<p>One thing about the kitchen phone is that you can get a set of cordless phones and only one has to go into an actual jack. The others can plug into any regular plug, and then you can talk anywhere. I have my laptop open on the kitchen table a lot, and then I just take the cordless to the table, and it is easy. The plug could be on the island or on a counter top. Here is one example
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<p>If you have room for a closet type pantry with a lot of shelves and storage, this is a really great thing.</p>