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There are few gadgets as addictive as the cordless headset phone. They are an indispensable aid to busy multi-taskers. Not only do they eliminate restrictions on mobility, but they're a hands free cordless phone as well. Addicts range from business executives to small business operators and working mothers. GE Cordless Headset Phone
Cordless headset phones were first popularized by GE. While the owners of these GE phones were wildly enthusiastic about them (despite flimsy headsets and dodgy fastening clips) there apparently weren't enough of them. GE appears to have abandoned the space and it's now almost impossible to find a GE 900 MHz cordless headset phone. We found the GE 26977GE1 Plantronics Cordless Headset PhonesThe vacuum was filled by a company that had already established a reputation in the corded and cordless phone headset niche. Plantronics headsets have a reputation for quality. Unlike many competitive products they can survive years of use and abuse. They are also designed to look good. Somehow the company succeeded in designing a cordless phone headset with sex appeal. It then went on to apply the same skills to the wireless headset telephone. The resulting Plantronics CT12, CT14 and Calisto Pro don't have any serious competitors. Plantronics CT14
Up to six compact wearable dial pads can be registered with a base unit. They can be inconspicuously tucked into a pocket or clipped onto a belt. It's unlikely that even the most talkative user will ever need to recharge a dial pad in the course of a day. However, if they do allow the unit to run down it cannot be used while docked, which is a small inconvenience that is easily addressed. Despite it's diminutive proportions the Plantronics CT-14 is a fully loaded cordless phone. It's LCD screen enables both caller ID display and phonebook maintenance. The Plantronics telephone headset included with the unit can be worn either over the ear or over the head. It's also compatible with third party alternatives including Panasonic headphones. Plantronics CT12
The CT12's Plantronics Calisto Pro Series
Like the CT14 it's a DECT 6.0 phone, but with an integrated Bluetooth headset that can pickup landline, VoIP and even mobile phone calls. It's the kind of flexibility that every cordless phone headset will one day support. Needless to say they're not cheap, but when time is short and there is much to do they're a good investment. Other Cordless Headset PhonesWhile Plantronics is the clear leader in the home phone headset market, it has more competition in the corporate office phone headset space. It's up against brands including: Jabra, GN Telecom and AT&T. Related Cordless Phone ReviewsPortable Phones - compact cordless telephones that can be clipped onto a belt or tucked into a pocket are increasingly common. It's hardly surprising we've been wearing cell phones for years, why not small cordless phones? The best cordless home phone - here's our shortlist of three DECT 6.0 phones. All three are excellent, but they are also very different from one another. Consumer Reports Cordless Phones - where you can read cordless phone reviews sent in by visitors to Cordless-Phone-Update.com and submit your own reviews or ask questions. Best Cordless Phone with Headset - there are several considerations to take into account to ensure that you end up with the right hands free telephone. The options range from a basic cordless phone headset through to a sophisticated cordless headset phone. |
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on Amazon, but it's been unavailable for years and that's unlikely to change.
only significance flaw is it's susceptibility to interference. It is a 2.4 GHz phone and like most others it has now been superseded by a DECT 6.0 phone. It remains a popular option with users who have reservations about DECT 6.0 technology. The CT12 wasn't Plantronic's first 
