Customer Reviews

Uniden DXAI388-2 900 MHz Dual Handset Cordless Phone System with Extra Charging Cradle and Answering Machine

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Easy to follow instructions to set up, I can hear the outgoing and incoming messages and the remote handset lets me answer the phone and make calls when I'm in another room away from the base. If the battery in one handset runs low, I just switch it with the other handset and use one while the other charges. The outgoing/incoming messages, ring tones and volumes are fully adjustable from soft to super loud on the base and both handsets. The sound is crystal clear and I get absolutely no distortion or static interference. I'm very happy with this product.

I've had this phone system for a month now & I love it. I bought the 900MHz on purpose because the 2.4GHz interferes with wireless 54g routers & I have one. To date, i'm super impressed with this phone. The sound quality is clear & the extension unit works great in my bedroom (which doesn't have a phone line). The answering system is digital so you get a little distortion (nothing like good old tape) but I can live with that. Also, the battery lasts a long, long time unlike my Vtech which dies out in 2 hours. Overall, I highly recommend this product.

I wrote the first review on this item in March. Since then, I feel like I need to add another comment about its performance and durability:
About a month ago, in the case of BOTH handsets and their respective bases, I started experiencing problems with what I thought was battery charge-time. It turned out that batteries were fine but the phone wouldn't just fall into place correctly, hence wouldn't get charged at all. I'm still using the handsets but I've now learnt that I will have to play with their placement for a few seconds and until the red "charging" light is lit.

The most attractive feature of this phone was its considerably low price (for two handsets), but if I was to do it all over, I think I would spend a little more and get a phone where I will KNOW will stay charged and available if I need it.

I don't recommend this phone if it's the ONLY ONE you're using in your household.

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Original March review:
I've only owned this phone for a month ... I don't know how they hold up as far as breaking down is concerned, but assuming it holds up, it's definitely a great product for the money:
PROS:
> The second handset need only to be plugged in for charging (i.e. no phone jack is needed). This makes the product ideal for use in rooms or areas where you don't have a phone Jack or it's hard to reach.
> To change the ringer volume or turn it off (a feature I was definitely interested in), you don't have to go through extensive menues and it's all done with click of a button for either handsets and the base (arrow up/down), all independant of each other.
> Caller ID on both handsets (which can be placed on the base with the caller ID screen facing up).
> Remote access
> Good quality voice and reception

CONS:
> No loud-speakers (on the base or handsets).
> The secondary handset doesn't allow
> Only one person at a time can use the phone. In other words, both handsets won't work simultaneously
> Unplugging it from the wall or power-outage will reset the time and date, and you'll have to go back and set it again (some phones have internal battery for short-time memory)

OVER ALL:
Good value for the money

I was very happy with the 900MHz Cordless phone I currently own, but needed an expandable phone because I lacked phone jacks in my house. This phone is perfect. At a great price, it gives you the flexibility you need to have an extra phone without the expense of putting in another phone jack. I have been very happy with the sound quality, and answering machine feature. I am also excited about the opportunity to add a headset to add to the versatility of this phone.

So far ive had no problems, Set up was easy, hearing is very clear, no static at all, i love the 2nd handset,Everything was easy to setup on it,and the price was great,alot of other reviews ive read they say nothing but problems, mine is great.
Thank You!

I bought this phone system after a 2.4 ghz AT&T died on me after a year of use. The cost of this system is certainly a bonus as this system is a lot cheaper than the other 2 handset cordless phone system. My initial reaction was that this is a good system, the sound is good, and the batteryt life is fine.

However, after a few days. My wife and tried to get on the phone at the same time. IT DOES NOT WORK. Both handsets can not be used at once. There is a call transfer function, to transfer the call from one phone to another, but both can't be used at the same time.

I got this phone thinking it would be great - the extra handset is a nice feature and I like that part. I have noticed that the battery life is pretty short and once when I was talking the battery died and then my phone never "hung up" - so for 15 minutes I was without a phone and could not pick up any phone in the house to use it. This has happened two times and is soooo frustrating, especially since the other phones in the house that are corded could not be used.

You can't use the 2 phones at once so that is a bit of an inconvenience as well. The reception is ok but it has it's moments. I have had the phone for about 6 months so it's broken in and the honeymoon's over. I am going to replace it, it was a nice try to get a cheaper phone but it's been more trouble than it's worth.

This is the second set I have gotten. This time for my mother. Works well, nice size, easy to set up second phone. Uniden is the only company I can find that gives the option of audible beeping when there is a new message. I wish the sound of the beep could be turned up a little more, but better than just a blinking light. Very happy with my first set.

I've gone through a lot of portable phones, and especially for the price, this is by far the best. The Caller ID doesn't seem to function, but neither did the previous phone on our system. Great sound, nice having two handhelds.

WE BOUGHT THESE PHONES & HAVE HAD THEM FOR A YEAR WITH NO PROBLEM I RECOMMEND THEM THE BEST PHONES FOR THE PRICE!