Customer Reviews

VTech CS5111 1-Handset Cordless Phone, Silver/Black

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4 star:		(30)
3 star:		(15)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(20)

 

 

After my home phone broke, I was looking for a cheap replacement. Like most households now are not using their home phones, I still keep a home phone just in case, and talk to the occasional telemarketer that get passed the Do Not Call list(j/k) Well I was looking for reliable, caller ID, high frequency that won't interfere with my wireless network, Back lit, and most importantly Cheap. I have purchased V-Tech before and had no problems. At first I was skeptical but I have come to give some cheaper brands a try. It is easy to set up. The buttons are nice and big, Caller ID back lighting is great, enough to see when it rings in the dark. It does not interfere with my wireless network which is important cause we have 4-6 computers/laptops connected. The sound is clear and crisp. You cannot go wrong with this phone and its price.

I bought this phone because I wanted minimal gadgetry for a minimal price. I got what I wished for and less.
This phone does work, is light in weight, and does look good. Except for the three small buttons on the bottom row, the backlit buttons are large and easy to see and easy to push. Sound quality is not stellar, but is more than adequate.

Two gripes are the dimly lit display that in no way measures up to the brightly lit screen shown on the packaging. Also dialing is slower than other phones I've used, but that's a minor complaint.
In retrospect I wish I'd spent a little more for a phone with a speakerphone feature.

This isn't a bad phone for a second, third or fourth option. It's a good phone for that spare bedroom, but not the best choice for one's primary phone.

My 15 year old Radio Shack cordless died so I got this one VTech CS5111 as a replacement. I also have 4 other cordless telephones in use throughout the home and external buildings. The Vtech is equal to or better than all of them. I found the audio normal and the phone comfortable to my ear. It is very simple to operate. I would certainly buy one again.

This phone is perfect for me. I use magic jack as my home phone and forward calls to my cell when I'm out. Now I pay $10/month for both!

Anyway, back to the V-tech. Great sound, great caller ID. Totally comfortable to talk on for a long time. I can keep it on my shoulder just fine too. The directory and caller ID functions work great once you read the manual and figure it out; not the most obvious set of functions. The volume and clarity are great though; no static.

With magic jack the phone's caller ID works perfectly, you just have to make sure to plug the magic jack into a SELF POWERED usb hub (with a power cord) rather than straight into your computer, then the caller ID kicks in. Also you can use your computer speakers and microphone as the speaker-phone. (Also make sure the phone is set to touch tone or it won't dial out with magic jack.)

I like the fact that it doesn't pick up a call when I take it off the cradle. I am always looking at the caller ID before I answer and I don't want to be afraid to touch my phone while squinting down at it.

I also like the option of adding new handsets later.

I spoke at length with Vtech about this phone. Their bottom line is that if it is near a computer or a wireless network it will not work very well. I agree with them completely. The phone works fine when i am within arm's length of the transmitter but as soon as I am more than ten feet away it starts breaking up and as soon as I break line of sight it's pretty much a goner. If you just want to do away with the hassle of a tangled cord get this phone. If you want a phone you can take to the other room or (gasp) outdoors, then get a DECT 6.0 phone, especially if you have a computer with WiFi. You get what you pay for with this phone and if you want a piece of junk not worth $20 then this is the phone for you.

The phone works well but I have two gripes. First, the base seems larger than it needs to be and is a little unstable. Second, and more importantly, there is no 2.5mm headset jack. My last V-Tech had one and I used it frequently. This is not a deal breaker for everyone but I wish I knew this a week ago.

The phone was just as I had expected. My mother-in-law was able to use it without a lot of explanation. It was very important to find her something she could easily use.

I don't ask for much from a phone except easy set-up, good sound quality, and durability. The V-Tech fits those categories very well and the price is incredibly low. I had this same phone for 5 years and the battery went. A new battery costs as much as the phone so I just got a new phone instead. Another thing I like is the shape of this phone. I looked at several phones in the $50-$100 range but they looked like cell phones. Apparently most people have tiny hands and fingers to press thos little buttons all cluttered together. If you can do without all the frills, this is the phone for you.

If you picked this phone it's because it's one of the few phones left that is still stand-alone without a lot of extra handsets, is up to date visually and specifications, by a name brand, and value priced. It met all of these requirements for me.

This V-Tech cordless phone was a best buy in Consumer Reports. The voice quality is excellent. I wish it turned on automatically when picked up for an incoming call, like my old one which failed.