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AT&T EL51209

Approximate retail price:

$79.99

Summary:

A 1.9 GHz DECT 6.0 multiple-handset-capable cordless phone.

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About - AT&T EL51209
This 1.9 GHz DECT 6.0 multiple-handset-capable cordless phone comes with 2 cordless handsets.

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.

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 EL51209
Talk time (hrs.) Talk time, displayed to the nearest hour, is the manufacturer's claim of how long you can converse on the handset when it is fully charged. "NS" indicates that the manufacturer did not provide a value. Typically, these are stated as "up to X hours talk time." Talk time (hrs.)	8
Maximum no. of cordless handsets The manufacturer stated maximum number of cordless handsets that can be registered to a multiple handset capable phone. A phone that can support up to eight handsets, for example, can have eight handsets registered to the base, but you may only be able to use four at once, say two using handset to handset intercom, while two others conference with an outside party. Others may just allow one handset to be used at a time, so can't be used like an additional (extension) phone you have connected to the same phone line. NA represents not applicable. See Buying Advice for more information. Maximum no. of cordless handsets	2
Number of cordless handsets included The number of cordless handset(s) with a charging cradle included with the product. Number of cordless handsets included	2
Handset conferencing Also referred to as handset-to-handset intercom, and other terms. Many multiple handset capable phones allow conversation handset to handset, or among handsets for conferencing. For some phones the handsets have to be within range of the base, while others also allow a direct link between two handsets so you can take them with you to use like walkie-talkies. Multiple handset phones without this capability can't be used to conference. Handset conferencing	Yes
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. Caller ID	Handset
Talking caller ID Talking Caller ID, also referred to as Caller ID announce, speak the name of the caller, which is useful because you don't have to view the display to know who's calling. Talking caller ID	No
Voice-mail indicator (Telco) A visual indicator on the handset or base to notify you that you have new messages awaiting from your telephone company message waiting service, such as an LED, or an envelope icon on the display. That means you don't have to pick up the handset to respond to a message waiting signal. Voice-mail indicator (Telco)	Yes
Corded phone on base In addition to an extra handset extension, a corded handset can enable the phone to work if you lose household AC power, provided you're on a traditional landline service, or one with backup power. Corded phone on base	No
Base speakerphone A base speakerphone offers a hands-free way to converse or wait on hold and lets others chime in as well, and allows you to answer a call without the handset. When used with a base keypad, you can make a call from the base and have a hands-free conversation. Base speakerphone	No
Base keypad Also referred to as Dual or Second Keypad. A keypad on the base supplements the keypad on the handset. It can be handy for navigating menu-driven systems, because you don't have to take the phone away from your ear to punch the keys. When used with a base speakerphone, you can make a call from the base and have a hands-free conversation. Base keypad	No
Base ringer All phones have a handset ringer, and many phones have a base ringer, but not all allow you to set them on or off, adjust the volume, or change the auditory tone. Base ringer	No
Handset speakerphone A handset speakerphone offers a hands-free way to converse or wait on hold and lets others chime in as well conveniently anywhere in the house as long as you stay within a few feet of the handset. Handset speakerphone	Yes
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General Information
Manufacturer	AT&T Corp
Manufacturer Website Address	www.att.com
Product Model	EL51209
Product Name	EL51209 Dual Handset Cordless Phone
Product Type	Cordless Phone

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By queen of zen

from palo alto, CA

1.0

Fell for the good deal at Costco

12/17/2012

Pros

The price was right

Cons

Hard To Recharge

Best Uses

Comment:

one of the handsets couldn't be recharged after the initial charge was gone, so i had to return it.<br />Call log difficult to access.<br />want my old uniden back!

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Qualitys friend

from Northern Ohio

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

short life

12/28/2011

Pros

Cons

Excessive steps to 's

Features unavailable

Interferance

Phone clip comes off

Short life span

Best Uses

Comment:

From day one there has been interferance on the line. Had AT&T check line without results. Features on phone are not available while talking to someone. Too many steps to get to frequently called numbers. Phone clip will not stay on phone. Only positive is the initial cost. Caller ID worked but occasionally mislead to regular caller.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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