Product Description

AT&T 1739 - Corded Digital Anwsering System

Product Details

• Color: White
• Brand: AT&T
• Model: 1739
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.01" h x 2.76" w x 6.14" l, 1.10 pounds

Features

• 40 minutes of record time with integrated memory monitor
• Message Guard Memory prevents lost messages during a power failure
• Automatic time/day stamp
• Fully digital operation eliminates bulky tapes
• 1-year limited warranty

From the Manufacturer
The AT&T 1739 Digital Answering System is a standalone device that offers 40 minutes of digital recording time, call screening, and outstanding sound quality. This well-designed answering machine also boasts integrated Message Guard backup memory to keep messages from being erased in the case of a power failure. The 1739 Digital Answering System offers a very convenient feature to help make it easier to get your messages remotely from any touch-tone phone using its built-in remote access option.

What's in the Box
AT&T 1739 Digital Answering System, telephone line cord, wallet card, user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Works, Just not Great
I returned this to the store a week after buying it. I was hoping this would be an economical replacement to voice mail but I just couldn't get over the cons.

Pros:
* Cheap

* Easy to set up and use

* 40 minutes of messages and voice memos @ up to 3 minutes/message. I don't know why the other reviewer only got 14 minutes - maybe he misunderstood when it said "40. Minutes. Remaining."? Mine had 40.

* Did a good job of detecting when the phone was picked up.

Cons (in order):
* Poor call quality. Most of the calls I got sounded distorted at best. Unless the person spoke very clearly and enunciated purposefully, it was hard to understand the message. The announcer's voice sounds great, so I don't think the problem is with the speaker.

* Ridiculous feedback! If I answered my phone within 3 feet of the unit, it would cause very strong feedback. I had to keep them *away* from each other.

* No date setting. It asks you to enter the year and the day but doesn't allow you to set the date. Your message is "Sunday at 6:15pm"... which Sunday?

* Hardwired cord. Not a big deal but it would have been nice if it had a jack instead so I could use the cord I already had snaked behind my entertainment system.

Good old fashioned answering machine!
When I say old fashioned, I mean, this is a great device from the 90's that nobody uses anymore because of voice mail. Since we purchased this handy device, I can once again screen calls, listen to messages without going through a tree of menus, or remember a passcode to enter the voice mail system. I say, bring back your old and tired answering machines! Regress, my friends, regress!

This machine in particular is very easy to use, thanks to an all digital recording system. It is fairly easy to setup but does leave something to be desired as far as sound quality. Good for the price though and small footprint.

For those who still want a stand-alone answering machine
If you are still one of the few that use a stand-alone answering machine, this is probably as good as you can get. Sound is clear, and recorded messages are clear. You have 15 minutes of recording (14 after you record your message). My last AT&T machine had 40 minutes, so I'm not sure why they shortened the time, but it is not a problem for me. The reason I gave it 4 stars, not 5, is because of the strange setup procedure. When you hit the setup button, you have to press it again at an exact moment (detailed in the instructions), otherwise it just repeats itself. This takes several tries and is not well explained. So set-up could be easier, but overall it is a nice small, clean machine. I attached it to the kitchen wall (tiles) with Velcro. None of these machines have wall mountings anymore. So if you still like stand-alone answerers, this machine has basic features that you need. It also interfaces with caller i.d. and can say the caller's number as the phone is ringing.