These days everyone talks about their cell phones, but what about the home phone?! Many of us still use our home phones daily; even if we can’t email, text and play games from it. They are still useful to, you know, make phone calls! And the are a must for those who live in bad cell reception areas, like me.
In fact, I even have my cell phone number set to forward to my home phone so that when I am home I can answer the phone from any cordless phone in the house. (In case you are wondering, I do this by using a Google Voice number as my primary phone number. That way I can point my phone number to ring at multiple locations. Just in case you were wondering.)
So our home phone is pretty important. We’ve owned several different VTech phones over the years. In fact, in the almost 10 years we’ve been married that is the only brand we have owned. And typically we upgrade for some new fancy feature long before our phone gives out.
What I like about VTech cordless phones in general is the size/shape of the handset. It is comfortable to old between your ear and your shoulder, which is important because when I am on the phone at home I am typically doing three things at one time.
The newest phone in our house is the VTech CS6859-2. When I first opened the box, I was thrilled to discover two handsets inside the box. We like to have at least three handsets in the house so that there is always near by. (And since I am apt to walk off with the handsets, it is nice to have back ups.) I also discovered that additional handsets that work with the CS6859-2 system can be purchased for $15, and you can add up to handsets that will all work together.
To me, the main selling feature of this phone the fully functional base. What I mean by that is that it has a full keypad and the ability to place and take calls right from the base. So when my handset has gone missing, again, I can still answer a call directly from the base — you know the only part of the phone I can’t walk off with and lose.
Other of the cool features of the VTech CS6859-2 include:
- Caller ID/Call Waiting – Know who’s calling with Caller ID/Call Waiting by storing 50 calls. Handset displays the name, number, time and date of incoming calls
- Quiet Mode – Silence the ringer on the handset and base unit immediately, or for an extended period of time.
- Digital Answering System – With up to 14 minutes of recording time, the digital answering system grabs calls when you can’t
- Full Duplex Handset and Base Speakerphones – Enjoy a speakerphone that can keep up with your calls. Increase participation by allowing both ends to speak—and be heard—at the same time for conversations that are more true to life
- Backlit cordless handset keypad and display – The entire keypad illuminates along with the LCD screen, allowing for easier viewing in dim light
- ECO Mode power-conserving technology – Power-conserving technology manages consumption for optimal battery performance
Vtech has another winner with the VTech CS6859-2 Cordless Phone.
Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive a VTech CS6859-2 Cordless Phone and a $100 Walmart gift card.
To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway ends March 20.
I buy cheap phones and always damage! I want win to try vtech phone
I like that it has 14 minutes of recording time.
I love that it has a Quiet Mode option~perfect for when I want peace!
i like the caller ID / caller waiting feature
I like the quiet mode feature
I love the 14 mins recording time.
Diana C
I love that the phone has ECO Mode power-conserving technology
I love the two handsets with the possibility of adding to it! Great feature!
I like the digital answering system.
I really like the speaker phone feature.
I like the caller I d feature
I like the power conserving technology.
My favorite feature is the Quiet Mode, very nice to silence the ringer on the handset and base unit immediately, or for an extended period of timen:)
I love the digital answering system the best! It can record up to 14 minutes of messages!
My favorite feature is it can store up to fifty phone calls numbers on the caller id.
save phone numbers from caller id awesome
“fully functional base. What I mean by that is that it has a full keypad and the ability to place and take calls right from the base. So when my handset has gone missing, again, I can still answer a call directly from the base — you know the only part of the phone I can’t walk off with and lose.” Well I understand lol and would love this feature the most …
I like that it has the answering machine built in.
I like that it has up to 14 minutes of recording time.
the digital answering machine
I like the base speakerphones, that would be very handy.
I like the caller ID feature.
I love the digital answering machine.
I love the ECO Mode power-conserving technology.
My favorite feature is the Digital Answering System
My favorite feature of the Vtech phone is the eco mode!
The fully functional base is what has me sold!
Mitch
Do you lose the phone like I do Mitch 🙂
I love the light up buttons and the easy to read display on the phones and base.
I love the caller ID and the answering machine.
i like it’s power saving technology
I Like The ECO Mode power-conserving technology Feature!
caller ID
I like the answering machine and caller ID.
ECO Mode power-conserving technology!
i love the answering machine.
I love the Caller ID/Call Waiting
Thanks for the chance to win this!
I like the Digital Answering system too — and the large lighted numberes
I love the caller id & call waiting on the vtech.
I like the caller ID
I like that it has a quiet mode feature
I like the speakerphone that is true to life
love the backlit phones – this a a feature I would love to have on my house phones.
I like that it has a digital answering machine!
quiet mode for sure
I like the Caller ID feature the best.
liek the caller id and answering machine
I like ECO Mode power-conserving technology
might sound petty… but there are times that you NEED ‘quiet mode’… PLEASE!
I like that it has the Quiet Mode !
I love the calling feature to screen calls!
I like the style, speaker phone, backlit and answering machine.
I love the ECO Mode power-conserving technology. The electricity bill increased drastically this winter. Any little conserving will help.
This giveaway came in just in time. My current cordless been acting a little crazy lately. Even though its on the charger it always seem to be going dead. Is there any solution to this besides getting a new one?
I like the power conserving technology.
i like the long recording time
The caller ID for sure
I like the caller id/call waiting feature .
I like that it’s backlit with what looks like such a cute color.
I love the quiet mode for when the kiddies are sleeping
I like that it is backlit.
I like the quiet mode option! Can’t have anything loud when the babies are sleeping!!!
Backlit so I can see better !!!!!! THANKS V-TECH
I like up to 14 minutes of recording time, the digital answering system grabs calls when you can’t
Full Duplex Handset and Base Speakerphones
I love the caller id and that it stores 50 numbers.
I really like the Eco Mode! My current phone battery keeps dying within an hour of being off the base!
Backlit is what I really need for my phone !!
Digital Answering System!!
Backlit cordless handset keypad and display – The entire keypad illuminates along with the LCD screen, allowing for easier viewing in dim light
I like that it has the fully functional base.
ECO Mode power-conserving technology!
I like the large numbers and the green back light.
Thanks for the contest.
Backlit cordless handset keypad and display !
Backlit cordless handset keypad and display & Quiet Mode is what I really prefer !!
Tell me your favorite feature of the VTech phone.
Digital Answering System – With up to 14 minutes of recording time, the digital answering system grabs calls when you can’t
I like the Quiet Mode – Silence the ringer on the handset and base unit immediately, or for an extended period of time. Our phone sometimes rings all day long here
My favorite feature is Quiet Mode. I can set it to silent during the day when my grandson is napping.
I love that it has a Quiet Mode!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
I like the big numbers on the phone.
I love the caller ID feature. Thanks.
The caller Id is a must for me! I also like that additional handset can be purchased for $15.
It has so many wonderful features but my favorite would be that it is back lit!
i love that it is wireless!
I like that the phone supports up to five handsets
My favorite feature is the overall size and easy to read/use buttons. I love that so many numbers can be simply stored.
I like that you can add additional handsets!
I like the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature.
LCD screen!
I like the eco power mode which would help save some energy
I like the Caller ID/Call Waiting for up to 50 calls
I like that it is cordless. Yup, I still have one that plugs in to the wall:)
My favorite feature is the caller ID/call waiting.
i like that it has backlit
I like the Backlit cordless handset keypad and display
I like the power save feature
I love the additional handsets!
My favorite function is Caller ID/ Call Waiting!
I really like that it can forward to your cell phone!
I like that it is back lit.
I like the ECO Mode power-conserving technology.
I like that it has up to 14 minutes of recording time, don’t know how many half messages I get
My favorite feature is the Caller ID/Call Waiting
I like the large numbers
The Eco Mode Power Conserving Technology
annabella @ centurytel dot net
I like the lighted numbesr so I can dial in the dark
I like the ECO Mode power-conserving technology
I like the back lit, sometimes my husband has 24 hour duty at the hospital and I have to call him him early in the morning this would really help 🙂
I like caller ID. I like to know who is calling before I pick up.
I like the Digital Answering System.
I really like that it has up to 14 minutes of recording time!
I like the looks of the console, that it has a quiet mode and a sufficient recording time for messages. 2 handsets are also a plus
I like Caller ID and call waiting
backlit display
kport207 at gmail dot com
My favorite feature is the fully functioning base.
The Full Duplex Handset and Base Speakerphones has me interested the most, my husband often complains that he can’t hear well on our internet phone set up, so I’d like to try the V-Tech.
I like the fully functional base.
I appreciate that it has a speaker phone. Handy when you have to look after something.
I like the quiet mode.
I like it can record 14 minutes worth of calls.
I like the caller ID/call waiting
The answering machine
I like that it is a speaker phone for convenience
I love everything about especially the way it looks. I really like the speaker phone too.
i like the ECO Mode power-conserving
I like the quiet mode.
My favorite feature is the Quiet Mode. With little ones (napping), this feature is invaluable! Julie smartsavvymama@gmail.com
I like the Full Duplex Handset and Base Speakerphones – my husband loves to use speakerphone as he works at his desk.
I like that it has an answering system with 14 minutes of recording
Love the quite mode!!
I like the Eco mode and the digital recording for messages
I like the call display and answering machine
I like the speaker phone.
I love the silence the ringer on the handset and base unit immediately, or for an extended period of time feature! It would be nice when the baby is sleeping!
I like the quiet mode.
I like that it has ECO Mode power-conserving technology!
I like the quiet mode (when needed).
The lighted numbers for dialing at night.
I like the caller ID best. You gotta have that!
caller id. i dont think i would ever answer the phone without it
I like the fully functional base.
Alholm.co at gmail dot com
I love the caller ID and the black lit lighting and the fact that you can add phones to it. Thank you
my favorite feature is the Digital Answering System
my favorite feature is the caller id
I really like the lighted numbers on the phone
I really love that is has the quiet mode! Great for Carters nap time!
I like that it shows date and time of missed calls. It drives me crazy to see that I’ve missed a call but don’t know when it happened. Thank you!
I love the call waiting feature and the digital answering system.
my favorite feature is the light up numbers:)
jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com
The digital answering machine.
I like that the ID/Call Waiting-stores 50 calls.
The fully functioning base is cool.
I like the quiet mode
I like the Quiet Mode, being ble to silence the ringer on the handset and base unit immediately, or for an extended period of time.
I really like the Digital Answering System feature. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net
I like that it is expandable up to 5 phones.
I love the Base Speaker phone feature, that’d be really nice!
I can see the pad numbers clearly on this phone and it looks so simple to use the features
I like that the numbers and display are well lit and large.
The speaker phone option.
One of my favorite features of this is the Backlit cordless handset keypad and display
I would love to have a phone with speaker phone so I can talk while i’m busy.
My fav feature is the 14 minute recording time and the quiet mode
I like the speaker phone and quiet mode.
I love the Base. It’s great that it’s fully functional. It would be great to make calls from.
Honestly I love the quiet mode! This looks like a great phone.
I love the quiet mode; a constant ringing phone can sometimes become a nuisance.
I love that this is a base that you can add more handsets to, seems like we are always needing to replace one…
I love that it supports multiple handsets!
answer the call from the base, that’s cool
I love the quiet mode
I like the ECO Mode power-conserving technology.
Thank you
Power conserving and cordless
I like the Digital Answering system.
I like the speakerphone feature!
I like the Caller ID.
I would say my favorite feature is the base speakerphone. Sometimes it is difficult for me to hear and so I end up putting some on speaker phone. It’s actually quite useful.
I would say that the Quiet Mode is my favorite feature.
The quiet mode!!! LOL
I like that it has the ECO Mode power-conserving technology, extra bonus!
I like that it has up to 14 minutes of recording time!!
I really like that it can forward to your cell phone!
I like the digital answering machine!
I like the large numbers on the display so i can make a call without my glasses
I like the quiet mode on it
I like the speaker phone and quiet mode.
i like the caller ID feature!
I like the speaker option through the docking station!
I like the quiet mode the best. I also like the large buttons especially for my elderly mother to use with ease.
I like that it can be expanded for up to 5 phones.
I like the base speakerphone the most. 🙂
Speakerphone is huge for me! I use it all the time!!
I like the caller id on the base and the ability to make calls from the base.
My favorite feature is the speakerphone. My current phone doesn’t have it. Every time I am working at the stove while talking with someone on the phone, I have to put the phone down.
I love the quiet mode!
i like the 14 minutes of recording time ! !
I like the backlit display! It’s great for my old eyes. 🙂
I like the Quiet Mode – where you can silence the ringer . This would be really nice for naptime or when you have people over.
my favorite feature is the Digital Answering System
The quiet mode
I love that you can check messages from the handset.
My favorite feature is the 14 minute recording time and the quiet mode
I like quiet mode for the phone upstairs near bedrooms. and eco friendly is always a bonus
power conserving
we need a new phone. ours had this incident with the dog water dish, a 4 year old and markers.
it was sad.
I love the mute button.
I love caller id
I love the speakerphone feature. When the kids call I am constantly filling in their step-dad on what they are saying while trying to have a conversation with them. I love that all I will have to do is push a button and we can both be involved with the call. 🙂
Backlit cordless handset keypad and display is my favorite feature as I would be able to see this at night.
i love this phone and i love the 10 redial numbers
I love that it has caller id
I absolutely love the quiet mode! When I babysit my granddaughter, I keep it quiet…well, when she is taking her naps. I would love that! Thank you!
The answering machine, I hate to give the phone company anymore money than I have too!
answering machine
i love st patrick’s day!!! Great give a way
I love the backlit display on the handset
I love the built in answering machine
I like ECO Mode power-conserving technology –
I like the Caller ID Call Waiting that stores up to 50 calls!
I like the power conserving feature. I swear we run through batteries like they are water so anything that extends the life is awesome.
THE CALLER ID, SO I KNOW WHOS CALLING
The •Caller ID/Call Waiting feature
I use a V-Tech phone and I like how easy it is to add contact numbers.
I love that the Caller ID stores up to 50 calls — that’s great for people like me who can’t remember (or remember to store) phone numbers.
I’m so happy to see it has an energy-saving “ECO mode”
I really like the quiet mode. I ave a 3 month old and want NOTHING to disturb her sleep! 🙂
I really like the ECO Mode power-conserving technology feature.
I love the quiet mode!
love caller id
my favorite feature of the VTech phone is The answering machine
I know I am old fashion but I still love the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature.
I love the silent mode! always need silent time in my house!
I love that it has 14 minutes of recording time!
I like the numbers on the base besides being on the phone itself.
I really like that the phone comes with a base and a total of two phones. But what I really like is that you can purchase additional handset phones to use with the system as well for a very low price.
I love the large numbers with the lighted background. I also would love the speakerphone.
I love the large numbers along with the lighted background, this would be fantastic for my mother along with the speaker phone, Thank you, Mary
I like the answering machine! 🙂
I like the cool looking lights.
The big buttons. I would give this to my in-laws if I win as I only have cell phones.
The speakerphone feature is the best.
I like the quiet mode.
I would have to say the conserving power feature is my favorite! We are always burning through batteries on our cordless phones. With 4 girls, 2 Teenagers and 2 almost preteens, our phones take a beating! LOL
My fave feature is the Backlit cordless handset keypad and display
Full Duplex Handset and Base Speakerphones
The eco saving power feature.
I like that the answering machine has 14 minutes of recording time
has caller id
I like the speakerphone.
I like the speakerphone
The power conserving feature is my favorite.
I really like the 14 min record time and speakerphone options
With two little ones, the speaker phone feature is crucial for me!
I like the large size buttons as I get older.
i love the fact that its cordless, and it has an eco mode 🙂
I like that you can add handsets. I hate having more than one set of phones and having to turn off all but one answering machine so they don’t all pick up. Feels like a waste.
I like the long recording time. My family tends to be a little chatty, even in messages.
I like that additional handsets are only 15 dollars. That is a really good price
I like that the base works just as the handset – wow!
The fully functioning base is my favorite feature
The eco power saving function is nice
I like that it has a quiet mode! My current phone doesn’t offer that!
I love the Base Speakerphones!
i love the speakerphone! helps with having 2 kids!!
quiet mode sounds useful
I love that the set is expandable
My favorite feature is that it has a digital answering system. I don’t have voicemail or an answering machine, and I would love to have it.
Love the length of recording time on this phone! (14 minutes!)
I love the Quiet Mode feature
Digital Answering System –
I really like the speakerphone option.
I love the cordless, speakerphone aspects of this. Vtech always has great products.
I love the speakerphone- so I can still use my hands to talk. ; ) Gracias for the giveaway!
I like the Quiet mode! I HATE when the phone rings while my kids are napping & I can’t find it fast enough to shut it off and it wakes them up.
Hello, I like that there is Caller ID right on the handset. Right now I have a separate box for that and it would be nice to get rid of it. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I like that people can leave a message up to 14 minutes.
I like the caller id and the large screen
I like that it saves power! Huge importance to me with my cell phone always dying!!!
I like that it has a digital phone book
I like the backlit cordless handset keypad and display .
I like the lighted keys.
I like having a speakerphone on my phones so I would love this Vtech with TWO speakers, handset and base. That’s my favorite feature.
I like that it comes with 2 handsets and you can add more for a good price. We currently have 3 handsets in our house. I also like that the keypad is backlit too. The phones we have now do not have a backlit keypad, so it makes to really difficult to use in the dark.
I like the quiet mode.
THe quiet mode! Love that.
I like that’s its cordless and has call features like caller waiting and such.
I like that the Handset displays the name, number, time and date of incoming calls. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like the ECO Mode power-conserving technology.
backlit cordless handset keypad and display is my favorite
I like that the phone has a quiet mode.
My favorite feature is the Caller ID/Call Waiting
I like that you can add more handsets 🙂
My favorite feature is the backlit cordless handset keypad and display.
I like the lighted keys and large display.
Large screen
i love the big screen. easy to see.
xdanimarie(at)yahoo(dot)com
The eco power saving function
My favorite feature is the ECO Mode power-conserving technology.
The digital answering system.
QUIET MODE.
It has a quiet mode…that’s neat.
Digital Answering System
I like the digital answering system feature!
I love the caller ID
I love the Eco mode!!
speaker phone in kitchen would be great
I love the ECO Mode power-conserving technology!
My favorite feature is the backlit cordless handset keypad and display.
I love the •ECO Mode power-conserving technology. My mother in law is always on the phone, so I need one with a battery that lasts!
I like that you can put the ringer on Quiet Mode for an extended period of time. There are days where I just can’t abide the sound of a phone ringing.
I love the ECo power-conserving technology 🙂
I like the ECO Mode power-conserving technology
I like the speaker phone feature. I can still do other things while talking on the phone.
I love the Digital Answering System.
The •Quiet Mode can come in quite handy.
I like the quiet mode.
Love everything about the phone…
I like the ECO mode to save power.
It’s pretty cool that you can make a call from the base even if you’ve lost the handset(s)! Looks like a great phone overall.
Love the quiet mode feature
It’s great you can dial from the base if you lose the handset(s). Looks like a cool phone overall.
Backlit cordless handset keypad and display!!
I like eco mode.
It’s nice light and i has a bright light that you can see the numbers on it because some other phones that’s cordless don’t have it thanks for the giveaway
i love the eco power mode and the aswerng machine
Thank you for the awesome giveaway. I really could use a new phone!
I like the quiet mode. When I am studying or writing a paper for school, I want it as quiet as possible and the phone always interrupts at some point,.
i like the back light on the handset
I love that you can do everything from the base.My teens tend to run down the battery on the handset just when I need to make a call.
i need a new phone!!!! this would be great!
I like the quiet mode feature the most
I like the long recording time … 14 minutes is awesome!
My favorite feature of this V-Tech cordless phone is that you can expand it to more handsets which would totally come in handy. I am tony l smoaks on rafflecopter.
My favorite feature of the VTech Phone is the Digital Answering System – With up to 14 minutes of recording time! I love that it has an answering machine built in!
I like that I can have my cell phone number set to forward to my home phone.
I love that the keypad is illuminated – perfect for me!
My favorite feature would be the quiet mode. This would be so useful in the evening time for my little girls bedtime as well as during naptime.
I like the digital answering mavhine
A nice phone with lots of great features. My favorite feature is the illuminated keypad. Thanks for having a great contest.
Thanks for the giveaway… we like the Full Duplex Handset and Base Speakerphones.
I like the quiet mode.
I like the quiet mode.
I like how the speakerphone part works. The speakerphone on my current phones sucks!
I like the ECO Mode power-conserving technology
I like the long digital recording feature
My favorite feature is Caller ID/Call Waiting as it always seems like I get an important call whenever I’m already talking on the phone.
longbarb11@aol.com
did winner get announced?