Uniden DECT1080-3 DECT 6.0 Cordless Digital Answering System with Caller ID with 2 Extra Handset

by Uniden

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.7 x 8.3 x 13 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KZVHBG
• Item model number: DECT1080-3
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Using the newly ratified DECT 6.0 frequency band, the Uniden 1080-3 expandable cordless phone system provides the clearest voice reception currently on the market and can easily be used with wireless home networks (WLAN) without negative impact. The phone system comes with three handsets and a main base and two peripheral charging bases. The main phone base comes with a built-in 15-minute digital answering machine to easily capture messages when you're not around. For added convenience, the system can be expanded to include up to six handsets, making this system ideal for large families and medium-sized offices. Other great features include caller ID and call waiting compatibility (carrier dependent), and an intercom feature so you can talk between handsets. Each handset features a 100-entry phonebook directory and trilingual menu prompts (English, French, or Spanish). Each handset boasts talk times of up to 17 hours and a standby time of up to 168 hours.

Product Description

The DECT 1080-3 with extra handset utlizes the newly ratified DECT 6.0 frequency band, this phone provides the clearest voice reception available and can easily be used with Wireless Home Networking (WLAN) systems without negative impact. This phone offers state-of-the-art technology that provides brilliant sound and maximum voice security without interference from other wireless devices.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty decent device, July 5, 2007

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radiolarian (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden DECT1080-3 DECT 6.0 Cordless Digital Answering System with Caller ID with 2 Extra Handset (Office Product)

Pros-

* The battery life kicks a$$ (#1 feature). The specs show 16 hours talk time, and it seems pretty close to meeting those claims.

* Call clarity seems pretty good. People can always hear me, whether it's the speaker phone or ear piece.

* No WiFi interference whatsoever

* The ability to turn the phone off (like a cell phone) to conserve batteries is cool. However, this is a non-issue because the battery kicks a$$.

* Low cost

* Bolero ring tone

* The lady's voice on the answering message has a lovely English accent

Cons-

* When the caller ID display shows a call from outside your area code, the dial feature doesn't automatically add a 1 in front of the displayed phone number. Essentially, you will have to dial the number yourself, adding your own 1 before the area code.

* If you are redialing someone that has the *82 thing(unblock your phone number), sometimes the phone dials too fast, resulting in a non-call. If you redial again (multi-step process), then it works, weird.

There are a few other minor quirks, such as the slightly stiff and non-lit keys, and lack of conference calls (using 2 phones at one time), but the phone is definitely usable.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Uniden DECT-3 6.0, June 26, 2007

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G. Mayes "GSCM" (Lithia, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden DECT1080-3 DECT 6.0 Cordless Digital Answering System with Caller ID with 2 Extra Handset (Office Product)

Sound quality of handsets is great. I was a little disappointed that the handsets did not have illuminated keys and that the answering system only holds 14 one minute messages. The DECT 6.0 transmission frequency works as advertized. It does not interfere with Wi-Fi connections which is the main reason I purchased this system.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a clear phone that holds a charge, October 2, 2007

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P. Larson "B. Larson" (Downs, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden DECT1080-3 DECT 6.0 Cordless Digital Answering System with Caller ID with 2 Extra Handset (Office Product)

I have had two problems with my phones over the years. First I have DSL and was getting interferance and second it seems every phone system I get lasts about a year and the batteries start failing. I did a ton of research before replacing my last phone and settled on the Uniden. The handsets have extremely long battery life and range and with DECT 6.0 I get crystal clear reception with no interferance.

I gave it 5 stars just for that, but there are a couple things that keep it from being perfect. The biggest thing I've found is when I'm on the phone and want someone else to pickup another handset and join the conversation there doesn't seem to be a way to do that. It just tells you the phone line is in use and you're locked out. The other is minor, but I haven't been able to clear the "new calls" display...I'm sure there is a way, but I haven't been able to find it in the manual.

Bottom line is the new DECT 6.0 is great and provide awesome clarity and the battery life of 17 hours is accurate.