Customer Reviews

Uniden EXAI7248 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Updated: downgrade to 3 stars
updated portions noted with >>> before paragraph

Pros:
-Great distance -- I stroll about 75 feet down the hall of my apartment building, and the phone still works very well, even though it has to go through several walls.
-Volume control is very nice.*
-Answering machine is simple and intuitive -- I never read directions, but put my response on the machine and have used it for nearly a year without a problem. Also, it has the option of turning it off.
-No big antenna to tear off.
-Caller ID -- it works well with a subscription!

Cons:
>>>This phone does not always ring when there is a call. That is, the phone registers there is a call, but it may not ring and I have had the answering machine go on (yes, without hearing a single ring beforehand).

*I am guessing the reviewer below is actually mistaken -- I am guessing the problem is with the phone of the person on the other end. I talk to people that talk very quietly and others who talk very loudly, and the volume control is sufficient to compensate for both.

>>>Overall, I would recommend checking out other phones before this one due to the problem with the phone ringing (since you need your phone to ring for it to be of great use). Other than that, if you are looking for large area coverage (within 100 meters of the base and not going through too many walls), this phone should suffice.

For thirty dollars this has got to be one of the best bargains. The range of this phone is better than any others that I have. The answering machine is a snap to set up because a voice helps you as you go along. Terrific buy.

The phone has not let us down. Great deal we recieved and it works better then our more expensive brand.

The reception of the phone rapidly decreased over distance. Clear phone conversations could only be held in the same room as the base unit.

I really like this phone. Its not to fancy and very easy to use. As a matter of fact my 9 year old set up the ansewering machine! Its worked very well for us so far and we are pleased.

...everything on the phone works well, the unit is even pretty slick looking in a form follows function sort of way. I must agree with other reviewers who mention the lack of volume coming out of the phone though, you have to hold it to your ear just right to hear the other end of your conversation and even then it could be louder. Do not buy if your hearing is less than 100% or if you live in a noisy house.

The good: The answering machine is nice, with simple features that are easy to use. It's cheap (in price): we didn't want a fancy phone, just something functional.

The bad, VERY bad: CHEAP (in headset quality). Like some others noted, it is difficult to hear the person on the other end. There have been occasions where we couldn't hear them at all. There is no way to increase the volume further. Even right next to the receiver you often cannot hear anything.

Bottom line: Spend a little bit more and buy another phone....we have to. This one is going in the garbage (would feel guilty selling it at the garage sale...or even giving it away)

Uniden makes excellent phones and I am very happy with this one. It is perfect for a dorm or small apartment. Easy setup and use.

The sound quality on this thing is terrible; there is a powerful background hiss that makes it hard to hear the other party, and tiring to listen to. I use mine only as an answering machine, and went back to using my old Panasonic 900 mhz cordless (which has crystal clear sound) for phone calls.

I have always had Uniden products because they are the most reliable product on the market. I tried other phones by other companies, but I came back to the best of the best. I just upgraded to the 2.4GHz and I am very happy with it. It was easy to set up my phone numbers, date and time etc. Every product on the market should take a lesson from Uniden.