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Reviews of the VTech VT5831

  • 7.6

    CNET Review

    June 11, 2003

    The Good: Operates in the 5.8GHz frequency; built-in speakerphone on the base and handset; accepts up to six handsets; solid battery life.

    The Bad: Experienced some interference on the 2.4GHz band in our tests; small phone book; no answering machine; headset sold separately.

    The Bottom Line: The 5831 falls a tad behind other 5.8GHz phones but not by much.

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Manufacturer: VTech

Part number: VT5831

General

  • Product Type Cordless phone W/ call waiting caller ID
  • Localization English

Phone Features

  • Transmission Band 5.8 GHz
  • Transmission Technology Digital Spread Spectrum (SST)
  • Max Handsets Supported 6
  • Auto Scanning 95-channel
  • Dialer Type Keypad
  • Dialer Location Handset, base
  • Dialing Modes Tone, Pulse
  • Multiline Operation Capability Single-line operation
  • Conference Call Capability Yes
  • Intercom Yes
  • Speakerphone Yes ( Digital duplex )
  • Caller ID Yes
  • Voice Mail Capability Yes
  • Call Waiting Yes
  • Message Waiting Capability Yes
  • Menu Operation Yes
  • Function Buttons Hold button, Mute button, Flash button, Redial button, Intercom button, Speakerphone button, Menu navigation keys
  • Volume Control Yes
  • Ringer Control Yes
  • Ring Tones 8
  • Handset Locator Yes
  • Indicators Line status indicator, New message indicator
  • Lighted Keypad Yes
  • Additional Functions Call timer, Built-in clock, Time/day stamp
  • Additional Features PIN code, Vibration alert

Phone Memory

  • Phone Directory Capacity 50 names & numbers
  • Speed Dial Max Digit Qty 32
  • Caller ID Memory 50 names & numbers

Display

  • Display LCD display - Monochrome
  • Display Location Handset, base
  • Line Qty 4
  • Display Information Date, Time, Call duration, Battery status
  • Display Languages French, English, Spanish
  • Features Backlit

Miscellaneous

  • Antenna External
  • Connections 1 x Headset jack / Sub-mini-phone 2.5 mm
  • Placing / Mounting Table-top, Wall-mountable
  • Cables Included Phone line cable
  • Included Accessories Belt clip, Wall bracket

Power

  • Type Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Battery 1 x battery
  • Capacity 1400 mAh
  • Technology Rechargeable - Nickel metal hydride
  • Included Qty 1
  • Audible Battery Alert Yes

Dimensions & Weight (Base)

  • Width 5.6 in
  • Depth 7.6 in
  • Height 3.6 in
  • Weight 14 oz

Dimensions & Weight (Handset)

  • Width 2 in
  • Depth 1.6 in
  • Height 7.6 in
  • Weight 4.9 oz

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty, Limited warranty - 1 year

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