Vtech Cs5111 5.8 Ghz Cordless Phone With Caller Id - Telephones & Accessories

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164 User Reviews
 
3.6 out of 5
 
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Budget • Cordless phone w/ integrated Bluetooth interface,answering system,call waiting caller ID • 5.8 GHz • Talk Time: 300 min • Standby Time: 144 min • External Antenna
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$13.94
 
 
 
 
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Most Favorable User Reviews
 
Good handset for the cost. by Arvind on amazon.com May 15, 2012
I haven't used any of the other features of the phone except making calls - but it does what it is supposed to do, has good range and is pretty cheap. No complaints.
 
Works so well we bought a second unit! by bricoleur on newegg.com Mar 5, 2012
We were so pleased with the first one we bought last year that when we needed to replace a different phone, we chose this one. Easy to set up and use. A good value for the money.
 
Great portable phone for basic use. by gerolami19 on shopping.com Mar 29, 2010
This phone works well for general, everyday use. The reception is pretty good even far away from the base, and the clarity is better than I would expect from a cheaper cordless phone. So far the battery life has been pretty good, though when the battery does die replacement...
 
Accurate Product by Ganyakilla on tigerdirect.com Oct 12, 2010
For the brand is a cheap price and very domestic
 
VTech Cordless Phone Model CS5111 5.8 GHz by RichieMogwai on reviewstream.com Oct 1, 2010
by RichieMogwai TRUSTWORTHY I love VTech Cordless Phone Model CS5111. I bought it last month, for just Canadian $28 including tax at the London Drugs store in the neighborhood. I had to spend about a month of window-shopping though, ...
 
 
 
 
Most Critical User Reviews
 
Battery sucks! by ALC on amazon.com Jun 13, 2012
After having this phone for about a year, I realize that the reason I never use it is because there is no battery life! After about 10 minutes of talking the battery starts beeping! I refuse to purchase another battery for it that is the same price ...
 
Cheap, limited range by wordsmith210 on shopping.com Jul 16, 2011
I bought this to use with the MagicJack on my computer - I wanted to be able to walk around and answer calls without being beside the computer. It's an inexpensive phone, and while theoretically the 5.8 Ghz should give a decent range it doesn't! The walls of my home are cinder block...
 
Summary: I actually bought 3 of these phones andhad so many problems passed them... by carrolixa on epinions.com
Summary: I actually bought 3 of these phones andhad so many problems passed them ontofriends who wanted to mess with them.The dial tone is dreadful. You dial a #and no you dont hear the ring right then.A split second later you will hear the tone.You think you
 
Not exactly Great by N/A on newegg.com Nov 23, 2009
Maybe a different phone would be a better purchase. Vtech line maybe not the best investment.
 
What did you say? I can't hear you properly by Kevin on tigerdirect.com Jul 17, 2010
The sound quality on this phone is terrible. It's not very surprising considering this is the cheapest cordless I could find. Next time I'll spend the extra 20 or 30 dollars and buy a higher quality product.
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
3.7 out of 5
from 122 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: VTech CS5111 1-Handset Cordless Phone Silver/Black
This phone does work, is light in weight, and does look good...This isn't a bad phone for a second, third or fourth option...It's a good phone for that spare bedroom, but not the best choice for one's primary phone...
epinions.com
 
3.0 out of 5
from 9 reviews
Vtech CS5111 5.8 GHz 1-Line Cordless Phone Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product...
read more good basic phone sometimes the line is fuzzy, number keypad works a little slow Summary: About 7 years ago we had to get a new phones as the one I had from college had died out...read more decent battery life, easy to use, good volume frustrating call from caller id issue Summary: Our old phone went the way of the buffalo, so i was left running to Target on a very small budget to buy a cordless for our living room...This 5.8 ghz phone has good reception up to about 1200 feet away from the base...
viewpoints.com
 
 
 
Not worth the money works for little under a year. - VTech - CS5111 5.8 GHz Cordless...
I spent approximately $30.00 for the phone at Walmart thinking I was paying for a midgrade quality (passing over much pricier phones...Only for my kids, especially my adult daughter, tell me they never heard the phone ring or didn't see any missed calls...Nowadays, I don't even bother using the phone and prefer making and taking calls on my cell phone...
reviewstream.com
 
9.0 out of 10
from 1 reviews
VTech Cordless Phone Model CS5111 5.8 GHz review
by RichieMogwai TRUSTWORTHY I love VTech Cordless Phone Model CS5111...I opened the box excitedly, and to my surprise it was so easy to install, even my roommate was impressed...Although the operations manual says that the battery needs to be charged overnight, within less than an hour of charging the phone was already in service...
newegg.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 19 reviews
Newegg.com - Vtech CS5111 5.8 GHz Analog 1X Handsets Cordless Phone
Again, the unit worked right out of the box...V-tech has been a respected brand in my book for a long time and I think they have a pretty good rep...A few accident drops and its a goner...
shopping.com
 
3.2 out of 5
from 11 reviews
Vtech CS5111 Reviews. Product reviews of Vtech CS5111 5.8 GHz 1-Line Cordless Phone...
A basic, simple to use cordless phone with good range and a low price tag...This 5.8 ghz phone has good reception up to about 1200 feet away from the base...I just plain cannot think of any pros...
tigerdirect.com
 
3.8 out of 5
from 2 reviews
VTech CS5111 Cordless Phone with Caller ID at TigerDirect.com
For the brand is a cheap price and very domestic The sound quality on this phone is terrible...It's not very surprising considering this is the cheapest cordless I could find...Next time I'll spend the extra 20 or 30 dollars and buy a higher quality product...
co.uk
 
 
 
Vtech CS5111 Reviews & Tests - alaTest.co.uk
Very Clear , with volume control , works long distance when I go to my street mail box , 300 ft...The Vtech CS5111 5.8 GHz 1-Line Cordless Phone is a decent phone...This 5.8 ghz phone has good reception up to about 1200 feet away from the base...
buzzillions.com
 
 
 
Vtech Cs5111 5.8ghz Cordless Phone Reviews | VTech CS5111 Cordless Phone Reviews...
We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users...I would definitely not recommend this phone...I love the voicemail feature, which was the main reason I bought the phone...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
consumerreports.org
Nov 6, 2009
VTech CS5111 information from Consumer Reports
The CS5111 is part of the cordless phone test program at Consumer Reports...In our lab tests, cordless phone models like the CS5111 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below...Voice quality considers listening quality which reflects what you hear and talking, what's heard by other phones...This score mainly covers handset weight and comfort, talk time, ease of phone setup and use, readability of labels...
buyzillion.com
Jul 24, 2011
VTech CS5111 Cordless Phone Silver/Black 1 Handset VTech CS5111
The Vtech CS5111 Cordless Phone with Caller ID operates on the enhanced 5.8 GHz frequency for clear reception that won't interfere with WiFi networks in your home...The CS5111 is caller ID/call waiting compatible, which tells you the name, number, time and date of incoming calls, even when you're already on the phone...The phone has a phonebook directory that stores 20 names and numbers which can be dialed with the touch of a button...
cnet.com
VTech CS5111-2 Overview & Specs - Cordless phones - CNET Reviews
Quick Specs - Transmission Band: 5.8 GHz. ... Pros. tough good signal we have old ceramic walls and some times signals dont go through to well this one did great, we ...
tomshardware.com
CS5111 - Power Supplies - Components - Tom's Hardware ...
Hi, I'm having hard time locating a power charger for the Asus CS5111