Ogg wrote to dove-net.general <=-
Hello!
This is probably a longshot, but I'm casting my query anyway with
the chance that someone can help.
I am looking for a model of cordless phone that:
[1] looks like these models:
[o] Uniden D2380-3H w/cordless headset and answering system.
[o] VTECH VTEDS66713
[2] has Speed Dialing
If you store a phone number in a speed dial memory location
(10
locations: SPD1 - SPD0), press and hold a number key (0-9)
associated
with the speed dial until the phone number appears and then
press
talk/flash or speaker. The number stored in the speed dial
(SPD1 -
SPD0) is dialed.
Feature [2] is very important.
I owned a fine Uniden DCT6485 with that feature. It proved to be
very useful. I used the feature to simplify dialing the same
first 6-digits when making local calls.
For example, in my local area code, 613-, I would need to call
the following exchanges: -332, -334, -337, -338, -339. But with
speedial I programmed them like this:
2 = 613-332
4 = 613-334
7 = 613-337
8 = 613-338
9 = 613-339
705 is another local areacode but only one exchange was local,
448- Therefore, the 5 spot was fine:
5 = 705-448
So, with just two key presses: [2] + [Talk], it would
automatically dial 613-332 for me.
I had to retire the Uniden DCT6485 when it suddenly behaved like
it was constantly off-hook when connected in the jack. Kaput.
I procured a VTECH C56929-2 DECT 6.0 in a hurry from a local
shop. The DECT 6.0 mode is nice since it doesn't interfere with
the wi-fi. But it lacks a speed dial; I really miss it!
The old phone also had a 2.5mm headset jack which I used when I
needed both my hands free. But fumbling with the headset and the
cord was not pleasant sometime. Newer phones as depicted in [1]
above offer bluetooth ear-pieces which I am prepared to try.
The old phone had a fine belt-clip which helped to keep the phone
off-side instead of stuffed uncomfortably in a pocket. But with
feature [1] ear- pieces, I wouldn't need to carry the phone
around with me; that would be good.
Is anyone aware of a phone model to fit my requirements?
Since my old phone was a Uniden, I was hoping that the Uniden
D2380-3H would be the logical choice, but it seems that Uniden
nolonger produces phones and that model may not have had speed
dial anyway. :(
Is anyone aware of a phone model to fit my requirements?
Since my old phone was a Uniden, I was hoping that the Uniden
D2380-3H would be the logical choice, but it seems that Uniden
nolonger produces phones and that model may not have had speed
dial anyway.
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