VTech 5820 5.8GHz Accessory Handset for VTech 5831 and VTech i5881 Expandable Phones

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Product Details

Product Manual [1.06mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006IS9E
• Item model number: 5820
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 3, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Note: The VTech 5820 is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer VTech i5801 instead.

Expand your VT-5831 or VT-5881 5.8 GHz DSS cordless phone system to its full potential, with the addition or one or more VTech 5820 accessory handsets. Handsets include individual charging bases, which require only a power source to add an extra phone extension to any room in your house. The 5.8 GHz DSS transmission does the rest by allowing each handset to communicate directly with your phone system's base unit, so there's no need for installing additional phone jacks.

Handsets feature caller ID with call waiting and visual message-waiting indicator, storing up to 50 names and numbers access able through the handset's LCD. The LCD also features digital and analog clock readouts and handy navigation controls. The 5820 provides a distinct vibrating handset ringer, which can be used alone or with selectable ring tones.

What's in the Box
VTech 5820 handset and charging base, battery, AC power adapter, belt clip, user guide, warranty information

Product Description

Vtech VT5820 5.8 GHz Accessory Cordless Handset
for 5831 and i5881

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It's NOT 5.8 GHz, June 8, 2003

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Todd Palino "Living the Dream" (Shepherdstown, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech 5820 5.8GHz Accessory Handset for VTech 5831 and VTech i5881 Expandable Phones (Office Product)

The cordless phone works, and is clear. But be warned. This is not a true 5.8 GHz phone. The base transmits at 5.8 GHz, but the phones transmit at 2.4GHz. So if you're buying this in order to reduce interference with a wireless network (or from a microwave), look elsewhere. It will not solve your problems.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Improvement over the already excellent 2.4 GHz model, July 7, 2003

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Wayne Cannon "Wayne" (Healdsburg, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech 5820 5.8GHz Accessory Handset for VTech 5831 and VTech i5881 Expandable Phones (Office Product)

I was very happy with the 2.4 GHz expandable VTech phone, except for the interference between it and the 802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless computer network on the same cluttered 2.4 GHz band.

This phone is everything the 2.4 GHz model was, plus a more slightly larger and more comfortable handset, better sound quality (both normal and handsfree/handset-speakerphone modes) -- and, of course, no more interference with the 2.4 GHz 802.11b wireless LAN (I understand it receives on 5.8 GHz but still transmits on 2.4 GHz, but we haven't encountered any problems).

The only downside we encountered is that the intercom function is now on a softkey menu instead of a hard button (as it was on the 2.4 GHz model) so it is less convenient to use and almost impossible with one hand. It does now allow you to intercom-ring all handsets at once, which the 2.4 GHz model didn't.

Consider getting an extra battery for the base unit -- the base keeps the battery charged for operation during a power outage, or as a spare for a handset.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear as a Bell, April 6, 2003

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Richard N. Sanders (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech 5820 5.8GHz Accessory Handset for VTech 5831 and VTech i5881 Expandable Phones (Office Product)

I just purchased this phone and am extremely pleased with the clarity and performance. The speaker phone is crystal clear on both the handset and base----If you are looking for a good expandable phone system this is your best bet.