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AT&T's 1855 Speakerphone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID is designed for the customer who needs a basic corded phone with enhanced features. The three-line LCD allows you to view the name, number, time and date of incoming calls at a glance, even those on Call Waiting. Caller ID stores the name, number, time and date of up to 50 incoming calls, whether or not the phone is answered. Numbers stored in Caller ID history can be dialed directly. The speakerphone frees your hands for more important tasks, and the one-touch redial button provides you with a convenient way to quickly call someone back after you've hung up.
A digital answering system is built into the telephone, reducing clutter on your desktop. Because operation is fully digital, messages are stored without the use of tapes or other moving parts that can wear out. Access your messages when you are away from home with the remote functions at your disposal from any touch-tone phone.
The Volume control lets you customize the proper audio levels, and the Mute button gives you instant privacy when someone's on the line. The phone is wall mountable to help save space.
Product Description
Item #: ATT1855. Corded telephone with Caller ID/Call Waiting capability features a fully integrated digital answering system with 19 minutes of record time and speakerphone in base. Caller ID features 50 name/number caller ID log, display dial and memory loss protection. Phone offers 12-number memory, time/day stamp, audible message alert, call screening/intercept, digital operation, remote access, variable speed playback, voice prompts, flash, last number redial, power failure operation and table/wall convertible. AC powered. Includes base, corded handset and power adapter.
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Customer Reviews:
Minimal OK.......2007-12-29
I's say it's just OK. For the price, $30. But you can probably do better. Main problem is it communicates with you only by voice (I mean settings,etc.). That's mighty peculiar, since it has it's keyboard and enough display space to take input far more conveniently.
To make or change or reset something after a power loss, the voice goes through every setting in a fixed sequence, so you have to listen to all the ones you don't care about and want to leave alone. Then when you do want to change something, like the minutes on the clock, you have to press a key repeatedly to get increments one minute at a time, instead of just keying in a number.
There are two 3-digit codes (Remote Access, Priority Caller) it has to ask you about one digit at a time. Again you increment that digit one press at a time: for the first digit, then for the second digit, and so on.
What takes the cake though, is the strangest time format probably in the world: You set it to this, for instance: Sunday, 10:43 AM, 2007. The day of the week and the year! No Month or Date! There ought to be a quirky prize for that.
junk.......2007-12-29
bought two, both died. poor quality. buttons stick. speakerphone sucks. volume rises and falls making it hard to hear caller on speakerphone and on headset. lcd display is okay in well lit office.
all-in-one telephone.......2007-12-24
This phone is quite nice and reliable. The only thing I miss from my previous phone is the multiple, individual voice mail-boxes.
Other than this one item, I would highly recommend this phone to anyone looking for a voice-mail, answering machine, speaker-phone built into one unit.
just ok.......2007-12-24
easy enough to use and program, this phone is cheap and basic. I really was hoping the speaker phone would work well. The volume is loud and clear so it succeeds on that point. However, if I'm farther than 2 feet from it people complain that i'm quiet and hollow sounding. if you use speaker all the time, look elsewhere.
Nice Phone for the price you pay.......2007-12-04
Overall I'm satisfied with this phone and it's options, basically I got this phone for it's answering machine, everything works fine so far (2 months), however when I tried to record my voice as an announcement, the quality was not so good, I tried many times and with different distances from microphone still a lot of noises with my voice, however I still recommend this phone as it provides various options with reasonable price.
Product Description
Corded, Big Button Speaker Phone With Caller ID, 10 Number Memory, 1 Touch Redial, Plus 3 1 Touch EmergencyNumbers, Handset&Ringer Volume Controls, Hearing Aid Compatible.
Customer Reviews:
Easy to use.......2007-12-30
Great phone, easy to use, but speaker is not very loud on the other end. You can hear pretty good, but the other caller cannot.
just what we needed.......2007-12-22
I am 46 and in need of reading glasses. The display is large and glasses are not needed for the buttons (which are actually a little oversized) or the display. Speaker option works fine.
GE Bug Button Phone.......2007-12-09
Very nice easy to operate phone, we bought 2 sure makes things a lot more easier having a good working, good sounding phone next to the chair/sofa/tv/computer room/office you spend lots of time.
big button speaker phone.......2007-11-30
My mother is 97.THe big buttons help her call out. The speaker phone allows her to talk on the phone. Serves us very well
simple well done.......2007-11-04
I like the big buttons and the caller id has large display. Easy to use. I do not know about the speed dial buttons seems to me that it is more complicated than it is worth to use. I have two of these phones and I am happy with how they work.
Amazon.com Product Description
The 974 from AT&T is a four-line corded telephone with powerful features and reliable operation. Caller ID/call waiting compatibility and multi-user expandability to 16 stations (compatible with AT&T models 945 and 984 along with other 974 models) provide you with plenty of options.
Four-line operation, intercom function, and conference calling help you easily manage call flow from several clients, colleagues, and customers at once. For the busy office environment, a built-in speakerphone and headset compatibility allow you to comfortably communicate hands-free.
The 200-name-and-number phone directory helps you keep track of your important contacts, and a 32-number speed dial lets you quickly dial the most frequently used numbers. Two hundred caller ID locations are also provided, and incoming call information and most setup features are easily viewable on the built-in LCD.
A new-message indicator provides a visual alert to any new voicemail messages, while the redial feature lets you easily dial any of the last six outgoing numbers. Two data ports are integrated into the 947, allowing you to hook up peripherals, such as a fax machine or modem, with ease. You can install the 947 on any desktop, or mount it on the wall to free up space. The unit also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
AT&T 947 base unit with wedge attached, user's manual, quick start guide, two 7-foot twisted pair line cords, one 8-inch line cord, handset, coiled handset cord, power adapter
Product Description
The AT&T 974 Corded Speakerphone is easy to install and set up, for easier communication when you're at home. Use the corded handset or put callers on speakerphone to free up your hands. Chain dialing Rapid Scroll Programmable pause Selectable ringer tones Headset compatible Color - Titanium Blue Works with 944, 955, 964, 945, 984 Caller ID Features -
Caller ID & Call Waiting Capability on all 4 lines
200 name/number Caller ID history
Visual message-waiting indicator
Customer Reviews:
AT&T 974 phone.......2007-12-12
I bought 3 of these. I did my homework in reading all the reviews and still chose this phone as it was the only one at a reasonable price that would do what I thought I wanted it to do.
First - The color - "ick" - I guess I thought it meant a *dark* charcoal gray/blue but it is more of a *light* gray/blue. It certainly does not match anything in an office setting, but I'm more concerned with the function than the color.
Second - The function - The handset if comfortable to hold but you need to make sure it is exactly on your ear and mouth or you lose the quality. I like to hold the phone cradled in my neck freeing both hands to work while talking but that isn't possible as you lose the sound quality. I know .. use a headset, but I don't.
I have one in the home office and one in the kitchen. If I answer in the office and someone leaves the office to get the extension in the kitchen, they cannot answer it until you put yours on *hold* or you transfer the call to that extension, the same goes if it is a phone that is "not" a compatible phone. It seems you have to put it on hold in order to release it to someone on another phone.
The intercom feature works good. The third phone is in another building. I can intercom to that extension phone instead of walking across the parking lot and instead of using one line to call another line thus tying up two phone lines. I have not tried the call transfer yet but I assume it works okay.
I checked room monitor just for the fun of it. I don't really need this and it probably could be interpreted as an invasion of privacy. But I can sit in the home office and turn on room monitor in the other building and listen to see if the Employees are playing around instead of working, or if they are "talking about me" ha ha. This feature to me seems to be a waste. I would much rather that AT&T put music on the hold button. I put someone on hold for over a minute just to test the feature. They said it was dead silence while they were on hold. I heard the 30 second reminder beep.
It is unfortunate that there is no compatible cordless phone. When I intercom or transfer a call to the extension in the other building, they have to RUN across the building to answer the call. It would be nice to have a portable to carry to answer the intercom.
I would have given 4 stars for the operation of the system, but I'm giving 3 stars for the no music on hold and no compatible cordless phone for intercom and transfer.
I could not even consider giving 5 stars because of the quality of the handset.
Great Phones.......2007-08-14
These are great phones and easy to setup. Would be good for any small business! I recieved them in a timely fashion and no hassels what so ever.
Small Biz Phone.......2007-08-10
Easy setup and so far so good. Do not forget to buy the 9 volt batteries!
Works fine for us, with one exception.......2007-04-28
We use an AT&T 974 speakerphone in our small business. It works fine for us, and the built-in caller id display is a big help. It will even display incoming caller information when the line is in use, if you have the "caller ID on hold" feature from the phone company.
The only big drawback we've found so far is with the "hold" feature. When you put a call on hold and pick up on another extension which is not one of the compatible AT&T models, the AT&T 974 does not release the line. After the extension is hung up, the AT&T 974 keeps the line on hold for 30 minutes! AT&T says this feature only works properly with other compatible models made by AT&T. It's an inconvenience, to be sure, and for our household, where we have seven phones, a big investment which we haven't been able to justify yet.
Great basic phone.......2007-03-25
I had several Verizon business lines setup with Centrex and this phone allows me to route up to four lines through it, with different settings for each (different rings, or even no rings), it shows caller id data, tracks calls, and has all of the basic features you would want in an office phone (speakerphone, DND, autodial, headset out, etc).
I do not use this in a large environment, so I can't speak to how well it transfers calls or deals with that sort of life - I have a single small office and suits my needs well.
The only thing that I don't like about it is not really a fault of the phone, it is a fault of my own for not looking for a phone with it in the first place - but I want a phone that can talk to my computer. Pass the caller id on to my computer, log, screen, etc - I am in the software business and would like more control over anything in my office.
This phone is basic, but has every feature a small office would need.
Product Description
The AT&T 992 2-Line Speakerphone keeps you in touc without having to touch a phone. Speak on 2 lines through the handset or set up conference calling on the speakerphone, to keep your hands free. Caller ID and Call Waiting keep you informed of who's calling and when. 100 Name/number directory 18 number memory Rapid scrolling Auto dialing & redialing 4 line x 16 character backlit display Setup menus in English, Spanish and French Distinctive ringing tones Switchable data port Flash, Hold, Mute and Auto Redial features Line Status indication Selectable dialing Programmable pause Hearing aid & headset compatible Color - Espresso Caller ID/Call Waiting Features -
99 name/number Caller ID history
Message waiting and new call indicators
Customer Reviews:
Joanne.......2007-12-26
the phone is easy to use, programming was simple, I'm very glad I purchased it
Great, inexpensive 2-line phone.......2007-12-11
I replaced an old AT&T 2-line phone recently with this one. Although it is not a very exciting purchase, it does the job quite well. The sound is good and the caller ID feature works as you would expect it to. I purchased a headset at the same time and use it in the headset jack - sounds great and easy to use.
If I had any criticism, it would be that there is only room for 18 speed dial buttons. If you need more than this, it could be a problem.
AT&T 992 phone.......2007-12-08
I bought two so we would have the same user interface. The user interface is reasonably friendly and the quality of the sound (handset and speaker phone)is good.
It's fine so far. Except!.......2007-12-03
The phones seem to work ok, like others have said, the dialing is a bit slow and all the beeping really sucks (mute, etc.). Would be nice if the back light did not stay on all the time, should just light when there is an incoming or outgoing call. This phone should have some of the features that AT&T's 4 line phones have (hold, paging, etc.) since they seem to not have a 2 line that does this. Speakerphone is pretty much useless in somewhat of a noisy enviroment, because background noise makes the caller cut in and out. For the price, not a bad phone, but could use some more attention by the manufacturer. Oh yeah, I am a bit picky cause I am a phone technician.
Good Quality Phone.......2007-10-29
I've owned this phone for a little over a year now, and found it to be quite good. I primarily use a headset through the 2.5mm jack. The buttons are all layed out quite nicely, large, good feel and easy to press. I like that it has lights for the appropriate things and in the right places (I hate it when phones don't have mute lights). I sometimes press the headset instead of the mute button, but I don't blame the phone for that, I'm just not thinking or paying attention when I do it. The sound quality has been just fine. I use it over VOIP, so I don't expect a lot, but I have never noticed any problems.
I have only found one feature missing from this phone that gets me. I'm used to working on cell phones, and even my cordless has this, where you enter the number, and then press send to dial. This phone does not have that feature, and only works in the old style of get the dial tone, then dial.
I have issues with the limitations of all desk phones available today, but those are not anything bad with this phone in particular. :)
Product Description
The KX-TSC14 2-line Integrated Telephone System allows one person to effectively use two lines and enables a wide range of uses with versatile features such as call display, a multifunction LCD, speakerphone, and data port.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointment with reception on this corded phone.......2007-09-07
The audio on the receiver is really bad. The voice tone you hear is very harsh and it is difficult to hear the person speaking to you.Every adjustment I've tried doesn't help the problem. I often have to ask the person I'm talking to, to repeat what they said. It seems that the person I am speaking to has no problem hearing me on his end.
Talk about basics...What good is a phone that has poor reception? I don't know yet whether or not the problem can be corrected with a replacement handset. Also I was not made aware that this telephone needs to be near an electrical outlet in order to function. V.S.Simon, Houston,Texas
Panasonic KX-TSC14B 2-Line Speakerphone with Caller ID (Black).......2007-03-23
I bought this phone for the quality of it's speakerphone function. It has proven to be as reliable as I had hoped. My company uses this phone and my experience with it there led me to this purchase.
Nice product!.......2006-10-14
It is excellent! Well designed. Works perfectly and no any problem. I am happy with it.
So so........2005-11-25
I was looking for a coreded phone that I could plug my standard headset into. I went to Staples to see which phones had this capability, and the Panasonic KX-TSC14B did, and at a reasonable price. Please note that I did not require a 2-line phone; it seems that all phones with a headset jack (at least at Staples) were 2-line phones.
I purchased the phone and was disappointed. For some reason it made my headset sound very hollow. As the previous reviewer noted, there is no mute button -- I guess I should have realized that sooner. The other annoying "feature" was if I had the headset plugged in, the calls were always routed to the headset; even when I picked up the handset! I could not figure out how to change this behavior.
I returned the phone and started my search again. I found a company that makes great Home Office phones... Aastra. I HIGHLY recommend their phones... or at least the PT-470 which I wound up purchasing. They also make 2-line phones. Do a Google search for "Aastra".
What has happened to telephones recently?.......2004-01-19
So corded phones have now joined the ranks of junk "consumable" electronics along with hair driers and toaster ovens? In my search for a decent 2 line corded phone with caller ID, I purchased and with great disappointment returned 2 AT&T models (once the gold standard of all phones!)and finally, several months into the process, exhausted and desparate, settled on this Panasonic. Unlike the AT&Ts, all of the features work, but there is no mute, no reserve power supply (for shame!)and the LED screen is impossible to read from any angle except from directly above. I do not recommend this or any other two line phone. The situation is pathetic!
Product Description
Thomson provides a wide range of video technologies, products and services to consumers and professionals in the entertainment and media industries. Offering an array of state-of-the-art digital products and services, Thomson adds value to hundreds of millions of consumers around the world every year.
Customer Reviews:
phone review.......2007-12-21
I am pleased with this phone, though I have yet to explore any of it's features. It seems well made, but I haven't had it long enough to be able to have a sense of it's long-term value. I was a bit peeved that I had to purchase an ultra-short cord from Radio Shack in order to use the phone as a wall phone. But that's a minor issue.
Broke after 2 weeks.............2007-07-24
Phone worked great for the first 2 weeks i had it then all of a sudden one day I went to work and tried to call home. The line was busy for hours. When I got home I realized that this phone did something strange and even though it was plugged in and on the hook, it was still causing my line to be busy. I unplugged it and put it back and it tried that a few times, even put it in another jack. I even changed the batteries. I Have no idea what was wrong with it but it won't work. Like someone else wrote, there is no light on the LCD screen and the handset is too small. I'm very disappointed in the phone. I dont know if i'll ever figure out what is wrong with it. Don't buy it........
Corded Phones.......2007-04-17
GE 29385GE1 Corded Phone with Speakerphone and Call Waiting Caller ID
Phone works very well. We live in a very open and windy area and no-corded phones sparkle and crackle a lot. Volume controls could go a little higher but still a good caller-id speaker phone. I've spent more on other phones that didn't work near as well with my hearing aids.
No Backlit display on this model.......2007-03-20
Despite what the description says, the display on this model is not backlit. At least not the one I received. Even the GE product spec sheet from their own web site says backlit, but it is not. No one else commented on this, so not sure if I have a defective item or not, but I specifically bought it for the backlit display, so it's going back. I see that another GE model, 29369GE1, is backlit according to some reviewers, so I'm going to give that one a try. Rated a one for bum product info.
Good functionally but less good ergonomically.......2007-02-10
The phone functions very well, but the handset is too rounded and tapered, and worst of all is made of plastic which is far too smooth, so gripping the handset is somewhat bothersome. Also, adding a shoulder rest is absolutely necessary in order to rest it on your shoulder instead of holding it in your hand.
Amazon.com Product Description
GE's 29460 supports two-line operation and has a data port for fax, modem, or external answering device. Dual ringers indicate the line on which a call is coming, and conferencing capabilities let you talk to two parties at the same time. The phone stores up to 50 speed-dial numbers that you can quickly access with a shuttle dial. The 99-name-and-number caller ID tracks your missed calls, displayed on the backlit four-line LCD for easy reading and quick callback.
The speakerphone frees your hands for more important tasks, and the one-touch redial button is convenient when you've just remembered something important to tell a friend after hanging up. Separate volume controls for the handset, speakerphone, and ringer let you customize the proper audio levels, and the phone is wall mountable to help save desk space. GE offers a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Base unit, tilt stand/wall mount, handset, coiled handset cord, telephone line cord, printed speed-dial reference card, instructions, warranty information
Product Description
With today's variety of communications options, sometimes a single line just isn't enough. For these times, a GE multi-line telephone makes the ideal switch hitter. This model includes a distinctive ring for each line, indicators to show which line is in use, electronic hold, and the complete list of standard GE phone features: multi-number memory, one-touch redial, ringer volume control and more.
Customer Reviews:
GE 2 line phone.......2007-10-29
The phone is a piece of junk.
This company shipped me 2 phones and both were defective and it was not even the same problem. Each phone had a different problem.
Company gave me a FULL Refund for the phone and the shipping, so I am happy with the service, but I would NEVER buy a GE Phone.
Okay phone but features wanting.......2007-07-12
I found the same issue as Brian, with the unrelenting blinking of the voicemail and line buttons, only mine is on line 2 (Brian, what is "power cycling?". I found the same issues as another reviewer with the other callers on a 3-way conference call not being able to hear each other. The manual is completely insufficient, as is any other help available. There is no on-line help available, and the 1-800 number gives only a very limited number of pre-recorded answers. Over all, because of the lack of information about how to use the phone's feature, I find my experience with this phone more frustrating than satisfying.
Never quite worked right........2007-06-13
- Callers frequently complained that I was inaudible due to low volume when using the handset.
- The speakerphone-mode microphone stopped working the second week I had this phone.
- Caller ID functions were not reliable (only displaying the information 1/3 calls)
I telecommute, so a good telephone is a must! I do not recommend this phone because of the audio problems.
cool phone for the $$$.......2006-08-15
I just bought one of these at a thrift shop for $6 and this is the coolest phone I have owned. It even interfaces with VONAGE voice mail. At $50 bucks this would be a good deal.
Voice Mail Light Flashes Forever.......2005-08-12
I have two lines on this phone. Line 2 voice mail light works properly. Line 1 voice mail light flashes forever, and I have to power cycle the phone several times per day to clear the flashing voice mail light on Line 1. I do not recommend this phone.
Amazon.com Product Descriptionq
Panasonic's KX-TS3282W two-line integrated cordless phone system offers a convenient solution to small-office telephone needs. With its flexible extension numbering, built in data port, and included four-wire phone cord (two-wire cord also included), the KX-TS3282W also houses convenient business features, such as three-way conferencing, speakerphone capability, and support for an optional headset. It can expand as your needs grow, up to eight stations.
This model supports caller ID with call waiting (with subscription through your local phone company) and stores caller information in the 50 name-and-number memory. Enjoy the benefits of programmable speed dial and one-touch dialing, as well as call transfer, hold, mute, and intercom. Security features include call restriction and dial lock, and the KX-TS3282W even offers programmable ringer patterns that can be assigned to specific extensions for easy, audible identification.
What's in the Box
KX-TS3282W base unit and handset, handset cord, one four-wire phone line cord, one two-wire phone line cord, AC power adapter, three AA batteries, user guide, warranty information
Product Description
Boasting 2-line operation, it features a handy intercom along with a hands-free speakerphone. Caller ID lets you see who called while you were out Hands-free speakerphone Memory redial Headset jack compatible (headset is not included) AC adapter included / 3 AA batteries needed for back-up, not included Desk or wall mountable
Customer Reviews:
compatible with our old intercom system.......2007-10-21
I plugged it in to the phone lines & it found our old panasonic phones. I was able to add it to the intercom system as the next number.
Great Speaker Phone.......2007-10-14
Panasonic is one of the few companies today making a 2-line corded phone with a decent speaker phone. When my 17-year old Panasonic KX-T3155 2-line phone developed excessive static, I decide to try out other brands to see how they stacked up. I bought GE, RCA, and AT&T models, but wound up returning them all to my local Staples, OfficeMax, and Circuit City stores. The speaker phone feature was implemented terribly on all the models (muddy sound, low volume, cutting out when no one was talking on the receiving end, non-functional mute buttons, etc.). If you use the speaker phone feature as much as I do (waiting on hold for customer service, conference calls, etc.), then this is the phone to get. I knocked off one star in the ratings because there is no light for the mute button (like on my old model). Instead, it just displays "Mute" on the LCD. FYI - For some reason, this model is not carried by virtually any retailer (and very few online websites), so that's why I used Amazon.com.
Not practical.......2007-04-15
I am usually a big fan of Panasonic products but this telephone is disappointing. I have had it for a number of years now and here are my main complaints:
- The display is hard to read because it is not backlit and the contrast cannot be fine-tuned very well. It is either too much or too little. The display part also does not tilt, so depending on the light in the room the user will have to make an effort to see the display at a suitable angle.
- There are only three buttons to store frequently dialed numbers. Way too few!
- Scrolling through the display to find a number is tedious and not user-friendly.
-There is also no way to delete all received calls from the list at once (at least I haven't found it). I have sat at this phone forever to delete these one after another after another...
I do not like this phone and wish I had paid better attention when buying. I can only recommend to anyone looking for a new phone to make a list of all the features they want and then check thoroughly whether the model in question has all of them. I didn't and ended up with this phone which annoys me daily...
Great Phone .......2007-01-19
The only problem I have with this phone which is why I only gave it 4 stars is that when it's mounted on the wall the handset is not properly secured and tends to fall frequently. I've had to replace the handset because of this.
Excellent Phone.......2006-06-12
I bought this phone to replace a 10+ year old Panasonic model KX-T3175. This phone is equal in all features carried forward, and has attractive new features like built-in caller ID, intercom, and headset capabilities that make it superior. My LCD display is plenty bright, and contains more information than my previous set.
Amazon.com Product Description
The 984 from AT&T is a four-line corded phone with multi-user expandability to 16 stations and with a built-in answering machine. Caller ID/call waiting compatible, the 984 has a 200-number caller ID memory, along with a 200-number phone directory to help keep track of important contacts. A base speakerphone and headset compatibility let you communicate hands-free, and two data ports allow you to take advantage of peripherals such as a modem or fax machine.
A 32-number speed dial lets you easily call the most frequently dialed numbers, while features such as call transfer, intercom, and three-party conferencing allow you to manage your incoming calls. The 984 works with any AT&T model 974, 945, 944, 955, and 964 phones, so you can mix and match to suit your office's needs. You can adjust speakerphone, headset, and ringer volume levels, and also choose between several ringer types. The 984 has a six-number redial, while mute, hold, and flash buttons provide additional functionality.
The built-in digital answering machine provides 20 minutes of record time, with a maximum message length of either one minute or unlimited minutes (selectable). Memo/conversation recording allows you to record important information, such as driving directions and phone numbers, without having to write anything down. Remote message check lets you stay on top of your messages even while you are away from home. With the base LCD screen, you can access your phone's settings, and a memory loss protection feature saves your settings in case of a power failure. The 984 comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
User's manual, wallet card, two seven-foot line cords, eight-inch line cord, handset, base unit, coiled handset cord, power adapter
Product Description
With AT&T's 984 Speakerphone and Answering System you'll never miss an important call. If you aren't there to pick it up you'll have a great built-in answering machine to do it for you. It's convenient and practical - and the wide range of features built into the phone let you make it your own. Chain dialing 2 data ports Last 6 number redial Power Failure operation for all 4 lines Programmable pause Selectable ringtones Headset compatible Compatible with 944, 955, 964, 945, 974 Caller ID Features -
Caller ID & Call Waiting capability on all 4 lines
200 name/number Caller ID history
Answering System Features -
20 minutes digital recording time
Call screening and intercept
Customer Reviews:
Piece of junk.......2007-12-10
Amazon must have sent a repackaged unit. The manual was missing, the transformer buzzed loudly. The answer system is useless, the computer appears to only be able to handle one line at a time. If a message is being left on one line the system won't pick up on another line. It used to be that AT&T made good phones but now they just resell junk. Needless to say I returned it and you may be getting this refurb, good Luck ;)
Excellent for small business!.......2007-03-23
This is the most flexible "mini-PBX" style multi-line phone I was able to find. And BELIEVE me - I did my research! You ARE able to add music on hold with a separate device that is for sale on the web.
Holding - transfering - paging (individual or office) it works AWESOME!. The reason I REALLY like it is because I can attach 19 total incoming/outgoing lines to the system maximum while giving each extension their OWN private line. They each have customizable voicemail and I can have an autoattendant pick up every line even though other lines might already have been answered by the autoattendant.
I use VoIP - and so some VoIP carriers add extra functionality with transfering lines out, etc. One warning - the VoIP routers (so I've been told) may not be giving enough electricity as a regular standard phone line for the multiline features to work properly. I ran into problems BUT I think now that it's because my wires are to closely "overlayed" and if the wires are not "twisted" then this tends to cause more intereference.
So aside from user setup problems - the phones are GREAT! Recommended everytime.
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Good phone, bad manual.......2007-03-15
Getting this phone up and running is pretty straightforward, despite the fact that the manual is short on detail. This is particularly the case where it addresses the Auto Attendant feature, so if you're buying the phone for the Auto Attendant, you might have to fight with it a bit to get it going. Otherwise, it's a great phone, sounds good, no problem transferring/paging/conference/etc.
AT&T 984 - 4 line phones.......2007-01-11
We are using 5 of the 984's in an office with 5 administrative employees that need voice mail answering systems. We also have 3 954 phones in areas that do not need the answering system. Plus there are 4 wireless phones for our hourly employees that are not system phones. The system does what we wanted it to do. I had planned to return it if it did not live up to our needs. We had a older AT & T 4 line system 800 series and this one has a totally different logic system and many improved features. The bugs are still not worked out. AT&T offers support and even electronic enhansments for free to solve electonic problems associated with your local service. We are collecting question and situation data before wasting their time.It took about 4 hours to read and understand the directions plus program the phones. One person should do this then teach the others what they need to know. We did this with a short summary sheet which also gave intercom numbers, how to transfer, etc. Programming the phones could probably be done easily by a 10 year old. For us it took some re reading. I can see why some people would give up and think the phones are no good.
We paid about $1100 for the system. We could have paid well over to $4000 for other systems that I am sure were excellent with many more features but were just more then we needed. Plus the selling company would have had to maintain them and make any up grades for us at an additional expense.
We wish when you transfered a call the caller would hear a ringing, they hear nothing until the phone is answered or sent to voice mail. AT&T may have an answer for this or we will warn callers in the out going message. It would be nice if you could play music during the wait or a sales message.
Over all we are very happy with the price and performace.
Good phone - hard to set up.......2006-05-13
Just recently purchased. It took me a very long time to set up this phone - the manual was very confusing. Once set up however, it is easy to use and I have virtually no problems using it.
Product Description
Corded Phone / 2-Line Operation / Caller ID & Call Waiting / 75 Station Caller ID Name & Number Memory / Speakerphone / Call Conferencing Adjustable Ringer Control Flash & Redial Data Port
Customer Reviews:
In the dark.......2007-12-07
It is very difficult to read the printing on this phone, especially in low light. If mounted on a wall slightly below eye level, it's almost impossible to read. If you buy this phone, buy a flashlight to go with it. I did not see this problem in the store since the lighting was very bright.
Design Fault Likely.......2007-11-26
I bought this model to replace a slightly earlier GE model (probably 29060) and had an immediate problem. My fax machine wouldn't work through its data port. Believing the phone was at fault I got a replacement, but the problem persisted.
My telephone service is a single line (RJ11C) which must have an in-line
DSL filter to work with the analog fax and ordinary telephone. The fax works fine when directly connected to the wall outlet but not through either line 1 or 2 on the phone. My only conclusion is that the data
port doesn't work for a single line hook up.
I called Thompson customer service about this but they were clueless.
They can only give a replacement, not a refund, which is pointless in this case.
An oldie but a goodie.......2007-11-07
Good value for the price in an old fashioned corded phone. Has nice big buttons, good sound and comfortable hand set. No unnecessary gimics.
Low Quality.......2007-09-25
If you are on line one and a call comes into line two, you have significant background noise while the second line is active. In-call volume controls are not intuitive. Overall, I am sorry I bought this phone.
Great Value.......2007-08-27
This phone is a great value for the money and works very well. I purchased 8 and changed all the phones in my house. Only draw back is receiver is a bit uncomfortable and sits poorly on the base unit. It is very easy for the phone to be off the hook.
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