AT&T 1719 Digital Answering Machine with Audible Caller ID Review

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(More customer reviews)After happily living with my trusty Panasonic KX-T8000 for 12 years, I decided to move the Panny to my other house to replace a tape-based machine that had gone kaput.So I needed a new one for my main house.My first criterion was that it must have audible message alert (who needs another thing to remember to check after a long day at work?).That really narrowed it down to just the AT&T.I had read here that of some problems that others had experienced, so I purchased it at BestBuy which has a liberal return policy.But I'm definitely keeping it.

First, if the power goes out, it definitely resets itself to auto-answer.The messages are saved, but the clock needs to be reset.But what's great is that all you need to do is call the machine and it uses caller-id to set the clock--incredibly easy to set (that is, if you have caller-id).

Second, I have not had any problems with voice quality or with deadair filling the end of messages.Voices are clear and they cut off when the person hangs up.No shouting is required.

Third, if the hardwired cord is too short, just go to Radio Shack and get an extension cord.My answering machine gets its signal from my adjacent fax machine, so the supplied cord is more than long enough.

The audible message alert is better than in my old Panasonic because it's less loud and intrusive.My Panasonic was so loud, that if I got a call while I was sleeping, I had to turn it off to be able to sleep again, even though it was two rooms away.The AT&T alert is much softer.I could probably sleep right through it, though it's loud enough to hear in the same room.

The AT&T definitely isn't as sleek looking or elegantly designed as my old Panasonic, but it's good enough (because of audible alert, it doesn't have to be in view all the time).I can't believe how cheap this thing is, considering how much it does.

This one is a keeper!

Follow-up (3/30/05): I noticed Amazon isn't selling it directly anymore and the third-party merchants are pricing it pretty high. If you're near Fry's Electronics, they often have it on sale for less than 10 bucks.

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Manage your calls with versatility and convenience using AT&T's model 1719 digital answering machine. The device holds 19 minutes and up to 100 voice messages, all of which are committed to non-volatile memory so you'll never lose a message--incoming or outgoing--in the event of a power failure.
When you're home, take advantage of a variety features designed for convenience. Announcement monitor lets you hear, if you wish, the outgoing announcement and resultant messages. Number announce verbally announces an incoming telephone number before you answer the call. Number store causes the system to announce a caller's number as it plays back a message. Call screening/intercept lets you pick up after someone has begun leaving a message. Audible message alerts beep every 15 seconds when you have new messages. Multispeed playback lets you listen to messages at half, normal, or double speed. You can also choose to accept calls from blocked numbers or present callers with a message alerting them that you do not accept calls from blocked numbers.
When you're out, you'll enjoy full remote operation for everything from playing and deleting messages to recording new announcements, recording memos, listening to voice help, and setting the clock. A handy two-setting toll-saver feature lets you configure the device for 2/4 (so you hear just two rings before the machine picks up when you have messages and four rings when there are none) or 4/6 (four rings with messages, six without). A telephone is not required for operation, though telephone service is.
What's in the Box
Answering machine with single fixed RJ-11 phone-jack cable, AC power adapter, and a user's manual
Note: Number announce/store and the blocked-number feature require caller ID, a paid service from your local phone company.

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AT&T 1726 Digital Answering System with 3 Mailboxes Review

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(More customer reviews)This machine is yet another illustration of how quickly technology innovation moves forward (the cynical person would wonder if the vendors were intentionally keeping these machines less capable to sell their ever-green answering services).
This machine is very small and packed with features. The one review here at Amazon.com said that you couldn't see the caller's ID. This is true but the ATT1726 will speak the number for you before you have to answer the phone. Way cool.
Other outstanding features: 1. A priority code lets your important callers signal that they're on the line via a special ring; 2. Set your toll saver not only to 2/4 but also to 4/6 or up to 7 rings; 3. With caller ID, the machine will store the incoming number with the message and even (get this, telemarketing haters!) have an automatic message for blocked ID calls saying they can not be accepted and then just hang up; 4. Have callers select a mailbox for their message using a key press--good for roommates; 5. great remote access controls, multiple outgoing messages, announcement only, memory protection for power failures, listen to messages at fast or slow speeds, customizable options like call screening (on/off) and message alerts (beep sound/nothing)...I could go on but you get the point. I had ATT's last machine (the 1725) for years and this is a stellar upgrade. The only drawback I can think of is that the engineers overloaded the buttons with different functions (prob. to save space) making the interface a bit dodgy--setup can be tricky. Great instructions, though.
This thing is awesome. And J&R sell it for [money]!! The price at Amazon.com [money] can't be beat. Although I just got the machine and don't know yet about service issues and the like, my recommendation is to get rid of those silly answering services and save some bucks.

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Enjoy all the convenience of dial-in remote access and none of the hassles of hissy, imprecise analog answering machines thanks to AT&T's compact and affordable 1726 digital answering system. It offers three separate voice mailboxes and is compatible with paid services like caller ID (announce, not display) and call screening/intercept.
An extended record time of 40 minutes means you won't have to erase your messages just to have free storage space for new messages, and the device even lets you move messages between mailboxes for convenient file sharing with other household members. A two-digit message counter informs you of how many messages are currently in each mailbox.

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AT&T 1772 Two-line Digital Answering System Review

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(More customer reviews)We've owned an AT&T 1772 Two-line Digital Answering System for approximately 15 years.Earlier this year it developed problems that couldn't be solved so I started researching for a replacement.We were looking for a new unit but most all the answering machines today are built-in with the phone and we didn't want that--we wanted an old-fashioned answering machine.The few answering machines I found didn't have all the features we were used to with the AT&T plus most all of them got less than desirable reviews from customers. Finally I found one rebuilt AT&T 1772 on Amazon; it was expensive but it certainly had everything we were looking for since it was exactly like what we'd been using for years.We ordered it from the source listed in Amazon, received it in a few days, and it has worked fine every since.We've had it about 3 months.

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The Answering System 1772 lets you record up to 4 different announcements - A, B, C, and AO. Each can be presented to callers on either Line 1 or Line 2. You can assign the same announcement to be presented on both lines, or you can choose different announcements for each line.

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GE 29869GE2 Digital Answering System with 4 Mailboxes Review

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(More customer reviews)I literally got a headache shopping for a digital answering machine (. . .)I quickly found out that it is really hard to find a digital answering machine with more than 5 to 20 minutes total record time (this is for both stand alone machines and for ones that are phone combos).Another problem is a lot of machines only give callers less than a minute to leave a message. I also saw review after review of terrible sound quality for outgoing and incoming messages.
My husband cured my headache by finding this GE digital answering machine.I love that it has forty minutes of total record time, has a time/day stamp and remote access so I can check my messages when I'm away from home.I can also set this machine to give my callers from a minute to four minutes to leave a message. This machine is easy to use (I only needed to read the manual once).The sound quality for outgoing and incoming messages is really good.It is clear and understandable.I only detected very light background static that doesn't interfere with the messages.The machine's voice that gives instructions on use and time/day of messages is mechanical, but most of the time is easy to understand.This machine is loaded with features that work and are easy to use (I read reviews on other answering machines where the features did not work or were difficult to use).
Here are some tips of use.Make sure to use a9-volt battery (not included) for backup during power outages.I saw another reviewer state that this doesn't work.I had no problems with it.All my settings and messages were kept when I unplugged the ac adapter from the wall outlet (I left it unplugged for 15 minutes).Whatever you do don't unplug the ac adapter from the answering machine base.If you do you will loose all your messages and most of your settings.

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Ideal for small offices or busy roommates, the GE 29869GE2 is a completely digital answering system containing four mailboxes. The call-screening speaker allows you to answer only the calls you want to; you can even set the precise number of rings before the machine picks up. With 40 minutes of memory, you won't worry about running out of space, and you can easily set a time limit for individual messages. Each incoming message automatically receives a time-date stamp, and simple controls offer the options of listening to only the new messages or listening to every message, along with deleting, saving, or skipping. Remote access allows you to check in while at work or on vacation, and with the addition of a 9-volt battery, the machine is able to save messages even through a power outage. GE provides a one-year limited warranty on parts and service.

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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 1739 - Corded Digital Anwsering System

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