HP Scanjet 3500c Scanner

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The HP ScanJet 3500c color scanner lets you finish scanning projects in seconds with photo-quality results at your fingertips. Choose from up to 1200 dpi resolution with true 48-bit color. Plus, you won't have to wait for outstanding results - preview scans in as little as 10 seconds. You'll make the most of your photo paper when you effortlessly arrange photos of many sizes on a single page. Get professional results at the touch of a button. USB connectivity is built in so you can connect easily to your PC or USB-connect Mac. And scan more with optional adapter that scans 35 mm negatives and slides.

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The HP Scanjet 3500c scanner boasts a slim profile and provides sharp 1,200 dpi scans in rich 48-bit color. You can scan, copy, and even e-mail images using the scanner's one-touch buttons, making these functions easy enough even for beginners.

An economical solution for home offices and students, the Scanjet 3500c can scan photos, text, graphics, and 3-D objects, making it ideal for general-purpose use--everything from presentations to managing family photos. The relatively intuitive software turns printing, e-mailing, and posting images to the Web into simple step-by-step processes.

An optional 35mm transparency adapter lets you process negatives and slides. The unit is backed by a 90-day limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

the Plug stopped working.......2006-08-04

I bought the scanner a year or 2 ago and every thing was working properly, until I connected it to my new computer a week ago and it wasn't detected by windows. I did some testing and found out that the plug stopped working. It doesn't have a light in the front, so I don't know if it's getting power, but I connected another plug and windows detected the scanner and installed it. then I found out that the plug was the under powered(I needed 12v, 650mA, The one I used one that was 9V, 300mA). So I bought one that was 18v 1100mA that worked with a printer at a second hand store, figuring it would work with the scanner, and that the voltage and current was just the maximum value that it could support. Since I'm studying Electrical Engineering I know this is possible and if the product doesn't it's probably so you have to buy the exact same kind of plug.

I went to HP website and they want $15 for it Which IMO is too much. While there I had to click on about 5 links before I found what I wanted, it's very unhepful and also tech support isn't free.

The USB cable that came with the scanner is too short. The Software worked well when I't was functioning, but I had trouble getting things to scan straight.

Great scanner especially for the price.......2006-02-05

I've used this scanner for archiving old photos, general scanning, and importing line art for coloring in Photoshop & GIMP. I've been very happy with it. The resolution & color quality is great for my uses and it's reasonably fast too. I have used this scanner on 3 different PCs and haven't had a single setup issue.

You can get these for a great price here so they're definitely worth checking out.

Husband loves it........2005-09-11

In less than a month my husband has already scanned more than 500 antique and more recent family photos with it, dating from the 1890's to present. It is portable and has allowed him to work on this masssive and still-incomplete project in various locations. The photos have provided us many a fun jaunt down memory (and pre-memory) lane as they are projected in slide shows on his computer screen. The scanner is perfect for this application.

Great unit for the price.......2005-04-04

Needed a new scanner for my Dell with Windows XP Pro system since HP didnt make drivers for my old 1999 scanjet( which is still going strong along with my HP 882C printer) and looked into all sorts of scanners. I wanted something sleek, non complicated and inexpensive. I found this one at Staples for $44.99. It installed fast, but I did get an error message about Java Virtural Machine not being found. After clicking OK, the scanner went on to install without a problem. I was Concerned so I called HP. Yes, they use support from India....but who doesnt anymore. Anyway, was told it would not effect the functioning of the scanner in any manner, and so far, it hasnt. This thing scans into any type of file you want. TIF, JPEG, RTF, TXT, PDF, HTML.....you name it, IT DOES IT. The strange thing is, when it scans as a PDF file, it deposits a DPE.DUS file into My Documents too. I dont know why, and you cant open it. I delete it, and the pdf file still opens....so I dont know what to tell you.
Some complain about the Pink Glow the lamp emits while scanning. If you recall, GE has the same color bulb for your home lamps and says it emits more of a NATURAL color against objects ( less yellowing effect) which is important if you are scanning in photos. The color photos I've scanned, reproduce identically to the photo itself.
I am WELL PLEASED with this little unit. Yes, it does scan a little (and I mean little) on the slow side......but for $45.00 you cant do better or get more options than this unit.

HP software and support is horrible.......2003-09-15

Ok, The scanner says 48bit color. It only scans 24bit. There are no settings anywhere to access the full range of 48 bit. (yes I know there are only a few packages that support more bit depth but photoshop is one of them).
Next, you can't scan multiple docs from within photoshop. The dialog box closes down between scans. It also doesn't remember your scan settings. Everytime you open the software it has some funky default scan settings that trash your image. Every utility included with the package has it's own default settings.

HP ScanJet 3500C - Flatbed scanner - A4 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB

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HP ScanJet 3500C - Flatbed scanner - A4 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

HP part number: Q2807A
Original HP equipment.

ASIN: B000MYNU4M

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Transparent Material Adapter for ScanJet 3500c

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Transparent Material Adapter for ScanJet 3500c

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Pcdo
ProductGroup: CE

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B00078TZ06

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Transparent Material Adapter for ScanJet 3500c

HP ScanJet 3500C - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB

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HP ScanJet 3500C - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B00066HJFW

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Add photo quality scans to your creative projects. The slim HP Scanjet 3500c scanner provides crisp photo-quality results with up to 1200 dpi and 48-bit color. It's easy to scan, copy and e-mail with one-touch buttons. So versatile, you can scan photos, text, graphics, and even 3-D objects, then print, e-mail and post them on the Web. The optional 35mm negative and slide adapter allows you to add even more to your projects.

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Control two PC's or Servers with one Keyboard, Monitor and Mouse using the Hawking CS142 KVM Switch kit. This kit includes everything you need to connect two PCs or Servers, one Keyboard, one Monitor and one Mouse together to the CS142 Switch. This KVM Switch kit also includes adapters for serial mouse and the AT keyboard interfaces. Installation is effortless. There is no software to configure, no repetitive installation routines and compatibility issues are non-existent. It works with most hardware platforms and with most operating systems. The CS142 saves space and money by reducing the number of peripherals and accessories needed in your work environment. It also eliminates the inconvenience of having to move between 2 computers. The CS142 is the perfect solution for Small Office and Home Office environments needing cost effective ways to control multiple PCs.

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When quality and control matter, the DiMAGE 7Hi is the camera of choice. With five-million pixel resolution and a 7X zoom lens, the DiMAGE 7Hi is a digital imaging center that can control all the essential elements for high-quality photography: sharpness, exposure, contrast, color, and saturation. 12-bit A/D conversion and Minolta's image-processing technology, CxProcess, guarantee what you see will be captured. And image quality choices have been refined with the inclusion of the Extra Fine mode, which performs only minimal compression. Other features that you will love include: built-in flash synch terminal, expanded shutter range, enhanced burst modes, and luxurious black exterior finish.

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Get professional results with the Minolta Dimage 7Hi, which features 5-megapixel resolution and a 7x optical zoom lens. With the Dimage 7Hi, you can control all the essential elements necessary for high-quality photography, from sharpness and exposure to color and saturation. The Dimage 7Hi incorporates features found in its sister model, the Dimage 7i, and offers further enhancements. The 7Hi comes with a built-in flash synchronization terminal, making it a versatile digital-imaging tool in the studio and on location.

Optics and Resolution
The Minolta Dimage 7Hi is built around a high-precision electro-optical system designed to maximize image quality. The system contains a 5.24-megapixel, 2/3-type interline primary color CCD with 5 million effective pixels for fine high-resolution images. The pixel resolution of the CCD will produce 13-by-17-inch, 150 dpi prints on an inkjet printer.

The Dimage 7Hi's new "extra-fine" mode creates JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1/2.5. This mode not only reduces the compression ratio, but also enhances image quality with nearly lossless JPEG imaging. The extra-fine mode can also be used for commercial purposes.

The image formed on the CCD is enhanced by Minolta's exclusive CxProcess image processing technology, which optimizes sharpness, color reproduction, tonal gradation, and noise to create clear and natural images. This wide dynamic range is provided by an improved electro-optical system with a 12-bit analog to digital conversion to ensure natural color and tonal reproduction.

With a focal range of 7.2-50.8mm, the Dimage 7Hi's fast 7x zoom apochromatic (APO) lens is equivalent to a 28-200mm on a 35mm camera. In addition, the Minolta Dimage 7Hi's optical zoom lens accepts standard 49mm filters.

More Features
The Dimage 7Hi incorporates direct manual focus, which can be found in professional film cameras like the award-winning Minolta Maxxum 7. It allows the focus to be fine-tuned manually, after the AF system has focused and locked on the subject.

The Dimage 7Hi has two displays for critical composition: grid and scale. The grid, usually found only in large-format view cameras, makes aligning the camera simple, via vertical or horizontal elements within the image. The grid confirms that the horizon or buildings are straight. The scale can be used in close-up photography to judge the relative proportions of the subject. The Dimage 7Hi is fitted with a 1.8-inch low-temperature high-contrast color LCD monitor.

A new built-in flash sync terminal allows the Dimage 7Hi to be connected to professional studio and location flash systems by plugging the flash's PC cord into the terminal. To capture images under varying natural and artificial lighting sources, white balance is controlled with nine settings: five presets, three customs, and one auto.

You can record audio along with still images with the voice-memo feature, which allows a 16-bit audio track of up to 15 seconds to be attached to an image after it has been captured.

Movie Mode
In movie mode, the Dimage 7Hi produces digital videos in multiple creative formats, including standard QVGA (320 x 240) color movies and monochrome night movies up to 60 seconds with 16-bit audio. The night-movie mode can record movie clips under extreme low-light conditions, while the interval function can produce a series of still images taken at regular intervals, or it can combine the images into a time-lapsed movie at any image size.

Storage
Images are stored on CompactFlash memory cards and the memory slot is compatible with CompactFlash Type II cards as well as Microdrives. The included 16 MB card holds approximately eight images at 2,560 x 1,920 pixel resolution.

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by four NiMH rechargeable batteries, which are included along with a battery charger. At 4.6 by 3.6 by 4.4 inches and 18.5 ounces, the Dimage 7Hi is definitely not an easily pocketable point-and-shoot camera. The package includes the Dimage 7Hi camera, a 16 MB CompactFlash card, four NiMH rechargeable batteries, battery charger, neck strap, lens hood, lens cap with strap, USB and video cables, CD-ROM with Dimage Image View software and drivers, and a printed camera manual.

Customer Reviews:

Enjoyed it until it broke..........2006-10-17

When I purchased this camera 3 years ago (2003), it was about as close as you could get to a dSLR without forking over $2000 to buy one. Given that context, I would have rated the camera 4.5 to 5 stars at the time.

But now, with so many new, affordable dSLRs available, I couldn't offer more than 2 stars.

Some time in the last 6 months, after sitting unused for about 3-4 months, my CCD suddenly went out, causing all images to appear in an odd shade of purple. Needless to say, it will costs several hundred dollars to have it check out...

The autofocus is far too slow by current standards, and shooting moving objects with autofocus is next to impossible. Although the zoom is a true manual ring/gear mechanism, the manual focus ring is electronic, and therefore not as tactile or responsive as a true SLR.

The camera is quite a battery hog, so I nearly always run off an AC adaptor or an external battery back.

The good things:
Great image quality (when using low ISO).
Convenient 7x optical zoom (300mm equivalent)
Easy to use, with many onboard image processing options.
Built in Quicktime movies with audio
Direct output to A/V
Fairly quick dumps to high-speed CF cards

Bad:
Evidently the CCD is not built to last (see previous two posts)
Tripod mount not centered along axis of lens
Slow autofocus
Battery hog
Manual focus is not truly manual

Summary, I'm probably going to toss this in the back of the closet and buy a Canon Digital Rebel XT... (For a bit over half of what I paid for my minolta...)

Minolta Dimage 7Hi waste of money.......2006-07-12

I purchased my Minolta two years ago. After about 1 year the flash housing came apart, and now the camera's EVF and LCD displays went completely black (no images displayed). The same has happened to Mad Max's camera - read his review. The charge to repair is in excess of $ 350.00. I would dump the camera but don't want to contaminate the land fill.

Reliability leaves something to be desired.......2006-07-04

I purchased my Minolta Dimage 7Hi new 2 years ago. Performance was fine up until two weeks ago when the camera's EVF and LCD displays went completely black (no images displayed). Contacted Sony (where you now have to go for Minolta service) as instructed and found that the base flat rate for repair was $211 plus $22 shipping. They got me once, but they won't get me twice!
MadMax

Overall Quite good.......2006-07-01

I bought my 7HI used about 6 months ago. I come from a manual-focus film background and this is my first digital. Overall, I am pleased with the results I get from this camera. I like the fact you can manual focus. Also, the ability to use filters such as a polarizer and black and white filters is a bonus. (This is one of my main complaints about many point and shoots-no filter threads).The ability to shoot RAW and TIFF files is also an important feature. I've gotten some great Macro shoots with this camera too. The overall image quality seems quite good. There is some noise especially at higher ISO. I am not too impressed with the landscape shots I've taken. Even at f8 it still seems that something is out of focus. The lack of depth of field markings on the lens does not help. You can not use "Hyperfocal focusing" techniques. Image quality in my opinion still can not touch film- especially slide film. I find too the autofocus is slow with moving subjects

So far I've had no major problems with this camera. Every now and then it does something weird but I just take the batteries out and reboot and it seems OK.It has many great features on it and, thus, is not for the inexperienced photographer unless you just want to shoot on program all the time and not use the extra features. Overall, a good camera. I would probably not buy one new but if you can pick one up used for a good price then I would recommend it over a point and shoot style digicams or if you can't afford a digital SLR.

it's just okay.......2005-06-20

I've had this camera just a little over a year and have made it through learning the modes in the rather large instruction manual and the one problem I have is not-so clear pictures! It either get a pixelated photo or it just is slightly out of focus! I thought there was something wrong with my camera alone but I went to: dpreview.com to their gallery and found pictures taken by actual digital cameras by actual people and in 18 pictures listed for this camera ALL of them were blurry/not sharp as well. If you are shopping for a camera go to dpreview first and see what kind of pictures it takes.

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KODAK GOLD 200 Film provides an excellent combination of color saturation, color accuracy, and sharpness in a 200-speed film. Excellent for picture-taking under general lighting conditions.

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Kodak Gold 200 is great film for bright or partly sunny conditions. It provides a refined combination of color saturation, color accuracy, and sharpness in a 200-speed film. It's also useful for indoor, general-lighting picture taking. There are five rolls, each with 24 exposures.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect film for SLRs........2004-10-07

If you have a 35mm SLR camera, it's hard to beat this film. It's plenty fast enough, and the grain is amazing. Even if you have a small, compact camera, while you may have some trouble, this film is great. Make sure you DON'T get it developed at a grocery store or wall-mart type place: this will make any film look horrible. At least go to your local ritz/wolf camera, or use a lab. You'll see the difference. Ultimatly, A superb film.

Good value for the price.......2003-08-23

We used the film with a cheap camera on our last trip and I truely didn't have my expections too high but all pictures came out nicely. Pictures we took in the evening did not come out as clear (greyish), possibly due to the quality of the camera. All in all - Strongly recommend.

Great versitility at an exceptional value.......2000-10-19

Kodak makes great film, and Gold Max is one of their best amature films. This film provides maximum versitility for outdoor sports, and for the decently lighted indoor shots. Grain structure is good, holding well up to an 8"x10" print. Best part about this film is the price...I think Kodak and Amazon.com have a real winner here.

Kodak Gold 200 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film

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Kodak Gold 200 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

All Handhelds & PDAs | Handhelds & PDAs | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics

Great film for sharpness, color saturation, and accuracy
ISO of 200, 35mm
Ideal for outdoor and indoor use
One roll of 24 exposures
Easy to use

ASIN: B0000511BO

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1 Roll / Designed for use with 35mm Photographic Cameras / ISO 200 General Purpose / 24 Exposures An ideal color print film that offers optimal performance in fully automatic or point-&-shoot 35mm cameras Rated at ISO 200 - DX Coded for simplified use with automatic cameras

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Kodak Royal Gold 200 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film

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my family "knows" good film

Kodak Royal Gold 200 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

ISO 200
Accurate flesh tone reproduction
High-quality enlargements
35mm color film
24 exposures

ASIN: B0000520J3

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Kodak Royal Gold 200 film is a member of the Kodak Select Series of films, designed for serious snapshooters and photo enthusiasts. Royal Gold color print films capture the full range of details that keen photographers are looking for. The patented advanced T-Grain technology of these films provides a superb balance between clarity, detail, and color for outstanding enlargements.Kodak Royal Gold 200 film introduces 35 mm to the state-of-the-art technology of Kodak ADVANTiX films. It offers excellent sharpness, contrast, and color similar to Kodak Royal Gold 100 film while adding a full f-stop in speed. Its superb flesh-tone reproduction and exceptional grain make it a top choice for high-quality pictures and enlargements of people. This film is balanced for exposure with daylight or electronic flash. You can also obtain pleasing results under existing-light sources.

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Kodak Royal Gold 200 film offers excellent sharpness, contrast, and color, similar to Kodak Royal Gold 100 film, but adding a full F-stop in speed. At twice the speed of the 100, the 200 provides high-quality pictures from a wider range of lighting conditions. The fine grain available with this film shows a marked improvement on enlargements. Although this multipurpose film is designed for exposure with daylight or electronic flash, pleasing results are possible--without the use of filters--under most light sources.

Customer Reviews:

my family "knows" good film.......2001-01-08

My great uncle invented the film that was first used on the moon. He was the one who always taught me that using KODAK, was a security I couldn't take the chance in going without.

Kodak Gold 200 Speed, 1 Roll 24 and 1 Roll 36 Exposure 35mm Film (2 Pack)

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better than the 100 speed, but...

Kodak Gold 200 Speed, 1 Roll 24 and 1 Roll 36 Exposure 35mm Film (2 Pack)

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Contains 2 rolls of film, one with 24 exposures, the other with
36
Easy to use
200 speed film for versatility in a variety of photographic settings
Prints will have less graininess than those from higher speed films

ASIN: B00004TRYV

Customer Reviews:

better than the 100 speed, but..........2000-12-24

the 200 speed film is better than the 100 speed. it is able to take pictures in low-light, good light, still. but, the only problem is that it cant take action pictures too well. if you are taking pictures of nature or family pictures on a vacation, this would be good. but, if you are taking pictures of children that are moving, animals, or sports, i would suggest the 400 speed. the 400 speed is as good as the 200, but it can also take action pictures.

Kodak Gold 200 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (20-Pack)

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Kodak Gold 200 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (20-Pack)

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

General purpose film for superior color pictures
Great for bright sun and flash cameras
Provides the best combination of color saturation, color accuracy, and sharpness in a 200-speed film
Excellent for active picture taking under general lighting conditions
20-roll pack with 24 exposures per roll

ASIN: B00009ZVOH

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Hewlett-Packard / Financial Calculator, 5"x3-1/10"x1/2", RPN Keystrokes / HEW12C / RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) calculator includes over 120 built-in functions and allows 20 different cash flows for internal rate of return and net present values. Calculates loan and mortgage payments, converts interest rates, figures bond prices and yields. RPN keystrokes optimize data entry and calculation performance. Programs up to 99 keystrokes into memory and then executes with the push of a single button. / HP 12C Financial Calculator / Hewlett Packard Business & Financial Calculators / Calculators, Business & Financial / Office Machines & Electronics / Calculators / Business and Financial / Sold as 1 EA / Technology Products

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With 40-channel auto scan, 2.4 GHz transmission, and digital spreadspectrum technology, the IBM 2.4 GHz cordless phone offers superiorclarity, security, and range. In the world of cordless phones,higher is better when it comes to frequency.

Forget about the short-range, static-plagued cordless phones of the past.Basically a low-powered FM radio transmitter/receiver, cordless phonestoday use higher frequencies with shorter wavelengths so radio wavesencounter less interference. In 1998, the FCC opened up the FM range above2.4 MHz to cordless phones. This frequency is far above the rangeaccessible to most scanners, and gives phones like the IBM 2.4 GHz a rangeof up to 150 feet indoors.

In addition to 2.4 GHz power, the IBM 2.4 GHz offers digital spreadspectrum (DSS) technology for improved security and greater sound clarity.Based in part on a concept invented by 1940s screen actress Hedy Lamarr,spread spectrum transmission switches rapidly from frequency to frequencyat random. A DSS signal needs less power and encounters less interference.Because of the sophisticated encryption behind modern DSS technology, DSScordless phone calls are almost impossible to eavesdrop on.

The IBM 2.4 GHz automatically scans 40 channels for a clear signal. Thisphone also has useful features like a 20-number memory dial, similar to aspeed dial. The PC/fax data jack allows you to plug in your modem or faxwithout fussing with phone cords every time. The flash key makes it easy toaccess your phone company's call waiting service or transfer calls whenusing a business telephone network.

Call back a number you just dialed with the phone's redial button, usefulfor busy or unanswered numbers. The mute button switches off the handset'smicrophone so you can talk to someone else in the room without beingoverheard. The oversized page/locator button enables you to easily locateyour handset in the house or page someone in another room from the base.

The phone handset's batteries last for up to four hours of talk time and 12days on standby. The IBM 2.4 GHz phone's handset is reversible, meaning youcan charge it face-up on the base.

Customer Reviews:

Very good indeed!.......2001-05-30

This phone is pretty good. Though there is a little static in the background, it has good range. It is very solidly built. Infact it fell down twice from a height of 4-5 feet, but there was no damage. The only thing missing is a digital display and caller id.

2.4 GHz IBM cordless phone.......2000-09-18

The clarity is superb, much better than my 900 mhz. I have talked for hours on this phone without any problems. I never hear channels switching or static. The phone is very light and the design is simple but cute. There is a slight hum in the background but this was expected, it's not irritating. Long distances calls are loud & clear. This phone is powerful. I prefer this over my heavy Uniden 900 that made lots of noise & always started beeping.

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