Customer Reviews

VTech v2651 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Speakerphone with Caller ID

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

 

 

Even though the box clearly states that this 2.4Ghz phone is "802.11 Friendly", I seem to get interface on this phone anywhere in my home. This is the first 2.4Ghz phone that I've had this problem with. There is no option to switch channels (DSS). There is a constant buzz on the line.

Another absolutely irritating thing is that fact that the dialpad is soo slow and will often miss a number when you dial it in.

It is an overall good phone with many practical uses. And for the price I got it ($20 after mail in rebate at staples), it was worth every penny. I liked it so much I went back to the store and purchased 2 more for around the home to be able to use the intercom feature. This was cheaper than buying 2 v2600 handsets alone. The two extra phones connect to the main base, but charge on thier own base. I am able to intercom upstairs to the family rather than yelling. Also I like the fact that the handsets have a speaker system by themselves (so does the base station) so I don't have to hold it up to my ears when I'm not around the base. The signal is decent at times, but when used for a long time it starts getting staticy (this may also be due to the interference of my wireless b internet network). Another possible reason is because of the small antenna on the handset, and lack of an antenna on the base. I like the base's dialing feature which allows it to dial without the handset. Overall I think this is a practical solution for a phone replacement (my old one's battery died). For 20 bucks, it was way better than buying another set of phone batteries at $15.

I was really pleased with the base/speaker phone when I purchased the original unit. Usually people cannot tell when I am on the handset or the base speakerphone because of the excellent sound quality. But the reason we purchased this unit was to be able to add additional handsets. The sound quality from the second handset is extremely poor. Moreover, sometimes when both handsets are in use that seems to cause both handsets to lose contact with the base and the call is lost.

I don't want any special features on my phone, other than multiple handsets. This phone seems to have a lot of neat futures. If I had designed this, however, I would have dropped some of the features and designed a system which allows the person with whom you are talking to actually understand what you are saying. Maybe you need to buy a more expensive model to get that particular feature.

I got it for my home office because I really needed a dual-keypad speakerphone. The instructions warn not to put it near electronic equipment and they weren't kidding! First of all, very few real perks to this phone. I like performing all my options from the base, and this simply isn't the phone for that. To use the speed dial, you HAVE TO use the handset speakerphone, which is horribly low in volume (and static-y next to my computer). The base speakerphone is not a whole lot better when it comes to clarity of sound. All things considered, I guess it's worth the $70, but I'm giving it to my teenager because she REALLY wants a speakerphone and won't know the difference. Boo-hiss for this one.

I had the phone for 2 weeks and it quit charging. I had to send the phone back to the manufacturer.

V-Tech missed the mark with this one. Features are complicated and hard to read on small screen. Changing contrast doesn't help. Also, don't buy for the wall-mount like I did. The wall mount is hard to use and is way above the average height person. The buttons are placed at 62 inches from the floor if the wall mount bracket is used. I am wishing I would have shopped longer before buying this one.

Hard to program and you have to press talk on lifting a ringing phone. No wonder, the deal was good.

But then after about 3 months, the expandable handset stopped charging properly and the charge light didn't come on. I thought maybe I just got a bad phone, so I took it back to the store and exchanged. Wouldn't you know, the next one did the same thing.

There is also a constant low buzzing on the line, which I've never had on my other phones. Also, when you place a number in memory, it only saves to that particular handset, not to any others. My dad's 5.8 GHz Vtech saves the memory numbers to all the expandable handsets.

If I had to do it again, I would not have bought this phone.

This is an above average phone systems with many features of phones twice as much $. It has good sound quality and an extended range feature that improves communications over larger distances than standard 2.4GHz phones. It performs much beter than the Seimens 2415&2400 system that it is replacing. I was actually quite surprised to see a high level of build quality and function in a VTech phone system this cheap. 5.8GHz is not worth the bump in price when this phone performs this well in the city.

the price was cheap compared with other higher-end brands. but the voice was very clear, and the battery lasted for several days without any problem.