Why does my $40 wireless phone work better than my airport?

I have a $40 wireless phone... ge... 2.4ghz... that works in any room in my home.
I have an $200 airport that doesn't work more than 10 feet away...
What is the difference that makes one work so much better than the other?
Are they completely differenct technologies, and if so, why wouldn't apple use the better one?
Don't get me wrong, I love apple and I love the airport when I am in the same room with it, but just don't understand why it can't work through a wall.
agp g4 1 ghz - titanium powerbook - airport   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  
agp g4   Mac OS X (10.4.2)  

There are several things that affect wireless technology all through the spectrum of Bluetooth, LAN's, WAN's
Here is a site that covers all aspects of the technology. This should answer any questions you have.
http://wireless.utk.edu/overview.html
Don

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