AT&T DECT 6.0 Black/Silver Digital Corded/Cordless Answering System (CL84109)

I wanted a corded/cordless phone system, with answering machine and expandability. After researching phones and reading reviews, I decided on the AT&T 6.0 corded/cordless system with two cordless phones; I then added two additional cordless phones. Described in reviews I read before purchasing, I was disappointed that the base unit did not have a blinking light to indicate a message. HOWEVER, when setting up the system, I read that you could program the base unit to beep, signaling a message. This has worked perfectly -- even better than a blinking light, since you don't even have to look at the machine to know you have a message. [You can stop the beeping by pressing the mute button.] I absolutely love this system!! Best features: speaker/hands-free on all units, all buttons clearly marked and intuitive, mute button also stops phone from ringing/beeping, easily programmed/great step-by-step directions, convenient intercom/transfer functions, dial a number from caller ID by...Read more

I've been using this phone for a few weeks and am very happy with it. I don't use the answering machine as I have one as part of my phone service. The cordless has great reception and amazing strength. I was able to walk to a neighbor 4 houses down and still make a phone call. The speaker phone is very loud and is more than enough for my needs. No, there is not a headset jack, but I don't use one as I prefer the excellent speaker phone over a headset.

I wish it had lighted base keys and/or lighted keys in the base handset; therefore, I use the cordless remote since it is lighted (good idea for in the dark), and one can access the many features, including speaker phone and playing msgs, located in the base. Energy saver turns orange-colored lighting off when not in use - 'calls answered' light stays on but will turn off when 'calls not answered' is selected. Remote handset power light stays on when in cradle. Does not have external volume control on remote handset - access the program thru the handset to set volume and select one of nine ring tones. Does not "chain" store, and is difficult retrieving the second stored number (pin) used for long distance card calling (I use Verizon 2.9 cents/minute card at home requiring two main numbers, and a couple single digits which I key in manually). Hopefully, I will find the best way to access the pin or store the two numbers. Overall good looks (matches my stainless and black fridge) and is...Read more