Customer Reviews

Vtech I5808 - Full Color Accessory Handset w/ Picture Caller ID

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

We purchased these phones with the base and absolutely love them. The reception is fanastic. We haven't had any problems hearing people or with issues about being away from the base phone as a previous reviewer had with his phone. In fact, I have taken the phone outside to get the mail, the mailbox is over 50 feet away, and can hear perfectly.

The two cons: You do have to program each handset individually, but I would most definitly still buy this phone. The other con: We have a MAC computer and it is only Windows compatible, so we use my work laptop computer for our data transfers.

I am extremely happy with this unit and would highly recommend it.

I purchased the i5871 base unit and three i5808 handsets to replace an aging Siemans Gigaset system. Initial impressions are that the system is very stylish and looks good in pretty much any room. However, the handsets are not comfortable to use for long periods of time. The sharp edges are simply not compatible with my ear, and I've gotten similar complaints from other users. The phone book management is archaic at best. It is frustrating to have to update each handset individually. Sound quality is above average, but the handsets are continuously resetting or loosing connection to the base, even standing right next to it. This happens in the middle of phone calls, checking voicemail, or while trying to dial. I've tried Vtech's support recommendations of re-registering the handsets at the base, unplugging everything and letting it reset, and nothing seems to work. Ultimately, I have several hundred dollars invested in a phone system that is just out of warranty and is too unreliable to use. This will most likely be the last Vtech product I purchase.

I love it, I just wish I could edit the address book with my Mac. Hopefully they will build a Mac client, if not I guess I can use my wife's new macBook which I installed windows crapola XP on it.

I did buy a set of 2 "Base station and extra handset". Its a great design, tons of features, MP3 ring ton, Picture Caller ID, Sync with your PC for phone book, Answering machine, etc.
I am very happy with.
Thank you so much for such great product with a great price.

I just picked one up for a new house and it looks good and works great. I highly recommend this system as an alternative for the expensive $$$$ B&O phone systems. Worth every penny!

The vTech i5871 has been featured in the movie 'When a Stranger Calls' and on a few prime-time shows namely, 'Brothers and Sisters'. Unfortunately the phone is horrible!

Errors messages include the following "unable to connect", "searching for base".

So much better than past experiences with Panasonic and Motorola cordless phones. Easy to set up, excellent battery life, lots of great features and nice design. Am planning to purchase more to be able to use the intercom feature throughout the house. The only potential negative is its above average height - it's more likely to be knocked off its stand.

I received this phone as a free gift for attending a seminar (the version with the answering machine). At first, I was really excited about this phone because it has a cool look to it. However, the actual operation of the phone is just plain lousy. The volume is very poor, and the placement of the ear piece is awkward. You have to hold the phone up to your ear a certain way in order to adequately hear the speaker on the other end. The ergonomics of the handset also make it uncomfortable to hold. It's like holding a block -- there's nothing that makes this phone ergonomically pleasant. The buttons on the keypad are difficult to push, and I've often had to redial a number because I did not push the buttons down hard enough. Also, while the hand unit does sit on the base properly, it seems to be easily knocked over. I'm not impressed with this phone whatsoever. Its "coolness" has worn off on me, so I'm going back to my old Panasonic. Now I know why it was given away as a freebie.

It's definitely a looker. It's a practical phone as well with good volume on both the speakerphone and regular calls. Uploading pictures for Caller ID is a breeze via USB and PC. Only bad thing is that the battery could have been a little better, but good enough especially if you have two of these phones in a household.

I purchased this unit about a year ago and am up to about 5 handsets. Love the centralized message center and internal intercom unit. The speaker phone is loud and clear. Message can easily be retrieved from the handsets. Talk time is no problem as the handsets have a very long battery life. With two teenages, the units are all holding up exceptionally well. Our country even depends on them too - I noticed that CTU uses them on 24. Go Jack.