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HoneyBadger
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Can someone explain the difference between a cordless DECT phone and a regular 5.8 GHz cordless phone system???
My husband and I are in the market for a new telephone for our house.
We thought we'd look into getting one of those cordless telephone systems where there's a "base telephone" and then can be expanded with 3 or 4 other "free standing" handsets that can be placed throughout the house.
While searching online to see what's out there I've come across DECT 6.0 systems and regular 5.8 GHz systems.
Can someone explain the difference between the two to me? Please elaborate on if there's any benefit to getting a DECT 6.0 system and if any particular hardware/software is needed to install/operate this telephone in our house.
Thanks!!
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Posted 7/28/08 12:24 PM  |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Can someone explain the difference between a cordless DECT phone and a regular 5.8 GHz cordless phone system???
I think that DECT is a digital system, where the other type isn't. You can add DECT handsets to a DECT system, I don't believe you need any extra software or harware except for the phone base. We have DECT Phones, we have an additioal handset upstairs.
Thats all I know!
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| Posted 7/28/08 1:44 PM |
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Jax430
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Jackie
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Re: Can someone explain the difference between a cordless DECT phone and a regular 5.8 GHz cordless phone system???
Funny that you posted this, b/c DH and I are about to do the same thing, and I had the same question. We were just wondering about this yesterday. I hope someone has an answer!
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| Posted 7/28/08 1:44 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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BahBahBlackJeep
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Re: Can someone explain the difference between a cordless DECT phone and a regular 5.8 GHz cordless phone system???
I looked online but the wiki answer I found was VERY technical and to be honest, went straight over my head! 
So hopefully someone here can answer this...
If you're interested in seeing the wiki answer here's the link
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| Posted 7/28/08 2:09 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Can someone explain the difference between a cordless DECT phone and a regular 5.8 GHz cordless phone system???
I fell asleep in the middle of reading that, but in essence, they are digital phones, rather than the old fashioned analog ones.
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| Posted 7/28/08 2:13 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: Can someone explain the difference between a cordless DECT phone and a regular 5.8 GHz cordless phone system???
Posted by racheeeee
I fell asleep in the middle of reading that
I'm glad I wasn't the only one!!
Posted by racheeeee
in essence, they are digital phones, rather than the old fashioned analog ones.
Cool, thanks!
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| Posted 7/28/08 2:25 PM |
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