I bought it to play with the kids when we left for a walk. All comments are accurate: limited scope in town (1km) if any of the buildings, excellent reach of the ski slopes (or are quite cut the communications) or open area. By cons VOX (activates itself under the action of the voice) found a perfect use for use as Baby intercom. Cheaper than all the devices dedicated to supervision of children, it fills the same role and this is much more serious. Robust design, good quality plastic (fallen several times, still intact) a little hard keys, but tough! Similarly all cost a walkie talkie toys often more expensive than this unit and generally work very badly. For the price, there is no comparison. A buy ...