VTech 1-Handset DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Phone (CS6949) - Silver

So sad to say this phone item failed after three weeks of use and caused my 90 years old mom much disappointment. Buying on line is a farce. So much is promised but there is usually a catch. For instance when I read all the conditions for returning an item I felt let down. First thing was repacking and the receipt which I totally misplaced because these conditions were spelled after the fact. I did not expect to need or know return policy so soon. My mom does not have a mobile therefore I was forced to go to another department store hand-pick and pay for another phone. And to think I fell for all your smiling chit chat.

Great phone, was eager to set it up. All perfect except for the fact that the electric hook up line wasn't quite as long as my pervious line (only 2.5" shorter) which prevented plug-in/hook-up. *Wound up returning the phone 3 days later Needed to install in same spot as previous kitchen wall phone to cover plate and opened area. Unfortunately, can't rate call quality... Overall, seems to be a great phone! Just turned out to be an unfortunate set back..by matching the previous setup. And by no means is the line too short in general...just my situation. <--The only reason I rated it FAIR on the ease of use section below.

Due to only one working phone jack and the layout at her apartment, we needed a wall telephone for my mother in law. This phone mounted neatly and securely and since it's corded, the phone (not answering machine) will work in a power outage. The additional handset is great for use in the living room since it only requires an electrical outlet and will provide her the mobility a cordless phone allows. The answering machine has a nice clear display and function although setup was trial and error since the instructions were vague at best. Overall, we're very pleased with the style and function of this phone.

We purchased this phon for my father. He could no longer read the small letters and numbers on his other phone. He loved this phone and especially the speaker phone feature.

OK there are good things and bad things about this phone system. The good: answering machine. I can save money now and use the phone answering system. Corded and cordless phone. I will always have a corded phone, in case of power outages, a corded phone will work, a cordless will not work. The bad: shortcut speed dial did not work. It is necessary for voicemail retrieval, and it did not work. The ring tones are horrible. I could not hear the phone ring, when I tried to turn up volume, the rings were kitschy, give me a basic ring tone for my home phone. While this phone did work, I was able to make and receive calls, the ring tones just did not work for me. Also the shortcuts were not what I wanted or needed.