VTech 4121 4-Line Phone with Caller ID/Call Waiting

Average customer rating:

Useless

Beware: The hold button doesn't work as expected

Great phone

4 line wonder

Wrong Information

VTech 4121 4-Line Phone with Caller ID/Call Waiting

Manufacturer: Vtech
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Multiline | Corded Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
VTech | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

RCA RC920 Wireless Phone Jack Extension

RCA RC930 Caller-ID-Compatible Wireless Modem Jack

Privacy Technologies TeleZapper

Product Features:

LCD display with line in use, message waiting, do-not-disturb indicator, and new call indicator

18-number speed-dial memory

Handset, speakerphone, headset, and ringer volume control

99-name/number caller ID memory

3-way conference calling

ASIN: B00004TD5V

Product Description

Through continuous and dedicated adherence to its core business philosophy, VTech has developed into one of most internationally recognized brands - designing, manufacturing, selling and distributing electronic learning and telecommunication products.

Amazon.com Review

VTech's 4121 four-line phone with caller ID/call waiting is a capable model that wouldn't look out of place in mission control at NASA. It has a few drawbacks, but for the money it's an excellent phone for a small business user.

Besides support for four telephone lines, the 4121 offers a two-line caller ID display that is easy to read, comes with 18 dedicated speed-dial buttons, has a speakerphone and intercom, and handles three-way conference calls. Sound quality through the corded handset was excellent, and we also got good results when using a headset with the built-in headphone jack. The speakerphone on the base also worked well, thanks in part to the volume buttons that let us fine-tune the speaker output.

The caller ID can remember the phone numbers and names of the last 99 callers. Considering the size of the phone, it would be nice if the LCD screen displayed three lines of information, but the two-line display works adequately. Our only other complaint with the 4121 is that many of the buttons are needlessly small. The speed-dial buttons are tiny little nubs, and all the buttons have small labels that are hard to read from across a desk. Regardless, there are few phones at this price level with similar features that can be expanded into an up-to-12-station setup, so the 4121 might be just what your business is looking for. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

Handles up to 4 lines
Caller ID memory is handy
Headset jack is a nice touch but requires an additional investment

Cons:

Some of the buttons are tiny
Button labels can be hard to read

Amazon.com Product Description

This stylish four-line phone from VTech features caller ID with a 99- name/number memory. With three-way conference calling, intercom, call transfer, and auto/busy redial, it meets most business needs. The VTech four-line phone is expandable to 12 stations, and dialing numbers is fast and easy with the 18- number speed-dial memory. It is also equipped with an easy-to-read LCD display that shows which lines are in use, new calls, and message waiting.

Customer Reviews:

Useless.......2002-09-17

I had high hopes for this product but between the fact that you cannot adjust the ringer volume separately for each line and the annoying delay on tones when you dial a number, it isn't going to me much use to me unless I find a location where I can hear the appropriate bells ringing from another phone and don't ever have to dial out.

Beware: The hold button doesn't work as expected.......2002-07-30

In addition to the annoying delay when you dial numbers, when you put someone on hold with this phone, and then take the call on another phone and then you hang up, the VT4121 doesn't release the line. You need to go to the VT4121, and pick up and then hang up the line. VTech support says this is normal, and they tried to tell me that all phones behave this way!

Great phone.......2001-11-16

I am very pleased with this phone, it didn't cost alot and it seems to work very well. We have eleven of them in our house. I use the intercom and paging features alot. It doesn't have call waitig with called ID(which is no big deal because I don't have call waiting, I have other incoming calls forwarded to another line). The only thing I wish it had that most other phones like this have is a battery back-up. If the power fails, I have to reset the clock on each phone. Other than that,compared to other 4-line phones, they were a bargain. I got them at different stores over time between $50-$80 each.

4 line wonder.......2001-06-04

While one reviewer was unhappy line identifier was not automatically supplied, (this is of course a line supplier item not a phone supplier item only.)the phone itself has large easily used buttons, with easy to see at a glance red indicator lights. It does every thing the instructions cover, you can even program a time delay before the second line rings. It works well with other phones on our line (which were A T & T )- While we rated it a 4 star it is really a four star plus - oh and it also accepts headphone operation, something most other phones in this area do not.

Wrong Information.......2000-11-14

I ordered this phone based on a number of its features. Unfortunately one of the most important for me was the Caller ID/CW. The phone does not have this feature. I contacted Vtech myself after receiving the phone to verify, and I am correct. Do not order this phone if you want that specific feature. I really can not rate the rest of the phone.

Product Description

ADTRAN solutions maximize performance, lower costs, and help companies achieve the best return on investment. ADTRAN is committed to achieving success for customers by offering "best-in-class" products with outstanding value. Let ADTRAN work for you.

Average customer rating:
Centon Electronics 16 MB CompactFlash Memory Card (16MBCOMFLASH2)

Manufacturer: Centon
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CompactFlash Cards | Memory Cards | Memory | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Memory Cards & Readers | Accessories | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
Product Features:

So easy to use - once you've filled one card, just plug in another and keep working!

Extremely rugged, CompactFlash memory cards are solid state - with no moving parts - delivering power effeciency and high-speed read/write performance

CompactFlash memory cards allow you to store a large library of audio, video and data files

ASIN: B00005T3WD

Average customer rating:

Great choice

Great little camera

Casio Exilim EX-S20 2MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: CASIO
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Digital Cameras | Casio | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
Digital Cameras | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
All Digital Cameras | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
2 to 2.9 Megapixels | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Under 3 Megapixels | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Under 4x Optical Zoom | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

SimpleTech 256 MB Secure Digital Card (STI-SD/256)

Casio Excase2 Leather Pouch for Exilim Digital Camera

Casio BC-10L Exilim External Battery Charger for NP-20 Battery

Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver

Casio EX-CASE3 Nylon Case with Belt Holster for Exilim M, S, and Z Series Cameras

Product Features:

10% smaller than their predecessors

2.0 million effective pixels

Stainless steel cases resist de-colouration

Lens protection cover has been added to help protect the lens from impact and dirt

CASIO's famous 'BESTSHOT' function

ASIN: B0000BZG0O
Release Date: 2003-10-02

Product Description

The EXILIM EX-S20 model is 10% smaller than its predecessors with no sacrifice to function, and retains a resolution of 2.0 million effective pixels. A number of added features such as the enhanced movie recording facility of up to 60 seconds, extended battery life of 85% over previous models, and the new scratch resistant acrylic panel monitor (LCD), to name but a few, re-emphasize EXILIM as the perfect partner to take anywhere, anytime.The EXILIM EX-S20 is a mere 11.3 mm thick, 83mm wide and 53mm high. Its stylish stainless steel case resists de-coloration and it's finished to a high gloss using CASIO's 'Ex Fine Blast Treatment'. Furthermore, a new lens protection cover has been added to help protect the lens from impact and dirt.This model incorporates a 1.6" TFT LCD screen with a digital interface, which produces vivid and clear images. Benefiting from CASIO's original design technology, the camera also features a new macro shooting function which allows images to be taken from as little as 30cm away, making the EX-S20 the first fixed-focus EXILIM model to be equipped with macro capabilities.The EX-S20 also incorporates CASIO's famous 'BESTSHOT' function, enabling users to set-up the camera for pre-defined scenarios. Once a scenarios has been chosen, such as portrait, scenery or night, users can then simply 'point and shoot', enabling even novices to capture perfect images every time. The camera has an internal memory of 10MB for storing images, this capacity can be increased by inserting a SD or MMC card into the EXILIM's external memory slot.

Customer Reviews:

Great choice.......2004-01-05

When i bought this camera, i was really mostly interested in finding a cool, little camera that would be sure to impress others with it's sleekness and not so much worried about it's features. After using it a little tho, i was pleasantly surprised to find that it's a great camera with no bad qualities as far i can tell so far. THe battery life it excellent, the LCD screen is as good as i could have hoped for and the quality of the pictures is far beyond any expectation of any need i could ever have for this camera. The ease of use is phemonminal also. Within an hour i had figured out how to use the features and had hte pictures on the computer. Speaking of taht, the included software was also easy to use and very complete. This said, if you're looking for a great, little digital camera that won't break the bank, you've found it.

Great little camera.......2003-12-07

Better than the EX-S2, the S20 adds a lens cover - really needed for a 'pocket' camera. Can take it anywhere without looking like a tourist. Flash is very bright. Pictures at max res 1600 x 1200 fine mode are pretty good, certainly good enough for a website or 3x5 prints. And since you are limited by the fixed lens anyways, 3 or 4 MP seems like a waste for the money. Added a 256 MB card and it holds 214 pix at max res. Only holds 6 pix without so definately get a card.

Product Description

BD-130 Board w/ Cone Pinhole Lens This cone lens board camera has a 5 mm wide angle pinhole lens. 1.25" x 1.25". Options: X-Vision, .003 Lux, see in almost complete dark & 12 V power supply. Black & White BD-130W Wired Camera with Plug & Play BD-130W-PAL Wired Camera with Plug & Play and PAL format BD-130W-X Wired Camera with Plug & Play and X-Vision Color BD-130WC Wired Camera with Plug & Play BD-130WC-PAL Wired Camera with Plug & Play and PAL format Specs Image Sensor=1/3" Sony CCD Resolution=400 Lines(B/W) 380 Lines(Color) Min. Illumination=.05 Lux(B/W) 1 Lux(Color) Lens=5mm Cone Pinhole Pixels=270,000 Sync. Type=Internal Shutter Speed (NTSC)=1/60 ~ 1/100,000sec S to N Ratio=45dB Rev. Polarity Prot.=Yes Power Required=12 Volts Current Consumption=120mA Max

Product Description

Uplink Modules allow extra ports and port types to be added to the switch. Uplink Modules also increase switching capacity by allowing switches to be linked.

Average customer rating:

impressive in-walls

Cambridge SoundWorks Ambiance 82 In-Wall Speakers (Pair)

Manufacturer: Cambridge SoundWorks
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

In-Wall & In-Ceiling | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Speaker Dimensions: 14"H X 10"W X 3¼"D

8-inch woofer

Tweeter level switch

Tweeter has built-in protection against overpowering signals

10 year warranty

ASIN: B000069AQ4

Customer Reviews:

impressive in-walls.......2002-12-03

I bought 2 sets of these in-walls from cambridge for my specialty store (one set for each room). The quality of the sound is very good, and installation was very simple. The paintable finish made them fade into the decor, too. All my customers notice is the great sound. I've bought other products from Cambridge and have always been very happy.

Average customer rating:

Ambiance 82 In-Wall Speakers (Pair)

Manufacturer: Cambridge SoundWorks
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Adjustable 1" silk-dome tweeter
8" woofer
High-low switch
Paintable white finish

ASIN: B0000945WI

Product Description

Advanced American Telephones designs and produces the AT&T telephone products - the products that millions of people enjoy every day. The voice quality, product selection, and reliability make AT&T telephone products your best choice.AT&T telephone products reflect a long and distinguished history of product excellence dating back over 100 years. Today, this product line is one of the most extensive in the industry, including corded and cordless phones, answering systems, and phone-related accessories.

Product Description

The use of this filter gives a surrealistic effect in landscape and architectural photography by producing a "storm-like" cloud effect, "moonlight" effect, and "wood" effect. It is indispensable for tonal separation in still-life photography and for the reproduction of documents which have become illegible. Filter factor is approx. 8.

Average customer rating:
Arista RG-6 Coaxial Cables RF cables with F-type connectors 50 feet

Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

F-Pin-Coaxial Tip | Video Cables | Cables & Interconnects | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Coaxial RF (F-type) Cables | Video Cables | Cables & A/V Installation |
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TERK FM-50 Indoor/Outdoor Dual-Drive Amplified FM Antenna (TERK FM50)

Product Features:

Ideal for digital satellite (DBS), antenna, or cable TV signals

weather-proof connectors

ASIN: B00023783M

Product Description

Ideal for digital satellite (DBS), antenna, or cable TV signals * weather-proof connectors

Arista RG-6 Coaxial Cables RF cables with F-type connectors 12 feet

Average customer rating:

Stiffed

Arista RG-6 Coaxial Cables RF cables with F-type connectors 12 feet

Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Coaxial RF (F-type) Cables | Video Cables | Cables & A/V Installation |
Product Features:

Ideal for digital satellite (DBS), antenna, or cable TV signals
weather-proof connectors

ASIN: B000237832

Product Description

Ideal for digital satellite (DBS), antenna, or cable TV signals * weather-proof connectors

Customer Reviews:

Stiffed.......2007-09-25

Stiff as a garden hose on a cold morning. I threw them into my "someday" box.

Arista RG-6 Coaxial Cables RF cables with F-type connectors 100 feet

Average customer rating:

Arista RG-6 Coaxial Cables RF cables with F-type connectors 100 feet

Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Coaxial RF (F-type) Cables | Video Cables | Cables & A/V Installation |
Product Features:

Ideal for digital satellite (DBS), antenna, or cable TV signals
weather-proof connectors

ASIN: B00023789G

Product Description

Outdoor Cables are designed for satellite, MATV and CATV use. They feature RG-6/U coaxial cable with weatherproof 'F' connector on each end.

Average customer rating:

The "BEST" base station for FRS

Good when cheap, not good to use more than a year

FRS-1000 Review. It's a keeper!

Audiovox FRS1000 FRS Base Station

Manufacturer: Audiovox
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Two-Way Radios | Two-Way Radios & Accessories | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
FRS Two-Way Radios | Two-Way Radios & Accessories | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Audiovox | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Two-Way Radios | Radios & Communication | Emergency Preparedness | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Home Improvement | Home & Garden
Product Features:

14-channel FRS 2-way radio with 38 CTCSS subcodes per channel

Up to 2-mile range

10 NOAA weather channels

Backlit LCD display

Base station for central communication

ASIN: B00005MITH

Product Description

Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. The extensive distribution network and long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Audiovox FR1438 base station allows you to keep in touch with friends and family within a range of up to two miles. With 14 channels and 38 privacy codes, this radio can screen out interference from other radios. It also receives 10 NOAA Weather Radio channels so you can be up-to-date on the latest weather announcements.

This is ideal for multi-radio groups where it can serve as the central communication point for all others. The extendable antenna, AC/DC operation, and hands-free communication capability make this radio suitable for the task. Other features include backup battery power, a keypad lock, and channel scan.

Customer Reviews:

The "BEST" base station for FRS.......2005-03-08

I have several of these fantastic radios! It has everything I look for in a base station FRS radio.

The Audiovox FRS1000 comes with all the necessary features for FRS radios. 14-Channels, 38 CTCSS tones, speaker/mic connection, weather reception, VOX, call tones, etc.

The FRS1000 has the speaker/mic connection that is most useful. It is compatible with standard Radio Shack/Icom speaker/mics which means you will be able to find one easily and it will not cost you a fortune. Most people don't use speaker/mics, but with this unit, you can use it in your car and with a speaker/mic, it is extremely useful.

Powering the unit is done in several ways. First, the radio comes with a 12-volt power transformer that you plug into the wall. Not only does it power the unit, but it also charges the rechargable NiMH batteies (included) stored in the back of the radio. HOT TIP!!! This is VERY important...Before you use the radio, charge the batteries for at least 24-hours. If you try to use the radio when the batteries are completely drained, the transformer will not have enough power. It makes the radio "seem" non-functioning, but you will find if you follow my advice, everything will be fine. Also, if you use alkaline batteries, make SURE!!!! you switch the charging option to "alkaline", otherwise, you may FRY the batteries. BTW...Pickup a 12-volt "cigarette lighter" plug from Radio Shack and you can power it in the car. I would recommend that you turn the battery charging option "off" when using the cigarette lighter plug...I don't know for sure if it will damage that rechargable batteries (I suspect not), but why take the chance.

A wonderful feature of this radio is the weather channel reception. It picks-up all major weather channels in your area and will even alert you when a warning is sent out. This even works when you are using the FRS radio.

Of course, there is a scan feature. It scans all 14-channels. It doesn't display the CTCSS tone used during scan like the GE 38540 radios does (see my review of that radio), but most FRS radios don't do this either, so I will not deduct points for that.

One thing I will deduct a point for (this is why I gave it a 4 instead of a 5) is that the VOX does not work well. I suspect that it doesn't work well on all of the FRS1000 radios because I have 5 and it works the same on all 5...Poorly!

All-in-all, it is a fantastic bargain if you want a base station or even a mobile FRS radio. Only fault I can see is the VOX problem I listed above. Go ahead and try one...You won't be sorry.

Good when cheap, not good to use more than a year.......2004-01-01

I bought one of these about three years ago and bought two others when they were discontinued about two years ago. I'm surprised to see these still in stock, so perhaps the new batch is different from the one I'm reviewing.

The push-to-talk button will wear out after about a year of daily use. The buttons wear out in the strangest of ways. It appears to transmit but doesn't transmit the subcode unless you really press the button down. Not sure what was going on there.

I highly recommend the GMRS version of this base station. It's much better and has a "bonus" removable portable radio. We're replacing the FRS1000 with the new version as their push-to-talk buttons break.

The battery life is very decent on the FRS1000--it lasts two days which is excellent for any FRS with subcodes turned on.

The configuration sequence is horribly confusing and the icons don't seem to represent anything in real life, so the manual should be kept close by.

We are in a rather noisy environment, RF-wise, so passing aircraft and vehicles with business radios will cause the unit to break squelch and emit a loud 1/2-second long blast of static and white noise. This happens even if you set the subcodes. Some ranges of subcodes false break squelch more often than others.

Transmitting audio is accompanied by an AC hum. The newer GMRS version has a quieter hum but it's still there. The power supply appears to be the culprit, as I have used ferrite cores to try and clean up the interference a bit and it doesn't have much affect.

If it's cheap, like twenty-five dollars, grab it. FRS base stations are very rare products that are much more useful than the basic home intercom system.

FRS-1000 Review. It's a keeper!.......2002-08-18

I just purchased the FRS-1000 Base station and I have to say I'm very pleased. It works fine with my BellSouth FRS Hand Held units. The station is small and compact, no larger than a standard intercom. The manual is a bit hard to figure out some of the functions but if you play with it, you'll get the hang of all it can do.
One function I especially love is it's ability to scan all 14 FRS channels, so I can monitor all channels for incoming signals. It also has a function whereby you can monitor two channels at once, if you have people using two different channels, you can hear conversations on both.

The NOAA weather function is a no-brainer, just press the button and you have instant weather information access. The unit also features a "Roger Beep", this is a short beep that is attached to the end of every transmission. (It can be turned off) I like it because it distinguishes when a transmission is coming from the base station. My hand held units do not have this beep so any transmission from base is clearly identified by this sound.

You can also sellect from 4 different "Call Tones". This allows you to define the type of call signal the unit emitts when signaling other units. If you have more than one base station this would be handy to differentiate them.
When they say "Two mile range" their not kidding, the unit belts out enough power to talk and listen somewhat beyond that. (a friend and I tested it, he on a bike with a hand held and me on the base!)
This unit could have many uses, I use it for camping and keeping up with friends hiking. It could be used in a factory too, or as a way to keep track of neighborhood kids. In fact, as I scan channels I often hear the neighborhood kids playing and talking. And with it's range, I hear other neighborhoods too.
I must admit it's fun to listen in on their play. Plus during the day I can hear workers who use FRS to talk to each other.
FRS is not as crowded as CB bandwiths, it's easy to find a clear quiet channel to use if you don't want distractions.
If you're looking for a unit to use for work or in a factory, I'd recommend you pick an odd channel like "3" or "6". Most units default to channel "1" when turned on and this is the channel that you'll hear the most chatter from the neighborhood.

The FRS-1000 is a great buy, it comes with rechargable batteries and they charge while the unit is on and plugged up with the supplied adapter. So you can use it portable or plugged in. It has a tall antenna that will swivel up or down depending on if you have it mounted on a wall or sitting on a table. The screen is backlit so you can easily read the display and you'll get used to the various display icons in no time. Look for other units like this to hit the market soon as FRS becomes more popular, this is really the way to go.

Product Description

Perfect for covert surveillance, private investigators and law enforcement. Easy access on/off switch controls the power. The wireless system uses one of our transmitters about 18" away from the camera so it can be concealed in a pocket or worn on a belt. Black & White ST-104A Wireless Camera with 434 MHz Transmitter ST-104B Wireless Camera with 900 MHz Transmitter ST-104W Wired Camera with Plug & Play ST-104G Wired Camera with 2.4GHZ Transmitter ST-104W-X Wired Camera with Plug & Play and X-Vision ST-104G-X Wired Camera with 2.4GHZ Transmitter and X-Vision Color ST-104AC Wireless Camera with 434 MHz Transmitter ST-104BC Wireless Camera with 900 MHz Transmitter ST-104WC Wired Camera with Plug & Play ST-104GC Wireless Camera with 2.4GHZ Transmitter Includes: Battery Holder Options: - X-Vision allows viewing in almost complete darkness, .003 Lux. Only available in black & white cameras. - Hi Power Hi Power Transmitter is available with any of our 2.4GHz systems. Specifications: Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony CCD (B/W) 1/4" CCD (Color) Resolution: 400 Lines(B/W) 380 Lines(Color) Min. Illumination: .05 Lux (B/W) 1 Lux (Color) Lens: 3.7mm Wide Angle Power Required: 12 V DC/110V AC

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