Vtech IA 5864 - 5.8 GHz Dual Handset Cordless Phone System w/ Digital Answering Device, caller ID & Call Waiting

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 5 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EES22U
• Item model number: 80-5738-00
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 28, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com

The VTech ia5864 5.8 GHz Dual Handset Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Device and Caller ID is a versatile solution for the home. A digital answering system with 15 minutes of record time is built into the base, reducing clutter on your desktop. Because operation is fully digital, messages are stored without the use of tapes or other moving parts that can wear out. Access your messages when you are away from home with the remote functions at your disposal from any touch-tone phone. An audible time and day stamp lets you know when messages were recorded.

The second handset works off the base unit, so you only need one jack to run both phones. Just connect the base unit to your phone line, then plug the extra charger into an electrical outlet in any room you choose.

The LCD screen on each handset allows you to view the name, number, time and date of incoming calls at a glance, even those on Call Waiting. Caller ID stores the name, number, time and date of up to 45 incoming calls. The 20 name/number phone book directory lets you store important contact information for easy access.

The ia5864 features enhanced 5.8 GHz technology, which offers the best available performance for clarity, range and security. Backlit keys and display make it easy to dial in low light, and the any key answer function means you’ll never miss a call fumbling for the talk button. Separate volume controls on the handset and base let you customize the proper audio levels. This phone also features last-number redial and a handset locator key.

Product Description

Vtech IA 5864 - 5.8 GHz Dual Handset Cordless Phone System w/ Digital Answering Device, caller ID & Call Waiting

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars don't waist your time, May 29, 2006

By	Rosemary "Rosemary" (Texas) - See all my reviews

i found this phone did some research and all sounded good. I was looking for new cordless phones. These were nice looking and a fair price but to my major disappointment they were not at all what i had hoped. We charged them for the time specified and on my very 1st call I was about to throw the hand set out the window . There was a terrible echo in the phone and after just 45 min of use it was telling me i needed to recharge the handset. If you turned the volume down you lose the echo but also the ability to hear the person you are talking to. In a nut shell i took the phone back after 3 days and paid $10.00 more for an At&t set and have been beyond happy ... just one more added note one other reason i picked these was because I have a wireless network and was told a 5.8Hz would work better... well they didnt and the AT&T set i bought are 2.4GHz and work wonderful

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Junk!, February 10, 2007

By	KTeacher452 (The Midwest) - See all my reviews

We first purchased an AT&T 2.4 mhz cordless, and took that back because it worked horribly. Then we went with Uniden. AWFUL! So then we moved on to this phone, and right away had problems. One handset would not work at all, so we returned it for a new one, thinking it was a fluke. Well, both handsets work now - - terribly. The echo is unbearable. It's near impossible to hear the person on the other end. All 4 ring types are just annoying. There is a huge delay when entering numbers or answering. Just plain not worth it at all. We could not regret a purchase more. I'm convinced there is just no such thing as a truly good cordless phone. I've been e-mailing more than ever!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Know what features you get, January 4, 2008

By	Sameer Dandage - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pluses - easy setup, speed dial (9), distinctive ring for special #s, forward call from one handset to another, decent voice quality, 'message record' or 'just announce' choice

Minuses - cannot use both handsets at the same time to speak in parallel, no speakerphone, no intercom, having problems with time changing on its own on the phone despite having set it a few times.