Customer Reviews

V-Tech VTIA5851 5.8GHz Analog Cordless Telephone with Answering Machine and Caller ID (Silver/Black)

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Nothing Special, disapointed with the distance the phone reaches. You better stay in the same room as the transmitter. After two rooms over, you will get static that makes it almost impossible to use. The answering machine I would rate a 4, it's good and simple to use. The Phone a 1. My 900 HZ, $14.99 cordless phone was a lot better then this.

I was worried about buying this phone as the reviews of the product had been mixed. But it was so inexpensive, I took a chance. I have been very happy with it. It took no time to set up, the controls are simple, the battery life is very long and the signal is clear. It also has a nice look to it, for those concerned with their decorating.

I owned another VTech cordless phone with answering machine. That phone worked Ok too. But one day, I took it outside and forgot it at the deck. By the time I remembered, the handset sat in the rain for 30 minutes and totally soaked. From that day, the handset's talk-time won't last 30 minutes even after we replaced the battery. This phone and answer machine works fine. The package is a bit strange though: most of the stuffs are wrapped in plastic bags that are not sealed. But the product looks brand new. The handset does not feel as sleek as panasonic's but the battery lasts days without a recharge. For the price, it can't be beat.

Great little system. Takes up little space and has good
range. Easy to operate. The only draw back is the automated voice on
the answering system is a little hard to understand at times.

I have this same phone set along with an extra phone. I bought it in a store and not Amazon. I was on Amazon to buy a new phone and saw this one, so I wanted to post a warning. This is the worst phone ever!

I have a small house and the phone has static in everyroom, even if you are beside the set. Do not buy this phone. You cannot hear over the static which comes everytime you move your head or walk at all.

The answering machine recorder is really poor quality. You sound like you are in a barrel with static and your voice is not clear. You sound far, far away. Not so professional for a business answering machine. Features it doesn't have that I wish it had is a speaker option and a "do not disturb" button. Really loud ring, not sure if you can adjust that.

The product was ontime and it was exactly as i expected. It works ok and i am happy with my purchase

I live in a very small apartment and I can walk from one side to the other, but I I walk out the door, the signal gets crackly and then gone!
The phone other wise is good, just a little harder to program than most.
Oh, and the battery cover keeps popping off. Annoying.

But otherwise a good phone.

Very good value for the money. No complaints- Performs well-actually better than expected for the money spent. Especially looked for and using the multiple mailbox feature which is getting tough to find on many other manufactures'products.