Editorial Review

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. Read more

Features

• Page, Intercom and Call Transfer Between Stations
• 1 to 4 Line Capacity
• Mix & Match with AT&T Models 945 and 984
• 200 Name/Number Directory
• Expandable up to 16 Stations

Reviews (7)

Nice phone, available in multiple colors
This phone is available in graphite and Titanium blue, under five seperate Amazon listings.You can find them by their ASIN number or by the tag i added.it's ATT974
speakerphone has problems
I purchased 3 of these for my office back in October.First the speakerphone microphone on the one on my desk stopped working most of the time.I had been planning on exchanging the phone on my desk with a coworkers since I use the speakerphone on a daily basis.My investors were out this week and were on a conference call on another of the phones, that microphone stopped working.Today I had a phone interview and the THIRD phone microphone stopped working!They work for 15 or 20 seconds, then the party on the other end can't hear you.These are gone.I was also hoping for a visual indicator that there were messages waiting when you use Verizon Centrex/voicemail.No go there.

If you're searching for a good quality phone, this is it!
The sound quality is very good and all the functions seem to work properly. Most of the features are very user friendly, easy to figure out. For the rest, the manual clearly tells you how to use them. I researched many phones before deciding on this one and was not disappointed. This makes a great office phone. ... Read more

Features

• 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Technology
• Corded Base & Cordless Handset
• Expandable System
• Dial in Base Speakerphone
• Last 5 Number Redial

Reviews (6)

Lesson Learned
It was one of limited few that meet all my criteria for the home office.
Good except for the outgoing message quality
I have just started using this phone today, and while it mostly lives up to my expectations, I have run into a major problem with the answering system:when I record the outgoing message on either line, the audio quality is extremely poor.I did just as the manual described - spoke at normal volume 9 in. from the unit - with poor results every time.I was also amazed that one is forced to record the announcement through the speakerphone, not the handset, making it sound as if it were recorded... well, over a speakerphone (but with an extra dose of poor audio quality).One worksaround is to record from the cordless handset, which allows you to use a headset.Still, bad quality even with the cordless handset.
Problem on outgoing calls
I bought this phone as soon as it came out because it had the features I wanted. I have been generally pleased with it except for one major issue: every so often I will make a call and the party on the other end hears nothing. This is particularly frustrating since I can think I'm leaving a message on the other party's voicemail but nothing is recorded because my voice doesn't come through. While AT&T's Customer Service is virtually useless, they did replace the unit. Unfortunately the new phone has exactly the same problem. After trying endlessly to talk to a technical person, I was told that they have never had this complaint before. I can't believe that I just got two phones with exactly the same defect. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A four-line corded phone with multi-user expandability to 16 stations, the 945 is a great choice for small businesses and busy households alike. A built-in speakerphone and headset compatibility allow you to communicate while engaging in other tasks, and two data ports allow you to take advantage of peripherals such as a modem or fax machine. Read more

Features

• Expands to 16 stations using AT&T models 974, 984, 944, 955, or 964
• 32-speed dial and 16-intercom memory locations
• Built-in speakerphone, 2 data ports
• Intercom, page, and call transfer
• Hearing aid and headset compatible

Reviews (2)

Great unless you have DSL.....
We bought this system for our small office and loved it for about a year until we got DSL and then the entire system went haywire. Apparently, the system uses the same frequency as DSL and you have to order a special splitter and have your phone company install it for you to correct the problem. Well I spent 2 hours on the phone with At&t arguing with them before they would even agree to send me a splitter and then an hour on the phone with Bellsouth explaining what I needed them to do. Repairman came out, crawled the house, etc and apparently it's not going to work any way we do it. So we wasted our money on this system and now have to replace it. So be careful...

Great Phone
I bought this phone mainly because I wanted a model that had numerous speed-dialing buttons and a decent speakerphone. Thus far, I am very pleased with the model. The 945 is a 4-line phone designed for office use, but it works great as a home phone. It has 16 speed dial buttons located on the right side of the phone. This makes it a snap to call family and friends by just pushing two buttons - one for speakerphone and one for the number. The speakerphone seems to work well and I also like the green backlit lcd display, which generally looks cool but also makes the phone easy to use in the dark. It also displays the date, time, number dialed, and phone call length, useful for keeping track of how long an interesting (or not) conversation has been going on for. Phone preferences can be set by an easy to use on-screen menu system and there are also a bunch of ring tones to choose from, which I appreciate because I have chosen a lower frequency tone that is so much more pleasant than the typical high-pitched annoying telephone ring my last phone had. Be aware, though, that Caller ID isn't supported on this phone. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With this digital answering system, you can screen your calls while enjoying the advanced features that many voice mail systems offer. AT&T's 1818 answering system includes a time/day stamp on each call, message-guard memory, remote access so you can retrieve your messages while away from home, and, of course, call screening/intercept. In addition to the answering machine features, the system is also just a solid phone, featuring three one-touch memory dial buttons, nine-number speed-dial memory, and one-touch redial. AT&T offers a 90-day warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Corded telephone with integrated answering system
• 19-minute maximum record time
• Caller ID number announce
• Remote access with voice prompts
• Wall-mountable

Reviews (19)

AT&T should have done better
Same problems that others have noted:
flawed and clunky but it won't die
I bought this b/c it was on sale at best buy for US$thirty, And b/c i wanted 1) corded phone for the times I want a secure line, and 2) speaker phone for convenience when i get put on hold by customer service of [name of any company here].I agree the answering machine sound could be better, but the worst part is that i can't turn down the volume of the tone sounds when i push the number keys. You can adjust the volume of the conversation, but not the beeps when you push the number pad. If i have the earpiece to my ear, the volume of the beeps is pain inducing. It sounds petty, but it is a real ergonomic flaw - almost a deal breaker for me. Also when going through your messages it is way too easy to delete the next message rather than the one you just listened to. For a desk speaker phone it should have a better place to label your speed dials; the included sticker just plain doesn't. Overall it is marginally serviceable phone but every use involves a little pain, and is in no way a pleasure to own. Unfortunately, i've had none of the breakdowns others have reported, so i can't justify throwing the dang thing out and getting a better one. Sadly, i've had it for about 2 years and it still seems to work fine.

Cord keeps falling out
The phone isn't too bad except that we have to hold the cord or it falls out in midsentence. We've tried different cords and we have the same problem.Plus even with the battery backup I have to reset the time and date a lot. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The AT&T 964 is a four-line digital duplex speakerphone that also provides integrated intercom and an answering system. It can stand alone or function as part of an expandable system, with a long list of advanced features that are ideal for a small office or large home. Accommodating four telephone lines, the phone can connect 11 staff members via intercom, call transfer, and conferencing. It supports caller ID on all four lines, has two data ports, and displays a 200-name-and-number caller history on the multifunction LCD.Read more

Features

• Access for up to 4 Separate Lines
• 3-party conferencing
• 2 data ports
• Caller ID with call waiting capability
• Hands-free Speakerphone

Reviews (24)

Intercom doesn't work on my wiring
One of the nice concepts of this phone was the idea of using it as an intercom. I have a huge house, and it's nice to be able to intercom someone in their room instead of going all the way over there each time.
The Worst Phone on the Planet
Everything wrong cited in the earlier reviews is true.The poorest quality at the highest price--shame on you AT&T.Based on my experience with this product, I will never purchase an AT&T branded anything.

Typical cheap Asian electronics
In other words, lots of claimed features, many of which are unnecessary, conflict with one another and are poorly documented. Additionally, we found that this unit (although not the 944 slave) is subject to RFI (static), which required us to relocate it to another room.
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Editorial Review

Why clutter your desk with a telephone and an answering system when you can have both in one package? The AT&T 1817 provides an all-digital answering system with time/day stamp and remote control features to make checking your messages easy whether you're at home or on the road.Read more

Features

• Tapeless digital answering system
• Time/day stamp
• Nine-number memory dialing
• MessageGuard memory for power failures
• Remote access

Reviews (10)

Audio is not good and it's hard to program
I've had a LOT of phone machines and this one is OK, but the audio is really marginal. It's also a bear to program. I always have to find the manual to do the simplest things. It also loses the time - can't they keep the clock alive from phone line power in case you get a glitch in the power line ? I guess not....
Useless
My less than a year old AT&T 1817 has earned my complete mistrust. Some important messages became mysteriously inaccessible on it while I was making arrangements to have some major surgery. More have disappeared since. Just OK
I experience a good deal of static while using the telephone.Plus, even with the volume all the way up, I miss parts of the message unless the person leaving the message talks loudly enough so the machine records all of it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Corded Telephones (Phones)    2. Caller ID (Identification)    3. Telephone (Phone), Tapeless answering device (TAD)    4. ATT1817, AT&T1817, ATT    5. Memory dialing (speed), Time/day (date) stamp   

Features

• 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Technology
• 2-Line Operation
• Spakerphone In Handset
• 50 Name / Number Directory
• Answering System Access from Cordless Handset

Features

• Classic, comfortable and reliable Trimline design with several updated features
• Adjustable volume control on handset receiver
• Last phone-number redial
• Adjustable electronic ringer control
• Illuminated dialing keypad

Features

• LCD displays time, year, month and day, caller ID*, calendar, calculator and more.
• Touch Panel keypad for easy calculating and number dialing.
• Talking Caller ID. 12/24 hour formats. Long distance redial .
• Nightlight, Hold Music, Adjustable Brightness.
• Microphone pickup and external speaker for hands-free conversation

Reviews (1)

Great idea, poor exicution.
I purchased this item at a local drug store for $9.95.
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Features

• Type 2 Caller I.D. capable with optional telephone company subscription
• Call review
• New message indicator
• Flash - Redial - Mute buttons
• Desk or Wall Mountable

Features

• Digital answering system with 14 minutes of recording time
• Caller ID with call waiting, 64-name-and-number log
• 3 priority speed dials, 10 two-touch memory presets
• Handset and ringer volume controls
• Speakerphone and hearing aid compatibility

Reviews (4)

It's not as good as my old one
It does what it's supposed to do, but the remote access doesn't work too well. You can only delete all messages rather that deleting them individually, and you must keep the remote password that comes with the phone - you cannot change it to something you want.

poor design
1. Remote operation: You cannot use a cell phone to check messages remotely on this phone (Southwest Bell Help Line) making this service useless for most operators.
poor design
It works, and it takes messages, but I expected more.
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Editorial Review

The Panasonic KX-TMC98-B two-line jog-dial digital answering machine uses microchip flash memory to provide 33 minutes of recording time for both lines. Two-line operation with three-way conference calling allows for combined conference calls with lines 1 and 2. The digital duplex speakerphone helps reduce echo and dropout for more natural sounding conversations.Read more

Features

• Supports 2 lines, 3-way conferencing
• Digital answering system with 33-minute recording time
• Digital duplex speakerphone
• Caller ID/call waiting with 30-call history and caller ID pager call
• 100-number call directory with jog dial

Reviews (4)

Still looking for a decent 2 line phone & answerer!
I bought this a year ago to replace an almost-new AT&T model when I discovered that the AT&T model had a nasty habit of hanging up on people in mid-message, or sometimes failing to answer at all. In other words, the AT&T machine was garbage.
durable two line with long recording time and vox activated
This is a great answering machine for the person who is looking for an extended time that the incoming caller can record (100 min.) and allows the caller to leave as long of a message as they want. You just can't find this on any of the phones available at this time 12/27/2003. I have been using this phone since it first came out, approx 4yrs ago. At the time I thought it was pricy ($249.00) not including shipping, but I'd pay it again, the phone is that worth it. It is durable, I've dropped it several times on hardwood floors, and keeps on delivering those messages.Easy to use, many features that I don't use, because I never took the time to investigate them all.I would like one thing it doesn't have and that is a removable hand set, but it works well in sync with the other two line panasonics I have plugged into other jacks, so it's ok.I wish panasonic still made a machine with these features, multi line and decent speaker phone....I know others who would like this phone, but can't find it.

Still looking for something less complicated!
Overall, a good machine; speakerphone and caller ID memory are wonderful. But lots of steps to follow to access basic functions, even remotely. A couple of times, I know for certain that this machine has failed to record messages from callers...NOT good! Also, the recording quality leaves a bit to be desired, too; this is particularly true of the outgoing message quality; for some reason the callers' messages come through more clearly. (Hint: record your outgoing message remotely, from a quiet location--seriously!) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Corded Telephones (Phones)    2. Caller ID (Identification)    3. Answering Machines    4. Speakerphones    5. Telephone (Phone)   

Features

• Speakerphone for hands-free conversations
• Caller ID with call waiting capability, 90-call memory
• 50-number call directory
• Power-failure operation
• Data port for hassle-free computer-modem connections

Reviews (27)

So-so
I like all the features of this phone, especially the great display and the automatic saving of phone numbers from your received calls. It's very easy to just save them into your directory.If only the sound quality were better. We've had it 2 years, and now there is static on the line and the speakerphone fades in and out.
Great phone at this price
I bought this phone a year ago to replace another aging AT&T speaker phone for home use (speaker phone is a must if you do a lot of phone conference, or talk to customer service which will put you on hold for half an hour). Overall I am satisfied with the phone's quality, function and relability.
died after 14 months
We were satisfied with this phone for 14 months. Then one day we came home and there was a static sound coming out of the speaker. It got gradually louder and then went silent. The loud beep when pressing keys is gone as well as the speakerphone and the caller ID. Unfortunately, it was covered by a 1 year warranty. Now we have to find a replacement. ... Read more

Features

• Last number redial/pause function
• Flash
• Music on hold
• Speakerphone function
• Flashing ringer light

Features

• Caller ID with 50-call history
• Digital answering system
• 12-number memory dialing
• Call screening
• Ring select with toll saver

Editorial Review

Southwestern Bell's FM2575 with caller ID and answering system is a classic corded phone with plenty of contemporary features. Sleek design combines with speakerphone and a 10-number speed dial, programmable to hold your most important and frequently dialed numbers. Use the flash button to get an instant dial tone (supports call waiting, an optional service from your phone company), and redial lets you keep trying the last number you dialed. A lighted keypad makes dialing at night easier. The FM2575 keeps track of up to 64 names and numbers in the caller ID memory, and a large LCD shows callers' names and numbers for easy redialing.Read more

Features

• Corded speakerphone with caller ID and digital answering system
• Caller ID memory holds up to 64 names and numbers
• Digital recording up to 14 minutes
• Voice menu, 3-line backlit LCD screen
• Voice time/day stamp

Reviews (24)

Voice-prompts drive me crazy
After using this phone for a month, I've finally had it and ordered a new phone to replace this one.The quality of the phone is good, the buttons are large, lighted and easy to see. One minor problem is that people have to call twice to leave a message because they get cut off by the answering machine.The straw that broke the camel's back is the maddening voice prompts.Intially, they are helpful - they guide you through setting up the phone and using the answering machine, but...THEY CAN'T BE TURNED OFF ! You can't erase a message untill you listen to the phone telling you how to erase it.I called the toll free # to ask if it could be turned off and the polite person on the other end said "no it can't".I told her it gets in the way and is annoying, she told me that older people really appreciate it.
Perfect for when you need to talk on the phone
this phone is.. fine. The big complaint is the digital answering part. My voice sounds like a crazy robot on playback, and when people leave messages they are all kind of shrill sounding (or maybe that's just my friends). The volume for the answering playback on my phone seems to be a bit touchy as well. It seems to go from quiet to loud with nothing in between. we don't use the caller id features, so I can't really comment about that.

Great features, easy to use
This is the best phone I have ever owned, hands-down, based on my lifestyle. My job requires me to work on-call, which means there are many times I work nights and sleep during the day. The features on this phone are perfect for someone with an unpredictable schedule who works on call.
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Editorial Review

GE's 29879 is a classically designed corded telephone with a built-in answering machine. It can store up to 10-minutes of messages without the use of tapes or other moving parts that can wear out. The voice time/day stamp records time information along with your caller's message, and five remote functions are at your disposal from any touch-tone phone.Read more

Features

• 12 number memory
• One-touch redial
• Built-in digital answering machine
• Slim corded design
• Wall mountable

Reviews (2)

A Piece of Junk
Just had the 2nd phone fail on me today. Both had worked fine for about 6 months, then the handset failed for absolutely no reason. The answering machine part of it still works, but no dial tone on the handset.

Not Too Bad
The sound quality of the hand set is excellent.The hand set is robust - dropped it on the floor several times with no problems. Phone controls easy to use.The one poor feature is the quality of the sound of the played back messages.Voices are garbled and difficult to understand.I've put up with this for about a year and a half and I'm looking for a new phone. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With the Casio PhoneMate TI-345 telephone and answering machine with caller ID/call waiting, you can simplify and take control of your telephone life. Identify callers with the Casio PhoneMate's programmable 75-name-and-number memory before answering the phone or returning calls. With call screening and caller ID, you decide whether to take those cold calls or to interrupt your work to answer an incoming call.Read more

Features

• Call waiting/caller ID with 75 caller ID records
• Answering machine with all-digital recording
• Speakerphone
• Data Dial for rapid dialing of caller ID or AutoDial numbers
• Voice-assisted operation

Reviews (15)

It worked for awhile
This answering machine was decent for a number of years but recently it's been a source of trouble.The fact that picking up another phone doesn't shut it off was always annoying, but our troubles grew as it went haywire after a series of power failures.It now says that memory is full even though no messages are stored.We can no longer record greetings, meaning that it is now useful only as a phone.The most frustrating part is that Casio's customer service number is no longer operable and their website does not list phones and answering machines as products they currently produce.Thus, if you have a problem, you will be unable to receive support.If you're considering buying this now (2006) or in the future, I'd recommend something else.

Pretty good, I'd buy another w/o looking around
I bought two of these phones for my parents (for main phone and a home office phone).The great thing about the phone is that it has a digital VM and Caller ID in one phone.It also can be set to have the VM pick up on the first ring when a telemarketer calls (and blocks their number).The VM is annoying because, like was already mentioned, if the power goes out, your greeting is erased.Two other annoying things, you have to listen to the whole message before erasing it and the VM doesn't shut off when you pick up the handset.I'd buy another one if it meant I didn't have to look for a better one.

many negative points
If I would know before ordering that:1. The receiver has sever echo when you are talking 2.That it gives annoying soundes during dialing3.That answering machine does not stop when you picking up parallel phone. 4.That automatic dialing is inconvenientI would not buy this phone. But I have it now and will use it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Corded Telephones (Phones), instructions, instruction    2. Caller ID (Identification), Call waiting    3. Answering Machines, Device, Devices, System, Systems - Digital    4. Speakerphones, Speakerphone, Speaker, operation, prompts, prompt    5. TI345, TI, 345, voice-assisted operation, voice menu operations