VTech 1962 900MHz Digital Cordless Phone with Caller ID/CW and Telephone Answering Device

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Summary: Zero Stars! Negative Stars!!!
Review: Bad, horrible, terrible phone. Had this one for six months and the receiver suddenly developed enough static interference to render the phone unusable. I called/emailed VTech, who seemed to go from the assumption that they are the only people on the planet who know how a phone is supposed to work. After getting nowhere with them, I opened up the case and began prospecting for the static culprit....Loose wires, bad solder points, poor materials, I could go on...DON'T BUY THIS PHONE. p.s. DON'T BUY FROM VTECH. Oh, and by the way, DON'T BUY THIS PHONE FROM VTECH! Check out some of the refurbed Siemens or Panasonics...or if you have the cash, buy a new one from the Amazonians

Rating:
Summary: Zero Stars! Negative Stars!!!
Review: Bad, horrible, terrible phone. Had this one for six months and the receiver suddenly developed enough static interference to render the phone unusable. I called/emailed VTech, who seemed to go from the assumption that they are the only people on the planet who know how a phone is supposed to work. After getting nowhere with them, I opened up the case and began prospecting for the static culprit....Loose wires, bad solder points, poor materials, I could go on...DON'T BUY THIS PHONE. p.s. DON'T BUY FROM VTECH. Oh, and by the way, DON'T BUY THIS PHONE FROM VTECH! Check out some of the refurbed Siemens or Panasonics...or if you have the cash, buy a new one from the Amazonians

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Summary: A really nice phone
Review: Contrary to the first reviewer, I don't think that this phone is heavy, bulky or uncomfortable to hold in the least. I compared it's weight to a Panisonic that I own and I couldn't distinguish any difference. The tones are a little on the loud side when you are dialing, but it really isn't that bad. It has many useful features and a nice design. Also, this phone allows me to wander an absurd distance before it loses its signal.

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Summary: Horrible phone if you value your hearing
Review: Don't even think of touching a button on this phone if you have it to your ear. Often, I have to hit 1 or 9 or whatever to make my selection, and this phone BLARES the numeral into your ear. I swear to god that my hearing has been impaired due to the use of VTech's phone. This is the worst phone on the market. As well, it is heavy, bulky and uncomfortable to hold. I wouldn't wish this phone on my worst enemy.

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Summary: I agree Horrible Phone
Review: I agree with the previous review, when you press any key, the beeping sound is WAY too loud, it can actually hurt your ear. Also, you cannot retrieve message from the handset, it must be done at the base. Together with the loud irritating beeping sound (even with base volume turned to lowest level), don't ever try to check your message late at night. I did, and woke up my roommate every time. The phone is very uncomfortable to hold, some of Vtech's models have good handset ergonomics, but this isn't one of them. Holding and pressing the handset against your ear for any length of time would hurt. To top it off, I hear a loud hissing sound in addition to usually loud sidetone on the handset. There are better phones for a lot less, stay away...

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Summary: I agree this is a bad phone.
Review: I agree with the previous review, when you press any key, the beeping sound is WAY too loud, it can actually hurt your ear. Also, you cannot retrieve message from the handset, it must be done at the base. Together with the loud irritating beeping sound (even with base volume turned to lowest level), don't ever try to check your message late at night. I did, and woke up my roommate every time. The phone is very uncomfortable to hold, some of Vtech's models have good handset ergonomics, but this isn't one of them. Holding and pressing the handset against your ear for any length of time would hurt. To top it off, I hear a loud hissing sound in addition to usually loud sidetone on the handset. There are better phones for a lot less, stay away...

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Summary: It didn't work for me
Review: I expected Vtech to be a better product. I've had nothing but problems with reception to low battery indicator after owning it for less than 9 months. The company was good enough to replace it once, but then the battery went out shortly thereafter, it was replaced and took about 2 days to charge.

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Summary: It didn't work for me
Review: I expected Vtech to be a better product. I've had nothing but problems with reception to low battery indicator after owning it for less than 9 months. The company was good enough to replace it once, but then the battery went out shortly thereafter, it was replaced and took about 2 days to charge.

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Summary: A good phone that lasts
Review: I have had this phone for over a year and have had no problems with it. I mainly bought it for the spare battery charger which is very handy since this phone is in use a lot. The mailboxes are very handy since I really don't need to listen to my (adult) childrens messages. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment and I don't even need to extend the antenna on the phone to get clear reception. I agree that the base ringer is loud, but I also turned it off. The handset ringer is loud enough for me to hear anywhere in the apartment (unless it is in a room with the door closed). I would recommend this phone to those that don't need to have their phone too far from the base. For apartment dwellers, this is a perfect cordless phone.

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Summary: A great phone
Review: I have read the other reviews for this phone and am surprised. I have had mine several days. Ya maybe the phone makes load beeps when you press keys but compared to most I have used this is an amazing phone. I don't care if it beeps a little, my purpose of a cordless phone is how far can I travel from the base unit and have good reception. I walked over 2 acres outside my house and had perfect reception!! Within 400 feet of the base unit, reception was flawless! I have gone thru several multi ghz phones whose reception was noisy in the next room. This 900MHz phone is a beauty!!! In fact, I going to buy several more and store just in case this one ever breaks.