Newest VTech DECT 6.0 Cordless Phones Hit Retail Shelves

2009 Line Designed to Deliver Style and Innovation for Any Budget

BEAVERTON, Ore., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech(R) Communications, Inc. (a
wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. HKSE: 303; ADR: VTKHY, and the
largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer) today announced retail and online
availability of its 2009 DECT 6.0 cordless phone systems. With stylistic,
feature-rich offerings to match the budget of any household, the new line
features the first VTech cordless phones with popular touch-sensitive
interfaces in the sleek LS6215 and LS6225 models, as well as the next
generation of VTech's popular V Mix(TM) phone with options for customization
to illustrate personal style.

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"Our comprehensive 2009 line gives consumers a broad array of options for
selecting a phone system to meet personal style, desired features and wallet
considerations," said Matt Ramage, senior vice president of product
management, VTech Communications, Inc. "Consumers' preferences vary widely in
desired features, design and budget threshold, so we've created a line that
offers quality, value-added features and style at any price point."

Find Your Personal Calling
This year's VTech "LS" series features the customizable LS6217, the next
generation of VTech's popular LS6117 "V Mix" phone. The new model is priced
competitively at $34.95, with multiple options for total creative control.
Personalization options include customization of the handset back graphics
from the different designs included with the product, or users can create and
print their own graphics using the free tool at www.vtechphones.com. To
extend personalization options, the "V Mix" also includes 'mix and match'
handset and base plates in three different colors (blue, green and orange).

A Stylish Touch
The LS6215 cordless phone system is the latest addition to the "V.Style"
series. These sleekly designed phones make a strong design statement with a
combination of touch-sensitive buttons (base station only), a high-gloss black
and silver finish, and a blue backlit keypad and display.

To help consumers easily catch calls in any room of the house - without
spending more money on separate phone systems - VTech also offers the
double-handset LS6215-2 model, and the LS6225 family, which offer the same
features as the LS6215 plus a digital answering system. This system is also
expandable up to 12 handsets (using the LS6205 accessory handset) needing only
one phone jack.

Bigger is Better
Consumers purchasing VTech's mid-range-cost "DS" series will no longer need to
strain to see names and numbers on their caller IDs. These eye-catching phone
systems feature extra-large LCD screens in the handsets with blue backlighting
and high-end high gloss black and silver finishes. Also expandable up to 12
total handsets (using the DS6201 accessory handset), the DS6221 is available
in bundled options, ranging from three to five handsets.

Value and Performance
This year, VTech's cost-conscious core "CS" series has been upgraded to DECT
6.0 technology, featuring the best sound quality at affordable pricing. The
CS6129 cordless phone and CS6229 cordless phone with digital answering system
offer popular feature sets with pricing starting at $19.95. For added
convenience, the CS6219 is also available as a two-handset system (CS6219-2),
and the CS6229 is available in models up to four handsets. Both the CS6219
and CS6229 series are expandable to 12 handsets (using the CS6209 accessory
handset).

VTech DECT 6.0 Phones Available Now
VTech's phones can be purchased now through major retailers such as Best Buy,
BJ's, Kmart, Office Depot, Office Max, Sam's Club, Sears, Staples, Target and
Wal-Mart, as well as online at www.vtechphones.com. To improve the customer
experience on vtechphones.com, new site enhancements include direct access to
featured products on the home page, tools to help consumers choose the right
phones to fit their lifestyles and interactive demos to experience each
product before purchase.

Retail outlets, features, pricing and retail availability for each model are
provided below.

DECT 6.0 Offerings

Model Key Features Price

LS6217 * DECT 6.0 digital technology provides the best sound $34.95
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects you from identity theft with digital
security
* Interference-free
* Ability to change out graphics on the back of the
handset using one of the three designs included
* Ability to create your own graphics using an online tool
* Changeable handset and base plates (blue, green, orange)
* Caller ID/call waiting - stores 50 calls
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Voicemail waiting indicator
* Large reverse LCD with blue backlighting
* Orange backlit keypad
* Handset volume control
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish
or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Slim handset size
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com, Best Buy and
Walmart stores nationwide

LS6215 * DECT 6.0 digital technology provides the best sound $44.95
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects users from identity theft with digital
security
* Interference-free
* Handset speakerphone
* Expandable up to 12 handsets using only one phone
jack (uses LS6205 handset)
* Intercom between handsets
* Transfer calls between handsets
* Conference an outside call between handsets
* Caller ID/call waiting - stores 50 calls
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Slim curved design
* Blue backlit keypad and display
* Handset volume control
* Last-number redial
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish
or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com

LS6215-2 This phone offers all the features of the LS6215, plus: $59.95
* Two handset system - includes two handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com and Best Buy
stores nationwide

LS6225 * DECT 6.0 digital technology provides the best sound $54.95
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects users from identity theft with digital security
* Interference-free
* Digital answering system
* Handset speakerphone
* Expandable up to 12 handsets using only one phone
jack (uses LS6205 handset)
* Intercom between handsets
* Transfer calls between handsets
* Conference an outside call between handsets
* Caller ID/call waiting - stores 50 calls
* Slim curved design
* No buttons on the base - uses touch technology
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Remote message retrieval
* 15 minutes recording time
* Audible time and date stamp on recorded messages
* Backlit message counter
* Blue backlit keypad and display
* Handset volume control
* Last-number redial
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish
or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Slim handset size
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com

LS6225-2 This phone offers all the features of the LS6225, plus: $69.95
* Two-handset system - includes two handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com

LS6225-3 This phone offers all the features of the LS6225, plus: $89.95
* Three-handset system - includes three handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com, Best Buy and
Office Depot stores nationwide

LS6205 * Accessory handset with caller ID and handset $24.95
speakerphone - requires the LS6215 or LS6225 series
to operate; no phone jack required
* DECT 6.0 digital technology provides the best sound
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects users from identity theft with digital
security
* Interference-free
* Slim curved design
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Blue backlit keypad and display
* Handset volume control
* Last number redial
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish
or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Slim handset size
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com

DS6221 * DECT 6.0 digital technology provides the best sound $44.95
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects you from identity theft with digital
security
* Interference-free
* Extra-large LCD
* Digital answering system
* Handset speakerphone
* Expandable up to 12 handsets using only one phone
jack (uses DS6201 handset)
* Intercom between handsets
* Transfer calls between handsets
* Conference an outside call between handsets
* Caller ID/call waiting - stores 50 calls
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Remote message retrieval
* 15 minutes of recording time
* Audible time and date stamp on recorded messages
* Backlit message counter
* Blue backlit keypad and display
* Handset volume control
* Last-number redial
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Wall mount bracket included
* Comfortable handset size
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com, Best Buy and
Office Depot stores nationwide

DS6221-3 This phone offers all the features of the DS6121, plus: $79.95
* Three-handset system - includes three handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com and Best Buy
stores nationwide

DS6222-4 This phone offers all the features of the DS6121, plus: $89.95
* Four-handset system - includes four handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com and BJ's stores
nationwide

DS6222-5 This phone offers all the features of the DS6121, plus: $99.95
* Five-handset system - includes five handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com and Sam's Club
stores nationwide

DS6201 * Accessory handset with caller ID and handset $19.95
speakerphone - requires the DS6211 or DS6221 series
to operate; no phone jack required
* DECT 6.0 digital technology provides the best sound
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects users from identity theft with digital security
* Interference-free
* Extra-large LCD
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Blue backlit keypad and display
* Handset volume control
* Last number redial
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Comfortable handset size
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com

CS6219 * DECT 6.0 Digital technology provides the best sound $19.95
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects users from identity theft with digital security
* Interference-free
* Caller ID/Call Waiting - stores 50 calls
* Expandable up to 12 handsets using only one phone
jack (uses CS6209 handset)
* Intercom between handsets
* Transfer calls between handsets
* Conference an outside call between handsets
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Any-key answer
* Backlit keypad and display
* Handset speakerphone
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Wall mount bracket included
* Comfortable handset size
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com, Kmart, Sears and
OfficeMax stores nationwide

CS6219-2 This phone offers all the features of the DS6121, plus: $34.95
* Two-handset system - includes two handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com and Walmart stores nationwide

CS6229 * DECT 6.0 digital technology provides the best sound $29.95
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects you from identity theft with digital security
* Interference-free
* Caller ID/call waiting - stores 50 calls
* Expandable up to 12 handsets using only one phone
jack (uses CS6209 handset)
* Digital answering system - 14 minutes of recording time
* Audible time/date stamp on recorded messages
* Message retrieval from handset
* Intercom between handsets
* Transfer calls between handsets
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Any-key answer
* Backlit keypad and display
* Handset speakerphone
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Wall mount bracket included
* Comfortable handset size
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com, Kmart and Office
Depot stores nationwide

CS6229-2 This phone offers all the features of the CS6229, plus: $44.95
* Two-handset system - includes two handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com, Best Buy, Office
Max, Staples, Target and Wal-Mart stores nationwide

CS6229-3 This phone offers all the features of the CS6229, plus: $59.95
* Three-handset system - includes three handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com and Office Depot,
Target and Walmart stores nationwide

CS6229-4 This phone offers all the features of the CS6229, plus: $79.95
* Four handset system - includes four handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com and Best Buy,
Kmart, Office Depot, Sears and Staples stores nationwide

CS6228-3 This phone offers all the features of the CS6229, plus: $54.95
* Three handset system - includes three handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: BJ's stores nationwide

CS6229-5 This phone offers all the features of the CS6229, plus: $99.95
* Five handset system - includes five handsets and
requires only one phone jack
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com, Office Depot,
OfficeMax and Sears stores nationwide

CS6209 * Accessory handset with caller ID and handset
speakerphone - requires the CS6219 or CS6229 series
to operate; no phone jack required $14.95
* DECT 6.0 digital technology provides the best sound
quality, security and range in cordless phones
* Protects you from identity theft with digital security
* Interference-free
* Caller ID/call waiting - stores 50 calls
* 50-name and number phonebook directory
* Any-key answer
* Backlit keypad and display
* Handset volume control
* Trilingual prompts - choose between English, Spanish or French
* Page/handset locator
* Selectable ring tones
* Comfortable handset size
* Available at: www.vtechphones.com

About VTech(R)
VTech is one of the world's largest suppliers of corded and cordless
telephones and a leading supplier of electronic learning products. It also
provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1976,
the Group's mission is to be the most cost-effective designer and manufacturer
of innovative, high-quality consumer electronics products and to distribute
them to markets worldwide in the most efficient manner.

For further information on VTech and its array of products, please visit
www.vtechphones.com.

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