Instruct: Classify the given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: Not sure why the bad reviews ...

I don't understand the bad reviews.The Vtech 6042 is Dect 6. My experience with over about 18 months of use is - this is the best phone system I've ever owned.The sound clarity is as good as a regular wired phone.* I've had the phone all the way out to where my motorhome is parked - over 100 ft from the base - perfect sound.* The recorder is the easiest to use recorder I've ever had.* It's very reliable.= So I have to complain. Ok. One time I was one the phone with tech support of a large software company. When on speaker - the battery goes away much faster than if holding by the ear. I had to get the 2nd phone - that comes with it - and use that phone while phone #1 recharged. Big deal. I was on the phone - with speaker on - for over 90 minutes and it worked. The batteries charged back up in under an hour.Would I buy it again? You bet