General Electric DECT6.0 Expandable Amplified Cordless Phone with Answering Machine, 29115AE1

- GE DECT 6.0 amplified cordless phone with digital answering system- See and hear, loud and clear!- Digitally enhanced cordless technology, or DECT, features a dedicated bandwidth that avoids interference from the electronics found around your home for interference free communication and encrypted security- Caller ID, call waiting callerID- Amplified volume up to 40dB (amplifies the volume of the call)- Amplified handset speakerphone allows for amplified hands-free communication - Amplified ringer up to 95dB allows for extra loud notification of incoming calls - One-touch tone control allows for the user to adjust the frequency of the tone for their specific hearing loss needs - Extra large backlit LCD with enlarged numbers large display and enlarged numbers improve readability - Large backlit keypad easier to dial numbers in day or night - Enhanced visual ringer on handset and base large visual notification of incoming calls - Amplified headset jack allows for amplification even when using a headset - Vibrating handset allows for user to be notified of incoming calls via the vibrating handset- Audible preview dialing allows the user to hear the number as they dial large comfort ear seal better fit to reduce background noise - Hearing aid compatible- Big buttons that are easy to see- Battery backup with status indicator-Do not disturb- Large comfort ear seal better fit to reduce background noise - Digital answering system - Message playback speed control allows for user to slow down the speed of the message by 50% for improved clarity - SilverReplacement Battery model BATT-27910 GE29115AE1

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
The phone was delivered promptly and complete as advertised. It was easy to connect and after an easy to follow setup (configuration)it went into service without a problem. I use it with a "hands free" headset and the built in amplifier allows me to easily switch to a higher volume level in addition to being able to adjust the volume through "steps" using the arrow keys. The "amplify" button is separate and a "toggle". That is, pushing it once greatly increases volume, and pushing it a second time returns to normal volume. Then in each mode, the volume may be stepped up and down with the arrow keys. It has a 50 position phone number memory, which is helpful since I have more than ten contacts and entering contacts is easy. It has a clip to hang on my belt or pants pocket, but past experience has shown me that my hands free headset cord gets hung up on things when I walk around, so I use a lanyard like teachers wear for their whistle and ID badge and hang the phone around my neck as I walk around while using my hands free headset. In doing so the headset cord never gets hung up and jerked out of its socket. The answering machine section is easy to set up and can be configured to beep once in a while if a new message has been received. This is handy if one has been out of the house and doesn't think to check messages as soon as they get home. This feature can also be silenced. And finally, additional hand sets can be added, although I've not yet utilized this feature. I walk outside the house and most generally, the audio remains clear. All in all, it is the best cordless phone I've yet owned.