Features:
- LCD display with line in use, message waiting, do-not-disturb indicator, and new call indicator
- 18-number speed-dial memory
- Handset, speakerphone, headset, and ringer volume control
- 99-name/number caller ID memory
- 3-way conference calling
Description:
VTech's 4121 four-line phone with caller ID/call waiting is a capable model that wouldn't look out of place in mission control at NASA. It has a few drawbacks, but for the money it's an excellent phone for a small business user. Besides support for four telephone lines, the 4121 offers a two-line caller ID display that is easy to read, comes with 18 dedicated speed-dial buttons, has a speakerphone and intercom, and handles three-way conference calls. Sound quality through the corded handset was excellent, and we also got good results when using a headset with the built-in headphone jack. The speakerphone on the base also worked well, thanks in part to the volume buttons that let us fine-tune the speaker output. The caller ID can remember the phone numbers and names of the last 99 callers. Considering the size of the phone, it would be nice if the LCD screen displayed three lines of information, but the two-line display works adequately. Our only other complaint with the 4121 is that many of the buttons are needlessly small. The speed-dial buttons are tiny little nubs, and all the buttons have small labels that are hard to read from across a desk. Regardless, there are few phones at this price level with similar features that can be expanded into an up-to-12-station setup, so the 4121 might be just what your business is looking for. --T. Byrl Baker Pros:
- Handles up to 4 lines
- Caller ID memory is handy
- Headset jack is a nice touch but requires an additional investment
Cons:
- Some of the buttons are tiny
- Button labels can be hard to read
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