AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital 4-Handset Answering System (CL82409)

Reviews of AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital 4-Handset Answering System (CL82409)

1.) After (Over)Researching Many, Many Models
Reviewed by: BB Upstate, NY
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When researching our next cordless, expandable phone system, I found that AT&T and Panasonic phones were getting the best reviews. My requirements were as follows:

1. Phone system must not interfere with my wireless network;
2. Phone base must be wall mountable;
3. Phone base must have an answering machine that would also provide an audible message alert (and a message count would also be nice);
4. Speakerphone on the handsets and base;
5. A shared, central phone book.
6. A Voicemail indicator (for phone company/VOIP voicemail);
7. A lighted number pad.

I spend about 3 weeks researching over 30 models and browsing manuals. I originally was going for a 5.8GhZ AT&T model (#E5924) that I later found was also operating on a 2.4GhZ frequency that may have interfered with my wireless network, as my current 2.4GhZ cordless does (it slightly impairs my wireless network speed). So, I scratched that model, and all the 5.8GhZ category, and decided to find a Dect 6.0 just to avoid any potential problems.

Very feature-rich were nearly all of the Panasonic models, with Talking Caller ID and ringer ID. But, how they can advertise as wall-mountable I don't know. I checked the manuals for the models I was most interested in, and every single model mounted like a shelf. Very unappealing. And none had an audible message alert. Panasonic phones mostly have a blinking light to inform you of messages. I had an older Panasonic model years ago and always missed messages because of the lack of an audible alert. This combined with the ugly wall-mounting made me have to scratch Panasonic off of my list. Shame, because I really liked the features (Talking Caller ID, Ringer ID, Light ID, Caller ID Block).

I found many reviews touting the AT&T SL82418 Dect 6.0 system. Apparently Consumer Reports had highly rated this model and everyone ran out to buy it. It's wall-mountability was acceptable (still not flat on the wall, but not overly extending like the shelf-like Panasonics). It's features satisfied all of my requirements (though it did not have the bells and whistles of the Panasonics, which I still had on my mind). But -- and this may seem silly -- I found the phone system itself ugly. Silver and gray with black backs. Way too much going on.

Instead of looking new, to me they looked gaudy and old-fashioned. The phones themselves looked sleek and stream-lined, but AT&T's choice of using more than 1 color on the front just ruined it (in my opinion). Amazon informed me there was a newer model out, the CL82409, which was far more attractive to me. Simple silver handsets with black backs. Base is simple silver and black also. LCD screens and back light is orangey instead of blue. I was put off by the lack of reviews on the newer model, but when I checked the manuals, found very little difference between it and the previous SL82418 model, except:

1. No headset jack;
2. You CAN check the ans. machine messages from the handsets (cannot do this on the SL82418.
3. The base does not mount as flat and is a little shorter/more compact.

So, I canceled my order for the SL82518 (a five handset system instead of 4 handsets) and placed an order for the CL82509 system. Set up was simple (after 16 hour charging).

Pros:

*I use Vonage (disconnected the incoming Telco lines and have Vonage back-fed through every phone jack in the house) and the sound is crystal clear with these phones.

*You can check the caller id log when the phone is in use (not all phone systems allow this), and the display shows the time and date always (also a rarity).

*You can listen to the answering machine messages from any handset even when the phone is in use.

*The numbers are etched through the silver on the handset buttons, and the amber light shines through them clearly. Nice for nighttime dialing;

*No interference from the microwave, or network, and all phones crystal clear from the basement to the 2nd floor.

*Very easy to save caller id entries into the shared phone book. Saves the last 50 caller id entries and 50 phone book entries.

*I have the answering machine set to 4 rings, and if I don't answer the caller ID or the phone is busy, my Vonage voice mail will take the
message, after which the Voicemail LCD lights up on the base and there is an indicator on the handset LCD.

*When the answering machine takes a message, there is an audible beep every so often that reminds you of the message (you can disable the audible alert if this bothers you -- again, I find this useful and necessary) and the base will show you how many messages you have.

*Easy to do a three-way call using the flash button.

*Intercom is easy.

*Handset speakers are nice and clear with good volume;

*Handset ringers are nice and loud;

*This system is expandable up to 12 handsets, and the handsets themselves are decently priced.

Cons:

*No headset jack;

*No speakerphone in base (can only hear incoming messages and answering machine messages);

*Wall-mounting is not flat to the wall, extends approximately 4 inches at the bottom. Not a big deal if you have it mounted where no one will walk into it.

*Can not assign ring tones to names in your directory. Even my old Radio Shack did that. I could almost stop thinking about the Panasonics' Talking Caller ID if I were at least able to assign ring tones to certain names so I'd know who it was calling by the ring tone.

*Handsets feel light to me. That may be a Pro in time but still have to get used to it.

All-in-all, minor quibbles. I would recommend this system, unless you don't care about the audible message alert and/or wall mounting, in which case I'd try a Panasonic for the neat features (Talking Caller ID, etc.).

Whatever you decide, make sure you Google the manual before buying. I found many websites gave either incorrect information regarding features or left out key features entirely.

2.) A Phone for Everyone
Reviewed by: book worm Greensboro, NC
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I am hearing impaired and could never find a phone that I could hear clearly on. I've used volume controls, speakers but nothing had the clarity to discern what someone was saying. The answering machines were the same way. It was as if I was listening to an order from a fast food vendor - who knew what was being said?

This AT&T fits my needs perfectly! I can understand messages; I can understand what the caller is saying; and my computer does not enterfere. And the price was excellenet!


3.) Look a lot better in person!!
Reviewed by: Lidia L. I. Gobbo Queens - NY
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My mom bought the old version with 6 handsets and was very happy with it!! I was going to buy the same version as hers but then I saw this one. I wasnt so sure because I was looking for something more stylish but I was very happy when the arrive!! They look so much better in person.In the picture they look bulky and almost white but that is far from the truth. The handsets are thin and very light and the color is a very nice silver. The light in the lcd display is very nice and not bright orange like in the picture. Besides the look this phone is very durable as well. I have a 17 months baby and he throw the handset on the floor all the time and it still like new!!

4.) A great featured DECT phone
Reviewed by: N. Agarwalla Waltham, MA
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I bought this after a disappointing trial of a similar Panasonic system. I am much happier with this cordless phone than any others that I've had over the past 7 years which includes Motorola, VTech, and Panasonic.

Pros:
- Great sound quality. No static during phone calls.
- Great range
- Easy to dial when holding in one hand with thumb
- Handset specific ringer/volume control
- Display on phone is informative. It includes:
- caller name
- caller phone number
- battery level
- time
- date
- Dedicated display icons for:
- microphone mute
- ringer off
- new voice mail message
- answering machine on
- new answering machine message
- dedicated buttons for:
- speaker phone
- mute
- redial
- intercom
- call history
- directory

Cons:
- no headset jack
- somewhat difficult to manually add numbers into directory
- no dedicated voice mail access button
- no way to globally "ignore" a phone call on all handsets using a single handset (e.g. hitting end when someone is calling only mutes the current handset)
- no global ringer volume control

5.) Attractive and Convenient Phone System
Reviewed by: Bornfree Bob
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This phone is loaded with usful features. We appreciate the directory and lighted display and numbers. If you change the directory on one phone it's changed in all 4 phones.

6.) I like these phones.... intercom with speaker is clutch
Reviewed by: Margaret New York
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I needed a cordless phone because my cat (who is really a dog) kept chewing through my phone wire. I needed a base unit that was wall mountable (to keep her away!) and three handsets. This one seemed to fit the bill so I ordered it.

Set up was very easy. I used one of the handsets to put in the time, date, and some directory numbers and it propagated to all the other handsets and the base station.

I was looking forward to using the intercom system on these phones because when I'm in the computer room with the door closed I don't hear anything from the other rooms and really hate shouting. It works great. I also found an alternate use that came in very handy for me:

The bell for my apartment is located in the kitchen and is on an inward facing wall. In other words, if you are in the computer room or bathroom with the door closed and running water or a radio on there is a very good chance that you will not hear the bell if it rings. This is a huge pain if you are waiting for UPS or other delivery.

Since these phones have a speakerphone built into the portable handsets, what I did was take Handset 1 and called Handset 2 (which is the computer room's phone) on the intercom. I answered Handset 2 and put it on speakerphone. I also had Handset 1 in speakerphone. I laid Handset 1 on the counter next to the doorbell and could hear it in the computer room through the speakerphone. This was huge for me since I like to play video games and am always worried if I have the sound on that I will miss the buzzer. I also keep that door closed because if the cat got in there she'd chew up all my wires!

The base station does stick out a bit on the wall but I put it in an out of the way place so it won't get bumped or anything. The handsets are very lightweight which I like and are crystal clear. I don't know about the battery life yet because I just got them.

I like that there is a pre-recorded voice saying "please leave a message" as I don't like the sound of my voice and recording a message always feels so awkward. The voice on this unit is much more human sounding than my last answering machine.

Another cool feature for the laziness in all of us is if I pick up a call in one room and it's not for me, I can transfer it to another handset rather than having to stop working or whatever and walk out to another room and say "it's for you." That might sound silly, but if you're in the basement doing laundry or whatever you don't have to shout upstairs and hope that your spouse or kid hears you and picks up the phone.

All in all I'm very impressed with this phone system and very happy that I purchased it.

7.) Love it!
Reviewed by: J. Zimmerman USA
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I am very happy with the AT&T DECT 6.0 answering system. It's so great to have a handset wherever I want one, the reception has been perfect, and it's got a lot of features not all phones have. For one, the answering machine tells you how many messages you have. Also, the phones are linked, so that if you erase a number on one phone, it will erase the number on all phones. Overall, a great product.

8.) Crystal clear with wireless router
Reviewed by: semperfi Hayward, WI
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Installed in our home equiped with a wireless router and the reception is crystal clear. With our previous phone system you could not be around the router with the hand set because of excessive noise. Easy to set up and use, backlit screen is great. Highly recommended!!

9.) Easy Peasy
Reviewed by: Big Smoky Valley Round Mountain, NV USA
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Easy to read display plus one directory for all the phones makes things uncomplicated when switching from a previous set to cordless phones. Great charging time and a long life away from the charger means I'm not running for a different handset halfway through a call. 6.0 makes sense because it doesn't interfere with my wireless network. A slightly longer phone helps me hold on when I'm trying to do more than one thing at once. The only thing that stops this phone from getting 5 stars is the lack of a jack for a headphone.

10.) great phone, works well with Vonage, long range
Reviewed by: J. Talbot Macon, GA
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Good size--easy to hold between ear and shoulder but not too big; long range--we're using one of the extra phones in our garage office about where there is no phone jack, good speaker phone function, and I like the ability to mute. Design is more like a cell phone in terms of menu and options, so it takes a little bit to get used to, but it seems to have all of the functions you could want.

11.) Great phone!
Reviewed by: rv grandpa seminole, fl
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Once again AT&T did it by providing an excellent product. The phones are easy to use, the sound clarity is great, and the reach of the base phone's signal is amazing. I really enjoy using the intercom system; I never have to leave my seat again!

12.) great deal
Reviewed by: Crystal E. Carey Heckel
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These phones are wonderful. They don't hang up when you put them on your shoulder. They're very nice and slim. Allows for voice mail if you are on the other line and can't let the answering machine pick it up. We are very pleased.

13.) A fine phone.
Reviewed by: BillH DeForest, WI USA
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These AT&T phones are easy to use, have very good sound quality and are easy to program. The display and button backlight and relatively large buttons make it easy to use for most people. Excellent answering machine sound quality. The extensions connect flawlessly anywhere inside and work fine outdoors within about 50 feet or so outside of our 2-story aluminum-sided house. (Metal siding often blocks the radio signals from cordless phones and cell phones.)
If you want a cordless headset, I would recommend the companion AT&T cordless headset for this phone, even though it's expensive.

14.) Great phone system
Reviewed by: J. Blankenship Central Kentucky
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We have tried several different systems in the last 3-4 years. These are the best we have purchased. Nice size to hold to your ear and take notes. Speaker mode is clear also. We are happy.

15.) Telephone System Review
Reviewed by: George
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Excellent system with sound levels high and easy to use as an internet VOIP (Vonage) system. Can use any of
the system instruments located around the house easily. Great quality and great system.

16.) Happy
Reviewed by: Virginia Race Fan Virginia
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Have had phone in use for about a month. Thus far have been very pleased with it. Sound quality is great. Range is also far better than the old phone. I am happy with my purchase.

17.) Best long range cordless phone!
Reviewed by: Behrfoot Winchester, VA
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This phone has remarkable range. For the first time, I am able to get great reception in my kitchen where no cell phone functioned before. The small size of the main base makes takes up very little space on my small desk. I found the phone system easy to set up, and the directions clear.

18.) Love this AT&T phone system
Reviewed by: R. Roberts Ohio
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We have voicemail on our phone, but did not have the notifier when new voicemails were received. Many messages were being missed. This phone system works in concert with your voicemail system giving you a visual notifier and a signal light on the base unit to notify you of new voicemails, as well as gives you the option of an answering machine when the line is not in use. The sound quality and range of our cordless phones are great. I am very pleased with this system.

19.) A long overdue upgrade
Reviewed by: M. Mann Eugene, Oregon
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My previous phone was a a Panasonic cordless set similar to this set. It was over 8 years old. Time wore it out, but the technology was ancient too. The sound quality was a particular frustration, but mainly for those on the other end. I could hear everything just fine. When I finally called from my cell to listen to the outgoing message, I realized I needed a new phone (sounded like a quiet whisper.) This phone has taken care of that problem.

The main problem I had with this unit was the directions in the manual. It was not clear that to set the out going message you had to set it from the hand set, not the base. The other problem in the manual, it did not tell me that to set up the time and date from the base unit's hand set would set it for all the other phones. I started setting time and date in a remote location, then went to the base, then the next remote location. When I went to the third phone, it was already set and that was how I found out the base unit phone would set all the phone time and dates. It is also possible that setting one unit's time and date sets all units but the delay didn't catch up until I had reached the third phone. Either way, the directions failed to outline the process. So, the directions in the manual were the areas I felt needed the most improvement.

Overall, I loved the phone.

20.) Best phones
Reviewed by: cw4bill Albuquerque, nm
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These phones work great. AT & T phones were the highest rated in Consumer Reports and they got it right. Great range, great features.

21.) Great phone
Reviewed by: Happy Mom PA, USA
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I purchased this phone as an upgrade to an older Uniden model. I've got to say...NO distortion, no interference, and a pleasant surprise: very crystal clear speech. Easy features to use. The answering machine is user-friendly. There was a humorous moment when I unpacked the phones: both of my young teenagers said, "Oh cool, they look like TV remote controls!" So they were a hit.
Would totally recommend (as some of us move to all cell phones, I've chosen to maintain a home landline, also).
Amazon.com's price is the best, too, after quite a bit of online comparison shopping--also better than the local stores and national chains, who have offered this model for at least $10 more.

22.) This is the cordless you're looking for
Reviewed by: K. Blair
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I replaced a nice Panasonic 2.4GHz with this phone. The range is a good 100 feet longer than the Panasonic. Set-up is easy: connect the batteries, plug in the units and let them charge. Date, time, message machine are automatically set and ready. Nothing to do, unless you want to personalize your greeting for the answer machine. The handsets are light and small, and have nice buttons; and having 4 units is pretty handy. I purchased a couple expansion handsets ($18) because the 5 unit system was over $30 more.
As for the (2) negative comments:
1.) Short battery life? Keep the handsets in the chargers when not being used. If you're having a really long conversation, go to another unit and switch handsets (you've got 4 of them).
2.) Can't add handsets? Actually, you can. Just charge your extra handset and then follow the easy instructions for registering it.

23.) Great phone system
Reviewed by: Love food Cubstown
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This phone system is hard to beat for the price. It is the newest version of the Consumer Reports top rated phone - for less. Set up was a breeze and the clarity is excellent.

My only initial concern was about the ability to dial directly out of the the last 50 numbers stored in the phone since we are required in my area to dial 1 and the A/C for all numbers dialed. I was glad to find, as noted in a previous review, this can be done with ease by locating the number you want dial in your stored 50 numbers and pressing 1 then the "phone" (aka dial) button. No big deal at all.

I would highly recommend this phone.

24.) It Works
Reviewed by: sammie
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Replaced an older phone with a new ATT cordless system. I had no trouble setting it up and the product works better than the other modle phone I was using. I really enjoy using a phone system that work well.

25.) Great phone
Reviewed by: Froggy368 Twin cities, MN USA
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My wife and I have nothing but good things to say about this phone. One feature we like very much is the audible beep that lets us know that we have messages.

26.) Glad we chose this phone system...
Reviewed by: Greg S
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Needed to replace an old AT&T phone set that was having problems and found this one on Amazon.com. The price was right but some of the reviews carped about some inconveniences that we didn't find relevant. Received the phone system in a couple of days and was surprised at how easy it was to set up and to use. Sound is clear and static free. Very happy with the system so far. Learning new ways to use the system every day.Have had it less than a month but no problems so far.

27.) These are great!
Reviewed by: A. Johnston TX
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After trying out several other cordless phone systems, these are the only ones I can find that give crystal clear conversations throughout our whole house. No interference from other devices, awesome range. We don't use the voicemail feature, but it was only one button to turn it off. I highly recommend!

28.) Great. Just what I needed.
Reviewed by: chuckbrown
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The phone system I had before this was awful. Only one person could be talking to a caller a time. When looking for one of the handsets using the pager, all 4 phones would ring, making it hard to locate a missing handset. The old phones couldn't call from one handset to another. This phone is great!! I can use the pager to find each phone individually ans more than one person at a time can talk using all the extentions. It works great as a kind of intercom system for my mom, who is on the 1st floor, to call me up on the second floor. The answering machine work great and is easy to use. Overall, it definately fullfilled the requirements for a phone system that I was looking for.

29.) Cordless Phone
Reviewed by: zaddy NY Metro area
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Shipping was on time. The units sound great. Setup was easy enough. Answering functions is easy to use. I'm very pleased so far, if they hold up over time they will be great. So far I recommend the system.

30.) Great deal..
Reviewed by: Dad of four Mobile, Al. USA
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Absolutely great deal. Added an extra head set to it because of our large family. Set up was a breeze. Good quality. Sleek design. Very comfortable in the hand. Speaker phone is very nice.

Orange backlight is easy to see. Very user friendly.

Good price as well.

Definitely recommend this system.

It did take about 14-16 hours to charge the batteries the first time.. But that was expected. It was in the manual that it would take between 12-16 hours.

31.) ATT Dect 6
Reviewed by: Mara Natha
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I am very pleased with this product. Compared to other sellers the price was outstanding.

32.) AT& T cordless phones
Reviewed by: Donald J. Deserano Toledo, Oregon United States
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These are excellent phones. The whole house can be covered with just one phone plug-in.

33.) Excellent Home Phone System
Reviewed by: Traveler Kennesaw GA
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The AT&T Handset Answering System is excellent. It was simple to set up and program with virtually no use of the instruction manual. It has good quality sound and the speaker system that allows hands free is great. I do not use the built in answering system as I have one with my phone service but I am sure that it would be equally good.

34.) Great pkone!
Reviewed by: S. Ayyoub Souther Cali.
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A great device, high sound quality,,, intcm system between bases, you can retrieve voice mail from any of the phones, doesn't have to be from the base only. Very very good product, would recommend for a friend for sure

35.) Everything you need
Reviewed by: Michael Iacono Medford, MA USA
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I bought this as a replacement to my other AT&T Cordless tel. system. The old one was around 7 years old and still worked fine.

Having used this for a few weeks now I love it. More features, easy to use and the price was right.

I did do some research before I selected this model and I happy I bought this.

These AT&T phones are easy to use, have very good sound quality and are easy to program. The display and button backlight and relatively large buttons make it easy to use for most people. Excellent answering machine sound quality.

36.) Great set of phones
Reviewed by: Sarah Anderson
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Phones are just as advertised. Bought these as a replacement for other phones in the house. Phone volume is good, range is very good.

37.) Great phones!!
Reviewed by: tamarastrinkets com Las Vegas
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I wanted to update the phone system I have had for some years, and I always loved the phones, but they were getting old and they were starting to get garbled, so I went in and checked around and found that once again AT&T comes through!! GREAT voice quality! Easy set up!! Everything works GREAT!! The price is great and you get a whole system for your home!! The distance on these is great too!! The older version would cut out just out of the driveway, but these...who knows!! LOL They work all around our property which is apx. 1acre! You should be more then happy with them! GREAT BUY!! I'm so glad I chose them!! Enjoy!

38.) AT&T DECT 6.0 Digital Phones- Excellent Buy
Reviewed by: Mark A. Harris
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Purchased this product based on other recommendations on Amazon. These phones arrived at my home much quicker than expected. The quality of the product is excellent and the slimline phones are very stylish. Easy to set up and came fully charged and ready to use immediately. Clarity is excellent and the 6.0 technology has solved the issue I was having with some older phones interfering with my internet connection.

39.) Great Phones
Reviewed by: Al V Scottsdale AZ
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AT&T makes a great phone. Not too many people have held on to their land lines, but I'll always have one. I set these phones all over the house and they all work terrific. They all connect without being plugged into a phone line wall receptacle, except for the primary unit. Just plug the remote units into a power receptacle and they're good to go.

40.) AT&T DIGITAL 4-HANDSET
Reviewed by: JOANNE BINGHAM ROGERS, AR, US
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I love the AT&T Digital phones. They are light weight and have great sound. I like that you can program phone numbers into the directory on one phone and it is picked up by all handsets.

41.) Finally a quality cordless phone!
Reviewed by: Puma Nashville
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This is the first cordless phone that I have ever owned that had quality sound, stay charged and was easy to read. This set was a great price for an excellent product.. very pleased!

42.) Highly Recommend for the Price
Reviewed by: MRM
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Perfect price point for the breathe of features this phone system has. With phones in 4 rooms, allows for intercom connect to other room and remote pickup of messages. Nice design with low profile features, the phones blend very well. Highly recommend this phone system for anyone wanting to connect rooms.

43.) excellent phone
Reviewed by: lisathorb
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Great phone. Very easy to use. We
love having 4 extensions in the house and you don't need phone lines for the extra extensions!

44.) Great phone, great price- buy it!
Reviewed by: jessFW
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So many phones are junk. This phone isn't. I got 4 handsets and am very happy with my purchase. Best part: thick enough to hold between shoulder and chin while up to my elbows in dishwater.

45.) AT&T phone/answering system
Reviewed by: Big guy in Texas Dallas
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I am very pleased with my phone set I bought on Amazon for a very good price.

46.) Love it!
Reviewed by: M. Lawrence Alabama
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These phones were exactly what I was looking for. I've only had them a couple of weeks, but so far they have been great!

47.) CL82409
Reviewed by: Robert A. Weber Burke, Va United States
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Great so far after about one month. Only negative is there is no battery backup - which stinks since every time the power goes out I have reinput the date and time. However, I would still recommend it.

48.) Good sound quality - not very ergonomic
Reviewed by: L. M. Herron Georgia
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While this model exhibits very good sound quality and range, it is not easy to hold and dial with one hand. Other phone/answering machine features are very good.

49.) Good upgrade from prior phones
Reviewed by: B. Smith Denver
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I had a Uniden before this AT&T. One thing I really like about this product is that it automatically syncs the phone book from phone to phone. One thing I don't like is that it doesn't allow me to search my caller ID by name (which my Uniden allowed). All in all, it is easy to use and sounds great. I like the back lit buttons and that it has a speakerphone. It's a little difficult to hold between ear and shoulder due to it being so thin.

50.) Pretty Good Phone
Reviewed by: Dennis J. Omeara Alexandria, VA USA
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Product arrived in perfect condition and sooner than expected. Set up was easy and intuitive. Nearly flat learning curve. Not sure why home land-line phones lack the modern text entry software available in mobile phones for years, but setting up directories and phone lists remains just as cumbersome as earlier models. I don't use my home phone much so I haven't bothered to store many numbers. Caller ID works as advertised.

Home phones seem to lag behind mobile phones, but this set is very good, comparatively.

51.) Very good phone system
Reviewed by: Sandman
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I really like this phone system. For $77.54, it's a great buy, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. It has everything that I could ask for on a phone -- keypad backlighting, good intercom, good recording system, a wide selection of ringtones, good volume control etc. You can individually select ringtone and volume for each handset. Very nice. The only complaint I have, and it's a minor one, is that as other reviewers have noted, working your way through the option screens on the handset is not very intuitive at all. However, the manual that comes with the phone system is quite good, and if you refer to it for setting/changing various options, you won't have any troubles. After a couple of times through the screens, you likely won't even need the manual to get around. While there may be higher end phones on the market, this one meets all our needs and is a very good buy for the money. And yes, it did take a full 16 hours to initially charge up the phones for use, per the documentation.

52.) AT&T Answering machine appraisal.
Reviewed by: Bilsterball
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As an answering machine this AT&T unit of a base set & three remotes worked as they are advertised. The only thing I miss is an announcement of the caller.
2/6/10 Bilsterball

53.) Great portable phone
Reviewed by: gator alumnus USA
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I've had this product for almost a year and I love it. I've gone through several phones because of poor quality and having problems with thick walls in a large house. This phone conquered all my previous problems with crystal clear quality.

54.) Functions fine and fair quality
Reviewed by: James Carroll
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Had no trouble setting up phones and adding an extra hand set. Quality of sound is just fair, but distance ability is good. Fairly easy to program, but could be better. Over all satisfaction is very good.

55.) AT&T Portable Phones
Reviewed by: Dick T. GA
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Generally satisfied with performance of phone system. Features are a bit less robust than with the Panasonic phones these replaced and battery life is somewhat shorter. Haven't used answering system because I have AT&T voice mail. With power outage the other day date and time were lost. Dosen't seem to be a battery issue, but a feature issue. However, options are easily reset. Price was good for a 4 handset system.

56.) Good value for price
Reviewed by: R. Christensen
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Our old AT&T phone extension died. Replacement cost was $70. For $25 more, we replaced the old units with an extra extension. Used for a month and no problems!

57.) Much better than Panasonic
Reviewed by: Rajdeep Srivastav
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I have been a Panasonic fan for life but this phone is worth buying. Much more slimmer and has many added features.

58.) Great phones
Reviewed by: Don
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I bought these phones for my parents, one is hard of hearing and the other has low vision. I put a phone in three rooms and on the porch where they like to sit in the afternoons. Now they don't miss phones calls. The only problem I have found is the tone that informs you that there is a message waiting is not very loud. I have not had time to see if there is a volume control for it but there should be. Again great phones.

59.) billybob
Reviewed by: Bob
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The telephone system was as described on the internet site ad and was delivered on time and in good condition.

60.) AT&T DECT 6.0
Reviewed by: Jack Jones Texas
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Overall the phones are okay. However,when a call is received the ringing is erratic. The length of the ring breaks up and it often only rings once. Because of this I can only give it 3 stars.

61.) It's a phone - good for the price
Reviewed by: K. Matus
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I bought this phone for the four handsets. And it was a good price...less than $100. I don't really care about all the bells and whistles and haven't really tried to use any of the advanced features. It does have quite a few buttons at the top that can be confusing when you first start using it. It took me a little while to figure out all of the menu options as I kept hitting wrong buttons. My last phone was much simpler. But hey, what do I really need it to do...I can hear the caller when I am talking on the phone and the ringer is loud enough for me to hear...so basically it serves its purpose.

62.) Not happy with my Amazon AT&T digital phone purchase
Reviewed by: Helen Sanchez Pawtucket, RI
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I accidently purchased a refurbished phone rather than a new one. This phone is attractive and easy to use. However, I cannot shut the voicemail indicator off and it keeeps flashing even after I shut it off (have tried to do this a number of times and it doesn't work). I would return this item except it's too much trouble to return it for this one annoying problem. My solution: I keep the base turned to the wall so I don't have to continually view a flashing indicator. My suggestion: Don't buy refurbished items.

63.) OVERRATED
Reviewed by: RoyalMemorial NJ
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These Panasonic phones are overrated. In light of all the accolades, I bought the phones. The sound was fine. But the interface was not at all intuitive, required too many clicks to get around to, e.g., check messages. One feature of these phones (and, apparently, many DECT phones) is that if I listen to a message that is for my wife, there is no way to "save as new" so she'll know that there's a new message. I returned the Panasonic's and bought the AT&T DECT phones (AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital 4-Handset Answering System (CL82409)) and am much happier. The sound quality is same. On the AT&Ts (and on Vtech phones), although you can't save a message as new, you can at least leave a "memo" to the answering system to alert someone else in the household that they have a new message, which will activiate the new message indicator. You can't leave a memo on the Panasonics. Plus, on the AT&Ts, there are dedicated buttons to go straight into the directory and the caller ID list, and the interface is much easier to navigate with intuitive menus. Also, the AT&Ts share a single directory so that a phone number saved on one phone is available to all handsets without having to try to forward numbers one by one to each handset as with the Panasonics. The Panasonic set was a disappointment and I'm glad I returned them.

64.) Good while the batteries lasted
Reviewed by: BobLap Jackson, NJ United States
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These phones were fine while they lasted. Had them about a year, sound is fine, range too, but the battery life is horrible!!!!! When I take them out of the base unit they last about an hour before they start chirping that the battery is low. Come on, I have an old Panasonic 900MHz phone that still works fine and the battery lets me carry the phone around for hours.

Nice unit if you don't mind the battery problem.




65.) This item was returned
Reviewed by: milespert Oregon
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This item was returned I did not know that I could not just add phones and had to redo my whole system

Features of AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital 4-Handset Answering System (CL82409)

AT&T DECT 6.0 Digital Four Handset Answering System

1.) AT&T DECT 6.0 Digital Four Handset Answering System;
2.) Handset Speakerphone;
3.) Expandable up to 12 handsets through one phone jack;
4.) 50 Name / Number Phonebook Directory;
5.) Large Lighted Display and Kepad on Handsets;

Package Height x Length x Width: 10.5 in. x 10.5 in. x 7.3 in.
Package Weight: 4.05 lbs.

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