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VTech CS6519-2
 
Approximate retail price:
$40
Summary: A 1.9 GHz DECT 6.0 multiple-handset-capable cordless phone.
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(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
disimprovement
5/9/2013
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Comment:
Bought it because Consumer Report rated it one of best and could not believe price was so low at Best Buy. <br />Compared to our last set this Vtech phone display is very difficult to read. This is a big problem for us because we use call display, messages and missed calls.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
the second time I am replacing this
2/5/2013
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Comment:
I am bringing this cordless set back again, to Walmart. This is the second V tech cordless handset. The first stopped working and now this one. Is displaying no line, and has dropped calls. After paying 75 dollar in service fee's. To Cox Communications my phone carrier. It was reported as bad equipment again. I paid over $40. 00 dollars for this expandable set. I am really wondering, if I will purchase another V-tech phone. When I signed up for the digital phone service. I was given a v-tech set to use through my modem. I am really not happy. This was a company with a decent brand. not anymore! it seems.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Non-ergonomic / slow / bad design
2/2/2013
Pros
Easy To Set Up
Cons
Bad Tactile Response
Delay After Pushing Keys
Extremely Cheaply Made
Lacks Features
Not Durable
Poor Battery Life
Poor Sound Quality
Ringer Vol Not High Enou
Worst Phone Made By Compa
Best Uses
None - Do Not Buy
Comment:
Worst product in the market. You do not have to be a test expert to see that through. Unfortunately, I got stuck with it (my wife bought it 4 months ago with the intention to give it as a present to a friend but changed her mind.... we forgot to return it, and have been using it for just a month now)<br />When pressing any key it feels abnormal, with a delay in response - worst tactile response I have ever come across on a phone!<br />Batteries on both handsets need to be replaced (after 1+ month of occassional use)- they now last for about 1.5 hr (with no use of speakerphone)and do not charge fully. Battery cost? $19.95/ea. + $4.99 shipping. Called the company and after troubleshooting for over an hour (with incompetent tech), he did not offer any final solution. <br />Thanks CR.... thanks for your recommendation... for another yet bad product!
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
The VTech CS6519-2 is part of the Cordless phones test program at Consumer Reports. The VTech CS6519-2 Cordless phones features and specs include Mailboxes, Maximum no. of cordless handsets, Corded phone on base, Number of cordless handsets included, Talking caller ID, 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.). In our lab tests, Cordless phones models like the VTech CS6519-2 are reviewed on Message quality, Overall score, Phone ease of use, Recording time, Voice quality, Answerer ease of use, Range. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the VTech CS6519-2 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the VTech CS6519-2 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the VTech CS6519-2.
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