General Electric 25836EE1 5.8GHz Cordless Telephone

I originally purchased this phone 6 years ago and was very happy with it, I have purchased several other inexpensive phones since by wasn't as happy, so I went back and searched for this out of manufacture model. Lucky to find one on Amazon.

Hmmm, when you hear that something eats batteries, you'd probably be thinking, a cell phone, a digital camera, or something similar right? Not a simple cordless phone, right? Well, I bought this phone from a local CVS Pharmacy store about 2 years ago now, I think. I've gone through 2 batteries already. And the replacement didn't last but 3-4 months, before it no longer holds a charge. I mean not only does it drain during a call, but it drains just sitting there off the base. I believe it may have something to do with the 5.8 GHz. Something about that they're "always on". The thing now drains within 5 minutes of leaving it off the base.

The only redeeming quality of this phone is the Caller ID and ability to scroll back through the numbers who've called. But the sound quality is horrible. Very quiet. Can't hardly hear recorded menus from professional office calls, if that makes sense....yet I can hear a satellite phone from a crusie ship half-way around the...Read more