AT&T 1856 Corded Speakerphone with Digital Answering System (White)
by Vtech
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Manufacturer: VtechFormat: CD
Model: 1856
Color: White
Product features:
- Corded speakerphone with built-in digital answering machine
- Digital answering machine offers 19 minutes of recording
- Three one-touch memory buttons and 9 speed dial numbers
- Doesn't require batteries and operates even during power failure
- Caller ID/Call Waiting compatible
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Customer Review: It's a replacement phone
Summary: 4 Stars
The phone was purchased to replace another AT&T phone that I had for many years and was in need of dispatch to telephone heaven. I have had this unit in service for less than a month, so far, so all comments are tentative, except as noted.
I only have one complaint so far. It is similar to one raised by other reviewers. The phone is caller ID compatible, with a reasonably sized display. However, the display is not backlit and impossible to use if you have sight problems. My wife, who has great sight has a hard time seeing it at maximum contrast. Consequently we do not use the caller ID mode. It would have cost so little to have a backlighted display.
Other than that the phone seems to be terrific. Sound quality is better than the one I replaced. Setup is fairly easy, except that in some cases you have to read the display. Set up of the telephone answering system, with voice prompts, is a snap. Setting up the clock is so much easier than my previous unit. You may have to reset after a power outage, but not always. You do get a message on the display telling you to reset the clock, though.
If the display had been backlit I would have given this unit a five star rating, without hesitation.
UPDATE OF REVIEW (7/28/10): I am afraid that I have to update this review with a negative comment. All of the comments made above still apply,except that I discovered something the manual didn't tell me.
Recently my area was hit with severe storms and power was lost for a number of days. Being an analog phone it still worked, except for the telephone answering system that requires power to operate. So, imagine my surprise when I was alerted to an incoming call by another phone in my house. Wow, this phone has a digital ringer that DOES NOT RING when power is lost. If this is the only phone you have in your living space I would not recommend buying this phone. A phone that does not ring is of no value to me. On the other hand, if you have another analog phone, with mechanical ringer, and you just need another spare, this one is ok.
Description of AT&T 1856 Corded Speakerphone with Digital Answering System (White)
AT&T 1856 Corded Speakerphone with Digital Answering System (White)The AT&T 1856 Corded Speakerphone with Digital Answering System offers the home-user peace of mind thanks to its power failure operation that doesn't require batteries. The Speakerphone features three one-touch memory buttons and a 9-number speed dial. The phone is caller ID and call waiting capable with a 50 name/number caller ID history, and features a visual message waiting and new call indicator. A large, LCD display with adjustable contrast controls allows for easy visibility regardless of the lighting.
A built-in answering system features all-digital operation for utmost reliability and speed. The AT&T 1856 has memory for 19 minutes of digital recording time, and there is a call screening function that lets you intercept only the calls you want. Message Guard technology prevents you from losing any information in the case of a power failure. The AT&T 1856 is desk- and wall-mountable.
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