Features

• Voice activated (VOX) circuitry
• Digital tapeless recording (no tape)
• Voice time/day stamp
• Remote operation
• Flashing message counter illuminates play button

Reviews (6)

A waste of money
There is better stuff out there. Difficult to figure out how to use. Actually, impossible. Don't buy this one.

Buyer Beware
We purchased this machine because it looked like it had all the features we wanted at a reasonable price.You know that old saying "you get what you pay for," well we did!It lasted about 1 month at which timeit started acting strange. One day it just stopped recording messeges, thenext day it would and so on.This lasted about a week, then it just lockedup.We are looking for a new machine now.Maybe you'll have better luck!

Inconvenient failure
This phone worked well for about a month.I travel a lot and it is very unreliable on the road.Twice in the past two months it has just shut off and deleted messages.Missed all my birthday calls!Now the machine hasjust stopped working.Receives calls and shuts off after 7 seconds.Thiswas a waste of money, even if it wasn't expensive.Because now I have tobuy a new one and for the two prices combined, I could have had a greatmachine!

Good only for three months
This started out to be a good buy, but it only worked properly for three months.The small size and look are great.I also found it easy to use. Unfortunately, it has started cutting off all incoming messages after nineseconds.The manual states that it is suppose to allow for a sixty secondsmessage.After only three months of use we are forced to buy a newanswering machine.

Good but some function are missing
Look is good but I found few things

1. Product Specifications not available in user book. 2. Erase message function should be there.

Over all this is a good product. There is no discription of some of the functionin the user manual. ... Read more

Product Description

Conairphone built its business with standard corded telephones, which are still its foundation. However, Conairphone continues to strengthen its leadership role in the consumer electronics industry by introducing dynamic telephone designs. This reinforces Conairphone's commitment to design, fashion and value.PRODUCT FEATURES: Digital Tapeless Recording; Voice Time/Day Stamp; Remote Operation; Call Screening; Digital Message Counter; Adjustable Ring Select; Voice Activated (VOX) Circuitry; Power Failure Protection. ... Read more

Features

• Adjustable ring select, power failure protection
• All digital answering machine
• 14 minutes of recording time
• Full remote operation
• Digital message counter, voice time/date stamp

Features

• Toll saver/adjustable ring select
• Digital tapeless recording
• Auto disconnect
• Voice activated (VOX) recording
• Flashing message indicator

Reviews (9)

Time Wasting Machine
Every 2 weeks, the machine shows F, even when there are no messages on it. While the F is showing, the system will not accept messages. The unit must be completely unplugged and powered down in order to clear it. Then of course, the machine must be reprogrammed. Reprogramming is anything but intuitive. I tried to find the manual on line. Most companies post their product manuals on line as PDF's. If GE has it posted, I could not find it. I would not recommend this machine to anyone. I am sure there are better ones out there. I would gladly replace this one withmy old cassette based unit.

GE 29868GE1 Digital Answering Machine
I bought this machine hastily to replace my Bell South which only lived a short life.This machine was a waste of money.About once every 2 weeks it randomly displays a "F" for full, even if there were no messages on it, which requires you to pull the battery and power supply to reset the machine.The battery backup doesn't work (the machine resets itself when the power goes out, erasing the messages, even with a brand-new battery). Wait, did I just contradict myself?NO, the battery will not save the messages if the power goes out, but you still have to unplug it to reset the machine when it crashes.
To top it off, the sound quality is awful; people who speak softly cannot be understood at all.I typically don't think highly of GE products, and this one is no exception.My next machine will be from a different company.

1 star rating is too high
Unfortunately I have purchased not one but TWO of these machines for two different lines a few months apart. As other reviewers state, after a few months of use both have had the problem of the machine showing the messages are full (flashing "F")when there are no messages randomly on different occasions. Then you can't use any of the functions, you have to unplug it and hope it does not happen for a while (which it always does). Customer support is no existent, and they refuse to help me and just play dumb when you call saying they never heard of it. After this I would stay away from any GE Electronics all together!

Appalling sound quality
The unit may be attractive, and have nice features, but that can't compensate for the atrocious sound quality that makes it practically useless.

Voices are harsh, garbled, fuzzy and have an unnatural electronic tone. Also, if the speaker does not speak in a consistently load and clear tone, the sound just drops out completely (you don't even get the pause, so its almost impossible to guess what is being said). I have lots of messages to call at, say, 25149.

I have also experienced the problem, noted by another reviewer, of the unit erroneously indicating memory full and refusing to function.

I long for my old Panasonic tape-based answering machine, which preceded this one. Are all digital machines this bad, or is this GE model particularly egregious?

I'll be throwing this unit out shortly...and kicking myself for not returning it when I could.

Worked well - for ~2 weeks then broke!
I bought the machine on 6/22 .... today's 7/6!I liked it up until a few days ago.It was my first digital answering machine ..... and I LOVED being able to delete just one message at a time instead of having to delete them all.Well -- the machine is now displaying the letter "F" for FULL even though it holds ZERO messages.Worst part: it won't accept any new messages .... and is therefore COMPLETELY USELESS as an answering machine!!

I read the user guide that comes with the product and there is no information in there (nor on the web) on how to address this problem.In addition, I have found that it is just about IMPOSSIBLE to get "customer service" or any help whatsoever (either via the web, or by phone) from "Thompson Multimedia" .... the company that makes "GE" branded consumer electronics, including this answering machine.THAT makes it highly UNlikely that I'll buy another one of THEIR products again.I hope they saved alot of money on their 1-800-voice-jail system, because they just lost future sales (from me an perhaps others) over it.

Well gotta go now .... off to the store to replace this 2-week-old broken down piece of junk with another machine (from another manufacturer of course).Hopefully, I'll have better luck this time.Bye! ... Read more

Reviews (2)

reliable if boring
I've been using this machine for a year.I originally purchased it in December 2003, but when I set it up, the phone ceased to work.My roommate and I decided that it was the ancient hardware within the apartment, so we simply didn't use an answering device.I moved in June 2004, and using the same equipment--both telephone and answering machine--it has worked almost flawlessly since it was set up.I say "almost flawlessly" because the only trouble I've had with it since moving is the timestamp.The date and time kept getting messed up, so now I simply don't set it.I believe it was our frequent power burps that messed up the timestamp, rather than the actual machine.I think the machine simply doesn't keep the time in its memory if it's momentarily without power.I haven't suffered from lost messages though, and if I was choosing between accurate timestamps but no messages, or messages with inaccurate timestamps, I prefer what it gives me--messages without accurate timestamps.My phone has caller ID which keeps the proper time, and I use that timestamp when it's important for me to know when a message was left.If that's not an option for you, choose another machine, but otherwise this one is a great low cost work horse.Clarity is acceptable.There aren't many exciting options, but it's cheap, reliable, and compact.I do use the remote access occasionally.It's possible to tweak the options pretty well, even though there aren't many options to begin with.If you want to save a message as new so the phone will continue to pick up after two rings, or your roommate will know to check the machine, you simply have to press "stop" prior to the completion of the last message.The light continues to blink and it behaves as if you'd never touched it.

OK product
I am ok with the product. The only thing I am not happy with it is that it plays the "old" messages every time after you hear the "new" messages. I only want to hear the "new" messages. ... Read more

Product Description

Motorola cordless telephones provide dependable communication in a straightforward and convenient package. They are comfortable and stylish, easy to use and understand. These telephones are designed to survive in your fast-paced lifestyle. Motorola cordless phones deliver all you need from a name you trust.MA-360 features caller ID with visual call waiting to decide whether or not to take that next call, long-lasting battery life, and more. Tapeless digital answering system allows you to store messages directly onto a computer memory chip. Easily skip, save, replay or delete a message without having to deal with rewinding a tape. ... Read more

Features

• 2.4 GHz analog signal
• Caller ID with call waiting
• Digital answering system, 15 minutes of message time
• 6-hour talk time, 6 days on standby
• 10 speed dial presets

Reviews (2)

answering machine is useless
The answering machine is so muffled that I can't understand the majority of most messages left on the machine. Major disappointment. Battery died pretty quickly on the handset too because I left it on the hook for a month. Careful of that.

Good phone but I suggest you shop around
I wanted a simple phone with digital answering machine to take the place of voice mail.This phone is simple and it does seem to work well enough (unlike some of the reviews of other phones I read about).But, I saw it advertised on sale elsewhere for considerably less than what I paid for it here.I gave it 4 stars because, as I said, it does the job.I would just recommend checking your local department store first. ... Read more

Features

• Provides control of an ADT Safewatch 3000 Pro Security System form the phone handset or base
• 2.4 GHz Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
• Emergency keys on base and handset (Fire, police and medical)
• Expandable to 3 cordless handset stations
• All-Digital Answering System -Flash memory message backup, voice menu and time/day stamp

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony SPPA946 offers the combined conveniences of a 900 MHz cordless phone with a built-in digital answering system. The analog 900 MHz reception means that you can take the handset even farther away from that base than you normally would with an older phone operating on a lower band, and you will still get clear, reliable reception. The speakerphone capability means that you can converse without the handset, by speaking directly into the base. Use the two-way paging/intercom feature to send an audible signal from the base to the handset and vice versa, so you can summon a coworker or family member, locate the handset, or converse between handset and base. The SPPA946 also offers 20 preset speed-dials for easy two-button dialing. The built-in digital answering system manages three mailboxes, enabling family members or coworkers to access their own voice messages separately. The answering system also offers time/date stamping, memo recording, and remote message retrieval. ... Read more

Features

• Dual keypad dialing
• 900 MHz analog transmission
• Integrated answering system with 15-minute record time, 3 mailboxes
• Speakerphone and intercom
• 2-line operation

Reviews (5)

SONY SPPA946 IS A TERRIBLE PHONE
I have had three of these phones brought to me for repair because the charging circuit goes bad and drains the battery.

Decent buy for the price
Much cheaper than other Sony machine.Works fine -- then again, I wasn't looking for anything fancy.Don't have problems with the speakerphone or message recording as the others did.I like the dual keypads.

Best Phone For Price
There is no other Phone with all these great features
for this Price. I paid only $... with a $5.00 Amazon Coupon!
I have seen this phone advertised for $70.00
at the WIZ the same day I purchased it from AMAZON.

The Sound Quality of the phone is loud and clear.
However, since this phone has 3 Mailboxes it's a little difficult learning how to retrieve your mesages from another phone. Other than that this phone is a great deal!

simply horrible
everything about the phone is bad. the answering system, the voiceon the answering system, the ability to fast forward through messages...go waste your money on something better than this!

Poor quality phone, poor quality answering
Features on this phone are great - that is until you try to use the (easy to implement) features.For the phone - unless you talk directly into the microphone, you won't be heard on the other end.Does not seem to be capable of picking up voice unless directly aimed at the mike.As for the answering machine - it works pretty well but if you want to record an outgoing message you might as well be talking into a tuna can.The voice quality is awful - reminds me of some of the first answering machines ten or fifteen years ago.My recommendation is that you pass on this turkey unless you want to send it back for exchange. ... Read more

Features

• 9 minute recording time
• Voice time/day stamp
• LED message indicator
• Voice-activated message record
• Up to 24 pages "out of paper" reception

Amazon.com Product Description

This independant digital two-line answering system means you'll never miss a call again. With up to 14 minutes of recording time, and the ability switch answering on or off for each line, the FA970 offers great messaging solutions for your whole family or a busy small office. Additional features include a fully voice activated menu, remote operation, call screeening, and more. The FA970 comes backed by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Call screening
• 2-line digital answering system
• Independant outgoing message for each line
• 14 minutes recording time
• Remote operation

Reviews (3)

ONLY THING I LIKE IS THE LOOKS!
What's that axium...Looks good....??? This little work of art, is great looking. It's small. It's stainless & black. It's inexpensive....and so far...IT [STINKS]!! Not easy to use, the sound quality is poor, at best. You can't just delete msgs, yet those you want deleted can be left intact...and on and on. Too bad...THOUGHT I'd purchased a winner, instead I purchased a DOG!

a very bad little machine
We tried two of these and neither worked correctly--kept cutting callers off, sometimes would erase the outgoing message, and outgoing message quality was poor.Could not get it to delete or save individual messages.So frustrating.

Hard to use
I really don't like this answering machine.Although technically it's done everything it says it would there is no digital number reading how many messages you have - you just have to count the number of times the tiny little green dot blinks.You also have to hit "save" during the middle of hearing your message.If you don't - that message is gone for good.It's also difficult to save just one message.The default setting is to save all of them.I'm going to look for something else. ... Read more

Features

• Each handset has a memory for 40 phone numbers
• 2.4GHz technology provides secure wide-range operation
• Caller ID and call waiting with 90 name-and-number memory
• 30-channel operation for a clear signal
• Programmable ringer

Features

• Speakerphone in handsets
• 2.4 GHz operation
• Extra handset and charger included
• Integrated digital answering system with 3 mailboxes
• Expandable; supports up to 4 handsets

Features

• Digital Answering System With Three Mailboxes / Up to 15 minutes of messages with selective save and delete / Secure remote access
• Dual Display Call Waiting Caller ID
• 50 Name & Number Caller ID Memory
• 50 Name & Number Phonebook Directory
• Any Key Answer

Product Description

Conairphone built its business with standard corded telephones, which are still its foundation. However, Conairphone continues to strengthen its leadership role in the consumer electronics industry by introducing dynamic telephone designs. This reinforces Conairphone's commitment to design, fashion and value.PRODUCT FEATURES: Fully digital tapeless recording (no tape); Remote operation; Adjustable ring select; Toll server; Flashing message counter; Call screening; Auto disconnect; Voice activated (VOX) circuitry; Power Failure Protection; FCC and ETL approved. ... Read more

Features

• Call screening, auto disconnect
• 1-year warranty
• Digital tapeless recording
• Remote operation, adjustable ring select
• Toll saver, flashing message counter

Reviews (2)

No good, buy something else
It looks nice, but doesn't work nice.It seems like I'm putting a new 9 volt battery in it every few weeks.Never could save messages and after playing a message, listen good and have your pen and paper handy because they get lost.

I Must Live In A Tin Can
I cheaped out and got this answering machine for [$$] as a temporary until I got a better phone/answering machine.Boy, I guess price really does count. The look is ok, although big for a digital machine.It was easy to hook up.The machine has scarce features, which is expected in a low-end model.It has a blinking indicator to let you know that either you have messages or that your battery is low; it's up to you to determine which.It doesn't have a way to erase messages... they get erased when another message records over them.Not so great if you have something on your machine that you don't want someone you live with to listen to.Finally, the big whammy..... sound quality.It was horrible.It made me sound like I was in a fuzzy tin can.It went straight back into the box and is going back to store. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone. ... Read more

Product Description

Manufacturer's Part # 90548
This product is Brand New.Features:

• Instant Playback
• Selective Save and Delete
• Skip and Repeat
• Memo feature
• Call Intercept
• Call Screening
• Remote Room Monitor with Intercom
• New Message Playback - Plays only new messagesat home or when you call in and replays old messages
• Remote Turn On and Off - Lets you call in andturn the unit on or off
• Remote Outgoing Announcement
• Outgoing Announcement Bypass - You andfrequent callers can skip the greeting when retrieving and/or leavingmessages.
• Tapeless Digital Recording Capacity - 12minutes of total recording time
• Message Guard - Never lose messages in a powerfailure
• Announcement Monitor - Silence your greetingat home but keep it on for callers
• Color: Dove Gray

This product is Brand New and comes with a 1 year warranty.

Features

• All-digital recording
• Time-and-day stamp
• Call screening
• Remote access
• Remote room monitor

Reviews (34)

Not up to AT&T standards for reliability
Highly recommended (for the price) if you don't mind it breaking down after a year and a half.

Great machine for the long haul
I've had this answering machine for 7 years, 4 moves, and 6 different roommates.It has never given me a problem.I find the buttons and remote use pretty intuitive.One of the best purchases I have ever made.

Excellent product
Great machine!!Easy to learn to use.Easy to set up.Would definitley buy again!!

A very good answering machine
Hi,
This is a very nice, simple answering machine. I have had one for a long time and it served me well. (I knocked it off the kitchen counter and eventually the impact was just too much for it!)

I have never found a better one than this, especially for the money.

Works fantastic after at least 3 and a half years !!!
I did not even know I had this machine while reading the reviews and only when I checked the picture I realized that I have had it so long I had forgotten what brand/model I had. I think I might even have it had it for over 5 years !! This machine has never given me problems. Always leaves a clear OGM and records everything perfectly. Very rarely is a message unclear, but I think that is when the caller talks too loudly into the phone. I have never had any weird stuff going on with it. It always picks up and people never have to call back to finish a message. Nobody ever said that they had problems leaving me a message. I never have any problems setting the time, checking the messages or anything. Only drawback is you cannot silence the machine, but you can lower the volume considerably. Do not place in your bedroom. Overall, a truly great machine!!!! ... Read more