Editorial Review:

Item Description:
The Uniden TRU9485 5.8GHz Expandable Cordless Phone is the perfect fit for almost any living situation. This cordless telephone has a single handset that utilizes 5.8 GHz technology, for clear and crisp reception. It reduces interference and allows you to talk a long way from the base. It also includes a digital Answering machine that's built into the base. The digital display to show the number of messages you have -- you can even use the handset to access them. Dual duplex speakerphone (Handset & Base) 100 station phone directory/dialer Store up to 2 numbers per name 100 station caller ID memory Message waiting indicator Personalized ringers Alphabetical search Light-Up or Alert Tone Expandable up to 10 handsets Toll saver Remote access Voice memo 10 station speed dial on base 2-Way radio communication between handsets -- without base intercom Up to 4-way conferencing 20 selectable ringtones (10 melodies/10 tones) Dual 3-line backlit LCD display Memory location transfer between handsets Room/baby monitoring Banner display Clock display Tone/pulse dialing Adjustable ringer/volume control Trilingual menu support - English, French, Spanish 2.5mm headset jack Belt clip Wall-mountable Color - Black

Amazon.com :
With a complete set of high performance features and expandable functionality, the Uniden TRU9485-2 offers a full set of convenient options for busy homes. Call Waiting Caller ID includes a 100-station memory (with subscription to local service) that allows names and numbers to be transferred between handsets or moved into the permanent 100-station speed dial. DirectLink two-way radio communication is built into each handset, allowing them to function as an in-home intercom system or baby monitor. Redial any of the last three numbers at the touch of a button, activate three-way calls or just enjoy the consistent, clear 5.8 GHz digital signal transmission.

This set includes two handsets; the system is expandable to a total of ten. You can transfer incoming calls between each handset, and make use of the convenient hands-free design by using the included belt clip and built-in headset jack (headsets available separately). Easily adjust handset and ringer volume levels to your comfort, and set the handset LCD menu to one of three menu languages (English, French, or Spanish). A page button lets you quickly locate the handset if it's strayed under the couch cushions.

A digital answering system is built into the base; call screening and recording are available from the handset as well. The base is wall mountable or sits sturdily on a countertop, giving you plenty of display options, and a total of 20 different ring tones (10 tones, 10 melodies) give you a variety of choices. Uniden provides a one-year warranty covering parts and service.

What's in the Box:
Two cordless handsets, base, handset charger, two belt clips, two batteries, two AC adapters, telephone line cord, user's manual, warranty card

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Rating: - * Love this - owned it for more than a year ...
Will this jinx my answering machine and phones?! I have owned this for over a year and am extremely happy with it. I have six units in addition to the one with the answering machine. I can take the receiver outdoors and still stay connected. I needed a system that could be expanded and it has met all of my needs.

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Rating: - * Very poor range ...
Simply No excuse for the fact that the range on this unit is very poor.

A voltage fluctuation burned the base-unit for my old Uniden set - not sure of the model# - but those came free with SunRocket in 2005 - so yes old - and with a stubby antenna on the handsets. But the old Unidens worked like a charm - no problems in any corner of our apartment - loved them.

hence I went for Unidens again - hoping that the new model would be at least as good as the old ones if not better - but NO!
There are lots of "blank spots" in our apt. where the reception just drops ... and even when I'm in range - the sound clarity is suspect ... with occasional clicks and hisses.

Not sure if we got a lemon - but definitely not happy!

And not a biggie but it is sad that the voltage adapter for Uniden is only 120V compliant!!

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Rating: - * functions good, range poor ...
all things are pretty good except for poor range. I've got a vtech 5.8g that's 5 yrs old and does better than this. it does not reach across my house let alone up/down floors. it's to the recycle bin for these guys.

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Rating: - * Bad product & lousy customer service ...
I purchased this phone and it stopped functioning less than 2 days out of the box. The spare handset wouldn't register to the main base. After contacting Uniden and waiting 3 days for a reply their suggestion failed - I tried it 4 times. They then proceed to inform me that after paying the full price for the phone, that in order for the to fix their broken product I would have to pay $10. It took more than a week to get to that point.

There are lots of good reviews on this phone, but God help those who have to deal with Uniden. I would not recommend anyone buy this product.

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Rating: - * Crappy Battery Charge ...
I really like this phone system and it's features but i had to give it a 3 because the battery life is absolutely horrible. The phone that i keep on my desk is never used. I can fully charge it, take it off the cradle for one day maybe a day and a half and the charge indicator will go down to 2/3's. So basically it has become one of those phones that has to be constantly left of the charger.
This unit replaced a Panasonic that would hold a charge for days, whether it was being used or not. Sorry but this will be my last Uniden phone.