October 27th, 2009
AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone (CL81209)
- AT&T DECT 6.0 Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone
- Handset Speakerphone
- Expandable up to 12 handsets through one phone jack
- 50 Name / Number Phonebook Directory
- Large Lighted Display and Kepad on Handsets
AT&T DECT 6.0 Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone
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(out of 32 reviews)
List Price: $ 49.95
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Tags: att, Black/Silver, CL81209, Cordless, DECT, Digital, Dual, Handset, Telephone
Review by Will Knapp for AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone (CL81209)
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We got this phone specifically because we needed an expandable system that didn’t have an answering machine. Voice mail is included in our phone company bundle, so we were unwilling to pay the extra cost for an answering machine. This phone is very easy to work with, very intuitive both in terms of operation and menu access. The phone feel very solid, though we’ve only had it for two weeks now. But after trying V-Tech, GE and UNIDEN, this seems to be the most physically resilient of them all.
But the #1 feature of this phone – the clarity. With both 2.4 and 5.8 GHz phones, we had a lot of interference and a lot of static. With this phone, I can walk to any part of the house – even a few houses down, and still hear just as well as if I were talking on a wired phone.
I can recommend this system whole-heartedly – ignore the 3-star review of this product, as it specifically states the reason for the 3 stars is the lack of an answering system. As mentioned above, that’s the very reason I bought this phone. AT&T makes another model WITH and answering system, so if that’s what you need, get that one. But if, like me, you have no use for it, you will be very happy with this phone.
Review by Bill in Louisiana for AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone (CL81209)
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These AT&T phones outperform and outclass any telephones we have ever had in 32 years.
The greatest part about them is the fact that they are equipped with a plug-in battery, rather than the previous (useless) rechargable AAA batteries in our older phones. They stay charged and everything about them is just first class. We mounted the main phone on the kitchen wall; and it stands up while charging, instead of sitting flat in the base…easier to read and use.
On a scale of 1 to 10, they are an 11.
Review by Franz Metcalf for AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone (CL81209)
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We’ve had the phone about a month, having chosen it after reading reviews here and on [...]. I’m pleased, as sound quality and range are vastly better than older phones. Haven’t run out of battery yet, but we keep it in the cradle. Another plus: despite the large buttons, this thing actually looks pretty good in a room. One minus: the thin shape makes it extremely hard to cradle between your neck and shoulder; you really need to keep this in your hand, especially as there’s no jack for a headset. But, hey, it’s fifty bucks for two phones (maybe cheaper by the time you read this), and they they work. No complaining.
Review by Jeffry G. Richgels for AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone (CL81209)
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After having the phone for less the 90 days, one of the two handsets quit working. There was not anything on the phone, not a battery indicator, not a time, not a date, and not a backlight. Receiving it for a Christmas present I did not have a receipt, but filled out the warranty online to ensure warranty service.
Calling AT&T to see about a replacement under warranty they proceeded to do some troubleshooting, steps I had already taken, and the result was the same nothing on the phone. When asked when a replacement was going to be sent out, they said that a receipt was needed. After explaining how I never received a receipt they said they would not be able to send out a replacement handset. They did have the registration of the product, but that was not going to cover the warranty.
In the past there have been issues with other products from other companies, missing game pieces, parts broken on an item, non-working products, stripped screws, etc., and each and every company immediately apologized and sent out a replacement. In every case the company did not even require the old one, which I would have been happy to send back.
When attempting to take it to the store where it was purchased, the store proceeded to inform me that AT&T is the worst company for returns. They said that AT&T is very particular when it comes to a receipt, and will not stand by their products.
In my opinion AT&T is not a company that cares about products, service, or its customers. It cares only about company policy.
Review by charlene for AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone (CL81209)
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I was looking for a cordless, caller ID, speakerphone, without an answering machine because I have voice mail, and this phone fit the bill. The reception is quite clear as I move from room to room. It was very easy to set up and use and to figure out the features. I also like the size of the buttons, and can hold and dial using one hand. The called ID is easy to see. As an added bonus, the black and silver works for me.
Delivery from Amazon, as always, was very prompt.
I would recommend this phone.