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The BT Freelance XB2500 black cordless phone - available with one, two, three or four handsets - has a handy answering machine and a decent array of features. We put this BT cordless phone through our rigorous tests to find out if top notch performance is on offer in addition to helpful features and functions.
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Specification criteria Specification
Specification
Type Answering machine
No. of handsets How many handsets come with the phone on test. 2
Weight (g) Weight of individual handset. 122
Wall mountable Whether the phone comes with a wall mounting kit. No
Compatible handsets The maximum number of handsets that can be used with one base station. 5
Screen Type of screen that the phone has: M = monochrome, C = colour, N/A = none. Monochrome
LCD Display The phone's liquid crystal display. Matrix displays, similar to those on mobiles, are the best. 14 segment
Location of ringer Handset and base station
Message indicator How the machine alerts you to the presence of new messages. Visual indicator
Message announcement How the machine provides details (time and date) of any left messages. Display and audio
Speed dial You can press a button to call selected numbers. No
Sim card reader No
Text messaging No
Phonebook How many numbers the phone can store. 50

BT Freelance XB2500 twin

  • Launch date: May 2010
  • Type: Answering machine
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Typical price
£40.00
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