Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Flip Phone with Color LCD, Answering System, and Bluetooth Capability (Titanium)

by Uniden

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007TIYE8
• Item model number: ELBT585
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 1, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description An expandable cordless phone system from Uniden, the ELBT585 offers an exceptional array of features and has a unique, cell phone-like design. Multi-user expandable to 10 handsets, the system can grow with your needs (model ELX500 recommended, one included; other accessory handset models are also supported). With 5.8 GHz digital technology, both signal clarity and operational range are assured. This stylish flip phone is caller ID and call waiting compatible, with a 100-number caller ID memory, as well as a 100-name and 400-number internal phone directory. You can also program the 10 most frequently used phone numbers into your speed dial for quick access.

Features:

• 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum technology
• Bluetooth headset compatible
• Digital answering system
• Full color picture handset display
• Caller ID/call waiting deluxe options
• Battery backup during power outage
• Setup all phonebook settings using your laptop or computer
• USB connector with downloadable software included
• Expandable to a total of 10 handsets, only one phone jack required
• 100 caller ID numbers, 100 phonebook names with four numbers per name
• Advanced phonebook options, including alpha sort, group sort, multiple numbers per name
• Downloadable pictures, recordable ringer tones
• battery/clock/date/banner displays
• Hands-free speakerphone in handset and base
• DirectLink mode for two-way conversation between handsets without the base
• Transfer/intercom from handset to handset, plus handset to base
• Five-way conferencing calling
• Software and hardware included: CD-ROM, USB cable, ringer record cable

The full-color handset provides access to all the phone's important features, while an included USB cable allows you to download pictures to your handset for use as backgrounds, or as distinctive caller ID indicators. Twenty preset rings are provided, and an included audio cable lets you record your favorite songs or audio clips for use as ringtones. A built-in speakerphone and dual keypads means you can make calls with just the base, and a page button lets you quickly find a misplaced handset.

The last-number redial feature lets you quickly call any of the last 20 outgoing numbers, while a mute button lets you silence your end of the conversation while still allowing you to hear the other party. In DirectLink mode, handsets are able to act as two-way radios, and a room/baby monitor setting lets you monitor another handset location. An intercom function allows you to easily communicate with another handset, and four-way conference calling lets multiple handsets communicate with an outside line. Handset-to-handset call transfer easily routes incoming calls to another phone location.

The built-in digital answering machine has a 15-minute maximum recording time, with a 1 or 4-minute selectable maximum message length. You can access the answering machine from any registered handset, while remote message retrieval lets you keep on top of your messages even when you are away from home. Memo and conversation recording allow you to quickly record important information such as phone numbers or directions, and a built-in calendar with programmable reminders helps you to stay organized. The ELBT585 is also Bluetooth-enabled for compatibility with wireless Bluetooth headsets and comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.

Compatible Handsets
This expandable base system is compatible with Uniden handset models ELX500, TCX400, TCX440, and TCX805. However, only the ELX500 is compatible with Bluetooth.

What's in the Box
Handset, base, charger/power cord, battery pack, USB cable, ringer record cable, belt clip, telephone line cord, software CD-ROM, user's manual

Note: Although this model is Bluetooth capable, it does not support Uniden's CellLink technology to work with Bluetooth cellular phones. If you need cell phone connectivity, consider purchasing the Uniden CellLink ELBT595 instead.

Product Description

The Uniden ELBT585 5.8GHz expandable cordless flip phone with digital answering system has a dual keypad, and call waiting/caller ID. It is expandable to a total of 10 handsets! It has a flip-open handset with full-color LCD. It is Bluetooth™ wireless headset compatible. There is a USB connection for downloading ringers, pictures, and phonebook. It has cordless customization software for PC-based setup. It has recordable ringer tones.There is a 100-name phonebook with 4 numbers per name, and a 100-No. Caller ID memory. Distinctive ringer tones, animation, and picture display are all features of this phone. There is a handset and base speakerphone. It has 4-way conferencing, handset-to-handset intercom and phonebook transfer. It has easy to read battery, clock, & banner displays.There is a calendar with programmable reminders. It has a DirectLink™ 2-way radio feature. There are trilingual menus, 20 ring tone options, and the belt clip is iincluded. IIt has Last 3 number redial, a mute/hold function, new message LED, and a digital message counter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent phone with unique features, August 19, 2005

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Charles A. Fletcher (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Flip Phone with Color LCD, Answering System, and Bluetooth Capability (Titanium) (Office Product)

I was willing to pay more for the right phone, because I make a lot of telephone calls as a part of my work. I bought the ELBT585 because it was a cordless phone with Bluetooth capability. That's a feature I have been waiting anxiously for!

Now that I've been using the ELBT585 for about a month, I can say it is the best phone I've ever had. It works as advertised, and the implementation of the features is well done.

The only criticism I have is that the documentation of how the Bluetooth headset will interact with the handset is very sparse. However, a little experimentation provided me with an understanding of its function.

Basically, the Bluetooth headset main button (in my case I use a Logitech Mobile Pro) gives the handset a "press talk button and transfer call to headset" command if the phone is on hook. If the handset is already off the hook, then pressing the headset button gives a "transfer call to headset" command.

This means that you can pre-dial your number on the handset, then, instead of pressing the Talk button, you press the main headset button. The handset transfers the call to the headset and dials the number.

You can also do other things with the Bluetooth functions, such as, using the handset to reveal a previously dialed number, then press the headset main button to redial the number.

Lastly, an unexpectedly nice feature of this phone is that you can create alarms. When I have an appointment for a call, I can set the time on my phone, and it will ring me when it's time to make the call.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Phone, April 12, 2006

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P. Cullens (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Flip Phone with Color LCD, Answering System, and Bluetooth Capability (Titanium) (Office Product)

I bought this phone about a year ago when it first came out. Having been "hooked" by Bluetooth headsets when they first came out on the Ericsson T68i Cellphone, I was anxious to try a Desktop phone with buetooth.

I have not been disappointed with this phone. It pairs simply and successfully with Both my Jabra BT 500, as well as my BT 250V. I can literally be sitting at my desk at my home office, on a concall on the land line (uniden), and taking another call in the other ear from the cell phone (blackberry). This is great since being in software I have lots and lots of con calls to be on each day.

If I had one complaint, it would be battery life on the handset. I only seem to get about three hours of continuous talktime. The Jabra outlasts the handset 2.5 times!

Oh, and one other thing, while Bluetooth technology claims a distance of 10 meters, I have never been able to get this from a cell phone, not that big of a deal, as the phone is usually in the laptop bag or clipped to the belt. The uniden however, on a Bluetooth call, allows me to go from my office, all the way to my mailbox. Office is at the back of the house, so this is WAAAAAAY more than 10 meters. Has anyone else experienced this? I am wondering if you get more distance since the phone is plugged into an AC power source. All in all, this is a great phone, and I highly recommend it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works as a 2-line phone when registered w/ TRU-8866, February 28, 2006

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Marc Aronson "Marc" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden ELBT585 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Flip Phone with Color LCD, Answering System, and Bluetooth Capability (Titanium) (Office Product)

I purchased this handset so that I could use my bluethooth headset with my Uniden 2-line TRU-8866 home phone system. The bluetooth headset worked as expected with the handset. The bonus is that I was able to register this handset with my 2-line TRU-8866 base station and the handset allows me access to both lines!

Uniden is doing a great job on these multi-handset / multi-line 5.8ghz phone sets!