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Vtech i5871

Vtech I5871 5.8 GHz 1-Line Cordless Phone

Philips DECT2250G

Philips DECT2250G 1-Line Cordless Expansion Handset

From $39.20  |  4 stores
From $14.01  |  3 stores
Product Description
VTech is proud to introduce the i5871 cordless phone, a breakthrough in technology and design. Sporting the latest in 5.8 GHz digital technology, this expandable system provides you with the... More
VTech is proud to introduce the i5871 cordless phone, a breakthrough in technology and design. Sporting the latest in 5.8 GHz digital technology, this expandable system provides you with the finest in clarity, range and security. The feature-loaded i5871 also allows you to download your phonebook from Palm or Outlook directly into your handsets, something no other cordless phone can offer. By purchasing up to 7 additional i5808 accessory handsets you can place matching phones throughout the house, making the all new i5871 truly a phone you can build a room around. Less
Take advantage of the DECT technology and experience the best possible sound quality during your communications. Boosted with a variety of extended features, the DECT2 is bound to become a... More
Take advantage of the DECT technology and experience the best possible sound quality during your communications. Boosted with a variety of extended features, the DECT2 is bound to become a real central point of family life. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Technology DSS DECT • GAP
Expandability Up to 8 cordless handsets Up to 4 cordless handsets (1 included)
Multi-Line Operation   Single Line Operation Single Line Operation
Transmission Band   5.8 GHz -
Type   Cordless Phone Cordless Expansion Handset
Features Caller ID • Call Waiting • Answering System • Speakerphone • Handset Locator • Interphone • LCD Display • Selectable Ringtones Caller ID • Call Waiting • Speakerphone • Handset Locator • LCD Display • Selectable Ringtones
Answering Machine   
Max. Recording Time 15 Min. -
Answering System Type Digital -
Other Features   
Conference Call Capability Yes Yes
Dialer Type Keypad Keypad
Brand Vtech Philips
Battery   
Talk Time - 600 Hours
Standby Time - 120 Hours
Base Dimensions   
Width 9.84 in. -
Depth 3.54 in. -
Height 3.31 in. -
Weight 1.02 lb. -
Handset Dimensions   
Weight 0.32 lb. -
Width 1.65 in. 1.89 in.
Depth 1.22 in. 1.1 in.
Height 7.48 in. 5.39 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 735078007940 026616031481
Product ID 24698717 33735119
Product MPN   
MPN i5871 DECT2250G/37
 
Consumer Reviews
Vtech i5871
Vtech I5871 5.8 GHz 1-Line Cordless Phone
From $39.20
Philips DECT2250G
Philips DECT2250G 1-Line Cordless Expansion Handset
From $14.01

Product Review Summary

2.4
Based on 19 user reviews
39% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

7

Great home system, very easy to use!

byvancouvermike Mar 4, 2006
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sleek, stylish, very good sound clarity, color screen makes it very vibrant...
Cons You have to customize each phone individually, a little pricey
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this base unit and a couple extra handsets for my home after losing faith in the 2.4 panasonic phones that kept dying on me.

On first impression, the phone's looked very sleek and very ergonomic. Just to make sure I didn't screw up again, I followed the instructions to the "T"... Read full review »

1

Worth maybe $20...not $200

bygrimmond Dec 27, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lots of bells and whistles. Can listen to messages from handset.
Cons Broke Fast. Problem ridden.
Recommended it? No

Constantly had to cycle the power because the headset couldn't find the base. Lost a lot of calls: phone would ring, I'd pick up the handset, phone stops ringing as if I picked it up, but the handset can't talk to the base station. This happened frequently. Now, eight months later, it just stopped... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

1

Good Phone; No Wireless Interference; Poor Answering Machine

bybaffled1 Nov 4, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Clear sound; works throughout the house; doesn't interfere with network or other...
Cons Poor answering machine sound; no message time stamp; a bit small; hard to read buttons.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this phone because DECT (Digital Enhanced [formerly European] Cordless Telecommunications) operates at 1.9 GHz, which avoids interfering with my 5.8 GHz phone and 2.4 GHz wireless computer network. (I tried some 900 MHz phones, but nobody seems to make a clear, reliable 900 MHz phone... Read full review »

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