Editorial Review

Providing flexible options for home offices or just for those who'd like an easily accessible second phone, the AT&T 2256 supplies a main communications hub with a digital three-box answering system along with a second handset and charging base.Both handsets offer access to caller ID/call waiting information (with subscription to service through your local company). Caller ID stores the names and numbers of your 50 most recent 50 calls and allows you to return those calls at the touch of a button.Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum signal
• Includes extra handset
• Integrated answering system with 3 mailboxes
• Supports caller ID with call waiting, 50-call history
• 10-station memory dialing

Reviews (30)

Cannot Recommend
I've had this phone for a couple of years, and although the sound quality was not great even in the beginning, I was initially pleased. Soon, however, the number buttons started acting up. You usually have to press the On button and a couple of the number buttons, like the 6, two or three times before they will work, which causes some frustration.
Horrid phone--save your money!
The handset buttons do not work. This is possibly the worst phone I've ever used. If there were a negative scoring system on Amazon, this phone would be a negative five stars.

Stinksville
As my wife is fond of saying, "thatstinks dot com!"After about four years with this craptacular phone system, we were on the brink of seeking professional counseling.Instead, we read the other customer reviews -- it has been incredibly cathartic.We laughed, we cried.Literally.Everything you can say about the AT&T 2256 has been covered here: the beeps, the "die waiting for 911" keypad, YELLING ROBOT answering machine....We were going to sell the phone on ebay or give it away, but can't with good conscience, so we will box it up and keep it so that we NEVER FORGET. ... Read more

Features

• Add up to 8 cordless devices per base, with no additional phone jack required
• Corded/cordless combination lets you choose the most convenient option for each conversation
• Caller ID with visual call waiting lets you see incoming caller's name and number before you answer
• 15 different melody ring tones can be personalized to identify incoming callers
• Hands-free intercom lets you communicate between rooms in your home

Reviews (5)

motorola sd4591 digital corded/cordless answering machine
cannot hear the messages very well on the answering machine

Stay away
Not even a year later and most of the buttons on the handset don't work.

Motorola lost a loyal customer
My very first cell phone was Motorola, and it served me great, so I became attached to the brand based on that experience ,and for that reason alone boughtMotorola SD4591 Digital Corded/Cordless System.As we've put the wireless network in house the cordless phone started playing tricks. The battery life got very short very soon too. I was told I need to get different batteries NiH instead of NiCD. Naturally the microwave was playing the tricks on cordless too. As we have two lines in house and was told by several people to move to 5.8Hz 2 line phone I decided to get Motorola MD7091 5.8GHz Digital 2-line Phone and remained loyal to Motorola. And boy was I wrong again. What others are saying about caller ID not showing as soon as I have another phone on the same line besides Motorola MD 7091 is true in my case too. I don't get it does Motorola expect us to switch phones to their system now around the house if we want to used one of their phones??? This is really cheap trick
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Features

• For use with your current AT&T 2320, 2325, 2355, or 2365 system
• 2.4 GHz DSS with frequency hopping technology
• Last-5-number redial; 2-way page and intercom
• Caller ID/call waiting capability with 90-call memory
• Speakerphone for hands-free conversations

Reviews (9)

FANTASTIC PHONE!!!!
READ THE MANUAL!
Take your money elsewhere!
I purchased this phone with an additional handset last week and it is of extremely poor quality so I have resumed use of my old 900 mhz VTech.This phone causes both an echo of my voice and a loss of fluid communication, which, is the reason for its use!In sum, take your money elsewhere!

Great product - No caller I.D. bug either
I have four of these phones (a base and three additional phones) and four teenagers! I think they have held up well. I have also found the Caller I.D. feature to work fine as well. An earlier reviewer indicated it had a bug, but I think this will solve the problem for him. Page 42 of the manual explains that to change the Caller I.D. display, you press # until you see the number in the display change to the way you need it to be to dial it (i.e., push the # sign until the #1 appears before the phone number to dial a long-distance number). ... Read more

Features

• Wall-mountable 5.8 GHz cordless phone system with dual handsets and extra charging cradle
• Caller ID/call waiting compatible; stores up to 30 names and numbers in caller ID memory
• 10 programmable speed dial locations; handset-to-handset transfer feature
• Hearing aid and handset compatible; page button helps locate misplaced handsets
• Remanufactured to like-new condition; 30-day limited warranty

Features

• 2.4 GHz with Dual Handset Bundle
• Call Waiting Caller ID
• Backlit 3-Line LCD display
• 40 Name / Number CID Memory
• One Touch Redial

Features

• 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum signal
• Caller ID/call waiting, 50-call memory and dialer
• Answering system with 15 minutes of recording time
• 50-station phone book; flash, redial, and hold functions
• 2 downloadable ring options, 3 tones, 4 melodies

Reviews (1)

Love this phone!
I bought this item from a different store and must say it is a purchase I am proud of. It has many ring tones and jingles that I took the time deciding on rather than settling for. The answering machine on this model is great, and noticing you have messages and listening to them are super easy. Volume control is wonderful. The handset is small but not too small. I have a little one and she loves to take it around and pretend talk without harming it a bit. The features are great and the manual is straight forward and easy to use. I highly recommend this one if you only need one cordless. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A 2.4 GHz digital phone from Uniden, the DCT 646 is multi-user expandable and comes with a number of useful features, including a second handset and extra charging cradle. Sleek and stylish, it supports up to two optional handsets (model DCX640, total of four). The phone utilizes the 2.4 GHz frequency and digital technology for clearer, more intelligible reception than traditional 900 MHz phones. An autoscan features automatically detects the best channel available.Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz digital signal
• Expandable to 4 handsets
• 2 handsets, extra charging cradle included
• 100 caller ID/memory locations
• Headset compatible, belt clip provided

Reviews (39)

Great phones !
Excellent choice, I recomend this product. For home or small office. I have this product at home and the children use to play with them and they has chewn the antena, they throw it and they are still working since I bought them. The only thing is they should came along with a carrying case to protect them from scratches.

Excellent phone with lots of features
The clarity is impressive for a cordless.I also love that I can page to any other phone in our house.I also use the room monitor feature when babysitting my granddaughter.In addition, phone numbers can be stored like a cell phone.Excellent product.

Uniden DCT 646 Cordless Phone
This phone is definately worth the small ammount of money I paid for it. Excellent features, Clear reception, Easy to use and did I mention CHEAP! Overall, I'd rate this product 5 out of 5 Stars. Jerry W. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The GE 26955GE1 provides the best of both worlds: a corded phone for one room with a powerful 900 MHz cordless handset for roaming the house. Both phones come with backlit LCDs that display caller names and numbers (with caller ID service), as well as convenient page and intercom buttons that let you communicate with others in the household or just hunt down a stray handset. The 10-station memory dialer allows you instant access to your most frequently called numbers, while the corded handset guarantees you'll stay connected even if the cordless batteries run low. GE provides a one-year warranty covering parts and service. ... Read more

Features

• Corded desk phone with cordless extension handset
• 900 MHz analog operation
• Caller ID information on backlit LCD
• 10-station memory dialing
• Page, intercom; 1-year warranty

Reviews (4)

Finally found all I wanted in a phone when I bought this....
I was realy looking for some specific features in a phone and was frustrated until I found this beauty. Either they had some but not all the features I wanted or added features I didn't want or need. I wanted a corded phone because I found that reception with a cordless was so bad in my basement apartment and hated the cordless batteries that always seemed to need to be charged too much. Then again I wanted a cordless for the convienence but I also wanted a speaker phone for those long "on hold" calls. I especially wanted a phone that had a back-lit caller ID display and I did not want an answering machine as I had voicemail through my local phone company. All this seemed like a tall order and of course I didn't want to spend $100's of dollars. This phone met all these requirements and more at a great price and the cordless part is static free with a long battery life. This is my only review I've ever written but I felt I just needed to. This phone is awesome!!

Good Deal
I purchased this phone because we have a limited # of phone jacks in our home and I needed more phones than I have jacks.So far, I have been satisfied.The only 2 things I have found that I don't especially like are regarding the cordless phone.The volume is extremely loud and find myself constantly trying to turn it down although it is on the lowest setting.Also, it takes much longer than any other cordless phone I've owned to charge.However, it has sat off the charger for 2 days and was still able to be used.Over all, a good deal.

A very decent phone
Basically, this is a very good phone with a lot of features. The only thing that I found annoying is that when you use the cordless, the sound is not very crisp. Also, the battery doesn't last as long as I thought it should. You have to recharge it for about 12 hrs; meanwhile, my Panasonic only has to recharge for 4 hrs. The reason I bought this phone is you get speakerphone, corded base and a cordless all for the price for one. As far as my experience with cordless phones (I have a Sony, Panasonic and a GE), Panasonic is the best.Read more

Subjects:  1. Cordless Telephones (Phones)    2. 900 MHz (Megahertz) - Analog    3. Caller ID (Identification)    4. Telephone (Phone)   

Editorial Review

Siemens's 4215 Gigaset covers a lot of ground. By using the walkie-talkie function, you can contact anyone who has a handset within 1,000 feet outdoors and 150 feet indoors. With long-ranging 2.4 GHz digital technology, the lightweight 4215 offers features like voice-announced caller ID/call waiting and headset compatibility and speakerphone in an expandable unit. Plus, enhancements like a buttonless base, six-day standby battery, clock and alarm, and appointment reminder combine to make this phone well suited for a small office or busy home. It's also easy to use, with voice-activated commands and dialing and a navigation key to help you move through menu options.Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz digital frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology
• Voice-operated controls, voice-activated dialing, voice-announced caller ID
• Built-in digital answering machine
• Caller ID/call waiting stores last 30 missed calls; 200-name-and-number speed dialer
• Backlit 5-line graphical display on handset

Reviews (126)

I Love This Phone!
This phone is great.... I don't understand the bad reviews I see here. I have had this phone 2-3 years now and it is the best phone I have ever seen or owned and I always like to have the best phone I find. Quality is outstanding, I love the features and styling. I own a base an 2 extensions.
Don't buy
I paid $130 for the base and also bought two other phones at $60 each.Less than two years later, I'm told the electronics are shot and too bad for you, the warrenty is expired.Now, I understand that the base was failing much earlier. I thought I was buying quality and service.I got neither.I didn't find the phones complicated to use; just a hassle because of the poor design.I've never written a review about a consumer product, but then I've never been this dissatisfied with a product.
Great Phone...When it Works
I wish I would have read the reviews before going out to buy this phone system.The base station has been the cause of all the trouble.I can only get slightly over one years use out of it before it fails.The first time around, Siemens had a new one on it's way to me only after they first received a handset from me.It didn't matter to Siemems which one of the three originally purchased handsets should be returned. The company didn't even need to see the malfunctioning base.They just needed "a" handset and replaced both the base and handset as a set. Siemens honored the warranty even though more than 1 year had passed.
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Editorial Review

The Panasonic KX-TGA523M handset is a supplemental accessory for Panasonic's KX-TG5200M-series phone systems (required, sold separately). Operating on the same 5.8 GHz frequency and with the same digital spread spectrum signal technology as the base system, this handset features all the functions you've come to rely on. Caller ID/call waiting-ready, the KX-TGA523M features a three-line backlit LCD to let you see who's calling. It also features talking caller ID to audibly announce the caller's name or number through the handset's speakerphone. A light-up antenna visually alerts you to new calls and messages. Read more

Features

• Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty
• 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum signal
• For Panasonic KX-TG5200M-series expandable phone systems
• AM/FM clock radio/alarm in base unit
• Light-up antenna signals new calls and messages; caller ID with call waiting, 50-call log

Editorial Review

The Coby CT-P8910 is a 2.4 GHz analog cordless phone with built-in 50 duplex channels and AM/FM alarm clock. The filtered sound system gets considerably less noise than conventional cordless telephones because of a special circuit which delivers the clearest possible reception. With the 50 channel auto scan, you can easily find and lock on to the clearest channel for any call. Ensure greater privacy with the built-in security code with 65,536 combinations that prevents use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless phone. You can also store up to 20 numbers for convenient speed dial. Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz analog signal
• Caller ID with call waiting feature, 40-name-and-number memory
• Big 3-line LCD display on handset for name, number, date and time of calls
• AM/FM radio with alarm clock and snooze function
• Stores up to 20 numbers for speed dial

Reviews (2)

No Speaker Phone
Cute phone, great concept with the radio and alarms, but this phone has no speaker phone option.

Don't buy it!
I bought this cute little phone because of it's size and features.Well, it's ok for a phone but don't rely on the alarm.It works when it wants to which is not very often!I would suggest spending a few more dollars and getting a "name" brand!Looking for a new one myself! ... Read more

Features

• Call waiting/caller ID with 40 name and number memory-display shows name and number of incoming call even if you're on the phone
• Expandable up to 4 handsets - Use up to 4 handsets with base system and place in multiple rooms.Just plug extra handsets into power outlets.Only 1 phone jack needed
• VIP ring tones-assign your favorite ring tones to family and friends.Allows specific ring tone to be attached to specific number stored in memory.When that number calls, the selected ring tone is played
• Intercom-allows convenient 2 way conversation between handsets or between handset to base without using the phone line
• Dual Handset system-only one phone jack needed.Second handset can e placed in another room with no phone jack

Editorial Review

The KX-TG2432B 2.4 GHz GigaRange system uses frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology for enhanced range and a consistently clear signal. With subscription to local service, it supports caller ID, so you know who's calling to chat, before you even glance at the handset. The 50-station memory stores the most recent callers' names and numbers, along with the date and time of their call. Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz FHSS signal; additional handset and remote charging cradle
• Caller ID/call waiting, 50-station memory
• 50-station speed dial phonebook; digital answering system
• Last 5 number redial; Voice Enhancer technology
• Illuminated ringer and keypad; downloadable ring tones

Reviews (27)

Great phone!
I researched phones on Amazon and decided on this model.Everyone else seem to approve one way or another.I was considering a 5.8 range but took a chance with this one for our three bedroom home and it works great.

Great Phone For Great Price
Just bought this phone. Works Great. Speakerphone cuts out a little while talkin, other than that its great. Great features on the phone. 7 different ringers. Answering system is great. Black color is great cuz it shines.

Panasonic GigaRange KX-TG2432B
This model has all the features I was looking for.The headset jack was very important to me.I have trouble holding a phone for long conversations.I also like having both hands free when I need to look for or write something. Two handsets and two chargers at about the same price as other models is a plus.I like having the ability to check messages from multiple locations, call the other handset or base, and transfer a phone list from one to the other.The display is also helpful.I don't have to remember speed dial numbers, and I can check the phone number I enter before dialing.The keys are recessed so I don't hit buttons accidently.A speaker phone on each handset is also a good idea. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Siemens raises the bar with the 8825 Gigaset, a 2.4 GHz two-line expandable cordless communication system. Expandable to eight handsets, the 8825 offers a wide range of features, including a digital answering machine with four mailboxes. The voice-announced Caller ID (with subscription to service through your local carrier) uses your voice to announce incoming calls. Caller ID information and a directory of your 120 speed-dial presets are displayed on an easy-to-read backlit LCD. Siemens includes an extra handset (model 8000 Gigaset) with charger. Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum frequency-hopping technology
• Integrated digital answering system; dual full-duplex digital speakerphones
• 2-line operation; 1 cordless handset included, expandable to 8 handsets
• Multi-language programming in English, French, and Spanish
• Voice-announced caller ID and call waiting

Reviews (112)

Skip this phone
The AC adapter for my phone just died so I call the phone number they plaster on the phone and on every manual.The recording says to email them or goto their website and then it hangs up.Why even give a phone number?I email them as instructed and the email comes back as not working.So I am still trying to figure out how to make a warranty claim.
Seimens 8825 Gigaset system is junk
I was looking forward to getting this system for it's great features, but once I set this system up its been one moment of frustration after another.We began having problems with this system from day one.The cordless phone sound quality is horrible with annoying clicks and pops on all the 3 cordless phones that I purchased.The phones have problems with the redial and directory calling functions.It seems to have a problem not dialing the first digit of the calling number, so I have to manually dial the number EVERY time.This makes it useless for quick callbacks from either the directory or from the caller id list.The base system's LCD screen went out so that it displays only garbage on the screen.The cordless phones have an annoying intermittent contact problem with the chargers.They randomly begin beeping every 2 seconds until you slam the phone back in the charger.Calling their support people is a further exercise in frustration and gets me no where with this product.This is one of the worst and frustrating products I've ever purchased.Buyer beware.

Don't waste your money on a Siemens phone system
It's unfortunate that one star is the lowest possible rating available, because this company deserves a minus five stars for its poor product and complete lack of customer support. Our very expensive system with five handsets worked when it was brand new, but four of the handsets have failed one by one and cannot be repaired. The company offers no support whatsoever, and the "self-service" web site doesn't work either. As of today the base unit of our system also stopped working on one line, so we are down to one line with one handset. We are shopping for a new phone system, but it will not be a Siemens. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. telephone, cord less, CID, TAD    2. 2420   

Features

• 2.4 GHz with Call Waiting Caller ID
• Backlit 3-Line LCD display
• 40 Name / Number CID Memory
• One Touch Redial
• Page / Find feature

Editorial Review

The KX-TG2770S from Panasonic is an expandable phone system that features both a corded base unit as well as an additional cordless phone and cradle. Up to seven additional handsets can be added to the system (for a total of eight) for conferencing purposes or simple convenience, while a privacy setting lets you determine if others are allowed to join in to the conversation.Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz digital operation
• Fully integrated digital answering system with 3 mailboxes
• Expandable to 8 handsets; digital duplex speakerphone
• 1 cordless and 1 corded handset included
• 50 name and number speed dial

Reviews (23)

Not so great battery
I bought this phone based on consumer report reviews and the corded phone works great but the battery in the cordless phone is terrible. The battery dies after 1 hour of conference call. Then it would take at least 8 hours to recharge again.
KX-TG and KX-TC lines are defective!Read on...
I purchased the base unit (which includes one handset) and two additional handsets. They worked okay for about a month or so, then the handset started inexplicably dying. Sometimes the screen went totally blank and you would lose the call or couldn't dial. Othertimes the screen said that I was too far away from the base (even when I was literally right next to the base). So I called customer service and they said that it sounded like I needed a new battery (after a MONTH!). I actually read the directions before using the phone and I wasn't even putting the phones on the bases to recharge after every call so that the NI CD batteries wouldn't develop a memory (they don't use the better Lithium Ion batteries that do not develop a memory). So this made no sense. Anyway, I went ahead and bought the batteries (for all three handsets) and that didn't solve the problem at all. I then went ahead and purchased another handset. Again, no problems for a month and then the same issue. Customer service issued remanufactured phones (4 handsets) and in about a month to 8 weeks all were exactly the same.
Panasonic KX-TG2770
Have had total of 3 systems. Generally work well. The WORST part is the OEM NICAD battery. It is HORRIBLE. Buy the Energizer NIMH replacement on e-bay. It is MUCH better battery. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The KX-TG2421W 2.4 GHz GigaRange cordless phone uses frequency-hopping digital spread spectrum technology to give you outstanding range and signal consistency, preventing interference from radio and cellular antennas. A light-up keypad and backlit three-line LCD screen make it easy to dial and check your callers under any lighting conditions. Simple switches allows you to adjust the volume of your conversations or change the volume of the ring tone.Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping spread spectrum signal
• Caller ID/call waiting, 50-station memory
• 50-station speed dial phone book
• Last 5 number redial; Voice Enhancer technology
• Illuminated ringer and keypad; 1-year warranty

Features

• 2.4 GHz digital FHSS signal; base speakerphone, dual keypads
• Expandable to 8 devices, 1 standard handset included
• Caller ID with visual call waiting, intercom, 50-name phone book
• Handset access to built-in answering system
• Supports optional wireless camera and cell phone modules and video-audio handsets

Reviews (7)

It won't shut up or dial!
I bought this phone after 2 failed attempts with a Uniden 2.4GHz expandable model.This phone, however, is also maddening.First, the handsets, though in communication with the base, will not dial.Touch "flash" and begin dialing and NOTHING.No tones from the numbers, only the hum of the dial tone.The only way to solve this is to unplug the base.Second, and almost as aggravating, is the answering machine can NOT be muted.When the machine answers, the outgoing message blares like a roaring jet engine.Didn't anyone at Motorola think, 'Hey, maybe the customer will purposely not answer the phone?'It's so loud I've had to tape a pad of post-it notes over the speaker.If you don't have a baby sleeping anywhere in the house or you enjoy being awoken every morning by your answering machine, this phone is for you.Oh, don't forget to reset the base so you can actually call the person back.

Disappointed, But a Workable Phone
We bought this phone at Costco with the 3 additional handsets.Overall the phone works as advertised.
Great Idea and Works but...
I'm more likely to carry my cellphone and just use it rather than plug it into the dock.Audio quality very good.Only problem is that the phone simply rings for no reason every half hour or so.Even with no computer network or cell phone "docked", it just rings for no reason.I'm debating whether to retun it or determine if my DSL line is sending some signal that makes this phone (but not my other phones) ring, and yes of course I have my filter connected.Has anyone else had this trouble? ... Read more

Features

• Backlit message counter, keypad and display
• Remote message retrieval
• 15 minutes of recording time
• Intercom or transfer calls between handsets
• Headset compatible

Reviews (1)

TGMiller
The Vtech I6775 5.8GHz 3-Handset System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID is very easy to set up and use without the help of its user's manual.
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Features

• Requires broadband and Packet8 VoIP service; brings Packet8 service to your whole house
• Expandable to 10 handsets, 1 included; corded handset on base
• 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum technology; base speakerphone
• 100-number shared caller ID/phonebook memory per handset
• Built-in router and firewall; supports connection of optional analog telephone

Reviews (4)

FLAWLESS PRODUCT & SERVICE
I've had this working in my home for about 6 months now and it works flawlessly. The setup is really easy - just plug it into your dsl/cable modem/router and the electric supply and that's all there is to it! Absolutely no complaints whatsoever. Great value for money especially now with the rebate..
vonage service has gotten better
I CHECKED THE OTHER REVIEWS (THE BAD ONE'S) AND I THINK SOME OF THEIR PROBLEM'S ARE POOR INTERNET CONNECTION'S BUT LOOKS LIKE VONAGE HAS INPROVED A LITTLE TOO. I DID HAVE A PROBLEM THE FIRST DAY ,TWO OF US HAD THE SAME NUMBER. THE SOUND IS BETTER THAN MY PHONE COMPANY.I HAVE HAD IT OVER A MONTH NOW AND I LIKE IT. WHAT I REALLY LIKE IS NO JUNK PHONES CALLS,I KNOW THE LOCAL PHONES CONPANY GIVES OUT MY PHONE NUMBER ,HEHE THEY DON'T KNOW MY NEW PHONE NUMBER AND I PLAN TO KEEP IT THAT WAY. BE CAREFULL WHO YOU GIVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER TO.

Great VoIP Phone
Perfect phone system for VoIP.Seamless operation with voicemail and other VoIP functions.Packet 8 now offers 7-digit dialing as well. ... Read more