Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System

by Uniden

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 5.2 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FND8HO
• Item model number: TRU9496
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 10, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com

The Uniden TRU9496 is thoughtfully designed for small businesses or homes that find two separate phone lines to be one of life's necessities. The system is expandable to include a total of 10 handsets with charging cradles (available separately). Combining a traditional corded handset with a 5.8 GHz cordless handset, the Uniden TRU9496 offers cordless convenience when you want it, but will continue to provide basic phone service in the event of a power outage. Only the base system with the corded handset requires a phone jack; any additional handsets simply require an electrical outlet to connect the charging cradle. DirectLink two-way radio communication is built into each cordless handset and the base speakerphone, allowing them to function as an in-home intercom system or baby monitor. Redial any of the last three dialed numbers at the touch of a button, activate five-way conference calls or just enjoy the consistent, clear 5.8 GHz digital signal transmission. The base includes a fully digital answering system with up to 15 minutes of recording time. Additional features include an audible message alert, toll saver, remote message retrieval and a choice between personalized or prerecorded outgoing messages. With subscription to local service, the phone is compatible with Call Waiting Caller ID. It will display the name, number and date and time of each call on the backlit LCD, and will store up to 100 names with two numbers each, so you can return calls at the touch of a button. Even without Caller ID service, a phonebook stores 10 of your most frequently-dialed numbers. What's in the Box: Base with answering system, AC adapter, corded handset, charging cradle, cordless handset, telephone line cord, handset battery, battery cover, belt clip, printed user's guide, warranty card

Product Description

Expandable to a total of 10 handsets--1 extra handset included! 2 mailboxes, Power failure operation through corded base, IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name, up to 100-number Caller ID memory, Handset speakerphone, Headset compatible, 7-qay conferencing, Base to handset call transfer, Intercom between handsets, Transfer phonebook memory between handsets, Room/baby monitor, DirectLink 2-way radio feature, Call screening, Trilingual voice prompts, New message LED indicator, Time and date stamp, Call and memo recording, Animated display, Backlit display, Trilingual menus, Dual caller ID display, Clock display, IntegriSound natural sounding answering system, 20 ring tone options, Personal ring feature, Do not disturb setting, Lighted keypad, Belt clip included, Last 3 number redial, Mute/Hold features.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Product is Really Good, September 29, 2006

By 

GerryC (Northport, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System (Office Product)

I was looking for a system to replace an aging Siemens 8825.
After trying the Panasonic KX-TG6700B (defective), the
Motorola MD7081 and MD7091 (both have terrible sound quality),
and the AT&T EP5962 (poor button layout and feel and display) I decided to
try a Uniden product. So far, the TRU9496 is getting the job done.

What's good:

1. Good size, feel and layout.
2. Easy to set up.
3. Speaker volume on the base and handset speakerphones
Is excellent.
4. Sound quality on the base and handset is excellent.
5. Phonebook can be searched by first letter of the name.
6. Phonebook allows two phone numbers per name.
7. A handset can communicate with another handset directly,
Like a walkie-talkie.
8. Base display shows how many messages are in the answering
Machine separately for each line.
9. Base and handset displays show date and time.
10. A waterproof handset is available (TWX977).
11. Keypad on the handset is backlit.

What's not so good:

1. Range is ok but could be a little better.
2. Ringer volume control is not great. There are only two settings:
Low is to low, and high is too high.

This phone system should be seriously considered for its sound clarity
And excellent set of features.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice phone ..trouble with handset & service stinks!, January 12, 2007

By 

Jg - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System (Office Product)

The 2-line base station is a very good solution for my home office. Clarity is exceptional. A well-thought out design for recording separate messages for each line. My line has caller ID (Highly recommended) which allows easy phone number recall and move to phone book for permanent storage.

After one week, I had problem with portable handset. Handset would "freeze" ,i.e. would not respond to any key and not light-up. I called Uniden customer service three times -- each time 1/2 hour wait to talk to customer service! After a number of suggested fixes --- pull-out battery and hit * # keys --- to re-set handset, problem continued again after a short time.

Uniden said to send handset to Texas for "possible" replacement. Now I am one phone short for two weeks and who knows what will come back ...plus shipping $$$ on me. Uniden refused to send me a new replacement. This handset is in-use for only one week.

A great phone buy ---if it works ! Good luck.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Uniden TRU9496 is a good value, October 23, 2006

By 

B. Dudek (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System (Office Product)

I replaced a Siemans 2420 desk system with the Uniden TRU9496 and I give this phone 4 stars. It is a good phone for the money and performs well. The only complaints that I have are:

1. No 2.5mm jack in that base for a headset.
2. No speed dial buttons. You have to use the Address Book. Four to six buttons would be nice.
3. Can't use the handset in the charger base.
4. More storage for messages would be nice.
5. Caller ID deletes have to be done on the base and handset separately.

Other than that this phone is great. I have the phone in my basement office and the base unit is about six inches from my foundation wall. I am able to go about 75 feet from my house to my shed in the backyard without a great loss of sound quality. I only get the occasional click here and there. That was a BIG improvement from the Siemans product which would drop calls sometimes.