VTech i5803 Accessory Handset for i5800-Series Expandable Phones

by VTech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 1.6 x 4 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00023CJIG
• Item model number: i5803
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The i5803 is an accessory handset for use with VTech expandable phone system models i5853, i5857, i5866, and i5867. The i5803 utilizes the 5.8 GHz frequency and digital spread spectrum technology to provide clear, accurate reception with less interference than traditional 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz phones. Caller ID/call waiting compatible, the i5803 has a 50-number caller ID memory as well as a 50-name-and-number phone directory to help you keep track of important contacts.

You can select among eight ring tones and 12 musical ringers, while the supplied audio patch cord allows you to record custom ring tones. An intercom feature lets you communicate with other handsets on the same system, and a handset-to-handset call transfer feature lets you route incoming calls to another handset location. The redial function lets you dial any of the last 10 outgoing calls, while an any-key answer feature allows you to answer a call by pressing any button on the phone.

The NiMH battery has an eight-hour talk time, with a standby battery life of up to five days. A handset speakerphone and headset compatibility also provide convenient methods of hands-free communication. The i5803 comes backed with a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Handset, belt clip, charger stand, AC adapter, battery cells, battery cover, user's manual, special features guide, audio patch cable

Note: This is not a standalone telephone. It requires a base system (sold separately) to function.

Product Description

Accessory handset only - requires Vtech i5853/57 or i5866/67 to operate

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have 15 years of V tech and am impressed with each new phone, January 29, 2006

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psnorb "Loving Father" (Northwest Chicago Suburb, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: VTech i5803 Accessory Handset for i5800-Series Expandable Phones (Office Product)

I can't tell you about service or support because I never had a problem with my V-Tech phones and have been a loyal customer for 15 years.

What I love about this phone.
1) The handset uses regular rechargible AA batteries. No more searching for the right type of battery.
2) larger than previous models I have owned. As a result I drop it less, and I lose it less often.
3) Easy set up I never touched the manual
4) Flashing LED in handset when I have a message. You would not believe how many times this has helped me find the phone in a dark room at the end of the day. I used to own 4-5 handsets because they kept getting misplaced.
5) Price. This is almost a disposible item.
6) Without the manual I set up a customised ring tone for my family members. I know when they are calling before I see the caller ID.

Im going to rate it a 5 because I think some of the other reviewers were a little unfair. In reality it is probably a 4. A 5 in my opinion would make the bed and scratch my back.

Now you got to ask why did I upgrade my previous phones if the V-tech phones are so good? My house got struck by lightning and anything that was connected to a phone line was smoking and stopped working (doorbell, alarm, phone, and washing machine). Fortunately there was no fire and no one was hurt.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, uses regular rechargable batteries, March 1, 2006

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S. Nabholz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech i5803 Accessory Handset for i5800-Series Expandable Phones (Office Product)

When my batteries started to fade away in my GE 900 MHz I decided it was time to start researching new cordless phones. I knew I wanted cordless 5.4mhz phones because I have a wireless home computer network plus I knew I wanted an expandable phone system.

During my first few searches at various stores I found all the newer cordless phones to be too small. Now I know the designers want them look like cell phones but this is a home phone and I won't be putting it in my pockets.

I also found that many of the cordless phones looked and felt cheap.

Finally I came across the VTech i5800 cordless phone series, it met my two biggest shopping points and more. I purchased the VTech i5800 cordless phone base unit that features an answering machine with three mail boxes and a very nice pre-recorded voice message, a color LCD menu screen that works just like a cell phone with a phonebook, call log, tools, ring tones, etc.. You can upload photos from your PC that display on the LCD when the person in the photo calls provided you have caller ID.

The base unit is the only handset that needs to be connected to a phone line, the added handsets only needs an AC plug for the charging base.

The handsets are larger, feel heavy and solid. They are easy to program and it is fairly easy to learn all the features. Although I have yet to be able to transfer a call from one hand set to another without hanging up on the caller.

The best feature about this Vtech set is the fact that they use regular rechargeable batteries. No need to worry if your phone's battery will always be available for replacement.

As for call quality, sound, etc.. No complaints. I would recommend this phone system.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1 failed - bought two more..., March 7, 2006

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Music Lover (Peachtree City, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: VTech i5803 Accessory Handset for i5800-Series Expandable Phones (Office Product)

I had a 3 phone system and one of the units failed after a year and a half use. I replaced it with two more handsets. I have two complaints with these units - you can not upload or transmit your directory list and this list is limited to 50 numbers. Other than that, and the failure (it would no longer recognize the base station i.d.), these work for me.