Uniden DECT2080-3 DECT 6.0 Cordless Digital Answering System with Caller ID and 2 Extra Handsets and Charging Cradles
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Customer Review: Almost perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I have two VoIP lines at home. I've had a Panasonic phone with 4 handsets, and a clumsy ugly uncomfortable GE phone with 2 handsets. Both were seriously damaged by the dog, so it was time for an upgrade. Replacement Panasonic handsets are $70, and besides, I wanted more than 4 handsets which was more than Panasonic model supported. So, I went with this Uniden model.
First, the good. The phones are comfortable to hold, very good voice quality, and long range. My adapter is in the garage, and I have no problems on the second floor.
Somebody complained about inability to add 1 for redial or storing from Caller-ID. But, as was explained here, pressing * adds 1 in front of the number. Weird, but it works. One time, I tried to add an international number (that came across on Caller ID, but without any 011 prefix) - and I couldn't. But at least, it adds `1'
One unique benefit if you have two sets. You can set *all* 6 handsets to *both* bases and easily switch between them. So, in the end you get a two-line phone system.
Other good things (but no better than old Panasonic): ability to copy address book, comfortable keypad, bright LCD screen, blinking VM light from answering machine or service provider.
Now the annoying part. Most of those have been described by others. One that I will miss from Panasonic - CallerID voice feature. The phone was "reading" out loud Caller ID name between the rings, so I knew when to ignore kids' friends' calls without getting off the couch.
UPDATE: One more annoying feature. When I am using Intercom feature - the *calling* handset rings as well. What were people thinking?! I am trying to locate a missing handset that is making faint noise from under the bed - and the ringing in my hand is louder than a rooster!
Matching the incoming call with the directory (ala cell phone), bluetooth, computer integration (for address book, CallerID, and additional ringtones).
Customer Review: Outstanding Phones
Summary: 5 Stars
After years of fiddling with various cordless phones, we finally have a long term solution. These phones have twice the range of any previous phone - 900MHz, 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz...nothing compares to these phones. We've had them for a month and they work flawlessly.
I un-boxed and charged the phones for a day. I then set up each handset using the menus...it was easy to do, without reading the user guide. I use several features, but the best part is that I can talk on the phones (and talk and talk and talk for at least five hours at a time) while traveling almost anywhere on my 2 acre property with no problems.
Voice quality is fine, both through the handset and any of our several headsets. The belt clips (included for each phone) allow the phones to be carried easily, keeping both hands free to work while talking via a headset.
The answering machine was easy to set up as well, and it works fine.
I highly recommend this phone set. Others are more expensive but I don't see any sense in paying more when you can get great performance and reasonable features with these phones instead.
Customer Review: Great phone!
Summary: 5 Stars
We love this phone! The sound is crystal clear. I like the ability to control the ring tones for each phone and for different callers. It makes it easy to know who is calling. The answering machine is easy to operate. The range is great. I once took the phone in the car while talking to my sister. I was two blocks away before I realized I was on my house phone and not my cell phone. I hung up before the connection was broken! The phones are very light and portable, no heavier than a cell phone. They are also stylish and look great, but are small enough to hide if need be, even the answering machine is small in size. We are very happy with them. The only complaint is that the connection is so clear that the caller can also hear everything from your end. So, when the kids are yelling, the caller can't hear me through the noise. I have to be away from the loud noises to talk. I haven't had any problems with our dish network interfering with the phone either. It is nice to be able to talk anywhere without interference.Customer Review: almost perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I like this phone a lot. First of all, it DOES have a time and date stamp, but does not work until you set up the phone with a date and time. I think most other people who said they had trouble, such as the phone not ringing loud enough or the out of range message must have defective units. I find none of these problems and I do have high ceilings and other equipment that could interfere, but doesn't. I wanted to set up this new phone to screen calls and found to my delight that I can screen not only from the base unit, but also from the other phones. This way I don't have to run to the base unit to find out if I want to answer. I find the connection clear and hasn't cut me off. The set up reminded me of a cell phone, in that there is a menu button and a list to go through to choose what you want to change. It's very easy and intuitive.
My only complaint - which is very minor - I wish it would go to the answering machine after 3 rings. My only choice is 2 or 4.
Customer Review: A great update
Summary: 5 Stars
We just upgraded our old two-handset cordless Uniden with this DECT three-handset model. We loved the old one, but it interfered with our wireless network, and was getting difficult to charge. But we loved the features -- caller ID, the address book, the individual ringtones for specific callers, and the multiple handsets.
The new system is great. THe handsets themselves are lighter, but just as easy to use. I love that we could add up to three more handsets if we want. And the base station works nicely on a desk instead of wall mounted -- the angle lets you see right away if you have messages.
The only problem I have had so far is moving phone numbers from Caller ID into the Address Book. Caller ID leaves off the "1" in the front of the number, and I haven't figured out how to move through the number to the front of it to add the digit.