VTech ev2625 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Dual Handsets and Caller ID (Metallic Blue/White)

by VTech

Product Details

Product Manual [716kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 2.5 x 5 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000172F4G
• Item model number: v2625
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 1, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering streamlined convenience that makes it ideal for home use, the VTech ev2625 features dual handsets with speakerphone capability, caller ID with 50 name-and-number memory, a separate 50 name-and-number dialing directory, and handset-to-handset call transfer. The included two handsets (and charging cradles) are able to operate off of just one phone jack, and they support conferencing, page, and walkie-talkie conversations. Design features include an illuminated keypad, headset capability (2.5 mm jack), a visual message waiting indicator (for use with voicemail), as well as an easy to read three-line backlit LCD for displaying call information.

What's in the Box
VTech 2625 cordless phone with charging cradle, additional handset with charging cradle, one phone line cord, two AC power adapters, two battery packs, user guide, warranty information

Product Description

2.4GHz Dual Handset System with Caller ID - 2.4GHz Dual handset cordless telephone system- Caller ID, call waiting caller ID- 50# Caller ID history- 3-Line backlit LCD on both handsets- Includes one handset and base unit and one extra handset and charger- Handset to handset operation (page and talk between handsets)- Only one phone jack needed for entire unit- Speakerphone in both handsets- Transfer calls- Flash/redial/pause/mute- 3-Way conferencing- Time and date displayed on handset LCD- 50# Name and number phonebook directory- Trilingual menu- Backlit keypads (keypad on handsets only)- Visual message waiting indication- Headset jack- Not expandable- Belt clips included- 3 AAA rechargeable batteries included- Silver and white with orange backlit LCD and buttonsBATTERY: AAA-650NM

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great phone, great features, happy with purchase, November 30, 2004

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Pam - See all my reviews

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This review is from: VTech ev2625 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Dual Handsets and Caller ID (Metallic Blue/White) (Office Product)

In my opinion, nothing is quite like shopping for a new cordless. Its a risky investment. First there's the phone itself, then you have to worry about batteries, and then static from neighbors. Well, I am happy to say, this phone has got just what I need, at the price I like, with features that are just right.

This is a two handset 2.4 ghz phone. One base plugs into the phone socket, and the second base just needs an electrical outlet. With a two story house, this additional handset has quickly become my favorite feature. We keep one handset downstairs and the other is upstairs. Can't beat that!

The colors on the phone are different that I'm use to, but they are pleasant in person and seem to blend in well with my neutral decor. The keypad and caller id screen are illuminated in soft orange light when buttons are pushed or the phone is ringing.

I like that each phone can have a 'name'. You can program each phone with any text you like. For example, one phone's display reads "Downstairs" and the other is "upstairs". I never have to wonder if one floated to the wrong floor.

The intercom phone to phone feature is a nice bonus as well as the built in speakerphone on each handset. No more do I have to use my shoulder to hold the phone if I'm changing a diaper. Just press 'speakerphone' and the caller is amplified. Its a feature I never had before, but now would not want to be without.

I started shopping for a new phone when our new neighbors moved in and our 900 mhz started going haywire. I have yet to experience any feedback, hissing, or picking up others calls. I'm happy with the sound quality.

My only reservation about this phone prior to purchasing, was another review that stated the caller ID wouldn't allow you to call back a specific call if your area required an area code or 1 prefix. Although its lacking from the instruction manual, when reviewing a number from the caller id list, you just have to push the # key. For example, my local calling area requires the 1 prefix and the area code. If I want to call someone back from the caller ID, I scroll to the number, then press the # key and it adds the digits I need.

The batteries for this phone are AAA rechargeables. I like that. Too many times I have searched for replacement cordless phone batteries and paid too much! I expect these batteries will last longer, and be more economical in the long run.

Lastly, purchasing this phone didn't break the bank. I'm completely happy with my purchase.

The only negatives I could even think of, are

(1) When I'm trying to unclip the phone from my back pocket, I often hit the volume switch while trying to remove the phone from my pocket.

(2) When programming the phone (ex. adding a number to the phone book or selecting one of the 10 different ring patterns) there is a confirmation beep that sounds when you have completed the programming. Its quite loud, can't be muffled if the belt clip is in place, and doesn't seem to be affected by the phone's volume levels. Its only when you're making a change to the programming, but its still loud.

That's it. Hope this helps you decide.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Complete features but "cheap", April 26, 2004

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Terris Linenbach "devguy" (Burlingame, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech ev2625 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Dual Handsets and Caller ID (Metallic Blue/White) (Office Product)

There are few phones on the market that have the same features as theise phones. There's caller ID and a headset adapter (headset not included). There's a digital display of the number you last dialed. There's a timer that keeps track of how long you've been talking. There's a speakerphone on both phones, as well as a phonebook. You can even use the phones as an intercom. The charging stations on both phones require very little counter space. The master base station even has a "new voice mail" indicator light that works with the phone company's voice mail system. Other manufacturers sell similar features for 2 to 3 times the price, and few products are as complete as these phones.

Now the bad stuff. The body of the phones is made of low-quality plastic. They are cheap. If you leave the handsets in their rechargers for too long, they become uncomfortably warm. The phones are half-duplex meaning you can't hear yourself talk (even without the speakerphone). You can't tell the difference between talking "live", or whether you haven't turned on the phone yet (when moving from one handset to the other), or whether you're on mute. That is, unless the person on the other end of the phone clues you in. This will be confusing for a while.

For the price, these phones are definitely worth the money. It is very difficult to find other manufacturers with the same number of features, especially online.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loud and Clear, October 4, 2004

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H. Wang (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech ev2625 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Dual Handsets and Caller ID (Metallic Blue/White) (Office Product)

This review is for its sister model (V2650) which has the same handset as this model. The sister model has answering machine feature builtin but overall they are the same in terms of handset features and sound quality.

Man, it is so hard today to find a cordless phone with good voice quality. I dumped several phones due to such reason. But this model does not disappoint me. I'd highly recomment it to anyone looking for cordless phone (and with answering maching combo).

Pro:

1. Loud and clear. The sound quality from the handset rivals those landphones. No static. This is the default setting. If your hearing capability is not great, you can always turn that up! This is the most important thing a phone needs to do, however so many others fail.

2. Second handset.

3. Speaker phone.

4. Illuminating buttons on handset (useful in night)

5. Clear and relatively big font on the LCD screen of handsets.

6. Use AAA rechargable batteries. When the batteries die, it is relatively easy and cheap to find replacement. Many cordless phones use proprietary battery pack so it is more difficult and expensive to replace them.

Cons:

1. It is bit odd that On/Off button on the handset is not the same (many handsets use the same On/Off button, which becomes norm).

2. There is no edit dial feature found in some other phones. It is especially useful when you reply a caller-id recorded number. At least my phone company send such number in the form of <area-code>-numbers (lacking the preceding 1). Thus directly hit Dial won't get you the right number. You have to remember the number and dial it manually. This is a major inconvenience in my opinion.