Friday, February 22, 2013

Color, Style and Quality: VTech LS6195 Retro Phone {Review & Giveaway}

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As with pretty much all kids, I remember growing up and thinking that my parents were, well, old.

The music they listened to, the clothes they wore, the television shows they watched, it was all just a bit... retro. Their generation was clearly just not nearly as cool as those of us growing up in the 90's. I mean, we danced to Boyz II Men and rocked to boy bands, wore overalls and scrunchies, and watched Saved By The Bell and 90210, so it didn't take much to realize that we had it going on and would be eternally hip.

Which might be why I was dumbfounded when Big Sister E took one look at the VTech LS6195 Retro Phone and was shocked at just how "old-fashioned" it was.

VTech Red Retro Phone

As one of the world’s largest suppliers of corded and cordless telephones and electronic learning products, VTech designs and manufactures high quality products that span across the globe. Founded in 1976, they offer phones that are stylish, technologically-advanced, loaded with features, and at a wide range of prices to fit your budget.

And when it comes to features, I couldn't have asked for any more than what come with the LS6195, as this contemporary, stylish phone is just the thing to not only add a punch of color but some high quality technology to our home.

VTech LS6195 Retro Phone

Right out of the box and I could already see that there wasn't much to do in order to get this retro phone up and running.

VTech Red Retro Phone review

Expandable up to five handsets, the LS6195 comes with the main base and handset and simply needs the battery installed and the base plugged in to charge before it is ready for chatting.

As VTech included a clear Quick Start Guide that lists the main few steps to follow so that you can be talking on your new phone in no time, it took me only around a minute before I had this retro phone in place. This sleek, unique phone has made life easier from that initial setup and we haven't looked back once!

VTech LS6195 Retro Phone review

From the 50-name and number phone book directory to the Digital Answering System (which is accessible from the base as well as the handset), this phone makes it extremely handy to send, receive and store calls. Plus, the fact that there are no tapes or moving parts in the answering system means that there is less of a likelihood of us breaking something or missing a message.

I love that the base of the LS6195 allows you to dial or access features easily...

VTech LS6195 Retro Phone base

...while, at the same time, the handset allows for calling, retrieving messages, using the speakerphone and more.

VTech LS6195 Retro Phone handset

I'm not even sure we've tried out all of the features that the LS6195 can do, as we've been so busy enjoying the crystal clear sound quality, security and range (thanks to the DECT 6.0 Digital technology), hands-free conversations that the whole family can be involved in due to the excellent speakerphone, and the paging feature that helps us find where we last put down the handset.

All in all, the simplicity, ease of use, high quality, and durability of this phone has allowed us to never worry about missing a call, losing a message, or dropping off while talking. Add to that the unique and fun retro design and the ability to select one of five great color options and you really can bring a burst of style into your home.

VTech retro phones

With an MSRP of $59.95, the LS6195 Retro Phone can be purchased directly from VTechPhones.com, at Target or on Amazon.

Plus, thanks to the generosity of VTech, one person will be able to add a spot of high quality brightness into their house as well, because...

One lucky person will win a VTech LS6195 Red Retro Phone!

phone giveaway


A big thank you to VTech for providing a Retro Phone for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

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Unknown said...

The cassette player :) think we might still have some old cassettes somewhere!

cman said...

Playing pacman!

Robin Quick said...

A nostalgic item from my youth was my old record player that had disco lights in the front of it that lit up to the beat of the music. I thought it was the coolest thing ever! ;-)

LesleyfromWI said...

My spiral perm!

Rochel S said...

My cassette player and later my cd player :)

Erica C. said...

I loved my carebears.
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Anonymous said...

I was crazy about any kind of dolls- barbies and American Girl dolls.
Elise

tavernie said...

I remember our 8 Track Player!!!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com

turboterp said...

My dad had a vintage TV from the 1950s that looked like something from the Jetsons. So cool!

saturdaynightfever said...

My 45 rpm records!

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Kathy P said...

I always loved the lava lamps

Jennifer said...

My original nintendo video games

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Unknown said...

These are awesome

Colette S said...

As a child I read a book about a boy name Andy and I can remember some details of the book, but not everything.

I often wish so much that I could find that book. Maybe one day I will.

Sara Wood said...

my old record player

Melanie Montgomery said...

Playing Duck Hunt with my brother.

thescribbler said...

I remember having a huge chalkboard that was green on one side and black on the other. It was on a stand and I loved playing "teacher" with it, along with my globe...sweet memories.

jules mcnubbin (buttmuffin) said...

my old atari game system

Patman said...

A nostalgic item from my youth - let's go with the Atari 2600!

Anne said...

I remember my beautiful yo-yo in the shape of a butterfly, which I loved even though I was never very good at it.

mtbears819 said...

Chatty Cathy Doll-Dorothy Deakye

abond317 said...

My parents had a "cool" stereo that I played their 8-track tape of Buddy Holly on constantly! Really miss those days!

Vikki Billings said...

I had an 8track player in my stero
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hussagain said...

my silver tree that we put up at christmas---I think it's still in my basement, but I know it's not in any shape to be used :(

blew415 said...

A slinky at my friends house. just so I could see it go down the stairs

Unknown said...

I loved my easy bake oven

Shannon B said...

I remember how excited I was when I got a new 8-track player in my first car

lmurley2000 said...

we played pac man

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Anonymous said...

Haha, VHS movies for me

chris.baylorbear (at) gmail (dot) com

cassandra marquez said...
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cassandra marquez said...

i would have to say silly putty!

Kristin said...

My Swatches!

non_amos said...

I liked turn-tables for playing records back then. And I still do.

Brian E. said...

Thanks for the giveaway...I still have my father's '60's era reel-to-reel tape recorder, turntable, etc.

senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

lilyk said...

Wacky Packages

Jennifer Speed said...

playing with my skip-it....I tried to o it everyday....lol

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