AT&T EP5995 - 5.8GHz Expandable Cordless Answering System with Dial-In-Base Speakerphone Review

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(More customer reviews)After reviewing cordless phones and looking at them, We picked this one based on consumer report and buyer reviews in addition to features and looks of course. We also needed a multi handset system and this one can support up to 8 handsets. We also needed a system that would not interfere in our wireless computer network. We had a multi handset system which was 2 years old but did interfere and would often cause problems. This was super easy to install and set up. It is similar to using a cell phone and has many of the same features. We love the ability to display pictures and animations along with being able to name each handset which we named for each room they belong in. We have always had problems with knowing where our old handsets belonged and would have to find the empty base from which it had been taken. Another cool feature is that you can record your own music or sounds for your ringer if you want. We also love the intercom capability which our old system had but this is much better. We have had these for almost a month and have had no problems with them or any of the functions or features. We have not set up our directory yet so don't know how that part works yet. The handsets are a little larger than our old ones but still very nice looking and the small bases are very stable which is much better than our old ones. The base unit is excellent in that it is really easy to use all the features on it, it has buttons so you can use the base without the handset which is always nice to be able to answer your phone when someone forgot to replace the handset! It also has a battery storage place which takes the same battery as the system and will allow your base unit to work in case of a power outage. We didn't realize this when we purchased this but would have bought the extra battery at the same time had we known.

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GE 2-Line Speakerphone with Caller ID and Data Port Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't know what higher priced phones offer, but this one sure fills the bill.One thing of note is that the Caller ID display is powered by 4 AA batteries.Compensating for that is that there is no AC/DC transformer to plug in.Just plug in the phone lines and you're ready to go.The display contrast can be increased if needed, but the default display works just fine for us.Setup and memory features are intuitive and easy to use.

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GE 2-Line Speakerphone with Call-Waiting Caller ID, 10 Number Memory, Conference Call Function, Line Status Indicator and Data Port.

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Motorola MD471 2.4 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Speakerphone with Caller ID (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the MD 470 and 3 MD 40 extension phones. They have been returned. The sound quality is poor. The hands free volume is weak and unusable. The telephone book memory is awkward to access. The tech support is non-existent. It's off shore and they "have not a clue" as to this product. Save your money, don't buy

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Motorola's MD471 2.4 GHz digital cordless phone offers users a wealth of high call-quality features and a stylish silver design. With speakerphone capability from both base and handset, dual dialing and display, plus caller ID with a combined memory of 99 names and numbers (50 stored in handset, 49 stored in base), theMD471 is also expandable.
The MD471 comes with one handset, yet is expandable up to four, with the addition of one, two, or three MD41 supplemental handsets, without the need for additional phone jacks. Both standard and supplemental handsets offer the same great features, including a four-line LCD that lets you access all call information (with date/time stamping and special feature icons) plus illuminated keypad, mute, hold, flash, redial, and more.

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AT&T E2562 2.4GHz Cordless Phone Review

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(More customer reviews)this unit performs as expected BUT interface is very unintuitive.The manual is the usual amount of little help.for example, hard to figure out where the "hold" function is for those of us used to a "hold" button.The cordless satellite station works well and is a welcome feature.

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AT&T E2562 Includes: 1 Corded Base 1 Cordless Handset / ChargerThe AT&T E2562 2.4GHz cordless phone is a two-line corded/cordless phone system that comes packaged with an accessory handset. The system features a dial-in-base speakerphone and handset speakerphone.The E2562 also offers a digital answering system and is expandable up to eight handsets. The phones user-friendly design includes battery backup for power failure operation.E2562 Features: 2.4GHz Cordless Phone 2-Line Operation Caller ID / Call Waiting Expandable Up To 8 Handsets Digital Answering System Call Screening / InterceptHandset Message AccessRemote Access Speakerphone 3-Line Backlit LCD Display 50 Station Name / Number Caller ID Memory Up To 7-Way Conferencing Battery Back Up in Case of Power Outage Message Waiting Indicator Adjustable Ringer / Volume Control Intercom Call Transfer Handset Locator / Paging Data Port Allows the Connection of Fax Machines or Modems 5 Number Redial Headset Jack Belt Clip - Included w/ Brand New Models

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AT&T 5840 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Speakerphone with Digital Answering System Review

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(More customer reviews)BOTTOM LINE:You've probably already discovered the lack of full-featured consumer-level cordless phones out there, especially in the 5.8 GHz category and that you really have to move into the SOHO dual-line systems and spend a good deal more to get a full-featured phone.But the bottom line is if you are looking for a full featured, single line, consumer level cordless phone w/ an answering machine built in, this is it - it's not perfect, but you don't have many other options in this price range.
THE ALSO-RANS:Panasonic KX-TG2593 - feature-packed, but 2.4 GHz and bad quality reviews (just releasing 5.8 GHz line - probably will have same quality issues).Siemens 4215 - great form factor and feature-packed, but 2.4 GHz, no headphone jack, no base functionality and lukewarm quality reviews (pricier SL3501 and 8800 lines have headphone jack but are 2.4 GHz).CIDCO's 2.4 GHz D271's - almost perfect feature set but no answering machine and not in same price range (only marketed through yourlocal Bell company so you're not going to find a deal).
AT&T phones are not made by AT&T - they are designed and marketed by the VTech (maker of VTech phones like the 5831) subsidiary Advanced American Telephones under a licensing agreement with AT&T.My guess is AAT was a Ma Bell spin-off years back that VTech acquired so you are probably still getting some of the quality you associate w/ AT&T.Enough trivia...on to the phone:
PROS:
-Call quality/construction - can't overemphasize this (base sits right by my computer setup and still have great call quality)
-Full-duplex speakerphone:you can hear and be heard at same time (an uncommon feature on consumer speakerphones)
-LCD/Phone Book on base
-3 different mailboxes for different family members
CONS:
-No Speed dial:No one number/one touch speed dial from either base or handset - they really dropped the ball on this one.However, dialing from phone book takes as few as 3 button pushes.
-15 minutes answering machine record time seems pretty low (all of Siemens' lines have 30-45 minutes)
OTHER ISSUES:
-Message waiting indicator flashes neon blue on both base and handset - a little much for me but some may like it
-Inability to share phone books between handsets is a neutral:small business may want the same phonebook on all handsets; family may want parents/kids to have separate phonebook
-Wi-Fi:phone transmits at 5.8 GHz base to handset but 2.4 GHz the other way.If you have Wi-Fi this may be an issue as 802.11(b) transmits at 2.4 GHz.Possible future migration of Wi-Fi standard to 802.11(g) at 5.8 GHz is less of an issue because that frequency apparently is less congested than 2.4 GHz.
Note:I actually purchased the 5830 (but tested 5840 also). If you need the digital answering machine (b/c you don't have local phone company voicemail) go with the 5840 but you won't get the talking caller ID or a keypad on the base that you get with the 5830 (see my review on the 5830).
The top contenders in this category each have something (different) missing.In this price range, go with the AT&T 5840 (or the 5830) and be done with it before you drive yourself crazy as I did.

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This innovative cordless telephone from AT&T operates on the powerful 5.8 GHz frequency. Its classic design provides comfort and ease of use along with advanced features, including a three-mailbox digital answering system, adjustable sound settings, the ability to run up to six handsets (one included, five optional) with only one jack, and speakerphones in both the handset and base.
The dual-band (5.8 GHz/2.4 GHz) design allows the base unit to transmit with more power in the 5.8 GHz frequency band and with greater efficiency at 2.4 GHz. The phone's true duplex transmission keeps the incoming and outgoing signals from interfering with each other.
The LCDs on both the base station and the handset provide caller ID/call waiting information (provided you have a subscription to caller ID service through your local phone company). The 5840's expandability with up to five additional handsets eliminates the need to hard-wire multiple extensions throughout the home. One phone jack and one power outlet are all you need to connect the 5840 base station and handset, while each additional AT&T 5800 handset requires only a power outlet for its compact charger/cradle. Calls can be transferred from one handset to another.
The 5840's enhanced audio technology derives from advances in acoustic design that have improved the frequency response relative to conventional cordless phones. The Sound-Select feature offers four different audio settings: bass, mid, treble, and natural.
The handset receiver lights up with incoming calls and can also be set to vibrate. It stores 50 names and numbers and works with your caller ID service to remember the last 50 callers. A spare-battery charging system enables the telephone to work even in a power outage. Choose from eight ringer melodies. Use AT&T replacement battery 2401.
What's in the Box
Base unit, handset, battery, AC power supply/charger, telephone line cord, instructions, warranty information
Note: The AT&T 5840 is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer AT&T E5860 instead.

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AT&T TL74108 5.8 DSS Corded/Cordless Answering System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the TL74108 system and then found out AT&T doesn't sell additional handsets to expand this system.Well I bought the TL71108 system that comes with three handsets for about 76.00 at Best Buy.Deregistered all the handsets in both sets and registered them to the TL74108 and now I have a system with 4 handsets!I purchased the TL71108 at Best Buy because on the box is says it needs the same model handset as my TL74108 system says, to get additional handsets.My guess is the model TL70008 is just an unregistered phone.The owners manual tells you how to deregister the phones and how to re register them to the phone base. If you lost the owners manual you can get it online at the AT&T web site. Hope this help people out there wanting to expand their system!I am happy with the phone because I like the intercom system in has.

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The AT&T TL74108 5.8 GHz Digital Corded/Cordless Phone with Dual Handsets and Answering System has many value-added features that make it an ideal choice for busy homes. By employing Digital Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping technology on the 5.8 GHz spectrum, the TL74108 offers better sound quality, enhanced range, and increased security compared to phones that operate on a lower bandwidth, such as 2.4 GHz phones. The TL74108's cordless and corded handsets provide both flexibility and security, all from a single phone jack.
Both the base and the handset feature speaker phones and the system is expandable allowing use of up to four handsets through a single phone jack. An intercom allows you to talk between handset and base, and you can transfer calls between them, as well as hold a conference between an outside line and up to two handsets. A built-in digital answering machine system records messages on microchips for reliable performance, instant access to messages, and the ability to selectively save and delete messages. The phone supports caller ID and call waiting. The phone system is table and wall mountable for flexibility in placement.

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AT&T TL7610 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Headset (Silver/Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this headset to replace a corded one that plugged into my cordless phone. I kept having to replace the corded one because the cord would snag on things when I moved around, and the cord would eventually die. The corded ones were costing me about $25 each. This headset was a lot more expensive, but it is so much better in every way. All of the corded headsets I used had volume problems- 2 just weren't loud enough, and the one that was was just barely so. This headset has a volume control on it, and it is loud enough for me when set about medium. The headset is not cumbersome- no cord to catch on things or come unplugged. I use the headband style attachment, and find it very comfortable. There are several earpieces included and I think that most people would find an option to suit them. I have an older house which is quite solidly constructed. It's hard to hear someone calling out from the other end of the house, even though it's just a 1400 sq ft ranch house. I wondered if reception would be a problem if I got too far from the base, but I have had no problems with that, inside or outside the house. No interference when passing by computers, our Tivo, or the microwave, either. I think this headset will last a long time, and for me it was well worth the higher price. I wondered if I was going to want the lifter or keypad accessories, but have found the headset works fine as is. I wouldn't buy it as a replacement for a second phone, though, as it obviously lacks any way to check caller ID or dial out. I dial on a cordless handset,then put on the headset and turn it on. You can actually turn the handset off, then, I think, but then you won't have caller ID or any way to "flash" to a 2nd call if one comes in, so I leave the handset on. I do have to be careful to remember to turn the handset off when I hang up. I wondered if I had to have AT&T phones to use this headset, but this headset works fine with my Panasonic phones.

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The hands-free AT&T TL7610 DECT 6.0 cordless headset works with corded or cordless one and two line phones, works with multi line business systems. Lightweight and Comfortable Design Multiple Wearing Styles - Over the Ear, Over the Head or Behind the Neck Style Mute One-Button Answer Sound Level Protection Unsurpassed Range - up to 500 Feet.

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AT&T 1739 - Corded Digital Answering System Review

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(More customer reviews)I returned this to the store a week after buying it.I was hoping this would be an economical replacement to voice mail but I just couldn't get over the cons.

Pros:
* Cheap

* Easy to set up and use

* 40 minutes of messages and voice memos @ up to 3 minutes/message.I don't know why the other reviewer only got 14 minutes - maybe he misunderstood when it said "40.Minutes.Remaining."?Mine had 40.

* Did a good job of detecting when the phone was picked up.

Cons (in order):
* Poor call quality.Most of the calls I got sounded distorted at best.Unless the person spoke very clearly and enunciated purposefully, it was hard to understand the message.The announcer's voice sounds great, so I don't think the problem is with the speaker.

* Ridiculous feedback!If I answered my phone within 3 feet of the unit, it would cause very strong feedback.I had to keep them *away* from each other.

* No date setting.It asks you to enter the year and the day but doesn't allow you to set the date.Your message is "Sunday at 6:15pm"... which Sunday?

* Hardwired cord.Not a big deal but it would have been nice if it had a jack instead so I could use the cord I already had snaked behind my entertainment system.

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AT&T White Corded Speakerphone (CL2909) Review

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(More customer reviews)Just went and bought this phone today after considerable research. And so far it is meeting expectations.

My needs in order of priority:
1.No electrical hookup - should run off phone line, like all old analog phones
2.Need speaker phone for occasional conference calls
3.Need Caller ID to screen calls.
4.Nice to have - programmable phone number bank
5.Ringer control - should be able to turn off ringer or make it go to visual
6.Should be able to put caller on hold or mute.
7. No answering machine neededNeedless to say - this was the only phone I found whichcould meet all of the above. The need to have one phone in the house which can be used if the electricity is off just made all the other phones miss out in some other aspects in the list above. Mostly they wouldnt have caller ID. All these features in this phone work on 4 -AA batteries and we will see how the consumption rate on that is.

It was easy to setup, though the wall mount , did have an issue with the hook for the handset.It just wouldnt slide out.... had to bring the screw driver and pryit loose.

Next, I will programme the frequently dialed numbers and see how that goes. It seems fairly easy from the instruction book.

So far I have tested the speakerphone and the handset - the sound quality is great! Our previous phone was introducinga lot of static in the calls, so this is a good replacement and I am happy with the price. ANd we have freed up one of the electrical sockets as this needs no electric connection!!

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

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(More customer reviews)I had been using a Uniden digital 5.8 Ghz phone for a number of years. While that phone provided reasonable service, it was lacking in range. We have a large lot (over 5 acres) and the 5.8 Technology just did not have the reach we needed especially outside. Things got worse when we added a wireless network for our computers. When the batteries started to fail in the handsets, we knew it was time to upgrade.

After looking at a lot of phone specs, it was clear that the new DECT technology might solve some of the problems we had. The offerings are not very extensive in this area yet so the choices really came down to personal preferences. There were very few if any owner reviews to go on (that is why I am writing this one) for any of the products available. What was available about other brands was not generally positive.

So we settled on going with a known brand name. AT&T is a brand name product despite being made outside the US by a third party manufacturer.

So far we are pleased with the phone. It has a lot more range than our old phone (though still not really enough). We have a lot of electrical items, and any signal must go through the 8" think oak log walls of the house to work outside. Even with all of that, the phone works out to about 200 feet from the base unit outside. The old phone would barely reach the front porch, and the driveway was out of range. The driveway is only 75 feet from the base unit. This new phone would probable go further than the 200 to 300 feet we have tested it to, if I was willing to put the base on the upper floor of the house. All of the handsets work anywhere inside the house, no problem. The base in located near the cent of the middle floor of the house, so basically it is in the Middle of the building and the interior walls are all of standard drywall construction.

The sound quality is pretty good, and there is absolutely no background noise or interference of any kind. The handset buttons are larger than most and this helps my large fingers hit the buttons better. Also the numbers are protected UNDER the plastic so they will not wear off. The buttons are lighted with an effective lighting system. The volume is adjustable and is adequate, but for my taste it could be made a little louder. Still the volume is ok. Ring and caller volume can be adjusted separately, and the ring volume is plenty loud, especially with four handsets ringing at once.

For my tastes the handsets are a little too slim and light in weight, but this is just my personal taste, my wife likes them the way they are and I would think others would too.

We also bought two add on hand sets for a total of six. I tested the phone inside our barn, and it works fine so we plan to add one out there. The barn is 75 feet from the house, but this adds another set of walls to penetrate when using the phone. I think for most people the range will be fine, and if the older technologies worked for you or were marginal, the newer DECT 6.0 will be just fine.

The battery life seems to be very good. While we do put these back in the cradle at night, we have not had them go dead yet. Even with a very active day of calls the handset does not seem to require topping off to keep going. I would rate the stand by and talk time to be very good. I would prefer if the charge LED went off when the handset is charged, but no companies have got this idea yet.

All in all I would rate this phone highly. I would have preferred the ability to dial from a hardwired phone located on the base, and maybe more message storage space.

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The AT&T SL82318 DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Phone with Three Handsets and Answering System offers unsurpassed range, sound quality, and security, thanks to its use of DECT 6.0 technology, a newly available frequency band that does not suffer from interference from home appliances and wireless networks. The system comes with three handsets; you can transfer calls between handsets, and all three handsets can be off-hook simultaneously. If you need to expand, the base can support up to 12 separate handsets.
A built-in digital answering machine system records messages on microchips for reliable performance, instant access to messages, and the ability to selectively save and delete messages. The phone supports caller ID and call waiting. The Speakerphone is built right into the handset, making it more convenient than having to sit by the base as many other Speakerphone systems require. You can select from various ringtones, and the phone system is wall-mountable.

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AT&T EP5962 5.8 GHz 2-Line Corded/Cordless Phone with Answering System Review

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(More customer reviews)The designers of this phone obviously weren't thinking of how a 2-line phone system actually gets used.

Cons:
* Corded base unit always picks up line 1, no matter if someone else is already using it.Even if line 2 is ringing, it STILL picks up line 1.Useless.

* Cordless handsets do not pick up the ringing line when lifted off the charger base.I have yet to own a cordless phone (single line or multi-line) that can't handle this small task.At least the cordless units hang up the line when putting them back in the charger base.

* Call volume is neither "sticky" nor stable on the cordless handsets.The volume you set will eventually revert to the previous volume setting, or else change to a different setting altogether.

* No customer service.Calling the customer support phone number included in BIG NUMBERS on a separate yellow sheet so you are sure to see it gets you . . . nowhere.The automated support system doesn't even recognize the model number number of the phone, and you can't talk to a live person.

Pros:
* Never got that far.After discovering the call volume problem, I packed these useless things up and took them back.

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AT&T EP5962 - 5.8GHz Expandable 2-Line Corded / Cordless Answering System

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