V-Tech 5.8 GHz Two Handset Grey/Silver Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID (VT6870) Review

The Digital Answering System will answer the call when you cant. With a total recording time of up to 15 minutes and instant playback. Convenient caller ID/call waiting capability delivers name, number, time and day information at a glance. With just the touch of a button, hands-free conversations are made easy with the handset speakerphone.







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Vtech IA 5864 - 5.8 GHz Dual Handset Cordless Phone System w/ Digital Answering Device, caller ID & Call Waiting Review

We first purchased an AT&T 2.4 mhz cordless, and took that back because it worked horribly. Then we went with Uniden. AWFUL! So then we moved on to this phone, and right away had problems. One handset would not work at all, so we returned it for a new one, thinking it was a fluke. Well, both handsets work now - - terribly. The echo is unbearable. It's near impossible to hear the person on the other end. All 4 ring types are just annoying. There is a huge delay when entering numbers or answering. Just plain not worth it at all. We could not regret a purchase more. I'm convinced there is just no such thing as a truly good cordless phone. I've been e-mailing more than ever!

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V-Tech 5.8 DSS Accessory Handset in Silver/Titanium (VT6807) Review

This accessory cordless handset features a color LCD display, Caller ID/call waiting that stores 50 calls, Handset speakerphone, Conference call capability, and more convenient features.







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V-Tech 5.8 GHz DSS Silver/Titanium Expandable Telephone with CID/ITAD (VT6879) Review

Amazon/WholesaleAV advertises the mi6879 by displaying a photo of the mi6879 with an extra handset for a price of $59.56, which is not true. The price quoted is for the mi6879 only. I contacted the company via e-mail and received no response and the ad remains. As far as I am concerned this is false advertising. I will not do business with Amazon or WholesaleAV in the future. Thank you.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 Black/White Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID (DS6221) Review

I just got this phone. So far so good but we'll see how it goes. Just wanted to let folks know a couple of things:
1) This is an energy star phone even though the description doesn't tell you that. That was my first criteria when choosing it--maybe that's important to you.

2) This is silver & black--not black & white as described. It's no big deal for me but it might matter to you. I am kind of tired of metallic silver plastic though.

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Vtech - Pull & Lights Phone Review

I bought this toy to use in my work as an infant teacher, working with children who have developmental delays. This toy is sturdy, captures the interest of my little clients and has a variety of ways to be played with. The only drawback is the location of the on/off switch. It is located too close to the bottom of the toy and can be accidentally turned off during play. The lights and songs are attractive to young children and the animal sounds are fairly realistic. I am very happy to have purchased this toy.

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AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone (CL81209) Review

Got this AT&T unit to work with a Vonage internet phone system. The prior phones, V-tech, died a slow death, after about 3 years. When I called V-Tech service, the customer service computer told me to press "1" if I owned my phone for less than 6 months, press "2" for 6 months to 1 year, press "3" for 1 to 2 years and, finally press "4" for over 2 years. I pressed "4" and then the voice instantly said, "good-bye" and hung up on me! So I swore off V-tech.

This ATT phone is not heavy, but still has reasonable heft. Oddly enough, I chose this model as it has so few features, since the Vonage internet device (VDV21/ Router) already provides voicemail, call logging, call waiting, etc. The two replacement batteries for the old V-tech phones cost $32 for the 2, so this 2-phone set for $49 seems a great deal.

When I spoke to the Vonage rep about the new router, I thought she said I could only use just one corded phone, but I guess she meant one line. There is space on the router for a second phone line, but I am only paying for one. This 2 phone system is up an working fine. It takes 16 hours to charge the batteries on the phones to full power, so I would recommend setting it up late at night to give them enough time to charge.

Also worth noting, the phones don't mess up my wireless internet. I was told some older cordless phones might interfere with those signals.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 Black Cordless Phone with Caller ID (LS6217) Review

Vtech DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Caller ID







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Vtech DECT 6.0 Black/White Expandable 3-Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID (DS6221-3) Review

Vtech DECT 6.0 Expandable Three Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID







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Vtech DECT 6.0 Black/White Accessory Handset with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (DS6201) Review

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AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital 4-Handset Answering System (CL82409) Review

When researching our next cordless, expandable phone system, I found that AT&T and Panasonic phones were getting the best reviews. My requirements were as follows:

1. Phone system must not interfere with my wireless network;
2. Phone base must be wall mountable;
3. Phone base must have an answering machine that would also provide an audible message alert (and a message count would also be nice);
4. Speakerphone on the handsets and base;
5. A shared, central phone book.
6. A Voicemail indicator (for phone company/VOIP voicemail);
7. A lighted number pad.

I spend about 3 weeks researching over 30 models and browsing manuals. I originally was going for a 5.8GhZ AT&T model (#E5924) that I later found was also operating on a 2.4GhZ frequency that may have interfered with my wireless network, as my current 2.4GhZ cordless does (it slightly impairs my wireless network speed). So, I scratched that model, and all the 5.8GhZ category, and decided to find a Dect 6.0 just to avoid any potential problems.

Very feature-rich were nearly all of the Panasonic models, with Talking Caller ID and ringer ID. But, how they can advertise as wall-mountable I don't know. I checked the manuals for the models I was most interested in, and every single model mounted like a shelf. Very unappealing. And none had an audible message alert. Panasonic phones mostly have a blinking light to inform you of messages. I had an older Panasonic model years ago and always missed messages because of the lack of an audible alert. This combined with the ugly wall-mounting made me have to scratch Panasonic off of my list. Shame, because I really liked the features (Talking Caller ID, Ringer ID, Light ID, Caller ID Block).

I found many reviews touting the AT&T SL82418 Dect 6.0 system. Apparently Consumer Reports had highly rated this model and everyone ran out to buy it. It's wall-mountability was acceptable (still not flat on the wall, but not overly extending like the shelf-like Panasonics). It's features satisfied all of my requirements (though it did not have the bells and whistles of the Panasonics, which I still had on my mind). But -- and this may seem silly -- I found the phone system itself ugly. Silver and gray with black backs. Way too much going on.

Instead of looking new, to me they looked gaudy and old-fashioned. The phones themselves looked sleek and stream-lined, but AT&T's choice of using more than 1 color on the front just ruined it (in my opinion). Amazon informed me there was a newer model out, the CL82409, which was far more attractive to me. Simple silver handsets with black backs. Base is simple silver and black also. LCD screens and back light is orangey instead of blue. I was put off by the lack of reviews on the newer model, but when I checked the manuals, found very little difference between it and the previous SL82418 model, except:

1. No headset jack;
2. You CAN check the ans. machine messages from the handsets (cannot do this on the SL82418.
3. The base does not mount as flat and is a little shorter/more compact.

So, I canceled my order for the SL82518 (a five handset system instead of 4 handsets) and placed an order for the CL82509 system. Set up was simple (after 16 hour charging).

Pros:

*I use Vonage (disconnected the incoming Telco lines and have Vonage back-fed through every phone jack in the house) and the sound is crystal clear with these phones.

*You can check the caller id log when the phone is in use (not all phone systems allow this), and the display shows the time and date always (also a rarity).

*You can listen to the answering machine messages from any handset even when the phone is in use.

*The numbers are etched through the silver on the handset buttons, and the amber light shines through them clearly. Nice for nighttime dialing;

*No interference from the microwave, or network, and all phones crystal clear from the basement to the 2nd floor.

*Very easy to save caller id entries into the shared phone book. Saves the last 50 caller id entries and 50 phone book entries.

*I have the answering machine set to 4 rings, and if I don't answer the caller ID or the phone is busy, my Vonage voice mail will take the
message, after which the Voicemail lcd lights up on the base and there is an indicator on the handset LCD.

*When the answering machine takes a message, there is an audible beep every so often that reminds you of the message (you can disable the audible alert if this bothers you -- again, I find this useful and necessary) and the base will show you how many messages you have.

*Easy to do a three-way call using the flash button.

*Intercom is easy.

*Handset speakers are nice and clear with good volume;

*This system is expandable up to 12 handsets, and the handsets themselves are decently priced.

Cons:

*No headset jack;

*No speakerphone in base (can only hear answering machine messages -- not phone calls);

*Wall-mounting is not flat to the wall, extends approximately 4 inches at the bottom. Not a big deal if you have it mounted where no one will walk passed it.

*Can not assign ring tones to names in your directory. Even my old Radio Shack did that. I could almost stop thinking about the Panasonics' Talking Caller ID if I were at least able to assign ring tones to certain names so I'd know who it was calling by the ring tone.

*Handsets feel light to me. That may be a Pro in time but still have to get used to it.

All-in-all, minor quibbles. I would recommend this system, unless you don't care about the audible message alert and/or wall mounting, in which case I'd try a Panasonic for the neat features (Talking Caller ID, etc.).

Whatever you decide, make sure you Google the manual before buying. I found many websites gave either incorrect information regarding features or left out key features entirely.

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Vtech - V.Smile - V.Smile Pocket Car Charger Review

I have a v-smile console and lots of cartridges, and when I saw this car charger I was very excited at the possibility of using it in the car with the console that my sons already use with our SUV's DVD entertainment system. We had been using the batteries which worked fine, but wanted to avoid the screaming that came along with the batteries running out during a long trip.

I looked at the company website, which made no mention of using the car charger with the console, but interestingly enough the website did say that the AC adapter for the console also worked with the Pocket V-Smile. Hmmmmm. So I called the company, and the very unfriendly customer service rep would not answer my question -- does the car charger work with the console? The company line was stated over and over "the car charger was made to work with the Pocket V-Smile." I asked why if the AC adapter worked with the Pocket would the car charger not work with the console? Again the same statement. That was all the information I needed.

I immediately ordered the car charger, and yes, it works perfectly with the console unit! Why this is such a big secret I don't know, since I could have kept using the batteries (and this would NOT have "made" me buy a Pocket unit!). The purchase of the car charger was money very well spent considering how much my kids love playing this thing and how much time we spend in the car.

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Battery Biz Hi-Capacity NiMH Cordless Phone Battery for Motorola, V-Tech (80-5017-00-00) Review

I bought a set to replace my 5 year old Vtech batteries. I made the mistake of throwing the old one away. The life of these new batteries are terrible. They don't last nearly as long as the originals that were 5 years old. Amazon was great and sent replacements right away. Sorry to say they are no better. I ordered 4 more from Vtech Direct and will return these as soon as the OEM arrive.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 Black/White Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID (LS6225-2) Review

Its been a month I bought this phone. It works great.
Pros: Easy to set up.
Light Weight
Long lasting battery
Cons: There is no way u can use a headphone with this phone(for someone who works from home)

I absolutely love the phone and do get compliments all the time.


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AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital 3-Handset Answering System (CL82309) Review

These phones do not give caller id information when just one phone is off the cradle. Screen reads incoming call on all phones. When all three phones are on the cradle, caller id appears correctly with name. Calls are not recorded in the phone log when they are off the cradle. Have talked with tech support and unable to resolve this issue. I now have to return them, at my expense, and wait at least 14 days after return package is received for replacement phones. Will do more research to see if this is a product flaw in this model before deciding if I want replacement phones. I also disagree with others on clarity of these phones. It is okay but not as good as my older panasonic. Range distance to receive calls is very good.

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V-Tech CS5121 5.8GHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID (Silver/Black) Review

I have owned this phone for 6 months and have hated every minute of it.
The phone has a noticeable lag/delay when dialing a number. You press the number and then a second and a half later it registers. The phone has frequent clicking and electronic buzzing sounds that are uncorrected by changing the channel. The answering machine is awful and 99% useless. It will record your calls but you can not understand the majority of them. Do not buy this phone. You can get a better phone that includes shared directory and intercom for about the same price.

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AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Dual Handset Answering System (CL82209) Review

Good basic phone.
Pros:
* Excellent sound quality
* Features it has work the way they should and are easy to use
* Large buttons
* Easily and cheaply expandable

Cons:
* Very limited feature set - missing basic features such as speed dial
* Realistic range is far less than advertised - more like 50 feet across two floors. It may be possible to get longer range, for example if you live in a single story house with no walls.

This phone is a good value for the price although it is missing some basic features. The base is compatible with other DECT phones in the AT&T line, so at some point I may add a handset with more features.

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Vtech IS6110 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone with Instant Messaging Capability Review

yes, this product is fun, exciting, supports AOL/MSN... but it fails to support the updated MSN/Windows Live builds later than 8.5 (such as builds 12 or 14, which is the new MSN 9), nor does it support any other languages of MSN builds other than English/US.
i had to actually track down MSN 8.1 English/US (not English/India) to use this, which is no easy feat, as MSN/WL installer for 8.5 automatically updates to 14 (which is MSN 9), thus making this innovative product a useless, oversized cordless phone. I just emailed Vtech for workaround, but don't get your hopes up. it makes no sense for Vtech to have had forethought to support future updated versions of MSN/WL, as Microsoft tends to phase out older versions of MSN (remember Windows Messenger?) and renders them null. Cool product, but intrinsically and fundamentally flawed. As MSN is such an integral part to this product, i think it warrants only 1/5 stars for such failure until updated to support later MSN/WL versions.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 Accessory Handset with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (LS6205) Review

After having exhaustively reviewed all your wireless homephones, this was easily the best,you will not be disappointed.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 White/Black Accessory Handset with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6209) Review

Vtech DECT 6.0 White/Black Accessory Handset with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6209)We purchased this unit to use as aremote extension for our Vtech cordless phone & answering machine set. It was easy to add on and works great, allowing access to the stored memory phone numbers as well as serving as an intercom between to other phone units. Since this extension handset is located upstairs it allows us to answer the phone and easily calll to any other handset to notify other family members, if the call is for them. It also serves as an intercom for easy communication from upstairs to downstairs and vice versa.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 Black/White 3-Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID (LS6225-3) Review

I had been considering the Vtech LS6125-3 but decided to delay as I believed an updated model would soon come to market. Well, this is it...the LS6225-3. I ordered it as soon as it became available on Amazon and I still had to wait more than a month for the order to fill, as Vtech had not yet begun shipping the product. Finally received it last week and this new model is well worth the wait.

Very clean minimalist appearance with a feature-rich menu that I found to be intuitive. I did not need to refer to the owner's manual to set it up. The sound is crystal-clear with a very strong interference-free signal. I especially like the fact that the base unit antenna and the handset antennae are completely internal...not even a stub. The base unit uses touch pad technology - no buttons. Any handset can access messages from the answering machine...no more requirement to access them from the base unit. Intercom, conference call and call transfer functions are simple and straightforward. Handset backlighting is good with all keys easily readable.

We are very satisfied with this unit and the only reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 is because as advanced as it is, the base unit has no battery back-up in the event of a power failure. Once the power returns, one must reenter the date/time. It's not difficult and all other memory settings remain intact, but it simply should not be necessary. Aside from that little nit, I recommend this new model unit without reservation.

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AT&T SL82318 DECT 6.0 Digital Three Handset Answering System (Silver/Gray) Review

This phone has it ALL, and I am picky. Yes, the range is hands over fist over the 5.8 one we replaced. But it has all the "comfort" features I love: belt clip, a place for the headphone to go in; a mute feature so you can have a quick side conversation with someone in the room and the person you are talking to cannot hear it; intercom between handsets; and even an easy-to-use volume adjustment on the side of the phone (like on a cell phone) to adjust volume per caller. REALLY glad I read all the reviews and that's why I am leaving one - I had almost ordered another phone on amazon until I read those bad reviews and then kept looking and found so many positive comments about this phone. I concur! And one side note: I think it is a better looking phone set in person than in the picture.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 Black/White Expandable 4-Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID (CS6229-4) Review

I purchased this system from Office Depot two weeks before Amazon dropped the price by $[...]. For the $$, this is an excellent system. It has been replaced by a newer model that has an orange backlight - but is otherwise identical to this. The newer model is about $[...] more, so this is a steal.

For cordless phones, the top of the line is Panasonic - period. You will find that all Panasonic systems are about 30%-40$ more than Vtech. The newest Panasonic DECT system has a very nice feature - they are powered by AAA rechargable batteries, which are found at any store. Typically, replacement proprietary batteries cost about as much as a new phone system...

The Vtech is a completely disposable system - cheap enough that when it finally breaks in a few years, you might as well buy a new one.

However, the Vtech has several completely useless "features":

1) when you turn off the ringer on a handset, it will not ring for any reason until you turn it back on. This means if you happen to misplace a muted handset, you can page it, but the LCD screen will merely light up - it won't make a sound. Every other system - including the Panasonic - will audibly page a lost handset even if it is muted. Panasonic goes one step further - if the battery is dangerously low on a muted phone, it will still give you an audible low battery chirp. How many times have you used the paging feature to locate a lost handset? With Vtech, you better not have it muted! Pure stupidity.

2) Panasonic has a unique ringtone for intercom paging than for incoming telephone calls. This is very useful. If my Vtech is rining, I don't know if it is an outside call (probably for my wife), or if my wife is trying to page me from another room. Vtech allows you to set a ringtone, but uses the same tone for paging and outside calls.

3) I just discovered this, and would change my rating to 1 star if I could. It is unforgivable in the year 2009. The Vtech has no battery backup on its base unit. It doesn't even have a battery compartment. If you have a power outage - even a brownout - you lose time and date. Your messages and outgoing message is saved, but really...no battery compartment? Every answering machine I've had up till now has had one.

Vtech Pros:
* Choice of many ring sounds
* Shared phone-book (store a number on one handset and all other handsets have it as well)
* Answering system displays number of calls
* Good talk time

Vtech Cons:
* Rediculous inability to locate a muted phone!!
* No battery backup - even a momentary power outage will lose time/date
* No unique ringtone for intercom calls
* Proprietary (expensive) battery
* Ni-Cad battery (most phones have at least Ni-Mh)
* Upper buttons (speaker phone, talk, hang up, flash) are not backlit
* Backlight is not very bright. Funky domed number buttons are hard to read because domes act as magnifying lens.


In contrast, the only con with the Panasonic is that it has a shorter talk time than most phones. It has a signal boost for clearer sound, but it drains the battery lilke crazy.

EDIT: As I write this review, Costco just started carrying the 4-handset top of the line Panasonic DECT system (KX-TG6444T) - they literally added it today. The display is HUGE, and easily readable. They are asking $[...], which is $[...] less than Amazon and everywhere else, but still $[...] more than this Vtech equivalent. Frankly, I think you'll be much happier with the Panasonic.

2nd EDIT: I added two more very nasty cons to the Vtech - no distinctive ringtone for paging, and no battery backup. For many, I think the absence of a battery backup will be a deal-breaker. There's no excuse for not putting an empty battery compartment in an answering machine these days.

Spend the extra bucks on a Panasonic. It's light years better.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 White/Black Expandable 3-Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID (CS6229-3) Review

This telephone set is perfect! I researched cordless telephone manufacturers and I came to the conclusion that Vtech phones had the best overall reviews. I was not disappointed.
Clear sound and no battery issues. Remote phones are problem free. I particularly like that telephone numbers and other things entered into any of the telephones are available to all of them. The buttons are easy to use and using the features is simple.
I have optimum digital/cable phone service through Cablevision and I have the primary base phone connected to the modem. The bases of the two secondary phones are plugged into electrical outlets. No problems at all.
I am not using the answering machine system that is a feature of this set. A really great thing for me is that the telephones actually tell me when a voicemail has been left on my digital/cable system.
This set is a great deal! Other cordless telephone systems sell for a lot more.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 White/Black Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID (CS6229-2) Review

A decent phone that's easy to use once you know your way around.Next
time I'll upgrade.

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V-Tech CS5111 5.8GHz Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Silver/Black) Review

I bought this phone because I wanted minimal gadgetry for a minimal price. I got what I wished for and less.
This phone does work, is light in weight, and does look good. Except for the three small buttons on the bottom row, the backlit buttons are large and easy to see and easy to push. Sound quality is not stellar, but is more than adequate.

Two gripes are the dimly lit display that in no way measures up to the brightly lit screen shown on the packaging. Also dialing is slower than other phones I've used, but that's a minor complaint.
In retrospect I wish I'd spent a little more for a phone with a speakerphone feature.

This isn't a bad phone for a second, third or fourth option. It's a good phone for that spare bedroom, but not the best choice for one's primary phone.

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Vtech DECT 6.0 Black/White Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (LS6215-2) Review

The VTech LS6215-2 comes with 2 cordless phones and has expansion capability up to 12 phones (I found the expansion phones are available by clicking the Accessories tab at http://www.vtechphones.com/vtechui/store/dsp_product.cfm?itemID=3986&parent=22662). Apparently, the older VTech LS6115 lacks expansion and intercom features.

This model does not include an answering machine--I prefer using my phone service provider's voicemail system. There is a voicemail indicator, which works well with my phone service provider's voicemail system--I use Vonage.

Reception, clarity and range for these 6 GHz phones are excellent. My previous 5.8 GHz cordless phones had too much frequency interference and had static or no signal. The volume adjusts from Mute to quite loud, with several settings between. The speakerphone is loud and clear on both ends of the line (the speakerphone button is an icon at the bottom left of the LCD screen). The range is also quite good--tried outside my house, about 100 feet from the base.

You can store 50 names/numbers, using the Menu/Select button--it's similar to saving numbers on your cell phone. Then, select a saved number by clicking the VOL up button and press TALK. Or call back missed/received numbers by clicking the VOL down button and press TALK.

The design is sleek, compact and intuitive. As an example, the intercom feature works great for calling the other handset--just press "INT", and it automatically dials the other handset. Also, the base has a "Find Handset" button, which when pressed, beeps both handsets. The phone buttons are also unobtrusive and give good tactile feedback. And the phones are easy to clean.

Very impressive execution.

Hope this review helps.

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Vtech - Touch Tablet PC Review

Do not ever buy anything from "ManjaTech". Hopeless service with no professionalism. They sent be a used toy and on top charged 50% restocking fee when I returned the product. Refund was don almost a month later after several reminders.

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V-Tech LS6125-2 DECT 6.0 Two Handset Cordless Answering System with Caller ID (Silver/Black) Review

I did a lot of research on cordless phones when my less than 1-year-old Motorola started giving me terrible service and the batteries died much too quickly. (Why is it that Motorola makes such superb cell phones but not cordless ones?) In the end this one looked like it had the most positive reviews and the features I was looking for. I didn't really need a two handset system, as I live in a very small house and I'm not handicapped, but it seems most good cordless varieties come this way, so that was a small, negligible factor. It increases cost a bit and sure, it'd be nice to be able to buy just the main unit, but it's not enough to be a dealbreaker.

I've found so far that it's a great phone. I've had it for about five months or so. The battery is still pretty long-lived, and I can leave it off charge for quite a few days without a recharge. I don't talk for long periods of time for the most part, but the few lengthy uses have not run the battery down any faster than I would expect. I don't have caller ID so I can't speak to those features.

One of the main concerns I had was the keypad, and if dialing would be a challenge without spacing in between keys -- the keys are excellently seated and I have had no trouble using the keypad. It has outstanding volume even on speakerphone and my father, using his new phone for hearing impaired folks, hears me even better now with this phone. Between these two phones I don't even have to yell anymore. The blue backlighting is pleasant and easy to read, and the phone itself is really pretty stylish and modern. It's so thin and lightweight that it's a pleasure to hold (although a lot harder to put between your shoulder and chin if you have to use your hands!).

The answering machine is outstanding, and offers the number of calls, which was a major point in my decision to buy -- I'm amazed at how few phone/answering machines don't show the number of calls on the recording. Audio is crisp and clear, and buttons are all self-explanatory and programming is easy to figure out. Handset battery makes clear sounds that it is dying, even if you're on the phone (although the first time I used it at the end of the battery, it didn't for some reason, but subsequent uses at end of battery life were well-beeped).

My only issue is a good one, really -- it took some time getting used to, but the 6.0 sound is so clear and so static- or distortion-free that at times, if no one is talking, I think the phone has gone dead. It really freaked me out at first, thinking it had just died in the middle of an important conversation, but once you get used to the clarity, you won't want to go back to older cordless frequencies.

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V-Tech DS6111 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (Silver/Black) Review

This phone has every feature I ever need and works great. Sound is great, range is good, and battery life good. I would recommend it with no negatives.
Ozzie Tims

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Vtech LS5105 5.8 GHz Digital Accessory Handset for LS5145/LS5146 Review

I bought this phone with four additional handsets. It is easy to set up, looks great and works superbly. I replaced a Siemens phone which was not easy to set up or figure out. This one will receive my cell phone calls as well, so I am covered when I am home. I highly recommend it. The fact that I don't have to have outlets for each handset is great. I am in a new home with awkwardly placed outlets and this phone solves those problems.

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