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VTech DECT 6.0 5-Handset Cordless Phone w/ Digital Answering System [New] - $59.99 + $5 shipping shipping

1 * Vtech CS6229-5 DECT 6.0 Expandable 5-Handset Phone System w/ Caller ID and Digital Answering

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here's the product website

and the user manual

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/VTech+-+DECT+6.0+Expandable+Cordless+Phone+System+with+Digital+Answering+System/9175965.p?skuId=9175965&id=1218046366756

I have them and have had no problems... I recommend...

Not a lot of reviews going around for this exact model. But, vtech phones in general always seem to have pretty high marks on most review sites.

how durable in case they're dropped?

What in the world is DECT 6.0 digital technology? Should I be afraid?

FROOGLEEEEEEE

ring ring... whos that? ITS THE FUTURE!

Anyone know how long these batteries last? I've had problems with batteries on wireless phones.

Cool, set them all around your livingroom and here your telephone ring in surround sound.

Five phones? Good if you're in the habit of leaving them off their charger or losing them in the house.

Pressing page might be a bit annoying though. ;-)

heres some reviews

previous woot.

skywarrior3 wrote:Five phones? Good if you're in the habit of leaving them off their charger or losing them in the house.

Yeah, that's what I thought when I got four cordless phones. Then came the bad news from home and an entire day spent on the phone with doctors and family, and I burned through three handsets and just about killed the fourth.

Having a spare or three is never a bad thing.

sinthetic13 wrote:What in the world is DECT 6.0 digital technology? Should I be afraid?

In a nutshell, it uses a different frequency that is less likely to be interfered/interfere other wireless devices (your wireless router, etc...).

I heard good things of the Panasonic phones. Not sure if like the looks of the Vtechs.

vtech makes some of the most unreliable phones ever. They are pure junk. I keep falling for the nice design and cheap price. I figure their problems have been resolved over the years. Without fail they always break. None has last beyond a year.

HSN Video@youtube.

For the "call waiting" to work, do you have to subscribe to that feature from the phone company?

Does the handset have a mute button?

gvr100 wrote:For the "call waiting" to work, do you have to subscribe to that feature from the phone company?

yes

kdhuffenberger wrote:Anyone know how long these batteries last? I've had problems with batteries on wireless phones.

Battery
It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
While in handset use (talking*) - Up to eight hours
While in speakerphone mode (talking*) - Up to five hours
While not in use (standby**) - Up to six days
*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
**Handset is not charging or in use.

While DECT 6.0 sounds like it's a 6 GHz system (and the Woot description also says as much) "DECT 6.0" is a marketing term coined by someone at Siemens. They actually operate at 1.9 GHz, which avoids the interference and harmonics with 2.4 GHz devices.

gvr100 wrote:For the "call waiting" to work, do you have to subscribe to that feature from the phone company?

My phone company charges $199 plus taxes per year for all of these kinds of features, plus unlimited US and Canadian calling. It's Packet8. Just hooked the voip thing to your router.

gvr100 wrote:For the "call waiting" to work, do you have to subscribe to that feature from the phone company?

Yes, the caller ID information is sent during the ringing pulse and decoded by the phone. If you don't pay for Caller ID, nothing will show. In my area, AT&T used to charge $1.99, but over the years, it's gone to $7. Some companies include caller ID as part of a basic package.

And yes, there is a MUTE function, click the link on the bottom of the Woot description to see the enlarged HANDSET picture. MUTE is the bottom middle.

And yes, this phone does work with a MAC.

Note: One other down side to cordless phones -- if the power goes off, the base station, which is the transmitter, also shuts off. Your handsets may be charged but they won't work without the base being powered.

If you live in an area with frequent power outages, look for a base that has battery backup, or make sure you also have a corded phone handy.

I switched to Vtech last time I bought phones a few months ago, not this model, but I'm happy with it.

Here is the Manual

http://www.vtechphones.com/docMgt/public/art/490788/cs6229-5_manual_i8.pdf

dammit!!!! i just bought these from Amazon 2 days ago for a buttload more. What's their return policy?

gvr100 wrote:For the "call waiting" to work, do you have to subscribe to that feature from the phone company?

yes

There are no headset/headphone plugs on these handsets. So, unless you are using the speaker-phone function, there is no hands-free option with this set :^(

i'm used vtech phones for years. no problems with the phone even after dropping it accidently. getting these to upgrade.

Is there a headphone jack? Does not call it out but the current VTech I have does.

i read the description and didnt see anything that said whether you can or cannot use them to remotely monitor other rooms. can anyone confirm/refute this please? thanks

mrtravel2 wrote:My phone company charges $199 plus taxes per year for all of these kinds of features, plus unlimited US and Canadian calling. It's Packet8. Just hooked the voip thing to your router.

<- $96/yr skype kthxbye

sniper321 wrote:dammit!!!! i just bought these from Amazon 2 days ago for a buttload more. What's their return policy?

shouldn't be any problem. i've returned to amazon before.

I'm on the fence on this one, need some help!

Currently, I own the same type of phone system but from Panasonic.

They were damn expensive but they have lasted me well over 5 years and have just recently began to be a problem...

Im interested in these because of their price, but I rather not spend 50 bucks and have them last 1 year. If they are not good quality, I rather spend more but get better like Panasonic..

Any rat-like reports?

Ztram wrote:Is there a headphone jack? Does not call it out but the current VTech I have does.

Just read another post and NO is the answer. : (

yeawuteva wrote:how durable in case they're dropped?

have been using vtech phones for some time and find them very durable. dropped them a few times...no breakage to the case and the phone kept working.

dependable product. speaking from years of experience, i recommend these phones. getting these to upgrade.

Wow, I wonder how many people need that many land line phones?