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158 of 161 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works like a dream !, May 9, 2006
Update,
I have been using these (with 9 handsets) for over 3 years now. Zero problems and they are fantastic for its price.
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I did not experiece the two problems mentioned below by previous reviewers:
1. I have comcast phoneline & this Uniden system works great.
2. It comes with all Cordless batteries. It doesn't come with a 9V battery, how difficult is it find one at walmart/target. This comes with all the accessories needed.
I added 6 handsets. The entire house is co-ordinated so well:
Best features I love are:
1. Monitor any room you want in a flash
2. Privacy option prevents your guests monitoring you
3. Do not disturb button keeps all units quiet.
4. Global settings. Awesome - you set the settings in base, it applies automatically to all other units.
5. you can label each handset.
6. registering the handset to the base was a dream, put the handset in the base for 5 sec & you are done.
7. walkie-talkie feature
8. check messages from any handset.
9. all handsets have a red blinking light if there is a message. so, no need to run to base to check messages.
10. you can record a conversation.
11. you can enter your local area code, so when you dial local #s, no need to dial area code.
I just got it a week ago & it works like a dream. I will provide an update in a month or so.
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323 of 338 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb, extensible 5.8 GHz cordless phone system, July 9, 2006
The introduction of 2.4GHz-based 802.11b/g wireless computer networks will spell the end of many 2.4GHz-based cordless phone systems. Though one can continue to use the phones, the interference they cause with wireless computer networks is a nagging problem. The solution is to either upgrade your cordless phones or your wireless computer network to 5.8GHz. For most, upgrading the phone will be simpler and cheaper than upgrading the network.
But selecting a new cordless phone is no simple proposition. There are dozens of variables to consider, and a wide range of brands, models and prices. Rather than searching primarily by price, many will find it easier to search by the specifics of their functional needs, narrow the results by reviews and brand reputation, and then narrow further by price.
My search began with these technical requirements:
· 5.8GHz in both directions (some manufacturers extend handset battery by using 5.8Ghz base-to-handset, and 2.4GHz handset-to-base).
· Digital handset-to-base transmission, and with some form of frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology for security.
· System extendable to at least three cordless handsets.
· Handsets must include headphone jack and speakerphone.
· Base unit must include digital answering machine.
· Excellent audio (listening and speaking from handset and headphone jacks.
· Useable audio (listening and speaking) from speakerphone.
· Ergonomic handset with positive-touch buttons of reasonable size.
I'm particularly uninterested in cordless phones that attempt to mimic the size, weight and ergonomics of cellular handsets. I do not carry my cordless phone in my pocket, and I have no need to trade ergonomics for portability.
Items that do not concern me include:
· Caller ID.
· Phone book.
· Cordless range longer than 25-feet.
With that, I researched dozens of products that met some or all of my basic criteria, including models from Motorola, AT&T, Uniden, Panasonic, VTech and several others. All but the Uniden TRU9485 (which is available in the base single-handset package, as well as 2- and 3-handset packages) failed one or more criteria -- typically ergonomics. The TCX905 handset (supplied with the TRU9485 system) could still use slightly larger number buttons, but compared to all the other models I inspected in person, it was the easiest to dial.
The TRU9485 has all the basics I listed above, plus many extras that are very handy:
· Two handsets can participate in a call simultaneously.
· Room/baby monitoring that allows any handset to monitor any other handset.
· Handset-to-handset communication, either as an intercom, or directly without engaging the base.
· System time and date set from any handset.
· Single touch "do not disturb" button on base unit silences all ringers.
· Phonebook entries can be sent from any station to any other station.
· Remote answering machine control from any handset.
· 3 number redial list.
· 100 number caller ID list.
· Separate mute and hold functions.
· Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions.
And lots more. The system is compatible with a number of Uniden handsets, including TCX805, TCX400, TCX440, TWX977, ELX 500) and the TCX905 included with base. Everything you need is included, including batteries, belt clips, and even a phone line for the base unit.
The TX905 handset has a nice weight, and the buttons have a positive feel that lets you know when they've been pressed. The display is easy to read, and the internalized antenna is a plus.
There are very few things I dislike about this system, all of which are drawbacks with nearly every cordless system out there:
· Limited ring tones/tunes.
· Only three ring volume levels (off, low, high).
· Short answering machine record time (12 minutes).
· Answering machine security code is only 2 digits.
· Always-on lights on handset base units waste power.
Overall this system is a terrific improvement over the 2.4 GHz system that it replaced, and other than the typical cheesy, electronic ringtones, there's really no major improvements I could think of. [©2006 hyperbolium dot com]
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82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid value and great performance, November 11, 2006
I bought this phone after returning an AT&T 5.8 GHz cordless set. I was a little wary because of the poor quality of the AT&T phone, but the reviews on Amazon gave me the confidence to try this Uniden model.
The reviews here are spot-on. The phone has excellent range and voice quality, and its minor detractors are just that--minor. Here are my observations:
PROs:
- This system is expandable to 10 handsets (including the handset on the base). This gives maximum flexibility in deploying in your home or small office. DON'T BE CONFUSED. Get the TCX905 handset ($29.99 MSRP). This is the one that is recommended for/provided with this phone--I believe Amazon recommends some other handset.
- Very good voice quality. Clear signal, no interference. This was a major detractor for the AT&T phone.
- 20 ring tones (10 musical, 10 ringers). You also have the ability to set personal ringtones for people in your address book. You can set different ring tones on each handset.
- Up to 100 numbers in your address book. HOWEVER, the phone book and CID system share memory, so it's a TOTAL of 100 numbers. Hm. But each phone book entry can have 2 numbers--so you don't have to have multiple name entries for person (e.g. Mom home, Mom work). However, the multiple entries are not delimited by text, so you have to remember which is home and which is work.
- DirectLink "walkie talkie" mode. You can set two phones into direct mode and do a walkie talkie system. However, you also have an intercom capability as well.
- Multiple handset "conference" call capabilities. If you pick up a call on one handset, someone else can join in just by turning on a second handset. Dropping off is easy...just turn off the phone. There's also a privacy mode in each handset that enables you to turn off this function.
- Do Not Disturb function: Can be set on the base--it will turn off all the ringers on all the handsets.
- Advanced Caller ID. Capable of normal caller ID, plus Call Waiting caller ID.
- Caller ID to phone book. Can store a caller's info into the directory.
- Room/baby monitor. Can listen to the sounds from any room that has a base/handset.
- Speakerphone on base and handsets. Nice!
- Customizable handset banners. Name them for the room where they belong!
- Remote access. Standard stuff. Only a two-digit security code, though.
- One key speed dial. Set up to 10 speed dial numbers. Press the speed dial number and hold, and it will bring up the corresponding speed dial entry. It doesn't dial until you're ready, just in case you picked the wrong speed dial.
- Normal answering machine features. Call screen, toll saver, etc. I wish it had a dial-out notification.
CONs:
- No dial in/remote room monitoring. This would be nice, to dial into the system and hear what's going on.
- Phone books and CID shared, but not synchronized. You have to copy the phone books from one handset to another instead of it being sync'd across all handsets. You also have to delete CID from each individual handset.
- Base display is a little convoluted and confusing. The only way you can see if the answering machine is on/off is when it's actually off (an icon appears). This was a little confusing. Most machines have a little glow light/button that turns the machine on or off. You have to do this through the UI.
- Shorter answering machine record time. Only 12 minutes, up to 59 messages.
All in all, this is an excellent choice and value.
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