June 17th, 2010
Vtech CS6219-2 DECT 6.0 Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6219-2)
- DECT 6.0 Digital technology provides the best sound quality, security and range in cordless phones
- Two handset system – includes 2 handsets and requires only one phone jack
- Expandable up to 12 handsets using only one phone jack – uses CS6209 accessory handset
- Handset speakerphone
- 50 name and number phonebook directory
Vtech DECT 6.0 Expandable Two Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone
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(out of 122 reviews)
List Price: $ 34.95
Price: Too low to display
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Tags: 2Handset, Caller, Cordless, CS62192, DECT, Expandable, Handset, Phone, Speakerphone, System, Vtech
Review by Marjorie J. Bigham for Vtech CS6219-2 DECT 6.0 Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6219-2)
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We purchased these telephones as a replacement for our old VTechs. We had a problem with our phone system and as a result purchased new phones during the diagnosing phase. Our VTechs lasted over 10 years and, as it turns out, were still working well. So we replaced them with VTechs and glad that we stayed with the same manufacturer. The new phones have all the features we expected and they work great with our phone company’s set-up. Easy to create your own directory, retrieve numbers, etc. Most of the functions I did without reading the manual. Very user friendly. You will be glad you purchased this phone system.
Review by N. Pettit for Vtech CS6219-2 DECT 6.0 Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6219-2)
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I have been using my new VTECH phones for about a month now–I wanted to wait at least this long before submitting a review so I could give the product a workout and submit a fair review.
The phones are light weight but well built; the buttons have a great feel and the display is easy to read. I spent about 10 minutes reviewing the nicely organized and easy-to-understand instruction manual before I was well on my way to programming numbers and setting other features. The sound quality has been consistently good and once you’ve reviewed the manual you’ll find the buttons and features to be quite intuitive.
From a practical standpoint, I was looking for a two-station cordless phone that does not have a built-in answering machine as I have voicemail with my phone service. So this phone fit the bill.
There are a couple of features I miss from my old phones I replaced–a belt clip (for trips to the garage when I don’t want to miss a call) and a headphone jack. However, given the excellent price point of this product, I have no room to complain (For long conference calls I have been using the speakerphone feature, which also works well). I read some reviews where people complained that this phone does not have distinctive ring tones. If this is a feature you absolutely can’t live without, look for a different product–remember, the price is great for what you get.
In case you’re wondering, I have had zero interference with my home wireless network, which would have prompted me to immediately return this product.
The bottom line: If you’re looking for a good-quality phone at a very attractive price, this is the one.
Review by FloridaMom67 for Vtech CS6219-2 DECT 6.0 Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6219-2)
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Small, reliable phones. It’s an easy way to add a phone to a room that doesn’t have a phone jack. Unlike some phones of this type, two people can talk to the same caller on each extension. You don’t have to transfer the call to the other handset unit. The speakerphone works great.
Review by Caspar Vuong for Vtech CS6219-2 DECT 6.0 Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6219-2)
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This simple set offers solid performance and attractive looks for half the price of the competition. It’s perfect for anyone who subscribes to a digital voice service with carrier-based voicemail (e.g. FiOS, Comcast) and doesn’t need the fancy features that other sets offer.
Review by Connie Schmidt for Vtech CS6219-2 DECT 6.0 Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6219-2)
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After owning a set of 3 GE phones that were total junk, these phones seem to be perfect for my needs so far. I especially like the voice mail indicator. Another issue I had with my old phones is that you had to transfer a call if you wanted to pick it up on a different phone, something my family never mastered. You can pick up a call on these phones without transferring. They are small and lightweight, the volume is great (another GE issue) – so I am very happy!
Review by D. MCGUE for Panasonic Dect 6.0 Metallic Gray Cordless/Corded Phone with Answering Machine (KX-TG1062M)
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This is without question, the best land line phone I have ever seen! Please look at my other reviews, you will see that I am NOT a paid reviewer to write what the manufacturer wants.
This phone does EVERYTHING! Sound is crystal clear. Both handsets and base unit have lit displays. Both have selectable ringer tones and volume. Each has independent “phone books” which can be copied from the base unit to the handsets or vice versa. Both the base unit and handsets have speaker phones. The phone books are super easy to program.
The answering system with date/day/time works terrifically! You can select pre-recorded message or make your own. The answering system capacity is 18 minutes or 64 messages. You can select between 2 and 7 rings before the answering system engages.
I like that the base unit works during power outages.
I especially like the five “speed dial” buttons to phone frequent friends or family with just one button. Great!
Call blocking works well.
Cordless handsets have great range and use rechargeable AAA batteries (included). The handset cradle recharges the batteries.
It has a “handset locator”.
It supports English and Espahol. Instruction manual is well written and easy to use.
It even has an “alarm clock” feature.
I have not found a better land line phone! Strongly recommend!
Review by tbyg for Panasonic Dect 6.0 Metallic Gray Cordless/Corded Phone with Answering Machine (KX-TG1062M)
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I was torn whether to rate this 4 or 5 stars. For my simple needs, it’s definitely a 5, but it does have some quirks.
Good:
Great sound quality. Corded base for power outages. Speakerphone (which works great) on all components, both base and handsets. Access to answering system messages from all components. Functions as an intercom (and very well, too). 100-number phone book, which can be copied between units either in total or one entry at a time, and nine phone number groups that you can give custom names. Five-number quick dial buttons on base. Large, easy-to-use buttons. Uses rechargeable AA’s (I *think* – might have been AAA’s – standard batteries, anyway) instead of the expensive proprietary kind. Supports up to six handsets.
Not so good:
Some menus confusing. Direct-access to functions using “#” and a numeric code a joke, to me – I want to navigate to a function using an intuitive menu, not look up a code in the user manual. On base unit, LCD contrast is not high enough to read display without backlight (at least in the location we’ve got it). Does not have a memo function as our previous (but much lower quality) system did, so I’m in the market for a fridge magnet recorder thingie now – which is just fine by my husband, as he hated my leaving messages to myself on the answering machine….! ;-> ) Cannot copy phone number groups between units – if you use that function, you’d have to name the groups on each unit and put each phone number in a group individually.
The reason I gave it a “5″ nevertheless is that the “not so good” things I listed mean virtually nothing to me for my simple needs, especially when bounced against the “good” things, which *do* mean a lot to me. Your mileage may vary, which is why I tried to list everything I’ve noticed about the unit so far.
Review by ceffalo for Panasonic Dect 6.0 Metallic Gray Cordless/Corded Phone with Answering Machine (KX-TG1062M)
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I’ve owned this phone for just over a week and there are several things I like about it.
1. The handsets use two AAA batteries, instead of the specialized battery components common with digital phones. As my experience with my last phone, an AT&T model, left me without the ability to replace the battery, this one thing significantly affected my view.
2. Once you get the knack of the memory storage function that part of it is really quite simple to use, and much of the functions of the phone then become fairly intuitive.
3. The phone is operational when electrical power is out, which is a moderately common problem where I live due to thunderstorms.
There is one thing I don’t like about this phone, but it is a small complaint: the voice control only raises the volume to a certain level and leaves me unable to hear at the level of volume that I’d prefer. However, this is a small complaint for the simple fact that if I pay close attention, which I should do anyway, I manage to understand all that is being said over the line.
The phone comes with a nice and unique ringer that can be heard from quite a distance. The handset use is very simple and easy to understand, requiring no reading of instructions to actually begin use.
Setting the timing of the automatic answering recorder is fairly simple as well. I’ve got mine set to record at six rings.
While I’m still learning about my new phone I must say that I am more than well pleased with it. It’s far superior to the last phone I owned simply because of the type of batteries used. I appreciate Panasonic for actually considering the requirements of the user when they designed this phone.
I recommend it. This phone is very nice for the price and is as good, or better, than any other phone at this price level.
Review by Alabama Guy for Panasonic Dect 6.0 Metallic Gray Cordless/Corded Phone with Answering Machine (KX-TG1062M)
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This is the best-designed cordless I’ve ever owned, but it has a couple of problems.
Pros:
- Well-designed user interface and documentation; easy setup
- Standard rechargeable AAA batteries
- Excellent voice quality through corded handset
- Editable Caller ID numbers (you can remove the area code for returning local numbers)
- Complete set of standard phone features (mute, hold, voice mail support, etc.)
- Corded handset works during a power outage.
- Set ringer off during recurring hours (like at night)
Cons:
- Poor range. Cuts out when you’re walking around. Hardly any signal if you’re on the other side of the house. It has about half the range of my old 900 MHz phone from the same location.
- Base speakerphone does not work during a power outage. If you’re on speaker when the power goes out, it drops the call. I use the speaker a lot in my home-based business, and power outages are common during the summer thunderstorm season, so this is a major issue for me.
Update based on comments:
Yes, you can use a UPS for uninterrupted power. But my UPS was maxed out, which is why I bought a phone advertised as working during a power outage. If such a claim is made, then the corded handset should have: a) included an internal battery; or b) used the phone line to power the speaker, as one of my older phones does.
Review by D. Farries for Panasonic Dect 6.0 Metallic Gray Cordless/Corded Phone with Answering Machine (KX-TG1062M)
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I purchased this phone to replace another Panasonic wireless phone /answer system (KX-TG6502) that we had been quite happy with for years. Recently, I was told by more than one caller that they had trouble hearing me on the original phone. Thinking it was time to retire the old phones, I bought the KX-TG1062M system. My thinking was that Panasonic had incorporated newer technology (Dect 6.0) and probably had made other enhancements to their new phones. What a disappointment!!! Callers have a much worse time hearing me on the new phone than on my old phone and I have the volume turned up to the max. Oddly enough, they can hear me somewhat better when I use the speakerphone. I can attest that the speaker phone on my original phone is superior to the new one. As to features, the TG1062m has some improvements such as being able to store 100 names in its directory vs 50 on the old phone. As I think about it, that is the only improvement worth noting. Other features, such as reviewing missed calls, are more difficult to access and much less intuitive than my old phone. Obviously, you use a phone to talk to people and if the sound quality is compromised, it renders it nearly worthless. I am back on the market for a phone that works decently. I am very disappointed with this phone and recommend you stay away from it.