Uniden EXAI-3248 2.4 GHz Analog Cordless Phone with Call Waiting/Caller ID and Digital Answering System (Charcoal)

by Uniden

Product Details

Product Manual [1.36mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008US7N
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 1, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Combining the high frequency spectrum of the 2.4 GHz band with relatively static-free analog transmission, the Uniden EXAI-3248 combines the best of modern technology with reliable connectivity for a phone that is both advanced and simple. Its built-in all-digital answering system provides 10 minutes of recording time along with the option of memo recording to household members. The handset has a simple volume control switch, and is compatible with most hearing aids.

With subscription to local services, you can access caller ID and call waiting/caller ID via the three-line LCD. Each incoming call is given a time and date stamp, and the 30 most recent numbers are stored in memory for one-touch redial. The 20-station speed dial memory provides instant access for your most frequently dialed numbers. Uniden includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service.

What's in the Box
Cordless telephone, handset, battery, AC adapter, telephone line cord, instructions, warranty information

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing device, August 2, 2003

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Charlie (MI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden EXAI-3248 2.4 GHz Analog Cordless Phone with Call Waiting/Caller ID and Digital Answering System (Charcoal) (Office Product)

I've used it for about 2 weeks and can say that this phone is pretty amazing. It's lighter than my Nokia 3361 cell phone, the handset is very ergonomic, and the voice quality is superb. I sometimes find that I have to talk at a lower volume because of the noise cancelling system. The other party hears me crystal clear. The battery life is astounding - I charged it the first time and its been about 10 days. I've used it for some short conversations and left it in standby otherwise.
Pros: Very lightweight, ergonomic, easy to use, nice answering machine interface, excellent answering machine features, great range and voice quality.

Cons: Takes just a tad longer than I'd expected to lock onto a channel. 900 MHz phones are almost "instant-on" while this 2.4 GHz takes a bit longer to lock onto a channel. Meaning if I press "TALK" it takes 2 mississippi's for the dialtone to go on. I'm not sure if this is inherent with all 2.4 GHz phones but its not really a nuisance.

UPDATE: I read Mr Patel's review and noticed he did not experience the dial tone delay in his phone. I bought another Uniden 2.4 GHz cordless (different model) for my office and it has the same delay. Perhaps he's used to 2.4 GHz phones but there's a definite 1.5 to 2 second delay from pressing TALK before you hear the dial tone on either phone.
With my 900 MHz cordless phones, there is no delay.

Regardless my 5/5 rating for this Uniden model does not change. After using it for quite some time on long calls it has excellent battery power retention/usage, excellent quality, low susceptibility to interference (I can talk next to an active microwave w/o any interference) and great features/design at a low price.

UPDATE PART 2:

It's now almost a year and the phone is working great. The answering machine never drops any calls, the answering machine quality is fantastic, etc... The 1.5 second delay from pressing TALK to hearing a dialtone is still there as it is with my other 2.4 GHz Uniden.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear calls and no static, January 2, 2004

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M. Dillon "Just A Reviewer" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden EXAI-3248i 2.4 GHz Analog Cordless Phone with Caller ID and Digital Answering System (Ivory) (Office Product)

I have found this phone to be near perfect. The quality reception is the best I've had. I live in a 2 story home and have clear reception from the basement to the 2nd floor. The digital answering feature has worked well.

My only complaint would be the lack of a speaker phone. Like most cordless phones, there will be a time when the handset is not around and the phone is ringing. Without a speaker phone at the base you cannot answer the phone and must find the handset. Since there is a speaker and a mic at the base I imagine it would be easy to do if Uniden wanted to add this feature to future phones.

Overall I am very pleased with the quality I have seen so far...good luck with your phone!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent deal, December 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Uniden EXAI-3248 2.4 GHz Analog Cordless Phone with Call Waiting/Caller ID and Digital Answering System (Charcoal) (Office Product)

As many revewiers have stated before, you'd be hard pressed to find a better deal. The quality is outstanding, and with this price--it's a must. Don't pay attention to any complaints about interference--it has nothing to do with the phone's quality. With any wireless device there's always a chance it will pick up some noise, but all you have to do is switch it to a different channel (which is not difficult at all, unless you're completely technologically challenged). Oh, and Caller ID *does* work when connected through a modem. All in all, it's sleek, it's inexpensive, and, most of all, it's reliable. Get one.

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