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The Elements Digital cordless phone from BT November 17, 2008
The Elements DECT Cordless phone is a welcome addition to the BT Telephone portfolio, it reminded me of some earlier Philips Zenia phones with the base station and the handset/ charger separate items. This set up gives you the freedom to place your main handset in a handy position away from your incoming telephone socket.
The element is also, as its name suggests, suited to eternal environments. The handset carries a torch and carried the International Protection Rating of IP54 which means that the model is safe in both dusty and rainy conditions.The BT Phone also comes with an outdoor range of up to 1 km ( that is in ideal conditions) which also makes the unit particularly suitable for usage outside.
All in all this rugged and pleasantly designed cordless phone from BT is a great addition to the stable. DECT cordless phones have become the norm in the home and office, but this hansdet promises to deliver a high standard of functionality in outdoor environments.
The telephone has a full feature quota, encompassing SMS texting, a handfree speakerphone option and an auto keypad lock.The phone can be seen at Element BT Phone from Telephones Online.
JVC Lands at Telephones Online August 9, 2008
Telephones Online are proud to announce that we now stock a range of JVC electrical products including JVC Camcorders, JVC Hi-fi equipment and JVC DVD players.
JVC is one of the leading developers and manufacturers of sophisticated audio and video products. Digital video camcorders, audio components and systems and DVD players make up just a fraction of the product base available from JVC and here at Telephones Online we hope to increase the JVC range available to our customers so that you can experience the technological excellence of this reputable company.
Pioneers of the VHS generation, JVC has demonstrated it’s innovative flair time and time and has entered the digital age with some of the most cutting edge audio visual products around. The JVC brand comes with an 80 year history and we consider them a worthwhile addition to the Telephones Online portfolio.
Among some of our favourite JVC products we stock are the
JVC GZ-MG330R Red Everio Hybrid Camcorder, the JVC UX-NB7DAB Micro Component Hi-Fi System, and the JVC DR-MH300SEK 160Gb HDD / DVD Recorder.
For more JVC products, browse the entire Telephones Online JVC portfolio.
DECT Cordless Telephones July 14, 2008
DECT Cordless Phones operate on a 2.4Ghz spectrum and have a maximum range of up to 300 meters in a clear line of sight situation whilst operating at more like up to 50 meters in environments where there is some electronic interference or solid boundaries such as walls for the signal to pass through.
The DECT system is built and manufactured according to the DECT European Standards as defined by The European Telecommunications Standards Institute in 1992. Since the initial stipulations of the ETSI committee the legislation has concentrated upon ensuring the interoperabilty of DECT cordless equipment from different manufacturers via the implementation of Generic Access Protocol ( GAP).
The basic operating principles of DECT Cordless Telephony are:
- high capacity structured network access
- network wide mobility
- flexibility
- high spectrum efficiency
- reliable - high quality and secure - radio access
- robustness in hostile radio environments
- speech transmission quality comparable to the wired telephony service
- enabling cost efficient implementations of system components
- allowing for implementation of a wide variety of terminals like e.g. small pocketable handsets
- flexibility towards varying bandwidth needs
The operating principles above have been met and exceeded with every new DECT model from a host of manufacturers including Siemens, Philips and BT ( who produce the majority of cordless phones for the UK). DECT continues to set the standards for PSTN voice communications throughout the UK and Europe whilst Cordless Telephones have become more and more prevalent in homes and offices since ETSI’s legislation was adopted in the early nineties.
Resources :
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
DECT on the Wikipedia
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Buying a Home Phone Online July 8, 2008
Telephones have normally been something I have paid little attention to, but recently I have been looking online for a new cordless phone when the process became an obsession.
I have used the web for a few years now and am quite proficient, though I often become exasperated with its apparent foibles. By the time I had received my product I was so happy with the process that I phoned and thanked the customer services at Telephones Online. They gratefully accepted my thanks and asked that I write a brief article on my experience :
I started out by doing what I guess anyone would do faced with buying something online, first I entered by main keyword :”cheap cordless phone” on the three main search engines: Yahoo, Live and Google and wrote down the top ten results in terms of how much I liked the site and how what sort of range of cordless phones they had.
I then looked at the price comparison websites like Kelkoo, Shopping.com and Pricerunner to see if any of them had any better offers. Now there is one thing about price comparison sites I only found about recently, they only compare products of people who pay them to compare, if you see what I mean. Anyway, having seen a few site names come up repeatedly in my lists of potential online vendors I decided upon this site ( telephonesonline ) . To tell the truth it may have just been the nice colour scheme though it may have been the low prices and great range of phones available..
I had been after a BT telephone as I had always used these since the days of the Post Office So, using the sorting options ( cheapest first ) I can across a nice cordless phone called a BT Synergy 4100, it came in as under £20 and had enough features to suit me. I mean I only really want to chat on my phone. I don’t actually understand why anyone needs all those mobile phone type functions on a home phone, it’s not like you carry it around with you everywhere,
Anyway, in the end, as I said, I managed to choose both vendor and phone and then before I knew it I was tracking the delivery online until there was a knock at the door and, the phone arrived, looking quite like the one I had looked at online.
All in all a quite enjoyable online shopping experience and one that I will repeat shortly as I look for a cordless drill online.
Philips PET706 Portable DVD Player July 6, 2008
The Philips PET706 Portable DVD Player is perfect for families on the move that need a source of entertainment for the kids while Mum and Dad concentrate on the road. The PET706 can be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket for continuous power during the journey or if the lighter socket isn’t available, the PET706 offers 2 hours continous playback via a rechargeable battery.
As with all Philips Portable DVD Players, the Philips PET706 comes packed with technology in a surprisingly small package. The 7 inch, 16:9 format screen is more than adequate for laptop/tabletop viewing and in case you’re in a busy area or on a train and don’t want to disturb other passangers, there are two headphone socket to enable people to share the sound of the film being watched.
As well as formatting major formats - DVD, DVDR , CD-RW and MP3-CD - the Philips PET706 DVD Player can be plugged into a DV camera to get live pictures and also be used as a JPEG picture viewer via Picture CD.
The unit’s compact design looks great and at £59.99 (50% discount on the reccommended retail price) proves excellent value for money.
Reviews of the Philips PET706 Portable DVD Player can be found at Amazon.co.uk
Buy the Philips PET706 from Telephones Online along with a variety of other Philips Portable DVD Players.
Philips PET1030 Portable DVD Player
Philips cement their place as one of the biggest players in the portable DVD market with the PET1030 Portable DVD Player. At £179.99 (25% discount on the RRP) it’s a great buy and guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment while on the move.
The Philips PET1030 is equipped with a 10.2i inch, 16:9 format screen - pretty big by portable player standards and complimented by the slim casings that it sits in. The slick design of the shell hides a wealth of technology developed to the upmost quality by Philips.
Formats including DVD, DVDR, DivX, MPEG4, MP3, CD and CD-RW are supported along with the facility to browse JPEG image files via Picture CD. Zero Bright Dot technology ensures optimal screen quality and a built-in quality stereo speaker provides top level sound playback. On top of all this. the screen is built to swivel 180-degree for maximum viewing flexibility.
The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to five hours of continuous playback when fully charged which stands out compared to similar products on the market that only manage a 3 hour playback limit.
Watch your favourite films on holiday or in the car and take advantage of the USB port and an SD card slot to play other video and music files from other sources.
A user review of the Philips PET1030 can be found at TestFreaks.co.uk.
Buy the Philips PET1030 from Telephones Online along with a variety of other Philips Portable DVD Players.
Philips PET830 Portable DVD Player July 3, 2008
Philips deliver another quality product with the PET830. At £139.99 (44% discount on the RRP), great value for money is guaranteed.
Packed with features and at a size that’s hard to believe, the Philips PET830 Portable DVD Player is a surefire hit with people on the move. Especially, families where the parents entertain the kids in the back with their favorite movie or programme, and be left to concentrate on getting their destination.
Although as with most electronic products, the value will deteriorate over time and should be anle to get a cheaper version next year. It incorporates most of the latest features and technology that is currently available on the market.
The tablet-style Philips PET830 brings to life the magic of movies and music via it’s 8.5” LCD display. The Plus Zero Bright Dot™ technology ensures optimal screen quality while the Smart Car Mount and USB connector offer versatility outside of the home.
Other Key features include the ability to handle a variety of movie and music formats including DVD, DVD/R, DivX®, MPEG4, MP3, CD and CD-RW as well as doubling up as a picture viewer to browse JPEG image files. Movies can be watched in 16:9 widescreen format and the built-in stereo speaker provides quality sound playback.
A user review of the Philips PET 830 can be found at Pocket-Lint.co.uk.
Buy the Philips PET830 from Telephones Online along with a variety of other Philips Portable DVD Players.
BT Verve 500 June 17, 2008
I run a small office from home and spend most of the day on the telephone, advising clients on various issues and have to say that this is just the sort of phone I want on my desktop. I could use it all day.
The BT Verve 500 Twin is a very well designed package. It looks and feels great. And lets face it, ownership of consumer items is the ‘be all and end all’ of life these days. It is a lovely to hold digital cordless phone in an exciting red colour. This is a colour and finish reminiscent of a Smeg© fridge in all its glory; a retro red like the Plymouth Fury in the film Christine.
Naturally the telephone is fully featured with all the, now usual, bells and whistles now included with even the most basic of cordless phones.
Worth noting, though, are the hefty half hour’s recording time on its Answering Machine and its clear colour screen which is still quite legible even in brightly lit conditions.
I have not always been a big fan of BT, but have to admit that I switched back to them recently and have been extremely impressed at their phone and broadband packages and, all in all, I just loved this beautifully designed cordless phone from BT, I am a convert to British Telecom now.
This review of the BT Verve was sent in to us by Christelle Cavalier..
You can see this model and more here BT Verve Telephones
Ideal BT Telephone for Home Office April 7, 2008
The BT Diverse 6350 Corded and Cordless telephone is a versatile combination for the home or home office.
The main base station is a familiar office desktop telephone with an easy to use dialling pad and a large clear LCD screen. As the main telephone is GAP compatible you can also transfer calls to the additional handset with ease.
The system supports music on hold and has an integral answering machine with 20 minutes of recording time. The large 100 name and number directory is easily accessible from either handset and can be updated via import from a mobile phone SIM card.
This twin telephone system supports SMS text messaging as well as a fully duplex speakerphone and a clock with alarm. You can even use the telephone with headset for real ease of communications.
This is the ideal set up for home or home office. The phones are both easy to use, solid and very pleasing to the eye.
The personalised ringer tones can also be used to great affect if you are working from home. If you subscribe to BT’s Caller Display service you will be able to set different ring tones to different callers, ensuring that you neither answer to a business caller in too lackadaisical a manner nor to a family member in too formal a tone,
All in all in testing this telephone for Telephones Online we found it to be a wonderful twin system, capable of almost everything in a home or ‘work from home’ environment. We did not want to give it back. You can buy one of these lovely sets online at BT Diverse 6350 Telephone and you can keep it as long as you want.
Energy Efficient Cordless Phones March 31, 2008
Cordless Telephones are no different from other household electrical appliances in that they need power to operate. A DECT handset needs to make frequent communication with the base station to allow immedaite connection in the instance of incoming or outgoing call..
This frequent communication, naturally, requires power (the reason that a cordless phone’s standby time is inversely proportional to its distance from the base station); and as we know all power consumption is both bad for your pocket and the environment. Electricity costs money and incurs pollution in the form of carbon emissions.
Because of this BT have recently put a lot of thought into how they can reduce the environmental impact of cordless phones. They have managed to reduce power consumption by up to a half.
DECT Phones do not take a large amount of power or money to run, but if in every area we try to make savings we will find that there is a huge beneficial effect to both planet and pocket.
The new range of greener bt phones includes the latest BT Freestyle Range and the highly energy efficient BT Graphite 1500 shown above.
For a full list of both the BT range of energy efficient cordless phones and the new eco phones from Philips see Telephones Online Green Phones Section at : Energy Efficient DECT Phones
