Product Description

Panasonic Integrated Speaker Phone Telephone System KXTS105w ... Read more

Features

• Wall mountable; 1-year warranty
• Single-line corded phone
• 10-station speed dialing
• Hands-free speakerphone with 8-level volume control
• 3-level ringer volume, 4-level handset/headset volume

Reviews (1)

PANASONIC KX-TS105W
Nice well designed phone. Very easy to program. Takes 3 AA batteries for memory presets. I purchased two of these phones, one for my grandparents who promptly dropped the phone on the kitchen floor ejecting the batteries thereby erasing all the pre-programmed numbers that I had entered. Battery cover needs to be taped down to prevent this, as battery cover does not close well (Panasonic could have designed a better battery cover into this phone as they have with other models).

Phone has nicely sized buttons, loud ringer and well functioning speakerphone feature as well as a headset jack. Receiver cord is a bit short but can easily be replaced with a longer one. Will review again as the phones age. ... Read more

Product Description

Energizer cordless phone batteries offer the long life and consistently reliable performance you need to get the most out of your cordless phone, thanks to advanced engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing. Energizer cordless phone batteries meet or exceed original standards at a lower cost. ... Read more

Features

• Volts: 3.6
• mAh: 1200
• Chemistry: NiMh

Product Description

Oregon Scientific (RM313PNA) Projection Clock with Temp ... Read more

Features

• Automatically sets itself to the U.S. Atomic Clock and adjusts for Daylight Savings Time
• Fixed projection of time onto any surface in softly glowing red numbers for convenient nighttime viewing
• Indoor temperature displayed conveniently on LCD screen
• HiGlo electro-luminescent backlight provides easy night viewing
• Crescendo alarm with snooze function

Reviews (2)

Basic But Really Easy
I agree with the user who said this thing takes a while to set itself to the Atomic Clock. This is a no frills projection clock. It's Projection is easy to read, and suffers a bit from a little fading on the edges, but at might it is more than visible. Simple, easy to use. Not a great deal of features but perfect for the user who basically wants a projection clock that trades features for simplicity.

I wish that I had bought one for myself, too!
This clock is great!I bought it for my 11 year old son for a Christmas gift.He loves it.It supposedly takes 2 to 10 minutes to automatically set itself.Ours took twelve (our kids were in a small panick) but was worth the extra wait.The time shines in red on your ceiling in nice, large numbers... probably 6 inches by 15 inches and is very clear and easy to see, even when it is not completely dark in the room.I only wish that the blue back-light would stay lit.When you press the the button, it only stays lit for 5 seconds.I have to say that the red numbers on the ceiling scare our 5 year old son, but he doesn't mind it when we position the clock to shine on the wall.All in all, I wish I had thought to buy a second one for my room.It is a real bargain and definitely worth buying. ... Read more

Product Description

The industry's best, fully-integrated solution for desktop video conferencing. Polycom ViaVideo II Desktop Video CommunicationViaVideo II combines the benefits of a high quality camera, multimedia processor and custom tuned software from the world leader in unified collaborative communications, Polycom. With the incremental power from its embedded multimedia processor, ViaVideo II adds strength to your PC to provide business quality audio and video performance. ViaVideo II also offers advanced conferencing benefits including simultaneous video and XGA content sharing and secure callling. When your PC needs additional processing power, ViaVideo II is the ideal solution to ensure high quality video conferencing when calling from the home office and remote locations for health care and education applications. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

The sleek Plantronics M110 headset for mobile and cordless phones is a nice little unit that sits comfortably even during the longest hands-free conversations. It can also provide added safety to your cellular phone calls when driving because both hands can remain on the wheel.

The M110 features a sturdy headband, padded flexible earpiece and headpiece, and a fully adjustable microphone. It required no assembly and, in our experience, was extremely versatile. The microphone can be worn with the headband on either ear, and the headband was very light and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The sound quality of the earpiece and microphone were both very clear during testing.

A noise-canceling microphone eliminates background noise on the M110, and makes your voice easily understandable to callers. There are also three levels of microphone volume, though there is no volume adjustment for the earpiece and, in our tests, we often had to ask callers to speak up.

The headset has a 4-foot cord with adjustable clothing clip to give you a wide range of motion. The M110 can be used with any cordless or cellular phone that's headset compatible and has a 2.5-millimeter jack. --Megan Dugan

Pros:

• Reversible microphone and earpiece
• 4-foot cord and clothing clip

Cons:

• Fixed volume on earpiece

Features

• Secure fit and quality sound
• Stable, Over-the-head Wearing Style
• Noise-canceling microphone reduces background noise
• Microphone Volume switch for optimal voice transmission
• Compatible with all phones that have a 2.5mm jack

Reviews (36)

Fabulous!
I DO NOT like things that attach to my ear!I requested a "McDonald's-like" headset for my cell phone for Christmas and this is what I got.The ear piece is a soft, leathery material, not the cheap foam that irritates your ears.I never have any problems with the sound, in fact, I hear better with headset than I do trying to hold my tiny phone to my ear.Never a complaint about people hearing me either.This is great for around the house, in the car or at work.I am a college instructor and I use it while I am walking around in my classroom filing, grading, etc., I just clip my phone to my pocket and I am free to roam.This headset is great and I would recommend it to anyone!

Great if you don't mind not being heard
This headset was comfortable to wear, but people couldn't hear anything I was saying-- horrible microphone. I went out and bought a generic General Electric phone headset for 11.99 & am completely satified-- flexible microphone, great sound quality, mute button, volume control.

Avoid This
The other reviewers are correct: This is an inferior product. The microphone makes you sound (to the person on the other end) as if your mouth is facing away from it. Long distance NEVER sounded so long distance, as it does with this product.

Plantronics prides itself on being the premiere headset/mic company: makes one wonder why they didn't do quality tests on this junk.

I'll be returning this product for a refund.

Good sound -- worthless mic
I was very disappointed by Plantronics dropping the ball on this one.I spend an average of 5-6 hours a day on the phone and enjoyed the M175.Apparently, someone else did also, and I had to get a replacement.Figured the same thing as someone else here and I would save myself $15 and step down.

Headset and earpiece comfort were comparable, as was sound quality (reception).I get so many complaints on the mouthpiece, that I have given it up and am switching back.

Either the mic is poor, or the positioning is bad.I have a small face, and even so, I wish the boom mic was longer and didn't stop at the corner of my mouth.

Bottom line -- unless your mouth curves to one side or you like bending the mic to your mouth, skip this one.

Can't beat this headset
I've been the very happy owner of this headset for about a year. I use it with my cell phone, and people have told me they can actually hear me better when I use the headset than when I just use the phone itself. The sound quality is great, and the head piece is very comfortable. I would definitely buy this again. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Trying to remove clutter from your night table? Consider the Southwest Bell GH3062 cordless phone and AM/FM clock radio in one. With its simple black plastic design, the GH3062 offers 2.4 GHz analog operation, caller ID capability with a 64-name-and-number memory, 10 programmable speed dial locations, and hearing aid compatibility.

While the handset offers a three-line backlit LCD plus keypad, the base unit houses the built-in AM/FM clock radio. A dual programmable alarm lets you set separate wake up times, and a thoughtful radio mute feature activates automatically when you're on a call. Time and date is displayed on a large LED in bold green, easily readable whether it's day or night.

What's in the Box
GH3062 base and handset, rechargeable battery, battery cover, belt clip, phone line cord, AC power adapter, user guide, warranty information ... Read more

Features

• Programmable 10-number memory, last number redial
• Cordless phone using 2.4 GHz analog signal
• AM/FM clock radio with dual alarm, sleep control, and auto muting
• Caller ID, 64-name-and-number memory
• 3-line backlit LCD, trilingual display

Reviews (1)

Easiest to use alarm clock ever!
I love this clock/phone!
The controls for the alarm are all on the front of the unit,once you've memorized where they are, you can reset your alarm in some cases without even looking at it! Super easy to set, no more having to hold down buttons while it cycles through 24 hours to get to the time setting you want.
All the phone buttons are reachable even when it's in the cradle.
You can clear out your caller id listings without having to pick up the phone.
It has a new call indicator light so you can tell from a distance if there's any new calls on your id list.
The phone sound quality is decent enough for a bedroom phone.
We have several other cordless phones in the house and it does not confict with any of them.
I've gone through many digital alarms in the last 20 years and
this is by far the best!
I would recommend this phone to anyone who asked! ... Read more

Product Description

64-name/number caller ID memory10-number memoryCaller ID/Call waitingAdjustable 3 line LCD displayThree Language Operation: English Spanish FrenchDistinctive Line RingingHeadset JackShipping package dimensions: 9.25x6.5x4 (len x wid x dep) ... Read more

Features

• Speakerphone
• 2-line operation
• Caller ID with call waiting, 64-name-and-number log
• Large easy-to-read 3-line LCD
• 10-number speed dial memory

Product Description

5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System with Caller ID/Call Waiting

Feature List:

• 15 minute Digital Record Time
• 3 Voice Mailboxes
• Call Screening/Intercept
• Remote Access
• 50 Name/Number Directory
• Caller ID / call waiting capability
• Compatible with the 5840
• 5.8 GHz
• Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
• Analog and Digital Clock Displays
• Any Key Answer
• Backlit Keypad
• Call Screening / Intercept
• Call Transfer
• Call Waiting
• Conferencing
• Last 10 Number Redial
• Lighted Caller ID Displays in Handset and Base
• Lighted Keypad
• Line In Use Indication
• Mute
• Power Failure Operation (with spare battery installed)
• Remote Access
• Sound Select
• Spare Battery Charger
• Speakerphone with Hold/Mute
• Any Key Answer
• Call transfer
• Handset speakerphone
• Handset Vibrating Ringer
• Handset volume control
• Headset compatible
• Lighted display - 3 lines
• Programmable ringer - 4 melodies
• Remote Access
• Expandable System-add up to 5 additional handsets, for a total of 6
• Speakerphone in Handset and Base

Features

• Caller ID/call waiting; Sound Select for customized audio
• 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum frequency-hopping technology
• Expandable to 6 handsets
• Digital answering system with 3 mailboxes
• Speakerphones in both handset and base

Reviews (53)

False advertising
I've used this phone for about a week before returning it. It is the worst phone I've ever bought...

This phone is advertised as a 5.8GHz phone. The only reason to operate a phone at 5.8GHz is to avoid interference from microwaves and 802.11b/g. This phone operates at both 2.4GHz AND 5.8GHz, allowing you to transmit and receive interference on two bands instead of the usual one. The phone boasts 5.8GHz operation but indicates 2.4GHz in the fine print, despite the superior range of 2.4GHz.

Buttons are terrible: Seperate buttons for On and Off, and you must press two buttons to access CID. These buttons are tiny and have a fair amount of play. Answering machine "joystick" pad feels cheap and is hard to control.

Other features:CID lacks name support (you gotta memorize everyone's phone numbers). Insufficient voice feedback; (makes phone seem dead, and makes you talk too loud... maybe that's on purpose, because callers complain they can't hear me anyway due to noisy connection). Handset is uncomfortabely narrow. Uses proprietery, low-capacity (600mAh) dual-AA battery pack (quality phones let you pop in three standard 2500mAh NiMH AAs). Overpriced.

Very disappointed in this phone
I bought this phone after quite a bit of research. I was very dissatisfied with both the audio quality of the phone itself and the performance of the answering machine. The phone had lots of background noise ( no matter where the base was located) and was much worse than my 5 year old Panasonic. The answering machine wouldn't disconnect if the caller hung up during the message playback, and would then record the 'off hook' message. Ridiculous design flaw, and no help from ATT's online customer service either. Shopping for another brand!

One year review
I love this phone. I originally thought it was too expensive, but now see it is worth it. The 3 additional handsets we purchased are very durable. They have been flushed in the toilet (2 year old son), left outside in the garden (me) and "dropped" on the floor of the garage (husband), and we have not one single complaint. I love that you can buy additional handsets for various locations, my son thinks it's a fun game to hide the phone from mommy.
the battery life is excellent, better than previous panasonic, seimens, and uniden phones. we leave handsets off the hook for up to days at a time, and they will still have a charge.

Great performer with one minor quirk!
I got a great deal on this phone and two extra handsets and have been enormously pleased with with its performance and versatility. I don't believe there is a more rounded phone package available at a better price, and believe me, I've looked.

Since it's a 5.8GHz DSS system, I have had absolutely no interference with anything else in my home. And because each handset can be programmed independently of the others, my entire call list is installed on my handset, while my kids have their friends programmed into each of their phones. None of us has to look through long lists of people we don't know to find the people we want to call. When looking for a new phone system, I wanted to get one that had both a built-in speaker phone and an answering machine with separate mail boxes. This not only delivered, but I got a very useful bonus as well: each handset can be used as a speaker phone. Now I'm not tied to the base unit when I need to use the speaker phone.

The only gripe I have is with the answering machine. It works fine and has three mailboxes, which I wanted. However, it records a "message" every time it answers, even on hang-ups or when the caller does not actually leave a message. It's a pain to have to wade through six or seven blank messages on mail box 1 just to hear the two or three real ones. That's the reason I am giving this four stars instead of five. Other than that one quirk, it is a great phone system, and I highly recommend it for its versatility and performance.

Do not like this system after one year.
Well, we've had this phone - plus 3 additional add on phones - for about one year now. Unfortunately, we're in need ofa new cordless phone set since the last AT&T phone has finally given out. BIG PROBLEM ** that is not mentioned anywhere ** is that the cap at the top of the antenna frequently pops out. We've re-glued the caps back in several times. We have small children and this is a choking hazard that we reported to AT&T.The design hasn't changed since our purchase.

These phones run out of power quickly - don't leave your phone off the charger overnight, or you'll have to wait for it to re-charge again.

Our first phones gave out after being dropped a few times - not hard or anything, just onto the floor.The design of this model is difficult to hold with your shoulder against your ear - you must use your hand -- so forget holding the baby while you're talking!After a few slips, the phones stopped working.

We killed the final extension tonight after it fell in the dish water.We actually didn't care since we hated the phone so much.

The answering machine system works, but we think the set up is complicated.Recording the outgoing message is easy enough - but there are just too many buttons for us.Also we wished there was a key pad on the base set.

We used to like AT&T products a great deal.Now, we don'tthink we got our money's worth from this system.

We would add, however, that AT&T customer service is very good and they replaced 2 phones early on due to the popping antenna caps.That service didn't really matter, since the caps popped off the new phones as well.Anyway, we give 2 stars for the good service and nothing for the lousy phones.

Good luck -- and try Panasonic! ... Read more

Product Description

The mission of Teac is to effectively develop, manufacture, market and support a diversity of innovative, technologically advanced devices that benefit customers and contribute to the profitability of the company. Teac's vision is to be recognized as a responsive, global supplier of consistently high-quality products that enhance the capabilities and fulfill the needs of those who use them.PRODUCT FEATURES: Wall Mountable CD Radio; Motorized CD Door; Bass Reflex type Individual Speaker Boxes; 20-selection Random Memory Program; Repeat (One/All), Shuffle, Intro Play; Supports CD and CD-R Disc; Quartz PLL Synthesized AM/FM Tuner; FM 10, AM 10 Station Memory; Digital Clock, Sleep Timer, Timer-on; Multi Function LCD Display; Headphone Jack; Remote Control. ... Read more

Features

• Measures 15 by 9 by 4.6 inches (W x H x D); includes remote control
• Wall-mountable stereo system with CD player, AM/FM tuner, and speakers
• Compatible with CD and CD-R formats; 20-track programming
• Quartz PLL synthesized AM/FM tuner with 10 FM and 10 AM presets
• 18 watts total system power (9 watts x 2); digital clock with sleep timer

Product Description

Whether it is digital cordless products, mobile Internet devices, or home networking, Siemens offers mobile communication products that allow you to truly experience wireless freedom and total mobility!The Gigaset 8825 cordless phone system offers superior voice quality and security thanks to its 2.4GHz digital technology. The phone offers different expandability features and a 2-Line multi-user capability; a fully digital answering machine with four different mailboxes and an auto attendant feature that allows the caller to route the call to the correct mailbox. Its voice-announced caller ID function allows you to use your own voice to announce incoming calls at the base. To crown it all, Siemens Gigaset 8825 cordless phone system supports up to eight Gigaset cordless handsets with no extra phone jacks required. Siemens - the ultimate in design and functionality! ... Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum frequency-hopping technology
• Integrated digital answering system; dual full-duplex digital speakerphones
• 2-line operation; 1 cordless handset included, expandable to 8 handsets
• Multi-language programming in English, French, and Spanish
• Voice-announced caller ID and call waiting

Reviews (111)

Siemens - Do you even care ?
Had a Gigaset 2420 - very expensive, worked great for about 2 yrs - then like everyone else that bought one experienced bad display and warbling when on calls. Looked for replacements and found the Gigaset 8825 had the best feature set for the money -bought into Siemens again for even more $$$$The phone out of the box had clicks and pops in the cordless conversations - then lately ( 1.5 yrs old ) the caller ID on line one no longer works. Sad - Very Sad I have to see if I bought this on one of those credit cards that automatically extends wty - Siemens does not want anything to do with it - their 800# support only helps their newest prey - the tech I reached on their toll # only said the phone was shot and bring it to a service center.Collectively people have lost a lot of money to this company.I for one will not buy any Siemens product again - ever.

Do not buy Siemens Gigaset at any price
From my experience, Siemens never repaired the issues form their first miserable attempt at creating a consumer/home office phone line of business.I made this mistake of forgiving them on the first iteration, only to see the same problems on the second. If you have the same experience as I, you'll begin to see the LCD fade after a year, maybe two. The handsets deteriorate in short order as well.For me, attempts to contact Siemens result in an offer from them to sell me reconditioned components, or no return e-mail at all.

If you buy this you will be: wasting your money, rewarding gross incompetence, become as frustrated as I.

Stay away from Siemens phones!

Pros:Specifications look good on paper.Phone made neat crackling sounds as I used it for target practice with my shotgun.

Cons:Everything else.

This system reminds me of Paris Hilton - nice package that works out great for a while, but sooner or later you discover there is little merit to this overpriced, high-maintenance, fragile and fickle unit.

Customer service is basically from the "we-already-made-our-money-and-we-don't-repair-them-so-screw-you" school of thought.Unfortunately, I bought 2 of them with 4 remotes.Both base stations have failed - so I guess I'm stuck.

I wonder if the remotes would fit in my clay pidgeon launcher...

Destruction of the phone by power outages
I had the previous line of phones and paid hundreds of dollars for it only to find that a power outage destroyed line 1. Siemens wouldn't fix it and essentially told me I was out of luck.I swore never to buy another Siemen's product.I was curious about the new generation phones and I see that they still have the identical problem.It doesn't surprise me.They showed zero interest when I reported the problem so how could they redesign the next generation of phones to deal with it.

This set has been really great for me
Good range, excellent sound quality, loaded with features.In the Fisk Mansion we needed a way to have a bunch of phones without ripping out the walls and this worked great for us.

Cons :
Hard to get to line 2 from remote handsets.
SpeakerPhone is not loud enough.
No flash switchhook feature on remotes for call waiting (that I know of). ... Read more

Product Description

A KSU-less phone provides a variety of features, whether it's used as a single unit or as one part of your high-end home or office phone system. You can network these phones together to function as a phone system eliminating the need for an expensive PBX or key phone system. KSU-less phones are affordable, easy to install, and can connect up to 16 phones to take advantage of many big system features. They're Centrex compatible, too. Plus each individual phone offers great features of its own! ... Read more

Features

• Hearing aid and headset compatible
• Expands to 16 stations using AT&T models 974, 984, 944, 955, or 964
• 32-speed dial and 16-intercom memory locations
• Built-in speakerphone, 2 data ports
• Intercom, page, and call transfer

Reviews (1)

Great Phone
I bought this phone mainly because I wanted a model that had numerous speed-dialing buttons and a decent speakerphone. Thus far, I am very pleased with the model. The 945 is a 4-line phone designed for office use, but it works great as a home phone. It has 16 speed dial buttons located on the right side of the phone. This makes it a snap to call family and friends by just pushing two buttons - one for speakerphone and one for the number. The speakerphone seems to work well and I also like the green backlit lcd display, which generally looks cool but also makes the phone easy to use in the dark. It also displays the date, time, number dialed, and phone call length, useful for keeping track of how long an interesting (or not) conversation has been going on for. Phone preferences can be set by an easy to use on-screen menu system and there are also a bunch of ring tones to choose from, which I appreciate because I have chosen a lower frequency tone that is so much more pleasant than the typical high-pitched annoying telephone ring my last phone had. ... Read more

Product Description

The E5862BC is a bundle pack includes the E5965C (handset & answering system base), E5802 accessory handset (with charger), 2 belt clips, 2 power adapters, and 4xAA rechargeable batteries. ... Read more

Features

• 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Frequency Hoping Technology
• Full Color Graphical Displays in Handsets
• Expandable up to 8 Hansets
• Handset Speakerphone
• Digital Answering System

Reviews (1)

I love it!
I'm in the process of buying another one for my mom.Favorite feature:along with caller ID, it voices the phone number while it's ringing.That means, that when it rings, I can hear who's calling, enabling me to run to the phone or forget it!! ... Read more

Product Description

5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum operation * multi-handset operation (add up to 2 optional cordless handsets for a total of 4) * includes two handsets * digital answering machine * handset-to-base intercom * handset-to-handset intercom (additional handset required) * Voice Enhancer Technology (adds lost frequencies back to voices) ... Read more

Features

• Handset speakerphone, 3-way conferencing
• 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum signal
• Expandable to 4 handsets, 2 included
• Integrated digital answering system
• Caller ID/call waiting, 50-call history

Reviews (20)

Major recall now!!
This phone was a true disappointment and a stain on the Panasonic brand image.

I owned and used this phone for a little over one year before finally giving up.Two things did this phone in: sound quality and battery life.

Off the gate, the sound quality was poor.Within a 200 sq ft room where the base station was, I got dead spots.I also got callers complaining that I sounded very faint, cut in and out, and that I sound like I was on a cell phone with bad connection.

The deal breaker was the awful battery life.I believe there is a faulty handset design.The handset lost charge faster and faster as time went on.It simply would not hold charge.And yes, I spent $20 and bought a new battery and got the same result.When I can't get through an one-hour conference call on a fully charged handset without the phone dropping dead after 45 min, that was it.

I called and e-mailed Panasonic about this and got the generic-- "reset the base station for sound quality problem and reset the handset for the charge problem".They were of no use.

I plunk down the money on a 5.8GHz thinking so that it will not interfere with my wireless LAN and got this lemon.I gave it one star for its speaker phone and mute functionalities.FWIW, I now have a 2.4GHz (KX-TG2431).One month in, everything works great.Battery life is excellent, no dead spots anywhere, and no interference with my wireless LAN.And it's much cheaper.

Decent phone
It seems to work like it's supposed to.The only thing I don't like about it is, it just doesn't have the range that I thought it would have. In my case, about 50 ft.Not much farther than that or if I move slightly when I'm talking at that distance, it goes in and out.One other thing, when you call the phone from another phone number, the answering machine voice isn't very loud no matter how close I get to it when I'm recording an outgoing message.It's loud enough to hear a message that someone left, but of all the phones I have had in the past, this one has the lowest answering machine volume when a person calling is listening to the recorded message.All in all, I'm satisfied.I guess I was expecting a bit more.

Lasts for about 6 months... horrible
I paid top dollar for this phone as i can't stand how poorly made cordless phones can be. I believed that if I paid more, than somehow I would get a better phone! Whatever...

Please don't buy this phone - the VTech (which I had previously) is far superior. The battery life on both phones is utterly ridiculous. I have owned this phone for 6 months and already I can't talk for more than 15 minutes (which, for my business is a must) without racing to give out my cell as the phone was about to die. One of them is completely worthless and won't hold a charge, the other lasts for 15 minutes. Panasonic should be ashamed - I wasted my money on this.

The features work as they should however, so I can't complain there (thus the 2 stars). What good is it though if the phones don't work?

Not worth buying
I have had this phone system with two handsets for over 6 months.The sound quality is horrible.All my callers complain about it.The display on one handset already does not work.

I am very disappointed in this phone system.I have always had a very high opinion of Panasonic products but not anymore.

Great Phone
This Phone works great. I have it for two weeks and I'm very happy with it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

With Vonage, you can make phone calls over the Internet, potentially save on long-distance charges, and access a rich assortment of calling features. Plans start as low as $14.99 per month, and the Premium Unlimited plan offers unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada for only $24.99. And it's easy to use--for making and receiving calls, Vonage works just like traditional phone service, with no special access codes or account numbers required.

Easy Hardware Connections

All Vonage plans let you enjoy the call features you've become accustomed to: call waiting, caller ID, voice mail, call forwarding, three-way calling, call return, repeat dialing, and reliable long distance... plus other features that may be new to you.For example, you can receive your voice mail as an e-mail attachment, and you'll have a phone number that travels with you.Visit www.vonage.com/amazon to see which plan is best suited to your lifestyle and budget. The low monthly rates are quite reasonably priced, in our opinion, and with them you may save considerably compared to traditional phone service. International calls are available for additional low fees, with one economical exception: calls from the U.S. to Canada are treatedas domestic long-distance calls, rather than international ones.Vonage also supports short-form emergency 911 service, where available. (Dialing 911 requires activation and operates differently than traditional 911. See Vonage's website for details.)

The starter kit comes with a Vonage-certified Linksys RT31P2 router, avoiding the need for a separate phone adapter.All you need is a high-speed Internet connection (cable or DSL) and a touchtone phone. After setting up your Vonage account, you'll have instant access to two lines, each with a separate phone number--you can even assign them different area codes, subject to availability.You'll still be able to surf the Web while talking on the phone or receiving faxes.

The router allows you to connect up to three PCs and two telephones or fax machines, and they'll all share a single Internet connection through which you can smoothly transfer data of all kinds. While talking on the phone, you can still share a printer, make backups, or simply move your latest presentation notes over to your laptop. With easy Web-based configuration, all these options are available at the click of a mouse.Linksys backs the router with a generous three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
The Linksys RT31P2 broadband router with two phone ports and three switched Ethernet ports, a power adapter, a setup CD with user's guide, a network cable, Vonage plan and support information, a Quick Installation card, and a registration card

... Read more

Features

• Advanced Linksys router with 3 10/100 switched Ethernet ports, 2 RJ11 voice ports
• Unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada only $24.99 per month, other plans as low as $14.99
• All plans include call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, and many more features
• Voicemail can be checked online or by phone or forwarded via email
• Use your current phone; keep your existing phone number or choose a new one

Reviews (22)

Laurels for Vonage, the hero of consumers everywhere
Just this Spring, I was hit with $1600 of cell phone bills from Cingular. This included billing errors, and their customer service leaves a great deal to be desired, to put it mildly. (In fact, that is the understatement of the century. I am trying very hard to be nice here.)

After a surprise $400 bill for April, I immediately paid Cingular to get out of their horrible contract, then shopped for a new phone service.

A friend of mine happened to be using Vonage with no problems, so after investigating what all it offered, I took the plunge by buying direct from Vonage.com, which I note with some regret, as I notice there is a $50 rebate offered here. But that is small potatoes. This is the real beans: for $25 a month, I call anywhere in the USA or Canada, anytime. This has a great deal of money-saving potential if you think about it for about five seconds.

I received the same LinkSys model as offered here and my review is of both Vonage and the LinkSys router, which has given no problems.

Some reviewers here claim the voice quality isn't good. I have noticed no difference whatsoever. You do have to have decent and reliable broadband service to consider something like this. I get internet via a broadband cable modem.

Just take the plunge, disconnect all other phone services, and rely solely upon vonage. That's what I did, and no problems thus far. No telemarketers, I get all the "expensive" "deluxe" phone services like Caller ID, I manage the account via the internet, no long distance charges, and all for $25/mo. from what I understand.

The only cautionary note I have to say about Vonage, but which really applies to any VoIP service is, you need to be mindful that your phone service will be disrupted during either power failures (unless you buy an uninterrupted power supply) OR internet blackouts. So this is NOT a total solution for people in bad health, or pregnant women, who are likely to have a sudden need to contact emergency services. For those people, I recommend having a backup line in addition to Vonage and just using Vonage for their second line.

You get to pick your own phone number with the area code you desire. Presto, suddenly your pals in New York can call you for free.

International calling such as to Australia is about a nickle a minute and dirt cheap everywhere except Afghanistan. There are many other features and advantages, and you will be pleasantly surprised at the possibilities when you read their literature.

Despite the recent media brouhaha, there is 911 support. The Bell companies which lobby the government are trying to make a big deal over 911 support, but if you simply follow the instructions and register for it then you do have access to emergency services.

The hardware arrived at my doorstep in less than three days. It took me about an hour to install on my PC, which includes opening the box and unwrapping the contents and positioning the equipment just the way I wanted. The only reason it took me that long was that my set-up happens to be a little more complicated than what is typical. I will not go into the details,but to summarize, I found setup rather easy. Vonage is compatible with any old phone. I chose remote phones so that I can use it anywhere in the home.

The time has come to get rid of the monopolistic stranglehold that the old corrupt phone companies have on America, and let innovative, progressive new companies compete for our communications dollars. I am sick of paying fifty, seventy, or even a hundred dollars plus per month for a stupid phone. When will other consumers wake up and smell the coffee. The phone companies are really hammering the American consumer, charging $10 extra per month for little things like call waiting, call forwarding, or ring back, all of which are free with Vonage.

Let's be honest. If Vonage took ten hours to setup, and required you to pay a technician $500 for installation, it would still be a super deal. But neither of those two scenarios is the case. This thing has matured enough to where it makes sense.

I recommend telling your old, inefficient and probably corrupt phone company BYE - BYE !

Oh, I got a letter from BellSouth the other day offering me $100 and no setup fee if I came back to them. That letter went into the garbage can along with Cingular's offer of $200 off if I would come back to them. I may make a mistake once in a while, but I certainly do learn from previous experiences and don't get taken advantage of twice by the same company.

I am awarding five stars because I like my Vonage service and am grateful there is a "Goodly Knight" out there to do righteous battle against the evil overlords, Cingular and Bellsouth.

Vonage???
I had to try it out. I hear so much advertising and hype about Vonage. So, I went down to the local computer store and bought it took it home to set it up and problems right off the back. I have a 3mb DSL connection that is great. I used the temp number and started to make calls, the quality was poor. There was a echo and a delay that was very annoying, I would often talk over people. I tried it for the trial period and then returned it. I called their support and if I have to wait 20 miniutes forget it! I tried 3 times and they lost a customer.
I looked at other companies and found a smaller VoIP provider that is working great for me OurDigitalVoice. I called their tech support a 2 min wait and the people are friendly and informed. Vonage is just too big for their britches if you ask me!

Shoud be called VONAGE PHONE ADAPTOR WITH ROUTER
Very disapointed that it is not clearly stated by Amazon that this product is to be used only by Vonage (very expensive compared to other providers like Inphonex which is now my provider).I bought two routers RT31P2 and two PAP2 phone adapters all with Phone ports hoping I would be able to connect all my family (spread around the world).I got a Huge surprise when I noticed that they are locked only for use with Vonage.It says there is a Mail in Rebate worth 50 bucks, anyway it will only last less than two months.Other providers don't even charge monthly fees.

I had already sent all the units to various countries and after finding out that they are to be used EXCLUSIVELY with Vonage I just had to let them die where they were sent.It is not worth the shipping to bring them back.

As disappointing as this, was that I supposed this was going to happen so I contacted customer support from Amazon and asked them (before buying) if they were a "with Vonage telephony system" or if they were a "exclusively for Vonage telephony system".They didn't know so I just assumed they wouldn't be so distracted to not mention this.Specially for starters like us it may have been the most important thing to advertise:EXCLUSIVELY FOR VONAGE

I have always been a fan of Linksys products, my house is full of their products and never had trouble with the hardware.For sure I will continue to buy Linksys products, for sure I will never use vonage (eventhough I am sure it provides excellent clear voice communication; don't get cofussed, there are others that will give you more for a lot less go to yahoo and spend 30 seconds making a quick search and you will see), and for sure I had to tell other people what they are doing so nobody else will loose the money I lost, and what is most valuable, my time.

Make sure that when you buy a PAP2 it says:Model PAP2-NA

Conclussion:I just lost 260 bucks plus shipping and handling (internationally)

Vonage - Very Poor Customer Services and Billing
Vonage - Very Poor Customer Services and Billing

We signed up for vonage servicve with number transfer from verizon. Within over 20 days phone number was not transferred. I faxed authorization form and verizon phone bill 3 times to Vonage. I believe, they purposely delay so trial period is over and then you have to pay cancellation fee if you want to cancel. I figured it out when I cancelled my service after 20 days, I was on hold for over 30 minutes though. I was charged $87.73 plus $1.29 plus $43.59 cancellation (even the equipment was shipped day after cancellation and I have proof USPS tracking they received it within 3 days) plus setup fee. Their office is in Edison NJ and I am in North Brunswick, NJ. I was on promotion for 1st month free but this trial for 20 days cost me about $140 even I did not use phone that much (1 or 2 local calls only for test purpose) so I cannot say anything about the quality of their phone service. I have been calling them and CS tranfer me to billing which automatically disconnects me after 8-10 minutes of waiting, it happend 4 times. No reply of any emails it has been over a month now.

Their equipment installation was easy and temp number was up as soon as I plugged it in after activation. So if you are not transferring a number, do not need their customer support and want to stay with them for a long time then it might be a good provider for you, you may want to consider AT&T Callvantage.

After this horrible experience with Vonage, I sgined up for AT&T Callvantage, though a little expensive but I am very happy. They tanferred my number within 10 days and excellant customer service. Phone dialtone is exactly as land-phone and no background noise. I made international calls also and have not any problem with AT&T Callvantage so far.

could not make it work with my Vonage
I purchased this to combine a router and phone adapter (to get rid of the Motorola PA that I got when I signed up for Vonage in July 2004). I wrestled with getting it set up correctly and went through the usual HEL* with Vonage support (their support is horrible, horrible, and more horrible). After 3 weeks I got the case escalated to their tier 3 team (the only ones who know anything at all) and with careful troubleshooting he saw that the MTU size is what was causing me to not be able to connect outgoing calls. (I could receive calls, not not place calls - dial tone was ok). After wrestling with my ISP thinking it was their fault, we re-registered my old phone adapter with Vonage, removed this router and all was working again. ... Read more

Product Description

Get incredible picture quality in one compact unit with this Mintek portable DVD player. A complete mobile AV system, it features built-in stereo speakers, and anti-shock function, plus a huge 10.2" TFT widescreen display with a sharp, high-resolution picture. It connects quickly and easily to other electronics with a USB port, A/V output, composite/S-video output and more. Playback compatible with DVD, MPEG4, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and Picture CD. Includes full-function remote, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, audio cable, video cable and car adapter. Imported. 6-1/2Lx10-1/4Wx1D". ... Read more

Features

• Includes rechargeable lithium battery, vehicle DC power adapter, AC power adapter, and audio/video interconnect for use with home theaters
• Portable DVD player with 10.2-inch widescreen TFT LCD, stereo speakers, and anti-skip protection for active use
• Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD
• Progressive-scan video output perfect for home use with high-definition and HD-ready televisions
• Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround output through optical digital-audio connection facilitates hookup with an audio/video surround receiver

Reviews (5)

You would receive the same result from setting fire to $300
I ordered this device through amazon about 6 weeks ago.It seemed like a great deal compared to the price of other portable dvd players.When I first received it everything seemed to be in working order.The monitor display was crisp, and the audio was mediocre.However within 24 hours of me opening the box, the ac adapter failed to work at all.The only way I could get power to my device was buy using my cigarette lighter adapter.If I wanted to charge the players battery I had to use my car.I called Minteks customer support and they said they would call me back within a week to solve the problem. 6 weeks later and I have yet to receive their call back.If this wasnt bad enough, 6 weeks after opening the box the player completely failed on me.Any dvd I put in my player now cannot ever be read.I kept the player in fine condition, never bumping or dropping it, and one day it just stopped working.Since the warranty lasts only a month I cannot get a refund, so basically I feel I like I have had $300 practically stolen from me.

Big screen
I like this DVD player, because the screen is large, and the price is right.I bought mine for $299 at Costco, complete with case, 2 headphones, remote and all the cords you need to travel, including a car adaptor.I was a little apprehensive about the reliability, but my little boy had been pushing all the buttons repeatedly, and it is still intact.Besides, at this price, I could get two for the price of one branded portable DVD player, and the reliability of those expensive players could also be hit and miss.Extended warranty is available at a reasonable price however.The warranty is only for 90 days and makes one wonder, because even Mintek itself does not seem to have a lot of confidence in their product if they are only guaranteeing that it will work reliably for only 90 days.

The screen is clear and bright, although the player is a little too noisy.Sound gets drowned by the noise of the car, if you use the installed speakers.Get an FM modulator or use the headphones.The controls in the remote are not all available in the player itself. The player can get very hot and I have the feeling that if I use it for over three hours, that it will stop working until the temperature of the player returns to normal.I have not taken it in a long trip so I do not know how it will perform on the road.It is pretty thin, but the battery can add a hefty weight to it.You have to take off the battery once it is fully charged, per warning in the manual.

Overall a good buy for the amount of money you pay for it.

This DVD player has never worked right.
We have never been able to get our MDP-1010 DVD player to work.Strangely, it will only play movies that have no commercials on them.That means we can only watch old movies like "The Princess Bride" or "The Last Unicorn."All of our newer movies like "Shrek2" have commercials on them and the player will ONLY play the commercials and not the movie.I called Mintek a couple of weeks ago for service and was told I'd receive a call back within 48 hours -- still haven't heard from them.If there were a choice of "0" for stars, that's what I'd give Mintek.

CHECK OUT
Bought at COSTCO before the holidays for $350 or so, included carrying bag, two noise suppression headphones (cheap, uncomfortable, but work good), cords and of course 10.2 player.Great picture, all the bells and whistles of other top brands.Bottom line is LARGE screen, with all necessary features, for lower price.Have used for two long trips, including a trip to Hawaii with three kids beating on it and the DVD player survived even if I didn't.Check out when shopping for a player.Only negatives are it's a bit heavy due to the large battery pack and sound through built in speakers is pretty soft.Sound through headsets or hooked to soundsystem works fine.

10.2 portable dvd player
i love the new 10.2 mintek dvd player i bought here in st. louis. but, i'm debating on taking it back because the sound could be louder. i compared it to a 7inch audiovox, and there was great difference in the sound. if i keep it i would love to have a bag to hold it in my car. ... Read more

Product Description

KX-TGA420-B"Corded"Cordless Telephone - 2.4GHz Corded cordless accessory telephone (remote station)- For use with the KX-TG4000 ONLY (system can expand to 8 handsets/"corded" cordless units total)- 2-Line and 4-line operation- FHSS technology- Speakerphone- Caller ID, call waiting caller ID- 50# phone directory and dialer- Navigator key- Backlit 3-line LCD- Cordless operation (handset is corded to base, but unit as a whole is cordless - it does not need to be plugged into a line)- Headset jack- Handset volume control- Adjustable ringer- Ni-MH battery- Transfer- Conference- Intercom- Hold/flash/pause/redial- Wall mountable- Black
BATTERY:HHR-P506 ... Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz cordless base with frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology
• Caller ID with call waiting, 30 name-and-number memory
• Integrated digital speakerphone
• Backlit 3-line LCD; wall-mountable

Reviews (3)

thinking about buying another!!!
I have had the complete system for over a year using it as a primary phone system in a small office environment. This unit, the cordless 420B, is my favorite of all.We use the speaker phone constantly and place it in the center of the conference table when the situation calls for group discussion.The novelty of walking throughout the complex talking on a corded.. cordless phone is unique.The quality of the units and the service is more than acceptable.Personally, I really like the phone and plan on purchasing another like the 420B.Note:Keep the units away from computer monitors (as in beside) due to the antennas causing the screens to produce a wavy effect.Move the phone... wavy screen stops.Buy it, you'll like it.

Good enough
I purchased a KX-TG2000 2-line base with two handsets and a KX-TGA420 extension for use in my turn-of-the-century three story Victorian.The phones work well everywhere I have placed them except near cell phones.They even work in the yard and carriage house.I never have to worry about placing phone lines.Programming the phones is not intuitive but the manual is clear and once you have the instructions programming is easy enough.The phone will call your pager if you get a message and you can use the extensions as an intercom.It beats running up two flights of stairs.You can have voice mail for everyone in the family if you want, and access voice mail from the KX-TGA420.The phones allow you to store the numbers of people who call, you if you have caller ID.The only complaint my family has is that you can't pick up an extension and listen in without the originator consciously conferencing the phone call or transferring it to an extension.Personally, I enjoy the privacy.The only drawback is that the extensions only work through the base unit, which means whole system goes down if your base fails. I tried and returned several expandable phone systems including ATT and GE before settling on Panasonic.

Panasonic 4000 4 line cordless:thumbs down
I bought the KX-TG4000 as well as the extension telephone listed above as the 420B as This telephone system does not have acceptable voice quality, even with both base and extension in the same room.

In addition, this base station is not powerful enough to cover a large, pre-World War II house with hard plaster steel lath walls and ceilings in some of the rooms intervening between the base and the extensions.It was a disaster, frankly.

I have been using a Uniden 900 mhz digital cell phone in this house for 5 years, without the slightest interference, and with first class voice quality.

To rule out defectiveness of this unit, I borrowed another 2.4 ghz base and extension and placed them in the same relation as the 4000/420 combination.The results were just as bad.

I had to return the whole kit and caboodle, including 4 420's, the base unit and three cordless handsets, incurring [expensive]restocking fees from the internet supplier who sold me the system.

The one star is scarcely enough to convey my disappointment and anger about this system.

P.S., the system does not allow paging, a significant drawback.Nor does it have a one step automatic transfer of calls into voicemail. ... Read more

Product Description

10-memory dial locations One touch RocketDial Caller ID/call waiting with 30 caller ID memory locationsHandset locator Earpiece volume control and hearing aid compatible Pulse/tone dialing and headset compatibleIncludes belt-clipShipping package dimensions: 8.5x5.5x4.25 (len x wid x dep) ... Read more

Features

• Voicemail indicator, belt clip, hearing aid and headset compatibility
• 900 MHz analog signal
• Caller ID/call waiting with 30-name-and-number log
• 10 programmable memory-dialing locations
• English, Spanish, and French menus

Reviews (2)

Very Satisfied
This Uniden phone works great for me. I bought one for my country hobby shop and was so pleased that I bought a second one for my city home. Free of static and interference on every channel I tried. The earpiece volume control often comes in handy when it is hard to hear the other person.The phone also works well with a headset. I found all features easy to set up and use. I don't use caller ID, so can't speak for that. I am very satisfied with this phone. I also think it was a bargain for the price.

You Get What You Pay For
This phone is terrible. No bargain here. A LOT of static and interference. It even picked up a fax machine! We tried different channels and plugged it into two different locations in our home, and it was just as bad. I have two other Uniden phones and they are great. This phone was a dissapointment, but I guess you get what you pay for. ... Read more

Product Description

The AT&T Elite 2.4GHz Expansion Handset is ideal for use with AT&T E2525 and E2555 expandable answering systems. Features handset speakerphone; large lighted graphical display with backlit keypad; answering system access from cordless handset; sound select; Caller ID/Call Waiting capability; Caller ID log for 50 names and numbers; multilingual display prompts; visual ITAD message waiting indicator; and memory match. *Requires phone company service. ... Read more

Features

• Answering machine access from handset; 50-number phone directory
• Caller ID/call waiting, 50-call memory; headset compatible
• Intercom, conferencing, and call waiting
• 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping digital spread spectrum signal
• For use with AT&T E2525 and E2555 expandable phone systems

Product Description

Get two handsets in one great 5.8GHz system with the DXAI5588-2 from Uniden. The additional handset comes with its own charger and both are ready for caller ID and call waiting (requires phone company service). Transfer calls between handsets and view your 10-number phonebook during calls. Both handsets are hearing aid compatible and feature backlit displays. System includes a convenient belt clip and can be wall mounted. Made in USA. Base with handset: 9-1/2Hx6Wx5D". Handset with charger: 9-1/2Hx3Wx4D". *. ... Read more

Features

• Caller ID/call waiting, 30-call memory
• Headset compatible, belt clip
• 5.8 GHz analog signal, 20-channel autoscan
• Built-in answering system, 13 minutes of record time
• Extra handset and charger; handset-to-handset call transfer

Reviews (1)

Excellent phone
This is my third purchase of Uniden phones and all (900Mhz,2.4Ghz and now 5.8Ghz) have met or exceeded my expectations.This phone was easy to set up and,once set up, it's features made it a joy to use.My WI-FI that used to take a hike whenever I answered my 2.4Ghz cordless phone is now stable.That alone made this purchase worth it.The clarity is excellent and the absence of interference is remarkable.The answering machine is a plus. ... Read more

Product Description

5.8GHZ CORDLSS ANSWERING ... Read more

Features

• Voice changer technology offers high, deep, and fun options
• 2 downloadable ringtones; flash, hold, redial functions
• 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum signal
• Caller ID/call waiting, 50-call memory
• Digital answering system; 50-station speed dial phonebook

Reviews (1)

Low quality base microphone and speakerphone
I received the phone yesterday and have been playing with it for a day. It looks nice and has good handset speakerphone/microphone sound. However, the answering machine quality is poor. The sound quality from both the speakerphone and the microphone on the base for the answering machine are unsatisfactory. Another annoyance is if a power failure occurs, the date and time need to be reset, although messages are not lost. ... Read more