Product Description

VTech's VT1962 is a 900MHz digital cordless phone/answering machine combo specifically geared for consumers who subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting service through the local phone company. The phone is equipped with digital encryption for increased security. The encryption process scrambles voice transmissions to prevent wireless devices, like other cordless phones, shortwave radios or baby monitors, from tapping into your conversations. The digital answering machine component provides 14 minutes of recording time and allows remote access for checking messages when you're away. The Caller ID/Call Waiting feature includes a 50-number call log. Incoming call information is displayed on the backlit LCD. Other features include a battery back-up system for maintaining memory settings during a power interruption and an intercom/handset locator for quick retrieval of a missing handset. The remaining conveniences are as follows: a headset jack, integrated digital answering device with 3 mailboxes, volume control on the handset and ringer and a 20-number speed dialer. Plus, you can hit any key to answer the phone.

Product Details

• Brand: VTech
• Model: VT1962

Features

• Cordless phone with 900 MHz enhanced digital audio
• Integrated digital answering device with 3 mailboxes
• Caller ID/call waiting on the handset
• Hold, flash, mute, and redial features
• Headset compatible

Amazon.com Review
The VTech VT1962 900 MHz digital cordless phone with call waiting/caller ID and digital answering machine has a wealth of features for your home or office. The phone is also compact and sturdy, with a base that can be wall mounted or placed on any flat surface.

The VT1962 includes a digital answering machine that stores up to 15 minutes of messages in three separate mailboxes. You can designate a mailbox for each family member or use the function to separate your business and personal calls. The handy memo feature also lets you leave messages for family members in their digital mailbox. Once you set the security code for your answering machine, you can easily access messages from any touch-tone telephone.

The VT1962 displays caller-ID information on the handset LCD, so you'll always know who's calling before you answer. The caller-ID memory can store up to 50 names and phone numbers, along with the time and date of each call. The left and right arrows on the keypad let you browse through both the list of callers in the caller-ID log and the list of 20 speed-dial numbers in the phone's directory.

The VT1962 has a four volume levels that you set with the up and down arrows on the side of the handset. You can also plug in a compatible headset (not included) and use the included belt clip to make hands-free calls. The Page button on the base rings the handset, making it easy to find.

In our tests, the VT1962 sounded very good. However, the digital signal was clear only up to 60 feet from the base, beyond which signal breakup became a distraction. This is only adequate performance for a phone in this class. But overall, we were satisfied with the feature set and sound quality of the VT1962. --Megan Dugan

Pros:

• Clear signal with minimal interference
• Stores up to 20 frequently dialed numbers
• Digital answering machine

Cons:

• Sound quality diminishes beyond 60 feet from base
• No speed-dial option from caller-ID memory

Amazon.com Product Description
The VTech VT 1962 digital cordless phone has a 900 MHz frequency range, allowing you to move about your home while carrying on phone conversations. For busy households, the VTech VT 1962 has an integrated answering service with three separate mailboxes.

You can store the numbers of up to 50 callers and keep 20 numbers on speed dial for one-touch calling. The handset has all the features you need to manage a series of calls at once. Caller ID and call waiting combine to let you know who is calling and when a second party is trying to reach you. Redial allows you contact the last number called, while the muting function lets you discuss the fate of telemarketers privately. If the headset is misplaced, the page function gives off a signal so you can find it.

The base plugs into the wall, and the handset requires a single VSB battery. Included with the VTech VT 1962 are a VSB battery, a spare-battery charger with power backup, a belt clip to keep the phone nearby, and a wall mount bracket for the base.

The VTech VT 1962 has a one-year warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship.

Customer Reviews

Good phone
I use this phone at work (waiting until I recieve my REAL deskside phone) and it works pretty well. I can walk around the whole office building and hear no static at all. It does cut in and out a little when really far away, but there are a lot of computers in the office which would cause noticable interference on any cordless phone. All in all, a quality phone and a surprise from VTech.

I agree Horrible Phone
I purchased this phone because of the features it had to offer as well as the price. Not only does the phone click and have a horrible echo, the noise it makes to make a call, check the caller id, or to dial is enough to annoy anyone. To top it all off the answering maching does not work and Vtech will do nothing about it and acts as if it is my fault for thier poor equipment. I would have purchased another because of the features however, with the treatment I have received thus far why would I? I guess that saying does apply, "if it sounds to good to be true it usally is".

Not a phone you'd want to use very often
The beeping when you dial the phone, check the caller ID, check your messages, etc, are obnoxiously loud. There's a hum in the background, and you can hear a slight echo of your own voice in the receiver when you're talking. I'm in the process of exchanging the phone.