Cingular Go Phone: Plantronics CT11 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with MX150 Headset Review

I ordered this expecting I would not like it much, but wanted a small phone that would fit in my pocket and wanted to try the MX150 clip on headset. To my surprise, the CT11 has become the most used phone in the house. Battery life is fine and the sound quality is far beyond my expectation. Listening to a caller, the earpiece is almost on par with an over the head headset plus it has a volume control. The microphoneis crystal clear to everyone I talk to and no one can tell the difference when I switch back and forth between a regular hard line phone and the CT11.

Yes, the buttons are very small and take a little getting used to if you have large fingers. If you require reading glasses as I do and don't have them on, they are really difficult. Keep in mind, you have a phone that will fit in your shirt pocket, is fairly lightweight and has one button speed dialing to compensate. I use a calling card for long distance and the CT11 has a button for one touch dialing of a phone number that you use often. Hold it down and the CT11 will dial the 800#, pause for the connection, dial the pin# etc. Then you can hit another button and "chain dial" the phone number you are calling. You can also program the number buttons to speed dial from your phone book with one touch of a button and NO menus to flip thru as my other cordless phones have.

For me the best part of this phone is the MX150 ear piece. It's small, light weight and after a dozen or so practice runs, I was able to have it in my ear and ready to talk as easily as I can pick up a regular handset. The ergonomics of it may not work for everyone. In my left ear I sometimes forget I have it on, it's so comfortable and easy to place. My right ear must be shaped differently as I have to adjust it some to get it to stay in. I was all set to order the some extra MX150's for use on my other cordless phones (Panasonic), but it does not sound as loud. The MX150 must be matched for the Plantronics CT11 and it does the job very well.

I have used this phone for over a month, have 5 cordless phones and everyone in the house goes for CT11 when the phone rings. When my other phones finally die, they will all be replaced with CT11's.

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Product Description:
Perfect for the home or small office, the CT11 is a cordless headset telephone that offers an ideal combination of features, mobility, and a user-friendly design. The CT11 is bundled with Plantronics' MX150 headset, designed for comfort and stability, and has a small remote unit that attaches to your belt for convenient hands-free operation. The microphone has an adjustable boom, which provides greater comfort and enhances clarity. Operating on the 2.4 GHz frequency and employing digital spread spectrum technology, the CT11 offer exceptional range and clarity, especially compared to many older phones.
A three-line LCD on the remote unit provides access to all of the phone's features, while a color-differentiated keypad makes dialing easy. Caller ID and call waiting compatible, the CT11 shares 100 memory locations between its caller ID and a built-in phone directory. The phone also has 10 speed dial locations for quick access to the most important numbers.
You can easily adjust receiver and headset volume levels, place a call on hold, or simply mute your end of the conversation. The redial feature lets you quickly call one of the last three outgoing numbers, and a page button makes finding a misplaced headset quick and painless. The Ni-MH battery has a talk life of 5.5 hours (standby life of up to 10 days), while a low-battery indicator lets you know when its time to return the remote unit to the base for recharging. Plantronics provides a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Telephone base with charger, remote dialing pad with rechargeable battery pack and belt clip, MX150 headset, warranty card, AC adapter, user's guide