Uniden TRU9485 Expandable Cordless System with Digital Answering System, Dual Keypad and Call Waiting/Caller ID

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,...Read more

These are the best phones I have ever owned! I actually have TRU9485-4WR, it comes with a "submersible" handset as well as three other handsets with chargers. You can add up to 9 handsets to this system. As reviewed by others, it has the awesome ability of getting your messages at the handsets, and as some others left out, you actually have FULL answering machine control from all the handsets. Includes handy "call screening" option (read manual). Great sound, including the answering machine messages. Also mentioned by other reviewers: You can copy phone books (memory dialer) to other sets & base. But you can also copy just a single entry to other sets. A "copy to all" feature would have been nice, but it only takes a minute or less to copy to each one individually, and the intuitive menu system helps make the process easy.

Setup was quick and easy. I did read the manual, but not entirely, and I would not have to to learn most of the functions if I wanted just a...Read more

Good sound quality and user friendly interface/setup.

The things that stand out most for me are:

-Large buttons on the base, HS buttons aren't too small.
-Speaker phone on both the base and HS.
-Adjustable volume on the fly(6 settings)for ear and speaker phone.
-Easy to read displays.
-HS is just the right size, not too big, not too small.
-All in one phone, caller ID, and answering machine.
-Flashing light indicating new message.

If I have any beef at all at this point it's that the caller ID memory on the base doesn't update when you delete a number from the HS. Besides that, I am very pleased with the whole package.

I would easily recommend this product to my family and friends.

HS= Handset