Latest reviews about VTech - 5.8ghz. 2 Handset Cordless Phone System- Model CS5111-2

jillwv says "Can you hear me now? Good, DON'T BUY THIS PHONE!!!" about VTech - 5.8ghz. 2 Handset Cordless Phone System- Model CS5111-2

jillwv — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:21:24 GMT

I bought this set, brought it home, hooked it up, and it worked fine. For about 2 months. Then things started going downhill. The second handset just stopped working, no warning, nothing. Changed the battery, no go. Called 800 number, sorry take it back to the store, ok. Took it back to the store, sorry after 30 days it's the manufacturers responsibility. Called 800 number again, the guy was rude and in the end proved unhelpful. So we were down 1 handset but kept using the main base and that handset. It was fine for a couple more months then it started getting really staticy and nearly impossible to use. In the end we pitched these in the garbage and bought new phones. No more Vtech for me!!

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twoFat says "Buy another phone if you can. " about VTech - 5.8ghz. 2 Handset Cordless Phone System- Model CS5111-2

twoFat — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:10:07 GMT

vtech 5.8GHz Model ia5824.

This phone has "issues", it loses connection and there will be no dial tone for sometimes an hour. Since the day after it was installed there have been "02 missed calls" displayed on the screen. I was finally able to remove that by clearing the voicemail which was not set up anyway. This is the second model we have had, the first was returned for the same problems that this one has.

Since the manual says nothing about how to clear missed calls you hit program, then CID/vol- until it shows CLR VOICEMAIL, click select, then select again to choose YES. This will clear any voicemails you have, so make sure you have saved any information you may later need.
The "02 missed calls" remained on this phone until I checked for dial tone and hit end.

Brad
Missouri.
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Nichelle says "unreliable delivery" about VTech - 5.8ghz. 2 Handset Cordless Phone System- Model CS5111-2

Nichelle — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:16:23 GMT

While the product was easy to set up and use, it often did not work well. It hasd difficulty charging and I often missed calls due to the phone not working.

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kid-kansas says "A great phone with teenagers in the house...." about VTech - 5.8ghz. 2 Handset Cordless Phone System- Model CS5111-2

kid-kansas — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:03:02 GMT

Well after 2 teens abused the last Vtech phone and I had to bury it in a quiet ceremony, I needed a replacement. So while picking up some groceries I also picked up a new phone. My last one was a 900mhz system (yeah I know it was ancient but it worked...lol) The only thing wrong was the battery had died and I no longer was able to find a replacement battery. Anyway I looked at all the choices and since my phone still works, I was only looking for something the kids could use.

I had a mind blowing selection from which to choose...from single handsets to 4 in a bundle but I only needed 2 (one for each kid) and that narrowed my choice to only 2 brands. One was the Vtech and the other a Panasonic, since my previous Vtech had served me well for 5 years I opted for it.

Vtech Model CS5111-2

Having a big yard usually means not being able to take the phone outside with you, at least not too far anyway. While I normally rely on my cell phone out in the yard I decided to give this one the ultimate test.......