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(More customer reviews)After using a phone with a built in answer machine for several years, I recently purchased a separate phone and the 1738 answering system which digitally records up to 40 minutes of calls. I paid $18.00 for this unit; a great price.
The human engineering on the 1738 is excellent. For example, to set the day of the week you repeatedly press a button until the correct day of the week is announced. Other set up steps are similar.
I like the remote access with toll saver to retrieve calls when traveling. You can select your own three digit remote access code.
They have a feature on this unit that is a first for me. That is the system can be set up to start the message with the phone number of the caller using Caller ID Announce.
The voice quality of a digital message is always an issue. I believe the voice quality of this machine is quite acceptable, admittedly it is not like Carnegie Hall. Manufacturers have to trade off voice quality against memory cost. In this case, I think AT&T did an excellent job. Messages recorded are clear and the outgoing message sounds like me.
It turns off and on and plays messages with a push of a button; the way I like machines to operate.
Other Features of Interest:
Like all digital memories, you can selectively delete calls.
A light blinks when you have messages and the number of messages is displayed.
If you elect to save messages, it tells you how many minutes of recording time are left.
The system has a half speed feature that allows you to press and hold a key to hear a message at half the normal speed. I think this will be nice when you want to write as you listen to the message. The down side is that when played at half speed, it sounds like a drunk is talking. Unfortunately, this feature cannot be used remotely.
Features I don't use but are available:
There is a feature that can be turned on to intercept calls where the phone number of the caller is purposely being blocked. This can intercept nuisance or threatening calls. With this feature on, it will play the message "We're sorry blocked calls to this number cannot be accepted"; then the system hangs up without recording a message. I tested this feature and blocked calls are stopped. It allows unidentified calls to go through (examples: calls from overseas and calls where people use calling cards).
It has a call screening feature.
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A stand-alone digital answering system, the 1738 lets you expand your current phone to include messaging capability. With 40 minutes of digital recording time, you will be hard pressed to run out of room, even with talkative friends.
A remote message check feature lets you retrieve your messages while you are away from home, and a memo recording feature lets you easily record important information such as driving directions and telephone numbers. If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting services, the 1738 will let you know who is calling before you pick up the phone, and also saves both the number and time/date of the incoming call along with any message they leave.
You can adjust the playback volume level to suit your liking, while a variable speed playback feature lets you slow down messages, making them easier to understand. A message counter gives you a visual indication of how many messages your system has received, and the Message Guard memory protection ensures that your messages are safe should a power failure occur. Easy to install and use, the 1738 has a 4.63-by-6.5-inch footprint and comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box 1738 answering system, telephone line cord, power cord/adapter, user's guide, warranty information
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