on my baby monitor. It is going back to the store, or in the garbage! Terrible!

I bought the set a year ago and the battery is already dead. I can't leave them out of the charger so whats the point of being cordless. GE really sunked it this time. Better sell this division because is hurting the image I had of the company. Don't buy this product. If you have an excellent experience with a phone please comment so I can buy it.