VTech DS6151 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless R&G

Note: After this review was posted, VTech generously offered to give one to a Potamus Prefers reader as well. See entry details at the end of the review.

Is it just me or do all moms run around the house, frantically searching for the cordless phone when the phone rings? If you do this as much as I do (about 90% of the time), raise your hand.

If you raised your hand, I want to introduce you to my new cordless phone. It is the VTech DS6151. It is VTech's first two-line phone with DECT 6.0 technology and at $79.95, it is the most affordable system of its kind.

Let me know if you can relate to any of the scenarios in the following video review I put together:

As mentioned in the video, I love the ability to page the phone when I can't find it (thanks toddlers!) and the ability to multi-task and talk hands free. What I didn't mention in the video is that I also love the digital answering system for calls I miss and the Caller ID to find out who called and failed to leave a message (don't you love it when that happens?). I also like that it is sleek and looks really nice with our decor. Calls are crystal clear and the 50 name and number phonebook is extra handy for this busy mom. I like not digging out scraps of paper with numbers or calling information to find lost numbers.

I also think it's really cool that it is expandable and if I add another line to the house in the future, both can be answered with this nifty phone. I have had several people mention that they can't even tell when I have them on speakerphone. In my experience, it's that clear! I like it and would definitely purchase one as a gift for someone who had a new phone on their list.

From VTech, here are the products specifications:

• DECT 6.0 digital technology, which provides the best sound quality, security and range in cordless phones
• Expandable up to 12 handsets using only one phone jack – uses DS6101 accessory handsets
• Extra large base LCD with blue backlighting
• Digital answering system with two separate mailboxes for each line
• Handset and base speakerphone for “hands-free” conversations
• High-gloss finishing and large font for easy viewing
• Intercom, transfer and conference between handsets
• Voicemail waiting indicator
• Handset volume control
• Audible time and date stamp on recorded messages

  
Buy: The VTech DS6151 retails for $79.95 and is available now at http://www.vtechphones.com/ and Best Buy and OfficeMax stores nationwide this spring. You can follow VTech on Twitter @vtech411 to keep up to date on VTech news and information.

Win: Congrats to #37 Anonymous who said, "I like the large buttons and big screen!" You have been emailed at the address you left. You have 72 hours to claim before another winner is picked. Thanks to everyone who entered!

One Potamus Prefers reader will win a VTech DS6151 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone (ARV $79.95)! To enter, please go to their website then come back and tell me the feature that you like the most.

If you'd like extra entries (after the required entry is completed), please leave a comment on this post for each entry:

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5. Follow Potamus Prefers on Twitter and Tweet this post. You can do this once per day for one extra entry per tweet. You can use this tweet: "Win a VTech DS6151 DECT 6.0 Digital 2-Line Cordless Phone ($79.95 ARV) at Potamus Prefers here: http://tinyurl.com/y9h52s9! @VTech411 Pls RT" without quotes or compose your own.
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7. Tell me one other VTech item you currently have or want in the future for one extra entry.

This giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada and will end April 12, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Winner will be posted on this blog (in this post) and will be e-mailed (please be sure to leave an e-mail address if you aren't a blogger or if it isn't part of your profile). You will have 72 hours to claim.



Fine Print: The phone reviewed in this post was provided to me at no cost to me by VTech to review. The giveaway prize is also being provided by VTech. No other compensation was received. The opinions are my own.