Digital Phones Reviews

Uniden DECT 6 0 Compact Cordless Phone with Caller ID and Extra Handset and Charging Cradle

The Uniden DECT2060-2 Cordless Phone comes with one extra handset/cradle so you can enjoy crystal clear reception and incredible sound with every call you make throughout your home or small office. Offering DECT technology for static-free reception and a host of advanced features, this user-friendly phone streamlines the process of making and receiving calls so it’s simpler and more pleasant.

DECT 6.0 technology offers better performance, security, and battery life than older 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz phones. The Uniden DECT2060-2 cordless phone offers: Wi-fi friendly DECT 6.0 technology for maximum voice clarity and call security. Expandability to 6 handsets Longer battery life allows up to 16 hours of talk time. High-capacity phonebook for up to 70 names and numbers. Clear Voice Reception Utilizing the newly ratified DECT 6.0 frequency band, the DECT2060-2 provides the clearest voice reception available and can easily be used with Wireless Home Networking (WLAN) systems without interference. This technology also ensures whole house coverage and maximum voice security. The DECT2060-2 is even expandable up to six handsets to one base, so it can grow with your family or business. Time-Saving Options Boasting a longer battery life than comparable systems, the DECT2060-2 is designed to give you plenty of time-saving options. First, it displays call waiting and caller ID numbers (note: this feature requires a telephone company service subscription) so you always know who’s calling, even when you’re already using the line. You can conveniently hold a three-way conversation between your handset, an external caller and another internal handset user–a fun and efficient option for talking to family and friends. It also features a 30 caller ID handset memory and advanced phonebook capabilities that allow for the storage of up to 70 names, as well as an alphabetical search option and your choice of unique ringers assigned to specific calling parties. Additionally, you can quickly transfer a single listing or the entire phonebook. User-Friendly Operation User-friendly and easy to operate, the DECT2060-2 offers up to 16 hours of talk time per battery charge, 10 days of standby time, and a convenient redial feature that accesses the last 10 numbers dialed. English and Spanish menus guide you through set-up and operation, and the included NiMH battery means you can set-up and get started right away. About Uniden Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufactures and markets wireless consumer electronic products including cordless telephones, business telecommunications systems, Bearcat scanners, FRS/GMRS radios, marine radios and other wireless personal communications products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Uniden sells its products through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America. Its goal is to help create a world without wires, by building products that give customers more freedom to enjoy life, solve problems and always stay connected with others. 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 DECT2060-2 is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great for Magic Jack
Bought tghis for use with Magic jack and it has proven to be a good investment. Great sound and no issues.

2 Stars Faulty Button Design
I’ve owned this base unit with two additional handsets for about a year and a half, and the middle button, which sets volume and accesses caller ID, has stopped functioning. I can no longer change volume, cycle through menu commands, and access caller ID for these two phones. I’ve contacted Uniden customer service through their web interface and received a canned message stating that they will only offer replacement up to a year, and after that a 10% discount. Since I had the problem on two phones, I have concluded that they were poorly designed, and have elected to purchase an entirely different DECT system (from a different manufacturer). Its too bad, because otherwise this was a great handset with an unmatched feature set, though the overall range wasn’t that great.

5 Stars Fantastic phone
The phone worked easily out of the box. The shortcut instructions were especially helpful. The phones easily initialize to the base, let it charge and your ready to go. I use it mostly for day to day phone calls and it works great. The only annoying thing about it is the center button which allows you to access the phone functions. It can be a little difficult to tap into the individual functions. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this phone.

1 Star The speaker phone is horrible
I bought this particular phone because I didn’t need an answering machine. This phone is horrible and I would not recommend it. I have terrible static in this phone. I have e-mailed customer service twice in the last 6 months and haven’t heard a word. I’m really disappointed in the speaker phone and the static. I have always purchased a Uniden phone and this is the worst experience I have had with one of there products.

5 Stars Uniden Cordless Phone
Excellent phone when all you need is a phone, no answering system. I’ve owned 2 other Uniden phones. They were all very good, but they just keep getting better with their newer models. I use this phone with a voip system and I can’t really think of any other features I would want or need. The phone is of excellent quality, easy to use and well built. I’ve gotten accustomed to all the fine features of this phone, so I can’t really say how it compares with other brands.

One feature that’s pretty cool is you can have a separate ring tone for different people in your phone book. Set one ring tone for you, one for your wife, one for the kids, etc. You always know who it’s for.

I’ve ordered quite a few products from Beach Audio/Beach Camera before. Prices are great, packaged very well in good condition and arives in just 2 days with standard shipping.

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GE 28821FE2 Dect 6 0 Digital Cordless Phone and Digital Answering System Featuring GOOG 411 with 2 Handsets

The GE 28821FE2 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone and Digital Answering System with 2 Handsets is the first phone to integrate a one-touch autodial GOOG-411 button. With DECT 6.0 technology, conversations are crystal clear, and a built-in digital answering system further adds convenience, making the 28821FE2 the only phone you’ll need in your home or office.

The GE 28821FE2 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone offers: Integrated GOOG-411 auto-dial button. WiFi-friendly DECT 6.0 technology for crystal clear calls. Built-in digital answering machine. Expandable to six handsets.

The GE 28821FE2 offers a dedicated GOOG-411 button for one-touch convenience. View larger.

Built-In, One-Touch GOOG-411
The 28821FE2 has a dedicated GOOG-411 button that immediately connect you to GOOG-411, a completely free and automated service from Google that uses speech recognition to let users find and connect to businesses from their phone. Simply tell GOOG-411 what business you’re looking for and you will be automatically connected for free.

Crystal-Clear Calls No Matter Where You Are
Thanks to DECT 6.0 technology, you’ll have clear calls all the time. Unlike older phones that use 5.8GHz, 2.4GHz, and 900MHz frequencies, the DECT 6.0 frequency is not susceptible to interference from WiFi networks and other phones and appliances, meaning you get static-free calls in your kitchen, by your computer, and everywhere else in your home. DECT 6.0 provides greater range and security as well.

Built-In Answering Machine
The digital answering machine records messages on a computer chip so you can jump from one to the next without any wait. The system also has playback speed control, letting you slow down your messages to catch important details such as phone numbers.

Full-Featured and Expandable
The phone features a stylish arched base design and comes with two handsets. The system is expandable to six handsets as your family or business grows, and doesn’t require any additional phone jacks. With support for Caller ID, you can see the name and number of callers, even when you’re already talking on the phone. Also featured is a 50-number phone book making it easy to call your friends and family. The handset features a Speakerphone and has a large blue-backlist LCD display. Each recharge allows for up to 10 hours of talk time. The GE 28821FE2 phone is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What’s in the Box
Base unit, two handsets, two handset battery packs, AC adapter for base unit, AC adapter for cradle, and two belt clips.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Great nightlight
The phone looks appealing, and the sound is good. But like other reviewers, the blue lights are a bit much at night. The handset lights up every so often, which lights up the room. If your locating it anywhere but a bedroom, this phone would be great.

3 Stars Great Phone but Volume Lacks
Display is great but the volume is weak for a phone of this caliber….even when cranked up to 5 the Highest Volume setting it is not particularly great. The other thing that is disappointing is the placement of the speakerphone and regular phone on buttons. This is not that bad though and with time i am getting more used to it. The phone is quite sleek and comfortable to use. However the lack of volume strength really bothers me, very difficult to hear well with anything else going on in the room. The blue light is troublesome if placing the basestation in a bedroom. Overall I am not overwhelmingly happy or dissatisfied with this product, hence the neutral rating of 3 stars.

5 Stars Mom’s Dream!
I was hesitant about this phone b/c I don’t use the google 411. But after going thru 4 other cordless phones, this was the last one to pick from at Walmart. I LOVE it! Unlike all the other phones I tried, I can hear the other person well and they can hear me! Every other phone I tried I could hear my kids (3 & 5) echoing in the phone and not the person on the phone!! I do not hear any static or background noise in the headset or speaker phone! After many returns, I wish I would of tried this phone first!! I recommend for anyone with a less than silent house

4 Stars Clear sound, lacks some features.
This phone works very well and has a clear sound. The lights on the charging units are bright, which makes it easy to find at night. The phone lacks a saving device that would hold all incoming numbers on the caller ID, so once you hang up there is no record of who called. The phone is somewhat complicated to figure out, when it comes to all the options that are on it, such as retrieving calls from the answering machine.

All and all a good phone for the money.

2 Stars Not so good
My husband bought this phone for me for Christmas. I loved the idea it had GOOG-411 for free and thought it looked nice. I was excited to get it all hooked up. Well, the second handset was a lemon. It didn’t even show the numbers I was dialing on the keypad. I could answer the phone and talk, but nothing was on the LCD screen. Not only that, the sound wasn’t clear. Some callers I would have to turn the volume up to the highest level to barely hear them. The answering machine was extremely clear though. The buttons are not plastic and the answering maching buttons aren’t very separated. I ended up taking this phone back.

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Philips VOIP841 PC Free DECT 6 0 Wireless IP Phone

The Philips VOIP841 Wireless IP Phone offers: The ability to make Skype calls without a computer. It can be used as a landline telephone and an Internet phone. A full-color display for clear and easy navigation. Memory for up to 500 phonebook entries.

The Philips VOIP841 is the first completely independent DECT cordless phone that lets you make Skype calls without a PC. And with the added flexibility of letting you connect your land line, this phone can take care of all your calling needs.

Use the VOIP841 to make free Skype calls to anywhere in the world without a computer. View larger.

Quick Installation and Convenience
The Philips VOIP841 is a self-contained unit that requires no installation of software or connection to a computer; simply plug the base into any power outlet in your house, connect it to your broadband connection, and you can start making free Skype telephone calls right away. (To make Skype calls, you must open a Skype account. A Skype account is not included with this phone.)

And by simply plugging your home telephone line into the VOIP841, this phone can double as your everyday landline, giving you the ultimate in convenience.

Easy to Use
If you’ve used a cell phone or cordless phone, you’ll quickly be able to take advantage of all the features the VOIP841 offers. For easy readability, the phone features a 128×128 full-color display, and a 4-way directional pad provides you with easy navigation through the intuitive interface. The handset has enough memory for up to 500 Skype phonebook entries, giving you quick access to your contact list.

You can choose from up to 15 ring tones (5 standard, 10 polyphonic), and the phone allows you to set your ring tone by call type, distinguishing between landline and Internet calls. A speakerphone mode allows for hands-free operation, so you can take notes during the call or share the call with others. There is also a jack connector on the handset for connecting a headset.

DECT Frequency for Security and Extended Battery Life
By using the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) frequency at 1.8GHz, the VOIP841 offers you enhanced security features and a longer battery life than other frequencies. On battery power, the VOIP841 offers talk time of up to 12 hours and a standby time of up to 120 hours.

Each base station can accommodate up to four handsets, and up to four base stations can be used together for a total of 16 handsets. For office or home use, the intercom mode allows you to use one handset to call another handset located in a different room.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Nice Phone, but does not work as it should all the time
I’m going to make this a short review of the problems this phone has. i give it 3.5 stars to rank it a little better than Average.

These are the problems I notice with the phone after having used it for a year.

1) It lags going through the menus.

2) Often you will have to reset the box because the phone goes into not available/no service mode. after unplugging/plugging back in power cord about 5 mins later the phone is able to be used again.

3) People have told me numerous times when they call it says “the user is unavailable” only to have to call back up to four times before it will go to Voicemail.

4) When trying to make a call, it will say connecting and then all of a sudden go back to the main screen. Usually on the 2nd attempt to dial out it works fine.

5)Even though you have a number saved in the phone book, when that person calls it displays the number and not their name as it should. Also the last 2-3 numbers scroll because the phone cannot even display the 1+area code+number.

6) There are other problems with the phone menu as well, some bugs in the software which Skype needs to work on fixing asap

Generally the phone works good about 90% of the time i would say.

The design of the phone of Great, Its very sleek and nice looking.

The BEST FEATURE i like about this skype phone is that there is a setting that allows only people in your phone book to call you…NO TELEMARKETERS WILL BE ABLE TO CALL YOU EVER AGAIN!

Another thing I can’t figure out is how the price of this phone is going up…I paid $180 for it a year ago, and that was with shipping i think.

If i could go back in time and buy it again, I wouldn’t unless it was priced at $100. This phone has too many problems to be selling for over $200!!

5 Stars Skype Internet Phone
Saves a whole bunch of money. A really good investment, especially if you ring internationally.

4 Stars Philips VOIP841 PC Free is the best! Why did they stop production?
The Philips VOIP841 is user friendly and allows Skype calls in and out plus landline useage all without having the PC on. Obviously, production had to be terminated once they hit upon something like this. The phone works great. Quality likewise. No complaints whatsoever. This is a first rate idea! My only problem is that Philips stopped production. The only phones available for VOIP useage require that the PC be “on”. I’ll keep the Philips 841 until it breathes its last gasp and then try and find another one just like it.

2 Stars Died in one year!
I purchased a new Phillips VOIP841C phone. Came with 1 phone and it’s modem.

The phone worked great for about 1 year. Now, it drags down my internet speeds and will drop the caller’s voice. They can hear me, but I cannot hear them, yet the connection is still present.

Restart the router and the Phillips Skype Modem and phone. I’ve rechecked all connections to cable modem, skype modem, router. Still have this issue.

Without skype modem connected to my router, I get download speeds of 13MB to 17MB. With this modem connected, I get download speeds of 350kb.

Testing with Pcpitstop, during the download test, 350kb seen, and while test is still running, unplug power to skype modem, download speeds increased to 13MB!

This did not happen when I first bought 1 year ago, and continued usage for that year. It worked great for that first year.

5 Stars Excellent, replaced my regular phone
After testing Skype itself (see other good reviews in this set on how Skype works) on a laptop for a month, we decided we liked it enough to get a Skype phone. After spending a lot of time comparing models on line, we got this one because it looked more like a regular phone (we don’t need a Skype phone that travels) and so hoped it would be comfortable to use. In fact, its form is clearly derived from the Philips landline phone we had before.

The phone has surpassed expectations. Its is easy to use. Once you set up your default area code, you can dial any local number just as on a landline phone. We only use Skype now, so we set the default line to Skype – you don’t have to choose Skype or landline. Unlike a regular phone, you can fill in your contacts (regular or Skype) in your on-line account. (There is a little software bug the web site tells you about – if you add more later, sign out and back into Skype to download the update).

We meant it mainly for day to day use (and we aren’t home much), but it works well in heavier applications too. I did a three hour conference call recently. The speaker works well, you can of course mute, and so on. Very comfortable and functional.

So aside from not being able to call 911 (cell phone will do that) we can’t find anything this thing can’t do, and it has nicely replaced our landline and landline costs. If you get a $30/year (year, not month) subscription for the US, a phone number only costs $30/year. So that is $60/year versus our old costs of $40/month or $80/year. If you don’t need a number, even less. Note you cannot port your landline number.

Highly recommended.

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Uniden TRU9585 2 Digital 5 8 GHz Digital Cordless Phone Answering System with One Extra Handset Cradle

Keep in touch with family and friends with the Uniden TRU9585-2 Digital Cordless Phone and Answering System. This convenient and dependable system comes with one extra handset/cradle and delivers a 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum for excellent range. Wall-mountable and packed with advanced features, the TRU9585-2 expands your communication options without sacrificing ease of operation.

The TRU9585 offers memory for up to 70 names and numbers in the phonebook. The Uniden TRU9585-2 cordless phone system offers: Less interference with wireless networking (wi-fi) products. Expandable to 10 handsets Digital answering system with up to 14 minutes of recording time. High-capacity phonebook for up to 70 names and numbers. Digital Cordless Technology The TRU9585-2 system includes a digital cordless phone that offers clear, brilliant sound and voice security. You’ll also never have to worry about missing an important call, even if you’re already on the line: the caller ID and call waiting features display the name and number of the caller in call waiting while you’re on the phone. (Note: to activate these features, you must first subscribe through your telephone company.) Additionally, the phone boasts an impressive 30 name/number caller ID memory and allows for an optional headset to be connected for hands-free operation. Digital Answering System For Clarity and Long-Life The TRU9585-2’s digital answering system ensures that your messages are always available, easy to access and crystal clear. This product utilizes microchip technology, which provides clearer recordings and a longer life. And you’ll never again have to worry about replacing broken moving parts! For added convenience, the answering system also offers remote access, so you can check your messages while you’re out and about, and a new message waiting indicator can be programmed to include an alert tone so you’ll never miss an important message. User-Friendly Operation The TRU9585-2 is designed to be user-friendly, so you can enjoy making phone calls or retrieving numbers and messages without wasting time or energy. First, this system offers bilingual menus in both English and Spanish that allows you to receive information in the manner that’s best for you. Secondly, it includes easy-to-read, high contrast white backlit LCDs on the handset and base. The TRU9585-2 also offers 70 transferable phonebook locations and selectable ring tones (four melodies and three tones) that let you assign an easily recognizable sound to a specific calling party so you’ll know whose on the line without having to read the LCD or pick up the phone. Can’t find a handset? No problem! The paging key makes a clear sound to let you know where the closest one is hiding. Finally, the TRU9585-2 is a system that can truly grow with your family or business, thanks to its 10 handset expandability. About Uniden 5.8GHz phones Uniden 5.8GHz phones operate on the higher end of the frequency spectrum, providing greater range and less interference than standard 2.4GHz phones. Uniden 5.8GHz digital FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) technology secures privacy while providing longer range and crystal clear sound. 5.8GHz frequencies often escape most wireless interference, including most Wi-Fi networks, resulting in a cleaner and clearer signal, and unlike many other 5.8GHz phones, Uniden TRU series phones both transmit and receive in 5.8GHz. The TRU9585-2 is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Total failure and an awful customer service.
I can only say that amazon and the vendor who sold this product on your site, get an -F. First you send me an used phone, which doesn’t even work. Then you come up with excuses that I can’t send it back. I have never ever seen such bad customer service and you guys are a joke. I will never ever buy anything on amazon anymore. Good deal; you got to keep $50.00. You got that and one less customer on your site.

I hope people read this message and they are very careful when they buy something from amazon.

2 Stars Good voice quality, rather poor features
I’ve owned this phone for about two and a half months. The voice quality is pretty good; at least, I have nothing to complain about. The speaker-phone is surprisingly good. The only technical problem I have had is that the phone cord that came with the package did not work; fortunately, I had another one that I used to connect the base to the wall.

I don’t have anything to say about the answering system, because I use the one provided by my phone company.

I find the phone set to be severely lacking in features. Here are some things that annoy me the most:

- While I can see it might be nice to have per-phone address books, it is annoying to synchronize numbers across all handsets. You can copy one number to one other handset, or you can copy all numbers to one handset. I’d like a single, “copy all to all” option.

- When you store a number in the phone book, and that number calls, I expect to see the number I stored. This allows me to correct for bad caller ID information.

- You can’t call numbers left by the caller ID. It stores it as e.g. 123-456-7890. But you need to dial with a ‘1′ in front, and it doesn’t do that. So, if you want to call somebody who called you, you can’t just call them from the caller ID list.

- As far as I can tell you cannot store “quick dial” numbers. This means that I have to go into the phonebook every time I want to make a call, even though there are some numbers I dial regularly. In particular, accessing my voice mail is tedious because I cannot quick-dial into it, nor can I re-map the answering machine button.

- There are very few provided ring tones, and of those several are cheesy or annoying.

On the positive side,

- The phone knows about my phone company answering system (which “pulses” the dial tone to indicate that there’s a message), and flashes the “new messages” light when appropriate.

- As said above, the voice quality is good.

- You can adjust an individual handset’s volume level, which is nice because you can for instance have the bedroom volume lower.

- You can set ring tones for individual entries in the contact list, meaning that if you want to shut out phone spam you can add their numbers and disable the ring tone.

I haven’t left the phone off the charger long enough to know about battery life.

I used another cordless set some 6 years ago and unfortunately cannot remember its brand/model name, but it was a much better set. I would not buy this particular model again nor would I recommend it to others, unless they don’t care about the negatives above. Otherwise, it’s a good phone, it’s just that the missing features really bug me.

4 Stars Almost Perfect
The wireless phone system performs as promised but I have not been able to ‘wire’ my fax through the phone as I could with my previous phone.

Customer service at Uniden answers in about 30 minutes and then they have no idea about how to solve my problem.

1 Star No Tech Support
Dear Sir/Madam:

Product received and installed according to instructions. Product performed very well for the first couple of weeks; then, all or a sudden we could not make or receive calls. We had no response to three calls to Technical Support; an email to Uniden Marketing Manager; and a letter writen to Uniden Customer Service in Fort Worth, Texas. Product returned to Electronic Express Catalog on 2-2-09 for a full refund. Electronic Express authorized Amazon.Com to credit our credit card on 2-6-09 (Katie).

It is now 2-24-09 and I have not received the refund credit from Amazon.com. From my experience with this product, it does not deserve one star.

R.M. Reichanadter

2 Stars Can’t believe it…
Uniden TRU9585-2 Digital 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Phone/Answering System with One Extra Handset/Cradle

I read a couple reviews on this phone that said it just stopped working after a short period of time. I thought it was just a fluke, I was wrong. I started using this phone in the beginning of January. It was fine, aside from the quiet ring tones, until about a week ago when it decided that it wasn’t going to let me dial out, or let my callers hear me when they call. Luckily, I keep a corded phone hooked up to the line!

I suggest against this phone!

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