VTech LS6217 Review

Posted July 25, 2009 by Cat Davis with 315 Comments and 1,466 views |

About the VTech LS6217

Key Features

DECT 6.0 Digital technology provides the best sound quality, security and range in cordless phones
Interference free
Changeable color plates
Changeable handset back graphics
Caller ID/Call Waiting

Family Tested

One of the most exciting features of the Vtech LS6217 is the online custom graphic tool that allows you to select from a large selection of patterns or upload one of your own. While our son isn’t quite old enough to have a private line in his room yet, this would be the ideal phone for teenagers or anyone that wants to add their own personality to the phone. The basics of printing your own custom inserts is easy.

Select your favorite pattern.

Use the built in tools to change the rotation, zoom and colors.

Then Print!

Aside from the customizing we noticed quite a few differences between the new LS6217 and the older model VTech phone we had. For starters, the range! With our older phone we couldn’t reach the front porch without static. The DECT 6.0 Digital technology allowed us to not only carry on a conversation outside of the house but all the way to the mailbox to grab the afternoon mail.

Mom Improvements

I wish the custom photo upload tool offered ideal image dimensions for graphics that are not pattern based. For instance if I wanted to use a photo of my son, some of the elements of the image are cut off without knowing the ideal width and height of the print area.

Buy It

The VTech LS6217 is available online for $34.95 and all orders over $50 receive free shipping.

One (1) lucky reader will win a VTech LS6217 Phone just like the one featured in this review.

Giveaway Entry

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About Cat Davis
Cat is the author of 3 Kids and Us Mom Blog, sharing her life as a mother to three children and all of the craziness that life brings her while working from home. In her writing, you'll find an eclectic collection of humorous "mommy moments" along with family recipes, product reviews and more. Follow on Twitter @3kidsandus Connect with Cat Davis on Facebook

Comments

Courtney says:

07/25/2009 at 1:06 PM

I like the style and look of the phone, but love caller id
Courtney says:

07/25/2009 at 1:06 PM

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07/25/2009 at 1:07 PM

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07/25/2009 at 1:08 PM

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Susan White says:

07/25/2009 at 1:09 PM

I I love that you can customize the phone to look the way you want it to look.
Thanks so much!
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Susan White says:

07/25/2009 at 1:09 PM

I am a fan on Facebook and Twitter!
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07/25/2009 at 1:12 PM

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Dana says:

07/25/2009 at 2:08 PM

I like the Protect yourself from identity theft with digital security feature.

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07/25/2009 at 2:09 PM

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07/25/2009 at 2:09 PM

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07/25/2009 at 2:10 PM

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07/25/2009 at 2:11 PM

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susan says:

07/25/2009 at 4:08 PM

My favorite feature is that it is an ENERGY STAR® qualified cordless phone.
susan says:

07/25/2009 at 4:09 PM

I’m an email subscriber.
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07/25/2009 at 4:09 PM

I faved on Technorati (susanlanai).
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07/25/2009 at 4:09 PM

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07/25/2009 at 4:10 PM

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Kim says:

07/25/2009 at 4:16 PM

my fave feature is how sleek it looks!
Kim says:

07/25/2009 at 4:16 PM

I subscribe
Rebecca N. says:

07/25/2009 at 5:56 PM

I like that it has a back lit keypad. Our current phone doesn’t. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Rebecca N. says:

07/25/2009 at 5:56 PM

I subscribe to email
Emily Hepworth says:

07/25/2009 at 6:18 PM

I love how slim and trim it is. Very modern and sleek!
Margaret says:

07/25/2009 at 9:41 PM

I love the customizable plates! So many fun things to do with them!
Raelena says:

07/25/2009 at 10:25 PM

I like that it is ENERGY STAR® qualified
Raelena says:

07/25/2009 at 10:25 PM

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Nichol says:

07/25/2009 at 10:38 PM

I love the slim handset size.
Nichol says:

07/25/2009 at 10:38 PM

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Deborah R says:

07/26/2009 at 12:42 AM

My favorite feature is that you can talk anywhere in your home or office without interference from a wireless network.
Kathy says:

07/26/2009 at 12:59 AM

definitely the caller id feature! I use that feature more than any other on my current phone!

Thanks for the contest!
Irene T. says:

07/26/2009 at 1:06 AM

My favorite feature is that it is Interference free! Ya gotta love that! s…@h…l.com
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Michelle Draveski says:

07/26/2009 at 5:01 AM

gotta have caller ID
mrs.mommyy says:

07/26/2009 at 5:38 AM

caller id is my favorite feature, these look beautiful
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07/26/2009 at 5:39 AM

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Tracey Byram says:

07/26/2009 at 6:48 AM

I talk on the phone while on my porch so the greater range would be the feature that I like best.
Cynthia C says:

07/26/2009 at 7:17 AM

My favorite feature is the great sound quality. Thanks!
Margaret Smith says:

07/26/2009 at 8:13 AM

I love that it has 50 name/number phone book. THanks.
Margaret Smith says:

07/26/2009 at 8:14 AM

I’m a subscriber. Thanks.
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07/26/2009 at 8:14 AM

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Erica C. says:

07/26/2009 at 8:29 AM

You can customize it…that’s neat!
Courtney says:

07/26/2009 at 8:37 AM

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SUZANNA says:

07/26/2009 at 8:46 AM

Energy Star Qualified /caller ID/ sleek stylish and Sound Clarity -for those of us that are Hearing Impaired -all in ne great phone
David says:

07/26/2009 at 8:51 AM

Built in caller-ID is what I want. Thanks.
adrienne Gordon says:

07/26/2009 at 9:04 AM

i love how customizable it is.
Maureen says:

07/26/2009 at 9:25 AM

Oh the online customed graphics is something different and exciting.
thinkingbrain135 says:

07/26/2009 at 9:30 AM

Hands down, the DECT 6.0 frequency band is by far the best feature on this phone, in my opinion. I can’t go into the next room without getting a lot of crappy static with our current cordless phone.

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MommyNamedApril says:

07/26/2009 at 10:47 AM

i like that it’s so customizable!!!

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Denetra Weaver says:

07/26/2009 at 10:55 AM

Great phone. I subscribe.
Benita says:

07/26/2009 at 11:09 AM

My favorite feature is that it is interference free.

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07/26/2009 at 11:10 AM

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KC says:

07/26/2009 at 11:11 AM

I like the extended range too. I spend a lot of time in the garage or outside and need good reception at a distance.
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07/26/2009 at 11:13 AM

I am a subscriber
amy p says:

07/26/2009 at 11:16 AM

my fav feature is the •50 name and number phonebook directory—easily store and dial frequently called numbers
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07/26/2009 at 11:16 AM

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carrie says:

07/26/2009 at 11:16 AM

I like the selectable ring tones- then I could know when my in-laws are calling and not answer!
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Tamara B. says:

07/26/2009 at 11:20 AM

The Changeable color plates is my favorite feature and would be perfect for any teenager’s room.
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Shilo Beedy says:

07/26/2009 at 11:32 AM

I love the Backlit keypad
Sonya Sparks says:

07/26/2009 at 11:41 AM

It says “it’s interference free”. That would be wonderful!
Amy Brewer says:

07/26/2009 at 11:44 AM

I like that it is Interference free for crystal clear conversations.
Amy Brewer says:

07/26/2009 at 11:45 AM

I am asubscriber.
Sherry Eckman says:

07/26/2009 at 11:57 AM

My favorite feature of the phone is that it is Interference free for crystal clear conversations! I just hate static when you are trying to talk on the phone, so this feature would be awesome!
joanna smith says:

07/26/2009 at 12:33 PM

This VTech LS6217 phone offers all the features, bells and whistles that you could hope for in a phone! On so many levels all the features are appealing. If I had to list my favorite feature of this wonderful VTech LS6217 phone it is that it’s Interference free for crystal clear conversations because both my husband and I have family that live out of state and across the country and we rely a lot on telephone communication. Where we live it is somewhat isolated and we have had trouble in the past with some of our phones resulting in very poor sound quality and lots of static. In research this phone system that will not be a problem for us to it makes this phone so desirable! Thank you for the chance to enter.
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Brooke D. says:

07/26/2009 at 12:40 PM

I like the feature of being able to store 50 names and numbers in the phonebook directory!

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07/26/2009 at 12:40 PM

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