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The AT&T CL2939 is a cordless phone available from
AT&T.
The CL2939 typically costs
between $22.34 - $41.37.
Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's
our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on cordless phone
models like the CL2939.
Caller ID:
Caller ID with a three-line display shows the name and phone number of a caller and the date and time of the call, provided you subscribe to caller ID services. Some phones have an additional display line that shows which line, say line 1 or line 2, the call came in on, or indicators such as a battery strength or voice mail. If you have Caller ID with Call Waiting, the phone displays the name and number of the second caller if you're already on the phone. The display is usually on the handset; some phones also have one on the base. Phones with Call Waiting Deluxe provide you with more choices on how to handle a second call when you are already on the phone assuming you subscribe to the service, but not all features may be available in all areas. Some of the choices that the service supports; facilitates conferencing with two outside parties, or a prerecorded message states that you will be available shortly, and the caller is put on hold, or prerecorded message indicates you are busy, and the waiting call is disconnected, or the caller is sent to your voice mail.
About This Brand
This well-known cordless phone brand is owned by VTech. It offers a wide range of phones, with and without answering machines, for consumers and small business. Form factors include single- and multihandset models, cordless-corded combos, Bluetooth, multiline phones, and models designed with large, easy-to-read buttons/displays, and that amplify incoming sound. AT&T still offers stand-alone corded phones.
Features & Specs - AT&T CL2939
Caller ID Caller ID with a three-line display shows the name and phone number of a caller and the date and time of the call, provided you subscribe to caller ID services. Some phones have an additional display line that shows which line, say line 1 or line 2, the call came in on, or indicators such as a battery strength or voice mail. If you have Caller ID with Call Waiting, the phone displays the name and number of the second caller if you're already on the phone. The display is usually on the handset; some phones also have one on the base. Phones with Call Waiting Deluxe provide you with more choices on how to handle a second call when you are already on the phone assuming you subscribe to the service, but not all features may be available in all areas. Some of the choices that the service supports; facilitates conferencing with two outside parties, or a prerecorded message states that you will be available shortly, and the caller is put on hold, or prerecorded message indicates you are busy, and the waiting call is disconnected, or the caller is sent to your voice mail.
Don't buy this phone. If you do you better plan 8 hours for programming it.<br />This phone is, without a doubt the MOST difficult programmable device ever manufactured. Plus when entering speed dial numbers there is NO way to store a name with the number. You MUST remember to dial 7 to contact Bob, for Mary dial 3.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
1.0
(based on 1 reviews)
By
sjpx1212
User has 1 Day of experience with this product
1.0
BAD, BAD, BAD
08/14/2012
Strength
none
Weakness
programming
Dont buy this phone. If you do you better plan 8 hours for programming it.This phone is, without a doubt the MOST difficult programmable device ever manufactured. Plus when entering speed dial numbers there is NO way to store a name with the number. You MUST remember to dial 7 to contact Bob, for Mary dial 3.
2 people have reviewed this model.
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