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Customer Reviews for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

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VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

Model: ia5847
SKU: 8245473
UPC: 735078011886
Equipped with a 10-name/number phonebook directory you can quickly access commonly used numbers. The backlit display is easy-to-read, even in dimly lit rooms.
Average Customer Rating:
2.222 out of 5
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22% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID
Review 1 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

worst phone ever

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: jms12
from AR
on 02/13/2008
What's great about it: none
What's not so great: all
I have to agree that this is the prime example of you get what you pay for. I purchased this phone less than 6 months ago. Within 1 month the 2nd handset would not charge nor receive calls. Also the main handset quit working last week. Wish I would have purchased the extended warranty but figured surely it would last a year. Not true, save your money and buy a better quality phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

Horrible!!!!!!

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Nandao
on 11/27/2007
What's great about it: None
What's not so great: Everything
Do not buy this phone, it is REALLY BAD. The reception is terrible and the battery does not last long.
A good advice is to DO NOT BUY IT!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

Excellent phone

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: HvyDuty
from Kings Bay, GA
on 10/27/2007
What's great about it: easy to use menus
What's not so great: could be a little louder
Great phone, Me & my wife use it regularly and no problems. Very easy to use buttons, loud ringers(adjustable of course). It could be a little louder at times however that could be due to the other end of the line, so can't really say if it's this phone or not. I cannot complain, great price, great phonecalls, works like the phone it was designed to be. A+++++
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

I would not recommend

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: smmct
from Connecticut
on 09/25/2007
Great example of 'you get what you pay for'. Do yourself a favor and spend the additional $20 for a better phone to avoid the headaches this phone causes. I was very disappointed and surprised at the low quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 5 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

Not Good for Frequent Phone Users

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: wildcatfan
from Nebraska
on 09/21/2007
If you're looking for a very inexpensive, basic cordless phone with an extra handset, you've found it. BUT if you use your phone a lot and for extended calls, you should look elsewhere. I purchased this phone about two weeks ago after searching other reviews and found it to be a best buy on a well-known site. Unfortunately, I've been very disappointed with the sound quality and battery life. The battery life wasn't rated very high to begin with, but I've had to change handsets during calls and the transfer feature was not easy to understand. Also, the delay between dialing the buttons and the tone heard is quite long, which can be confusing when dialing long distance numbers or entering selections on automated systems. Overall, I would not recommend this model if you plan to use your phone often.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

No

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: TSlayer
from Ohio
on 09/18/2007
cant use phones at same time an batterys dont last long. caller id is slow to come up also. a good answering machine is only bright spot.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

HARD TO HEAR

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: TREACH15
from Dallas, TX
on 09/13/2007
This phone looks really nice however it's hard to see the person on the other end and both phones can not be used at the same time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

Horrible!

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: cnc2004
from New Jersey
on 09/12/2007
Hated this phone from the minute I plugged it in. Alot of static 10 feet from the base. Cannot go further than 50 feet. Returning A.S.A.P.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 9 for VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Phone System with Call-Waiting Caller ID

Nice product, just wish it had more features

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: csresearcher
from Cleveland, Ohio
on 08/15/2007
This was a replacement phone for a similar VTech phone (2.4GHz model). This unit has clear sound, good usability features (didn't read the manual yet we can operate it). I only wish it had the same features as our older 2.4GHz phone:
- When one handset answers the call, the second
handset can "just pick up". The new unit requires
you to "transfer" the call
- No speakerphone on this unit.
Otherwise, you can't beat the performance and price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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