AT&T 1718 Digital Answering System (Wind Chill White)

i had to return it as it was not compatible with my system--my older one was same model but i moved---no problems with it but just did not jive

This unit is used only for letting clients know that my old business number has been changed. It is set to not take incoming messages, and that is the feature I bought it for. 95% of my clients know my new number, and I wanted to make sure that there was no way for anyone to leave a message when calling my old number. The outgoing message I recorded is reasonably clear and gets the job done, that I need it to do. Recommended as an announce-only unit. I have no idea how the other features work as I have no reason to use them. It should be noted that my old number line is used for other purposes. That is why it has not been disconnected.

I bought this to replace the same model I've had for YEARS after a lightning strike destroyed many of my electronics. I was shocked at all the bad reviews it got and wondered if the company's quality-control had declined. But I got it anyway based on my own good experiences and have not been disappointed. It is easy to set up. The volume of the number announcement allows me to hear the number from almost anywhere in my large, one-story house. I like that I can turn off the audible beep for the message indicator (the light is enough for me; I find the beeping annoying if I want to delay writing down messages for a few minutes while I put groceries away or take the dog out). There really isn't one aspect about this machine that I'd change.

Disliked pen marks and nicotine discoloration but it is 15 years old device.

Good product; as described; quick turn-around.

I had to return this item. It was non functional when received. These phones are over 10 years old. I had one just like it, bought over 10 years ago, and loved it.

POS

The answering machine works as expected. We actually had this model before and had many years of service with it.