21.   Phones have to combine a host of features in one device and thus far are limited in the speed with which they transmit data.

22.   Since the phone has its own volume control, the knob cannot squelch blasts from the speakers.

23.   Sinden said Thursday that he has had only phone conversations with prospective candidates, but he will begin scheduling face-to-face meetings very soon.

24.   Sinden said Thursday that he has had only phone conversations to this point with prospective candidates but he will begin scheduling face-to-face meetings very soon.

25.   Some phones have soldered-in batteries.

26.   Some cordless phones have a better system for charging the battery.

27.   That was not a problem when every phone had the same kind of handset, but modern handset designs are as numerous as brands of bottled water.

28.   That said, digital phones have many major advantages, including better voice quality and protection from eavesdropping.

29.   The compact phones have a full range of features, power and convenience comparable to almost any digital phone.

30.   The basic phones have no display and no dial pad, and can only make outgoing calls using voice recognition.