AT&T E5865 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Dual Keypads

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 3.7 x 9 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00023CJKE
• Item model number: ATT E5865
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 1, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The E5865 from AT&T is a 5.8 GHz cordless phone with an all-digital answering system, dual keypads, and caller ID/ call waiting compatibility. It utilizes the 5.8 GHz band along with frequency-hopping digital spread spectrum technology to provide clearer reception and less interference than traditional 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz phones.

With just one phone jack, the system supports up to eight extensions throughout your home.

The answering machine provides up to 25 minutes of recording time, while remote operation lets you check messages even when you are away from home. Speakerphones on both the base and handset combine with headset compatibility to provide hands-free communication options, while the LCD on the handset provides a way to navigate the phone's many functions.

Caller ID and call waiting compatible, the E5865 has a 50-number caller ID memory, as well as a 50-number internal phone directory to help you keep track of important phone numbers. Personalized ringing options allow you to assign any of the polyphonic musical ring tones to a phone directory entry, letting you know when a specific phone number is calling.

With multi-user expandability to eight handsets, you can add extensions to your system wherever you need them. Intercom and conferencing functions allow you to communicate between handset locations or with multiple parties at once.

The E5865 has an 8.5-by-8.7-inch footprint and is wall-mountable, freeing up countertop space completely. It also comes backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Base, wall mounting adapter, cordless handset, short and long telephone line cords, AC adapter, two AA NiMH batteries, belt clip, user's manual

Product Description

5.8 GHz DSS Frequency Hopping Technology, Full Color Graphical Display in Handset - Icon Driven Menu - Image Wallpaper, Advanced Antenna Design, Expandable System (Use up to 8 Handsets), Dial-in-Base Speakerphone

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good phone, with some funky features..., September 13, 2004

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Addison Phillips (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AT&T E5865 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Dual Keypads (Office Product)

I bought this phone (plus an additional handset) to replace my old Sony 2.4GHz phone. The old phone interfered with my home WiFi network. This new phone, although it is a dual-mode phone, claims not to interfere and so far that has been the case for me.

There are a number of nice features on this phone. Both the handsets and the base station have built-in speaker phones. The answering machine is easy to program. The handsets are easy to set up with the base station (a near impossibility with my old Sonys). The phones are reasonably stylish in a utilitarian sort of way and have enough heft that you won't mind using them.

The phones and base station have LCD displays for programming. The phone has a color display and you can choose "wallpaper" for it (right...). The spare handset I bought was only black and white (I could have chosen another color handset). By default it shows a smiley face. The ringers are a bit cloying (you can set them to play music or choose from several obnoxious ring styles). Here's the digital revolution turning something simple into a needlessly complex toy.

If you ignore all the stupid bells and whistles, though, the phone does everything I ask of it. It was very easy to setup and it works well. Other brands aren't that much better in terms of "silly quotient" and don't offer the range of useful features. I would give this phone 3 1/2 stars if I could, but it's pretty good.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great replacement but for one thing, August 9, 2005

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Gadget Girl (San Pedro, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: AT&T E5865 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Dual Keypads (Office Product)

I had a Panasonic Expandable Phone System before, and I wanted to replace it when the extra cordless phone finally wouldn't hold any charge. Consumer Reports rated this one as one of its top picks so I switched to AT & T. To say the least, I love it. The only downside I have seen thus far (only owned it for 2 months) is that when you listen to messages and you have it automatically dial back the message leaver by picking up the phone, it doesn't automatically dial 1, so it ends up calling locally only. Good pick for all the gratuitous bells and whistles.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great phone, April 2, 2005

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Charlotte B. Street "Charlotte Street" (Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AT&T E5865 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Dual Keypads (Office Product)

I have had this phone now about 3 months and I am VERY HAPPY with it. IT has all the things and want and many more, The hand sets are very clear and I love the fact I can check voice mail on any hand set that goes with it I do not have to run to the main answering machine to check the voice mail. The range of the hand sets is great had no problem at all with this. So far I love everything with this phone, It is much better than either of the last two phone I have had. I have walked over a 1/2 block from the house and it still works clearly, I have never had a phone that worked so far away from home.