GE 27906GE1 Big Button Phone

Reviews say the GE 27906GE1 Big Button phone is a good option if you want a basic, easy-to-use cordless phone without an answering machine. This model appears to have been discontinued, but it is still available from many online retailers. Although the phone is still listed as current on the manufacturer's website, it's getting hard to find in stores, and the price has been jacked up to nearly three times what it was a year ago. Users say the audio clarity is good; there are volume controls on both the ringer and the handset, and an audio-boost feature lets you increase voice volume further. A visual indicator for incoming calls is also handy. This phone is marketed toward those with mild hearing and sight impairments, but owners say it's just a good phone all around. Features that help make the GE phone easy to use include a backlit keypad and a caller-ID display with 40-number memory. It uses the 2.4 GHz frequency along with additional technology to minimize chances of interference from other electronics. Owner reviews note that there's no headphone jack, no speakerphone and no answering machine, but the phone does have a message indicator if you have voice-mail through your phone company. If you want a cordless phone with more options, including an answering machine, reviews recommend the Panasonic KX-TG1032S (*est. $55).

User ratings provide the best guidance on the GE 27906GE1 cordless phone. We found helpful owner reviews at Amazon.com, and a few comments at Buzzillions.com and Epinions.com.