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AT&T EL51209
 
Approximate retail price:
$79.99
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Summary:

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

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Community icon14 people have reviewed this model.
Type: Cordless phones
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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.

(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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The AT&T EL51209 is part of the Cordless phones test program at Consumer Reports. The AT&T EL51209 Cordless phones features and specs include Voice-mail indicator (Telco), Wall mountable, Advanced playback controls, Base keypad, Base ringer, Base speakerphone, Caller ID, Handset conferencing, Handset speakerphone, Lighted keypad, Talk time (hrs.), Mailboxes, Maximum no. of cordless handsets, Corded phone on base, Number of cordless handsets included, Talking caller ID. In our lab tests, Cordless phones models like the AT&T EL51209 are reviewed on Talk time (hrs.), Voice quality, Answerer ease of use, Maximum no. of cordless handsets, Range, Message quality, Overall score, Phone ease of use, Recording time. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the AT&T EL51209 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the AT&T EL51209 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the AT&T EL51209.
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