| Cell phones, cell phones..All we hear about are the | | | | typical cell phone..Major cool points. I personally own |
| latest cell phones. Yes, technological advances are | | | | this phone and the sound quality and ease of use are |
| wonderful, but I also like a little practicality in my | | | | terrific. Want incorporate the latest tech gadgets? No |
| purchases as well. When asked to comment on my | | | | problem. The phone is Bluetooth capable. It's these |
| preference of cell phones, my first response is "What | | | | types of features which make this phone great for |
| do you really do with your phone?" I like to talk and | | | | the whole family. |
| occasionally text on mine, but I am not big on using | | | | To initiate the Bluetooth mode, it's as simple as |
| my cellphone to replace my laptop. When I want to | | | | pressing a button! For example, you have just taken |
| send an email, it can wait until I get back in the | | | | a call which ends up being longer than anticipated..no |
| office. If I want to watch ESPN highlights, I use that | | | | worries. Just slip on the headset, press the "transfer |
| big box in the corner of my living room...yes, the old | | | | call to headset" button and call is transferred to the |
| television..call me old-fashioned, but I prefer functional | | | | headset. That was easy. You can also use the |
| over glitz. I say this to lead into why I wrote this | | | | handset to select previously dialed numbers, and |
| article in the first place..what is the best phone for | | | | press the main button on the headset to place the |
| children. | | | | call. The literature states that the Bluetooth range is |
| Many parents are quick to purchase a cell phone for | | | | 10 meters, but I often walk out to my car to |
| their children. By children, I mean under the age of 13. | | | | retrieve paperwork with no problem. A distance |
| What is the need for this? Children this age are | | | | much greater than the advertised 10 meters. |
| typically with their parents most of the time, and | | | | You probably don't need another alarm clock in your |
| spend a great deal of time at home. Most households | | | | house, however, the Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz also |
| still have a land line..yes, that old phone service...But | | | | serve this purpose as well. You can set the phone to |
| wait...The old phone service still has merit!..If you | | | | ring at a specific time. Again, you may not care for |
| consider all local calls are free regardless of the | | | | this feature, but children will think it is way cool. |
| carrier, the monthly worrying about minute usage | | | | The Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz looks, acts and feels |
| disappears. Most...I know I use this phrase a lot, but | | | | just like a cell phone all the way down to ringtones. |
| most children only call locally to their friends anyhow, | | | | You can record your own ringtones, which is a piece |
| so this is definitely a viable option. There's more... no | | | | of personalization that most cordless phones do not |
| long term contracts, no countless phone upgrades, | | | | offer. Impressive! |
| and the chance of damaging these phones is greatly | | | | The battery life for the phone is sufficient for this |
| reduced since they are not being stuffed in tight | | | | type of device. With normal use, the battery does a |
| jeans, book bags, etc. Plus, chances are you're | | | | good job. The only time I have had any issues on |
| already paying for this service. | | | | this topic was when I was on a conference call |
| So, if you are with me so far, here is the best phone | | | | lasting in excess of 3 hours; otherwise, no problems |
| for children..the Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz ! What is so | | | | to report. |
| great about the Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz ? For | | | | Overall the Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz is an excellent |
| starters, this cordless phone has impeccable styling, | | | | deal. If you consider the features, included answering |
| beginning with the flip-phone design. Children love to | | | | machine, LCD, and stylish ergonomics, it is worth your |
| imitate adults, so this phone looks and feels like a | | | | time and money! |