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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.
