J.A.Ward's Full Review: 1718 Digital Answering Machine
I bought an AT&T model 1718 answering machine last week.
I got the black colored model, very sharp.
Right out of the box it was a snap to set up.
The operation instructions where easy to read and understand
the machine even has voice prompts to guide you through setup of the time, day, date and other setting.
I have tried several different brands of machines.
(Stay away from Bell South model 1188)
AT&T is by far the best.
Consumer reports magazine even agrees.
One of the highest rates machines out there.
This unit has message Guard:
No battery needed, it saves your messages in the event of a power outage. You will however have to reset the time.
Here is an overview of features:
Excellent sound quality
(if you have had a bell south trust me this is a feature)
Time/Day stamp and all messages
Voice prompts
Audible message alert (you can choose on or off)
Number announce (with caller ID subscription)
Caller ID blocking screening(with caller ID subscription)
Remote access
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