... Recently however, I decided to upgrade (because I lost the handset to the other one!) so I purchased a BT Verve 500 Twin.
So, you're probably wondering why I purchased this particular phone. Is it exceptional in performance, is it really cheap, or does it perhaps vibrate in an appealing ... Read review
The new and stylish Designer Phone from BT. The BT Verve 500 in Red comes with 255 name ... more
and number memory, SIM card reader/writer allowing you to copy and paste from your mobile to your home phone and back again. Also has a full colour screen with SMS ...
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The BT Verve 500 cordless phone functions to a range of up to 300m outdoots&up to 50 ... more
indoors and provides 12 hours talk time and 120 hours in standby mode. The Verve's colour screen has caller display functionality and the built-in speakerphone enabl...
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Fully GAP (can register up to 5 handsets) . Up to 255 name and number directory . SIM card ... more
reader only . Type 2 CLI with 30 number calls list . 20 x last number redial . 6 line 4k colour 1.5inch LCD . Text messaging . Handsfree . Clock/date . Call time...
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Silver. Fully GAP (can register up to 5 handsets) . Up to 255 name and number directory . ... more
SIM card reader/writer . Type 2 CLI with 30 number calls list . 20 x last number redial . 6 line 4k colour 1.5inch LCD . Text messaging . Handsfree . Clock/date ....
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The BT Verve 500 combines a GAP compatible digital handset with text messaging ... more
capabilities along with a telephone answering machine that features 28 minutes recording time. The phone has a six line 1.5" LCD a 255 name and number directory with 20 ...
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The BT Verve 500 combines a GAP compatible digital handset with text messaging ... more
capabilities along with a telephone answering machine that features 28 minutes recording time. The phone has a six line 1.5" LCD a 255 name and number directory with 20 ...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Advantages: works well, stylish and smart looking Disadvantages: prices vary so widely on the internet
...one!) so I purchased a BT Verve 500 Twin.
So, you're probably wondering why I purchased this particular phone. Is it exceptional in performance, is it really cheap, or does it perhaps vibrate in an appealing manner? Well, if I'm being totally honest, I picked it because it comes in red, and it certainly is NOT cheap.
Now, at between £60 and £98 (and believe me, I'm really kicking myself right now for paying the higher ... ...always good. So what features does it offer?
Its pretty smart looking for a start, as far as I know, available in black, silver., or red, with a very modern, simple., slimline deisgn.
Well, one of the things it offers is the ability to store up to255 names and numbers. I don't know that many people and I don't really see any situation where I would need all those slots, unless I added in every Chinese takeaway in the ... more
For a long time I've been living with a cordless phone inherited from an ex - and to be fair, it's done its job. Recently however, I decided to upgrade (because I lost the handset to the other one!) so I purchased a BT Verve 500 Twin.
So, you're probably wondering why I purchased this particular phone. Is it exceptional in performance, is it really cheap, or does it perhaps vibrate in an appealing manner? Well, if I'm being totally honest, I picked it because it comes in red, and it certainly is NOT cheap.
Now, at between £60 and £98 (and believe me, I'm really kicking myself right now for paying the higher price) it's not exactly cheap. But then again, cheap isn't always good. So what features does it offer?
Its pretty smart looking for a start, as far as I know, available in black, silver., or red, with a very modern, simple., slimline deisgn.
Well, one of the things it offers is the ability to store up to255 names and numbers. I don't know that many people and I don't really see any situation where I would need all those slots, unless I added in every Chinese takeaway in the greater Nottingham area. However, it has (surprisingly) proved itself very useful. Shortly after purchasing this as a home phone, I lost my mobile, and it proved invaluable in recovering numbers that would otherwise have been lost. In addition to this, it can also read SIM cards, so storing numbers is as simple as placing your mobile SIM in the correct slot and letting the machine do its business.
In addition, you can also use this phone to send text messages, which, if like me you hate talking on the phone, is pretty useful. Typing is easy, and the handset does have a predictive text capability. All SMS sent and received come with a time/date stamp, so you know when each was sent and received, and there's a useful call timer so you can tell how long you've been on.
It also has hands-free options, which may seem kind of pointless, as you may think there is nothing similar to the danger of texting and driving in your own home. However, having washed 2 phones, flushed another, and microwaved one; it's nice to know it won't be in my hand while I am otherwise involved.
Naturally, it includes a secrecy function, so if mad aunt Bertha phones up, you can feel free to insult her as much as you like knowing that she won't hear you, and just in case she happened to mutter, there's an earpiece volume control... You can also lock the keypad, adjust the ringer volume, and choose between 8 polyphonic and 2 standard ring tones.
On the opposite end of the scale from secrecy, it includes loudspeakers, which I have to say are the most amazingly clear I have ever found on a cordless phone, and perfect for relaying dirty jokes to a large number of people.
This phone is capable of holding conference calls - obviously being a twin set, you get two handsets anyway, but call clarity is very good and you can conduct calls over long distances and in bad weather with ease. The ability to switch calls between handsets is also useful - I don't know about anyone else, but I always need to pee when someone phones up, so the ability to transfer the call to the handset in the bathroom rocks!
My BIG bugbear with cordless phones is that I forget to dock the phone quite often, resulting in the battery running out, and my calls cutting off just when things get interesting. This phone has 120 hours of standby time on it, and 12 hours talk time is excellent, and I've never had a call cut off through low battery life yet.
It has a fairly long range - 300m outdoor in ideal conditions, and I HAVE managed to walk around the corner to the shop whilst on the phone on more than one occasion Just in case you do stroll out of range, or run out of standby time, it does have a basic answering machine function, with up to 28 minutes recording time. The answer machine comes with a choice of pre-recorded outgoing messages, or you can record your own.
It also has automatic call screening, a memo function, and remote access.
Of course, the main function of a phone is to receive and make calls. This phone does both with ease, with lots of clarity and a simple one touch answering mechanism. It has never ince I have been using it had any problems with reception, and it has also withstood a large amount of chewing from my four year old daughter who believes everything is food!
Overall, It's a great phone, and I'd certainly recommend it , although I pid the more expensive price for it . I paid £93.99 for mine in red from http://www.cordless-phones.uk.com , although it is now available much cheaper on www.netelectrics.biz for £59.98. Although I wish I'd searched for a lower price, I cannot deny that this phone set has been worth every penny spent, and I would highly recommend it . Its a very reliable phone with a wide range of features, and I cannot reccomend it highly enough.
Ok, I'm going to plagiarise now. I too, like the previous reviewer bought this phone because - it's red. That's it. It was, and still is red. And that's about as good as it gets. I could say it's slim. And it's got a little colour screen. But mostly it's red.
The phone, I think, sucks. It cost about £100 from argos and I was, and am, disappointed. As soon as it came out of the box it looked poor. It may have lots of features and it may look stylish ... ...with no oomph about it at all. It's screen has a choice of wallpapers, all naff with a resolution from the dark ages. It's menu system is rubbish - if your expecting slick icon design akin to a mobile (even from 5 yrs ago) you'll be disappointed. It's frankly boring to navigate and not intuitive at all - the number of times I've pressed the wrong button is unbelievable and very frustrating.
Anyway, I'll run through some of the features.
You can ...
dhillcrest 08.11.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of BT Verve 500 TWIN
Advantages: excellent features, looks superb & great quality Disadvantages: small number buttons
Excellent cordless slimline digital house phone with answer machine & loud speaker.
DESIGN:
GOOD
Available in both silver & black, both the handset & base system are slim, sleek & attractive. A large lcd backlit screen makes it easy to see numbers & features clearly plus the blue lighting effect on the keypad is a good indicator as to whether calls have been missed or new messages have been received.
Fully featured menu that is very similar to ... ...to navigate.
Longer than average recording time plus extended battery life.
POOR
As the phone is so slim the buttons have been designed to be slim too in which case it makes it more difficult to operate as there is a tendancy to press 2 buttons at once & if you have large digits then potentially you could end up pressing several buttons at once when dialling.
However I haven't really had a problem using the keypad & once numbers are added to ...
dragonsurge 10.01.2008
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We bought this phone a little over six months ago, and so have had plenty of time to form an opinion of this phone.
It was definitely the stylish look of this phone that influenced our purchase, plus the good range of features.
To be honest I am not sure that we would purchase the same phone again, or at least would have a good look around to see what else was available for a similar price.
The main disadvantages are the small and very fiddly ... ...have tiny fingures!), and the short delay from the time you press the number to the number coming up on screen or ringing. This means that you have to be very careful dialling numbers, especially long ones, and wait a few seconds between pressing each number to avoid missing any numbers out.
The menu is also a little awkward, especially if you are used to using similar menus on your mobile phone. However, on the upside, the phone's modern design ...
NickleIckle 04.01.2008
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Advantages: Size, design, sim card reader, SMS, digital answerphone, missed call log Disadvantages: Small buttons, menus
I bought this phone a few months ago and am really happy with it so far. Both the receiver and the base unit are nice and compact, yet feel sturdy and well-made. It's pretty easy to operate and even has a sim card reader so you can copy all the numbers off your mobile, which is really handy. It also has a colour screen and looks good in general (I have the black version). It's also possible to buy further handsets for different rooms as well.
Audio ... ...life. Because the answer machine is digital, it's really easy to skip through and delete your messages.
Two other nice little features about this phone are that it will tell you if you've missed a call (and who it was if you have CLI) even if they didn't leave a message, and (assuming your call provider has the service) you can send and receive SMS text messages. The only downsides to this phone is that the numerical buttons are small and fiddly ...
d_biro 16.05.2007
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