Digital Phones Reviews

Uniden WXI477 5.8GHz Expandable Water-Submersible Handset Phone gives you the mobility you need to stay in touch, This floating handset meets JIS7 waterproof specs and comes with rubberized handgrips. It also features with a 100-name phonebook, and a 100-number caller ID memory.Uniden WXI477 5.8GHz is expandable for use with up to a total of 10 handsets, this phone also features a handset speakerphone, headset compatibility, 3-way conferencing, an intercom for use between handsets, the ability t

Uniden Tru9280 4 5 8 Ghz 4 Handset Cordless Phone System With Answering System and Call Waiting Caller Id

TRU9280-4 is 5.8GHz Digital Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and 3 Extra Handsets.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Cordless Phone
This phone has a great volume whether it is a ring or speaker. It has also clear reception in any corner of my home. The system has easy to understand start up instructions. Excellent battery life. Works well with Vonage VOIP system. No interference with wireless computer network. Previous Panasonic 2.4 GHz phone did interfere with wireless.

5 Stars Nice design, many features
This phone has a slick design and a lot of features. I do recommend that you put the main unit in the middle of your living space if possible to help the range of the phone. I would also go with 5.8 if you have a computer wireless network, 2.4 can be troublesome.

4 Stars Uniden Tru9280-4: good handset speaker phone
If the model number wasn’t clearly indicated and pictures of the box weren’t posted, I would have thought I had bought a different phone than the other reviewers since I’ve had a much better experience than they have apparently had.

I’ve had the phone system about a year and have had very few problems with it. I have not had the range issues other people have had (I can use any of the handsets anywhere in the house or in my backyard, and the base station at the opposite end of the house from the backyard.) I use the handset speakerphone constantly and have been impressed with the clarity. I’ve had no issues with the volume of the ringer and keep it on the lowest possible level for most of the handsets.

Pros:

Handset speaker phone (a huge plus for me and the main reason why I bought the phone)

Inexpensive (at least when I bought it – I paid a LOT less than the current price)

Reasonable standby times for the handsets – I have one handset in a rarely-used room and don’t always leave that handset charger plugged in, and the battery will last at least 1-2 weeks without use

Reasonable talk time (at least 3 hours continuous)

Lots of conference/ transfer/ privacy features with the 4 handsets, although I don’t really use any of them other than the paging feature when I mis-place a handset

All handsets indicate when there is an answering machine message, and you can check messages from any handset or remotely

Can individually adjust the ringer style and ringer volume for each handset

Doesn’t lose your outgoing message if you briefly unplug the base station

DOesn’t seem to make a difference which handset is in which charger

Cons: mostly minor

The keypads are not backlit (my biggest complaint)

Limited selection of cheesy ringtones

I agree that the handset is a bit hard to hold against your ear with your shoulder, but since I use it on speakerphone most of the time it’s not a big deal for me.

answering machine lost the date and time I programmed in on a couple of occasions, so my messages didn’t have a time stamp (It never lost my outgoing message, just the programmed date/ time, so there may have been a brief flicker in the power)

Can’t program the phone to automatically dial the caller ID block code before each call (although to be honest, I’ve only had one phone system that ever did that)

No headset jack on the handsets (although not that big of an issue given that the handsets are speaker phones)

5 Stars With some experimenting, got things working AOK
Decided this Uniden cordless telephone/answering machine system is a keeper. I had a separate answering machine and two different brand cordless phones and replacing them with this Uniden system is a revelation. The integrated feature set will make things much easier and seamless.

The manual makes two suggestions that I endorse heartily:

1. Place the base unit up high. Placing it on the first floor of my house I found that clarity from a critical location on the 2nd floor was unacceptable. Reversing these locations, putting the base in that upstairs location and a handset at the downstairs location totally fixed the problem.

2. For best clarity, hold the handset at the bottom, not the top. My tests improved from marginal clarity in some locations to very good clarity when I paid attention to this detail.

I determined the best location for the base by doing some tests. Placing the base in 3 prospective acceptable locations, I made calls with a handset to my cell phone, letting my cell phone take messages. During these calls I walked around the house and yard talking and saying exactly where I was. Playing back my cell phone messages I could determine exactly what clarity I was getting from each combination of base placement and handset location. Ultimately, I have the base where I get very acceptable clarity all over the house and yard, as long as I hold the handset at the bottom.

1 Star Terrible range, terrible value
I wish I had been able to read the other reviews for this product prior to purchase because believe me, they’re true. Unfortunately I bought it late one Sunday evening after my home phone broke suddenly. It was a total disappointment and I ended up replacing it after two miserable months. I can’t imagine how it rates it’s 5.8 Ghz since everything seems to cause interference. The phonebook allows you to appoint ringer selections to each entry, yet there is no correlation between what is in the phonebook and what comes up on the Caller ID. And the range… well, let’s just say it might as well have a cord. Actually, it would be better with one, that way you wouldn’t find yourself losing a call because you “wandered” 12 feet away from the base! I purchased mine for about $85 and still feel completely ripped off. I can honestly say that I NEVER had a satisfactory call on this unit. Steer clear of this one!

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Uniden DECT2080 DECT 6 0 Cordless Phone Digital Answering System with Caller ID

Utilizing the newly ratified DECT 6.0 frequency band, the Uniden DECT2080 Cordless Phone/Digital Answering System provides the clearest voice reception available and can easily be used with Wireless Home Networking (WLAN) systems without negative impact. This system offers up to 16 hours of talk time per battery charge, a 10 day standby, and long battery life. State-of-the-art technology provides brilliant sound and maximum voice security, and a host of advanced features ensure user-friendly, efficient operation.

Featuring English and Spanish menus to help guide you, the DECT2080 is made for reliable, everyday operation. First, the digital answering machine uses microchip technology for clearer recordings and longer life–and say goodbye to moving parts that can break! Secondly, the system is expandable; you can register up to six handsets to one base, making it a snap to enjoy whole house coverage.

The handset speakerphone, conference call capabilities and 30 Caller ID handset memory locations all help you improve communication, whether the DECT2080 is for business or personal use. There’s also advanced phonebook features to save you time, including a storage capacity of up to 70 names, an alphabetical search and your choice of unique ringers that identify different calling parties. Additionally, you can transfer a single listing or the entire phonebook. Finally, the redial options include storage of the last 10 numbers dialed, so you’ll never have to hunt down your most frequently dialed digits.

About DECT Technology
Advanced DECT 6.0 technology, or Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications, operates on the newly released 1.9 GHz frequency band that was recently allocated to support cordless telephony. Uniden DECT 6.0 incorporates unique “listen before transmit” technology that avoids interference with many household products, such as baby monitors, microwaves and WiFi (which operate on frequencies like 2.4 GHz). As a result, DECT phones offer consumers enhanced voice clarity and crystal clear digital sound quality. DECT 6.0 technology also offers higher security and voice protection, as well as a longer battery and battery standby life than existing 2.4 GHZ or 5.8 GHz phones.

The DECT2080 comes with a NiMH battery and one year limited warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Not That Impressed
Uniden used to be one of the best. I’m not pleased with this phone. A lot of static noise – very hard to hear the other person – sounds like they are far away. Tried switching channels and usually doesn’t help. Not that impressed with DECT technology. Although the answering system is very easy to use and works great.

5 Stars Excellent phone for the price
Excellent phone, fantastic value. Highly recommend. My technically challenged 82-year old mother loves it.

3 Stars Hoping to get better
This phone was smaller & lighter then expected, not that easy to set up either, saw better ones for the money later on.

Rose

5 Stars Rate It
Good product at a reasonable price – lots of features in a compact package that meets all expectations and more.

5 Stars great phone for a single handset set up.
I needed just a phone with a digital answering machine. This was it! Not a kazillion extralines, just an answerinf machine a one phone handset and caller id. Perfect!

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Single cordless phone

Alphanumeric backlit display 50 name and number phonebood Cordless Handset Speakerphone 10 different ring tones Handset locator .

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Uniden TRU9480 4 5 8GHz Cordless Telephones with 4 Handsets

This 5.8GHz digital expandable system includes 4 handsets. Expands to a maximum of 10 handsets and include Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe, Digital Answering System w/handset accessability and speakerphone capability on both base and handsets.

5.8 Digital Expandable System
10 Handset Expandability (Maximum)
Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe *
To activate the Caller ID and/or VoiceMail features, you must subscribe through your local telephone company.
Digital Answering System with Handset Access
Banner Display
Name Each Handset
Handset Speakerphone
This feature gives you the freedom to use the handset as a speakerphone.
Base Duplex Speakerphone
Programmable CID or Memory Locations at Handset/Base
Do Not Disturb (DND)
Silence the phone so you can work without distractions.
Conference Calling**
4-Way
DirectLink TM Technology
2-way Radio Communication
Mute & Hold Features
Advanced Phonebook Features:
Store up to 100 Names, Store Up to 2 Numbers per Name, Alphabetical Search, Personalized Ringers, Transfer Single Listing or Entire Phonebook
New Message Waiting Indicator with Alert Tone Option
Intercom or Call Transfer Between Handsets
20 Ringer Options
10 melodies + 10 tones
10 Speed Dial Locations at Base
Trilingual Menu Displays
English / French / Spanish
Room Monitoring
Battery Level and Clock Display
Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
Ringer Off Option
Find Lost Handset / Paging Key
Headset Compatible
Allows for an optional headset to be connected for convenient hands-free operation.
Wall Mountable
Belt Clip Included
Handset Battery Type: BT-446 NiMH

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Most will fail in 1 year
I have two different models of this Uniden 5.8 GHz phone system.

One is this exact model, the 1-line version.

Another one I have is the 2-line version.

Both of these models use the same type of handsets.

And with handsets from both systems plus a single handset I purchased separately, I have a total of 7 handsets.

Three of the handsets have failed within 1 year.

The failure is what other people have complained about. The center selection button becomes unresponsive. When you push up/down, or left/right to select the menus or to view the caller ID log, nothing happens.

I’ve fixed this by taking the phone apart, finding where the pressure pads are under the button. I glued a small piece of aluminum foil on to where the pressure pad is. Aluminum foil is a good electrical conductor. It’s a delicate process. I don’t recommend doing this unless you know what you’re doing. But if your handset is already dead/useless, give it a try. Put everything back together and the buttons work again.

Besides this annoying problem which requires me to take apart the phone to fix, the phone system works well. Speakerphone is nice and loud. The handsets are a good size and fit nicely in my hand. The screen is bright.

If I didn’t know how to fix the handset/button problem and I had to buy replacement handsets for $40 a pop, I’d be really peeved.

3 Stars Keypad does not work after 1 year
I purchased this to replace my 2.4GHz Panasonic phone. The phone is a TRU9480-2 model.

The phone worked beautifully for the first year and then two problems developed.

1. The center round key in one of the handsets which allows to choose the phonebook, call logs and also to set the volume up and down has stopped working. When I contacted Uniden they said there is no fix for that and I need to buy a replacement handset (the cost of which is $40).

2. This is kind of strange issue. I have no problem with most callers. However with a small set of callers I have a lot of static issues and also issues with dropped calls (they cannot hear what I am saying and vice versa). This irritates me most as the set of callers this happens with are the ones I speak to often!!!

Besides the above two, I think the phone has excellent sound quality, good range and the speakers on base and handset are good and loud.

5 Stars Wow! I can’t believe anyone could give this phone a bad review!!
I was reading the bad reviews left and couldn’t believe it! Maybe I just lucked up and they lucked out. I don’t know. But, I’ve had my phones for almost three years and can’t stop raving about them! I can store up to 100 entries in the in-phone phone book, and have the option of copying any or all thoes numbers in any of the other handsets without touching the other handsets. There’s phone book, caller id, message retrieval, room monitor and intercom in every handset. Also any or all the other handsets can join in on call conversations, unless you want to make it private which you can also do. They have several more features that I’ve never even used! These phones are amazing!! We monitored a baby sleeping in the back of the house while we watched a movie in the front (heard every peep she made) with this phone. Also if you get a call the phone in the monitored room doesn’t ring but the others will. We leave them off the base for days at a time and they don’t go dead. I’ve never had a phone jack in my kitchen and with these phones it doesn’t matter. If you have the main base plugged into a phone jack all you have to have is an AC outlet and you can put the other handsets anywhere. If my hubby’s watching tv I can call him in to dinner without yelling or leaving the kitchen using the intercom option.

What else can I say except, the reason I’m here today is I was looking for this phone for my mother for Christmas!

2 Stars Not worth the wasted time
The good: The range, sound quality, answering machine, and features (e.g. caller ID, remote message retrieval) were good.

The bad: At around two months after purchase, I unplugged the base station from power and then plugged it in again. It came up with an error code “E4″. I called Uniden product support, who told me that the base station was dead, and needed to be replaced. From my perspective, however, the replacement would be just as likely to fail in two months. I really don’t feel like wasting my time like that. Therefore, I returned it and got a different manufacturer’s phone instead. (Four syllables. Rhymes with “tonic”.)

3 Stars When it works, it’s great
We bought this set in June 2007 for use in a warehouse.

The good.

The set has a nice set of features. A variety of ring sounds to pick from. Each phone can be different. Volume control with easy access during a call. Takes standard 2.5mm headset plugin. Mute/hold feature. Adequate fidelity.

The bad.

About 4 months into use, one of the phones stopped working completely. About 6 months into use, another phone has display problems where the LCD display is unreadable, but the phone still works.

The phones were not abused or dropped. Changing batteries or bases did not help.

Feeling lucky?

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