Product Description
Includes - 1 handset, spare battery charger with power backup, USB cord, & software VTech i5871 5.8 Ghz Phone System w/ Answering Machine - This digital phone system is perfect for a large home. With the ability to expand to 8 handsets, you can have a phone in nearly any room of your house. It utilizes 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum technology, which ensures you will have a strong, clear, and secure signal. A built-in answering system features 15 min. of digital storage, so you never miss a call, and the included handset features a large color display with picture caller ID support - so you know exactly who's calling when you are at home! 802.11 Friendly - will work with wireless networks Adjustable Display Contrast Animated Picture Caller ID Answering System Available From Handset Any Key Answer Backlit Keypad and Display Belt Clip Call Transfer Conference Call Capability Download Phonebook Directories from Outlook or Palm Downloadable images for wallpaper or picture caller ID - with provided software & USB cord Graphic Menu for easy navigation of features Headset Compatible (2.5 mm) High Resolution 65k Color Display Hold Intercom Large Color Handset Display with Picture Caller ID MULTI-VIBE Vibrating Handset Ringer Mute Page/Handset Locator Recordable Ringer - record directly from your PC or stereo equipment Redial Selectable Ring Tones Share Phonebook Directories between Handsets SOUND SELECT for enhanced audio performance Vibrating Handset Ringer Hands-Free speakerphone in handset & base
Customer Reviews:
Doesn't work with wireless network.......2007-12-26
I've had the phone for a year or so and it's worked reasonably well.
Now I cant use the phone at all because after about three seconds it drops the connection with the base - "searching for base.
I'm seriously annoyed - I purchased the phone because it is a different frequency to the router.
Vtech customer support was useless so I need to make a decision between my wireless router and my vTech handset. I'm going to have to give it away to one of my friends who doesn't have a wireless router. That may be tough!
Not a happy start..........2007-12-26
Received our VTech I5808 and I5871 with enthusiasm. The design is excellent. Installation went smoothly. However, within 24 hours we needed to reset the pairing in order to receive or make calls. After multiple resets, a phone call was made to the VTech customer support team. They were pleasant but brought bad news. In the customer service team member's script was a statement that the product offered through Amazon was most likely old and needed to be replaced. Further, he recommended that we return our phones to VTech, not Amazon. As a result, we packed up the product and shipped it back to VTech (at our expense) for a complete replacement.
So ... the verdict is still out. Did we receive an old phone? Will the new phones be reliable? Will VTech promptly return new phones? In the end, will we be happy with our purchase?
The WORST phone I've ever owned..........2007-11-28
I thought Cordless Phones were pretty basic technology. I've owned this phone for nearly 6 months, and it just keeps getting worse and worse.
First it started with the screen. It progressively started disappearing and looking all garbled, until you took out the battery and put it back in again.
Then, it stopped ringing half the time, leaving me 1 ring until voice mail kicked in.
But by far, the most annoying feature is that it DROPS MY CALLS! This isn't a Cell Phone! I live in an open loft space, no walls in the way what-so-ever. If I walked more than 10 feet from the base, it would cut off and say "Call Dropped... Searching for base."
Now the phone doesn't work at all. Setting it on the base, it still wont find it once you pick it up again.
This phone looks cool, but it's sad that it doesn't even work as a phone. I bought it mainly for buzzing in guests when they're at the door of my building, but since I can now only use the speaker phone on the base, I can't even do that much.
Worthless device...
worst phone and manual.......2007-11-22
My wife spent lots of money (about $140) on this phone. It stopped working in 2 months. The handset can't find the base. The user manual indicates to press "register" on the handset when using base to set up handset. But there is not "register" key anywhere on the handset. Took back to the store and they fixed somehow. It lasted another several months and same problem occured again.
Don't waste your money on this one. I do have good experience on another basic cordless Vtech phone - a $5 one which doesn't give me any problem.
Stylish but that's about it..........2007-11-17
We bought this phone because of it's stylish look, and to be honest...the price. We figured you get what you pay for right? Not in this case. This is honestly the worst phone I've ever had.
Sure, it's got a bunch of bells and whistles that we played with for about 3 days, but at the end of the day, you want your phone to have good clarity, good range and a long battery life. This phone had none of that.
I will never purchase another V-Tech product again.
Average customer rating:
- Defective product and a rip-off to return
- Servicable Phone System
- Loved it
- Works like a dream
- Great unit but may not last long.
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Product Features:
- 2-line, 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum phone system
- Built-in digital answering system
- Multi-handset system, expandable to 8 users
- Base speakerphone and keypad; handset speakerphone
- Call waiting/ Caller ID
ASIN: B000060K4Y
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Product Description
VTECH VT20-2481 Digital Cordless Telephone - This cordless phone system includes 1 handset but you can add up to 7 optional handsets (and chargers) for a total of 8 extensions. An integrated answering machine accepts messages when you're away or just too busy to answer the phone yourself. Backlit keypad and LCD Base to Handset page Intercom Keypad on base and handset Call transfer Conference call capability with other handsets among 2-lines Data port on base Headset compatible (2.5 mm) with purchase of optional headset - for hands-free conversations Hold, Mute, programmable ringer types Includes rechargeable battery Spare battery charger with power backup - Spare battery is optional Handset and base speakerphone
Customer Reviews:
Defective product and a rip-off to return.......2007-12-18
This phone arrived defective - caller ID did not work at all, answering service was very hard to figure out, and half the time when the phone was hung up it did not "recognize" the base. After 30 min on the phone with VTECH they told us to call the seller.. who said they did not take returns after 15 days, charged a 15% re-stock fee and did not reimburse for shipping costs (6-8$ each way). Digital Etc. is vending rip-off defective items and forcing customers to bear most of the cost. Don't buy from them!
Servicable Phone System.......2007-12-11
I purchased the station as a replacement for the exact same station we had for four years or more. The number 2 button went bad on the existing handheld and this was the least expensive way to replace it. This is a servicable and inexpensive 2-line system. The voice quality isn't all that good. The buttons on the handhelds are too small, somewhat confusing and hard to press -- but it's generally OK. For those reasons, I wouldn't choose it for families with older people or youngsters. The newer models are probably better. I wouldn't have bought it except as a replacement.
Loved it.......2007-09-03
I owned one of these for well over four years and it always worked like a charm.
Works like a dream.......2007-08-23
I am loving this phone! My friend recommended it to me for home office use--and I, in turn have recommended it to my boss! Sound is clear, handset and backup battery storage are definite bonus! Handset offers flexibility in roaming around while on those LONG phone calls. I don't use the answering device--yet, but I know V-Tech offers simplicity to their great products--I don't think I would purchase another brand.
Great unit but may not last long........2007-07-30
This is a great unit if you have 2 lines at home or office. 2 separate voice mail boxes and good reception at longer distance than most. The intercom works great too to talk or fine a missing handset. You can purchase this base and handheld unit for less than the handheld unit alone (go figure). These units get considerably hot while charging, which must have caused one of my hand units to go bad internally after 2 years of use. Never-the-less, it is a great phone and I purchased a replacement so I can keep it for a few more years.
Product Description
The i5867 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. The i5867 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 8 handsets. Using additional handsets, up to 2 people can be conferenced on a call (2 handsets), or two extensions can be conferenced on a call, while two other extensions can be talking internally, using the Intercom feature.
Amazon.com Product Description
The i5866 from VTech is a 5.8 GHz cordless phone system with a number of handy extras, including an all-digital answering system, and multi-user expandability to eight handsets (one color-model included). The i5866 utilizes the 5.8 GHz frequency and digital spread spectrum technology to provide clear, accurate reception with less interference than traditional 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz phones. The answering machine stores up to 15 minutes of messages split among three mailboxes, while full remote operation allows you to check messages even while you are away from home.
Caller ID/call waiting compatible, the i5866 has a 50-number caller ID memory as well as a separate 50-name-and-number phone directory to help you keep track of important contacts. You can select among eight ring tones and 12 musical ringers, while the supplied audio patch cord allows you to record custom ring tones.
The full-color handset LCD comes with six preset images that you can assign to phone directory entries or set as background wall-paper, while the included USB cable and image editor software allow you to download custom images. Handset-to-handset call transfer allows you to route incoming calls to any handset registered to the system, and three-way conferencing lets you communicate with multiple parties at once. An intercom feature provides a way to communicate between handset locations, and a global page/handset function lets you speak with all handsets at once.
Additional features include flash, redial (last 10 numbers), and hold. A speakerphone on the handset combines with headset compatibility to provide hands-free communication options. The NiMH battery provides up to eight hours of talk time or up to five days on standby, while a low-battery indicator lets you know when to return a handset to its charging cradle. A handset control allows you to adjust volume levels. The i5866 also comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Base unit, handset, base AC power adapter, telephone line cord, quick start guide, belt clip, user's manual, audio patch cord, USB cable, image editing software, battery cells, battery cover
Customer Reviews:
When it works it's great...........2007-09-16
I've had this phone for a little over a year. I'll be continuing my quest for a good cordless phone soon. Right off the bat the phone's battery life was significantly shorter than others I've owned(Panasonic, Uniden, AT&T) as (I believe) the color LCD eats up plenty o' battery life. Also, it frequently drops calls. We'll be talking and the phone drops the call and displays "searching for base." If finds the base after a few seconds but the call is lost. This has nothing to do with a low battery as it occurs when there's a full charge and nothing to do with distance as we're never more than 5'-30' from the base.
Minor annoyances...
- Our #5 and #9 keys have been sticking lately and either double dialing the digit or not at all. This now requires a very slow and solid push to each button when dialing.
- When you answer the phone there is a one second delay until the call actually picks up so if you say 'hello' right away as one would normally do the caller on the other end either hears nothing or "...o" necessitating a second 'hello.'
On the plus side the range is great. I've wandered >200' from the base and still carried on a conversation. The short battery life and other failings have doomed this phone to a box in basement as a backup in the very near future.
These systems are touch and go at best. Be Warned........2007-04-10
These phone systems are touch and go. The first time I got it, my system lasted about a year. I got it brand new and just released fresh from Vtech. After a year the phone started messing up, people weren't able to hear me speak but I could hear them fine for no good reason. If I remember correctly, I got the unit the first time in either late 03 or very early 04 and had to return it in late 04. Then I struck gold on the second system which again was brand new and has lasted me until about a day ago (April 07) when now the charging mechanism and base unit have gone nuts suddenly. I'm trying a hard reset to see if it works or not. But my point is that this is a really good system for people who want to invest in them, as long as you get one that actually works. The features are super easy to use, the phone is crystal clear and unlike some cordless phones can be used easily with VoIP services. Using regular rechargeable AA batteries are superb in my book as well...no more hunting for proprietary brand batteries that are basically 2 or 3 AA batteries @ $18-$22. If my system is truly broken and I can't buy a brand new replacement, I'll probably get the ones Vtech now offers.
This phone is horrible!.......2007-04-08
The first several months with this phone was okay, and I liked that you could buy additional handsets. But after a few months, things went downhill. There would be random times when the caller would be unable to hear me, even though I could hear them just fine. I had my phone line checked, and it was fine. Then we even switched to a cable phone line, and it still happens, so I know it's the phone itself and not the service provider. Now I have buttons that aren't working. So between the non-functioning buttons and calls that blank-out, I think it's very much time to start phone shopping. I'm steering clear of Vtech!!
Great set of phones.......2006-12-26
I was so tired of finding all the phones in my teenagers room. So I bought this phone, and 4 handsets. I gave my daughter the cool color phone, the rest I told her were not allowed in her room.
It worked like a charm. The base unit has a place for extra batteries to charge, so she never runs out of juice (you have to buy the batteries to go in there). It is easily to find lost units by paging them by number. It was super easy to setup. My daughter has programmed her handset to announce, in her voice, every one of her friends that calls her (some more enthusiastically than others).
I have no problem with the sound quality, it sounds just a good as any phone I have had. It does not seem to interfere with my wireless lan. The battery life has never been an issue for anyone but the teenager (I think she forgets to put her phone on the charger), but that is mitigated by the extra batteries in the base unit. The three mail boxes provide the kids their own message center.
I would buy it again. Love it.
Excellent value.......2006-12-25
I have used this set, with 2 extra handsets, for well over a year. I work from home and the hands free operation using either the base station or a handset is ideal. I also use a Panasonic KX-TCA92 headset with the handset and get excellent reception and clarity both is what I say and what I hear. My house is 3 stories and the base station is in a loft bedroom. The handset works in the lowest room OK
Very good phone at a good price. My only advice is when the time comes for new rechargeable batteries only buy good quality name brands.
Product Description
5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping technology Expandable up to four handsets uses ip811 handset Includes 2 cordless handsets Hands-free speakerphone in handsets 50 Name and number phonebook directory 50 Name and number caller ID history Last 5 number redial Voicemail waiting indicator Headset Compatible (2.5 mm jack) Backlit Display Integrated Telephone Adapter & Router Built-in WAN and LAN ports Auto configuration Web-based browser Security protection VPN pass-through Firewall
Customer Reviews:
Thumbs Up!.......2007-12-13
I use these for my businees phones and at $29.99 you can't really go wrong. Lots of features and unlimited use.... what's not to like? The phones work great and installed with no problems. Simply made a call to Vonage to add the Mac Address and that was it..... my service is up and running!
Don't use Vonage.......2007-09-12
Yes folks, Vonage is a monster waiting to eat you. I had this phone set.
First, the set itself is not bad at all. They work great. They have a bit of a short range and you can't cook or even go in the kitchen while talking cause the appliances cause drastic interference.
The biggest problem is that it took two phone calls, two hours, and a lot of yelling for me to be able buy, yes buy, these phones from Vonage.
Apparently, Vonage hires idiots who can't add one plus one to work there. I had JUST gotten my first package from Vonage and found that the phones I had sent to me just were not going to work in my situation. So I called customer "no-service" to tell them that I wanted to send those phones back in and BUY these phones. You would think that was simple enough but, oh no. They kept telling me I would have to buy a NEW phone service, or add a new line, or that I just was not allowed.
Well, finally I got someone who spoke English and graduated elementary school on the phone and they fixed me up.
The phones were just right with some limitations.
Fast forward to a year later. I was moving to an apartment were I would NOT have cable internet. They simply did not offer it. Was going to be faced with good ole DSL. Of course that meant I had to have a land line.
So I called up Vonage to schedule termination of my service. Sounds simple??? Not to them.
Call 1 - After a long discussion with the call rep about why I was canceling and how I shouldn't cancel and how I should keep this service and pay for TWO home phones and how I should get a friend to take over this phone account instead of canceling: I was told they can't schedule service termination. I had to call be the day I wanted it turned off. And by the way, if I terminated before the 19th I would have to pay a $40 early cancellation fee since it had not been a FULL year of service.
No big deal I thought. I would just call back that day.
Call 2 - (the 18th) I called and AGAIN had a long discussion with the call rep about why I was canceling and how I shouldn't cancel and how I should keep this service and pay for TWO home phones and how I should get a friend to take over this phone account instead of canceling: I was told they can't schedule service termination. I had to call be the day I wanted it turned off. If they put in the order on that day I would have to pay an early termination fee even though I was calling one day in advance.
Fine, I will call back on the dang anniversary day.
Call 3 - (19th) I called and stopped the rep and told them I was canceling a stop badgering me about doing it. Just DO IT. They INSISTED I give them a reason. They REFUSED to proceed until I told them why. When I would not budge, they looked at my account notes and got the information. Yep! They had it all along. They just wanted to give me crap. Well, this time they said they cancelled it and tried to make me feel like a bum since I had the nerve to cancel.
Call 4 - Well, guess what, not only did they charge me for the NEXT months service, you know, the month that I cancelled because I was moving. They also charged me with the cancellation fee!!!! I got a call rep and they acted like nothing was wrong. This was normal. I HAD to pay a cancellation fee. That was just how it was. And since I didn't cancel before the 19th I had to pay for the next month even though my service was terminated.
I was furious and demanded a manager. They hung up on me.
Call 5 - Again with the call rep asking 500 questions about why I cancelled and I exploded. After a lot of yelling I got a manager who told me that since I didn't give them 30 days WRITTEN notice of my cancellation, I had to pay the cancellation fee. He would be "nice" and credit my next month's charge. I told him that he indeed was going to give me all my money back and I had already talked to my credit card company who would refuse all charges from them. ( This was true. No bluff. I had called to make sure were I stood ) I told him he was NOT going to get anything in writing from me since I had NEVER gotten anything in writing from them. I never signed anything. Finally, he agreed to credit me everything back.
Three weeks go by.
Call 6 - I had yet to have my credit card credited. I called and again got the usual badgering about why I cancelled. After exploding on them yet again and getting a manager, he acted as if I had never called! Fortunately I had the name of the previous guy who of course, wasn't there that day. Long call short, they credited my charge card that day.
So, for all you folks on the fence about Vonage.... if this story doesn't convince you NOT to use them, nothing will and you deserve all the hassle and hell they are going to give you.
Several standard features are lacking on this phone........2007-06-29
I purchased this phone several (5-6) months ago. The appearance is very similar to my previous VTech phone. I was interested in the phone because I thought it would be a good fit with my Vonage service. What I've found is that this phone is inferior in many ways to the VTech phone I purchased 5 years ago. There is no message light on the phones themselves. Yes, there is a blinking light on the base unit and "message waiting" text appears in the display on the phones, but this is MUCH less visable than having a blinking light on the actual phones (like my old VTech phones). Also, the display on the phones lacks information like the time of day and remaining battery charge. I don't understand why VTech removed useful features - I assumed a new phone would have new technological features and instead it is a big step backwards. I am very disappointed I purchased this phone.
Save your money.......2007-01-28
These phones suck! I'm on my second set and have yet to be able to get it to connect. It just sits on yellow. Apparently this is a common problem. If you are one of the lucky few who actually got them to work, yeah for you.
The problem is with the software used in the phones. They should have gone with a simple sip config such as what's used on linksys units, but no. Vonage has no clue how to fix it, you get nothing from VTech and even the computer geeks in the forums are at a loss. They all say the same thing the software in the phones suck!
Save yourself time, money and aggravation and get the linksys product.
Not Reliable--Don't Buy.......2006-12-21
Don't buy these phones, wait until the technology matures a bit more. The only reason I gave the phone two stars is because it was surprisingly easy to setup and use, including the extra handset. Even with full signal strength and while sitting right next to my router, the phones only made about 1 out of 5 or 6 calls. I would dial a number, and there would be nothing but silence. After giving them a try for 3 days, I'm returning them. If you need a wireless phone with multiple handsets for your home Vonage system, here is what to do:
1. Use the Motorola Vonage hub with a regular phone jack.
2. Get a phone jack splitter
3. Plug in two regular wireless phones into the Motorola hub
4. Buy extra handsets for your wireless phones if needed and you'll be all set.
Product Description
Features:
* 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping technology provides superior security, clarity and range
* Color LCD in Handset
* Expandable up to 4 handsets uses 6803 or 6807 handset No additional phone jacks required
* Dual Caller ID/call waiting Stores 50 calls
* Digital answering system no tapes or moving parts Remote message retrieval capability call in from anywhere to get your messages 15 minutes of recording time Backlit message counter
* Handset and Base speakerphone enjoy hands-free conversations
* Intercom between handsets no more shouting dinner time
* Transfer calls between handsets - no more shouting its for you
* Conference an outside call between handsets
* 50 Name and number phonebook directory easily store and dial frequently called numbers
* Backlit keypad and display
* Desk or wall mountable
* Headset compatible (2.5 mm)
Product Description
This revolutionary phone system connects your home with high-technology and groundbreaking design. Sporting the latest 5.8 GHz digital technology, you'll get the finest in clarity, range and security. A simple expandability option lets you add up to seven extra handsets for the most comprehensive communication system, easily set up with just one phone jack for the base unit. One-year warranty. Model I5871.
Product Description
The ultimate in technology and design. This 2.4GHz, Digital Spread Spectrum telephone has it all: Digital Answering System with 3 Mailboxes, Handset Speakerphone, Call Waiting Caller ID, 50 Name and Number Phone Book Directory and Headset Compatibility. Each VT2461 system accepts up to 3 VT2420 accessory Handsets, giving you a total of 4. The ergonomic design makes this phone a hit in both form and function. Includes 15 Minute Digital Answering System and Type 2 Caller ID with up to 4 Handsets with Dual Speakerphone
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