GE Cordless 5.8 GHz Edge 25931EE3 Phone with 3 Handsets and Call Waiting Caller ID

Our offices were wired by someone that really didn't know what they were doing. Most of the rooms have no phone jack and the idea of running cable for two offices was not very attractive. The GE Edge 5901EE3 set was the perfect solution. We have voicemail on the line and a nice digital answering machine with multiple inboxes that handle our messages just fine. All too many of the 5.8ghz setups come with an answering system build into the base unit. That was something I definitely did not want or need. The GE Edge system is perfect. Clear sound, three units, no answering machine, handles standard 2.5mm jacks for headsets, each handset has built in speaker phone, ringer can be turned off, calls can be transferred to another handset, etc., etc., etc. Great deal too - got the 3 phones for $29.99!

This proved to be the single worst phone I have ever used. The phone always sounded muffled and I had multiple complaints of echoes from people with whom I was talking; additionally, when trying to dial, the phone would clear the numbers I had input (prior to hitting the "Talk" button) and remind me that I had no voicemail messages waiting. In addition, the phone would start sounding "static-y" if I wandered more than about 40 feet from the base. Finally, the phone would not allow me to pick up multiple handsets at one time - if I had to switch handsets, I would have to put the call on hold and "transfer" to another handset and it surely would not allow more than one person to talk at the same time.

The phones are good. I really like how you only need to hook one up to the phone line. I have had ones like these before. The only thing I am disappointed in, is that the belt clips were missing. I also like the different melodies that you can choose from.