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(More customer reviews)I bought the Vtech 2431 after researching numerous phones on the market. What attracted me was the convenience of having a multi-extension cordless system with paging/intercom capabilities as well as having speakerphones with every extension.
Let me start by saying that I am happy with this phone and will keep it, but I have a few nits to pick with the overall implementation.
Sound- Sound quality is good, even at extreme ranges. At the end of our block the sound quality is as good as it is in our house. There is a very low-level background noise (I am being extremely picky here) that I would rate to be about the same as my cell phone on a good day. (motorola startac). Overall the sound quality is better than my Vtech and Panasonic 900 Mhz digital phones and the range is much better.
Programming - The programming should be intuitive for most users. It is fairly straightforward but I found the lack of an insert function while editing to be a bit annoying. If you are going to edit an existing number stored in memory, there is no way to insert edit into that number. For instance in our area we recently had an area code change which forced dialing 1 prior to some area codes even when that area code is the same as our own. You couldn't simply go in and add the 1, you had to retype the whole number.
Clock - There is none. With all the electronics this phone does have, I don't know why they didn't add a clock.
Display - The display is sharp and readable in all but extreme lighting conditions. The backlit display is very easy to read at night.
Caller ID - Works well and supports call waiting caller id in our area. The problem with the caller id function is that it will not pick up a name out of the phone book (memory) when the numbers for an 'out of area' call obviously matches an entry in the phone book memory. Silly..
Memory - You can add numbers manually or you can add numbers from the caller id list, very straight forward except for the previously mentioned editing problem.
Speakerphone on base - Very good. As good as any phone I have used except for dedicated conference phones.
Base station - The spare battery charger is nice. I wish there were more quick access speed dial buttons (only 3 are available).
Speakerphone on extensions - Having a speakerphone on the cordless extension rocks. I really, really like this feature. Sound quality is fairly good for the size of the speaker.
Intercom feature - Straight forward and intuitive, works as advertised. Hit Intercom then # of the extension and you can call it directly. You can also put someone on hold, call an extension and use the intercom function to screen the call (honey, its work on the phone, are you here?)..
Overall it's a very nice phone. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a high end cordless phone.
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The VTech 2431 2.4 GHz dual keypad and speakerphone offers all the convenience of a corded phone in a cordless package. Its 2.4 GHz technology also ensures that conversations sound crisp and clear and continue uninterrupted. VTech incorporates the most desirable features for a busy home or a small growing business, including a log for up to 50 of your caller-ID numbers, a speed-dial capacity of 20 numbers, along with hands-free and conferencing capability.
The VTech 2431's handset (also available separately as the VTech 2420) features a long list of telephone-management aids. Touch the redial button and reconnect with the last number dialed. Caller ID and call waiting combine (this function requires enrollment in the call waiting/caller ID service of your phone company) to let you know who is calling before you pick up and when a second caller is trying to connect. The muting function lets you have a discussion with family or partners privately. The page-functions feature helps locate a misplaced and forgotten handset with a signal that leads you to it.
Who doesn't appreciate the convenience of unrestricted and hands-free movement when placing and answering calls? Dual keypads, one at the base and the other at the handset, extend your freedom, allowing you the liberty to multitask from all ends of the house or office.
The 2431 includes one GX battery, a spare-battery charger with power backup, a belt clip, and a wall-mount bracket for the base. Mobile hands-free calling is essential if you spend a great deal of time on the phone, and Vtech offers an optional handset. The 2431 comes with a rechargeable VSB battery and a one-year warranty.
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