Product Description

Expandable to a total of 10 handsets--3 handsets included! IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name, up to 100-number Caller ID memory, Handset speakerphone, Headset compatible, 4-way conferencing, Base to handset call transfer, Intercom between handsets, Transfer phonebook memory between handsets, Room/Baby monitor, DirectLink 2-way radio feature, Call screening, Trilingual voice prompts, New message LED indicator, Time and date stamp, Call and memo recording, Animated display, Backlit display, Trilingual menus, Dual Caller ID display, Clock display, IntegriSound natural sounding answering system, 20 ring tone options, Personal ring feature, Do not disturb setting, Lighted keypad, Belt clip included, Last 3-number redial, Mute/Hold features, Wall mountable.

Product Details

• Color: Black and Silver
• Brand: Uniden
• Model: TRU9485-3
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x 16.00" w x 13.00" l, 5.05 pounds

Features

• IntegriSound life-like audio and natural sounding answering system.
• 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name and up to 100-number Caller ID memory
• 4-way conferencing and DirectLink 2-way radio feature
• Transfer phonebook memory between handsets along with intercom feature
• Trilingual voice prompts

Amazon.com
With a complete set of high performance features and expandable functionality, the Uniden TRU9485 offers a full set of convenient options for busy homes. This set includes three handsets; the system is expandable to a total of ten but only requires a single phone jack. 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 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 dialed numbers at the touch of a button, activate three-way calls or just enjoy the consistent, clear 5.8 GHz digital signal transmission. You can transfer incoming calls between the handset and base, 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 a handset if it's strayed under the couch cushions. A digital answering system with 15 minutes of message time 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
Base with answering system, two charging cradles, three cordless handsets, three battery covers, three handset batteries, AC adapter, telephone line cord, printed user's guide, warranty card

Customer Reviews

Superb, extensible 5.8 GHz cordless phone system
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, and 2.4GHz handset-to-base).
· Digital handset-to-base transmission, and with some form of frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology for security.
· System extendable to at least three cordless handsets.
· Handsets must include headphone jack and speakerphone.
· Base unit must include digital answering machine.
· Excellent audio (listening and speaking from handset and headphone jacks.
· Useable audio (listening and speaking) from speakerphone.
· Ergonomic handset with positive-touch buttons of reasonable size.

I'm particularly uninterested in cordless phones that attempt to mimic the size, weight and ergonomics of cellular handsets. I do not carry my cordless phone in my pocket, and I have no need to trade ergonomics for portability.

Items that do not concern me include:

· Caller ID.
· Phone book.
· Cordless range longer than 25-feet.

With that, I researched dozens of products that met some or all of my basic criteria, including models from Motorola, AT&T, Uniden, Panasonic, VTech and several others. All but the Uniden TRU9485 (which is available in the base single-handset package, as well as 2- and 3-handset packages) failed one or more criteria -- typically ergonomics. The TCX905 handset (supplied with the TRU9485 system) could still use slightly larger number buttons, but compared to all the other models I inspected in person, it was the easiest to dial.

The TRU9485 has all the basics I listed above, plus many extras that are very handy:

· Two handsets can participate in a call simultaneously.
· Room/baby monitoring that allows any handset to monitor any other handset.
· Handset-to-handset communication, either as an intercom, or directly without engaging the base.
· System time and date set from any handset.
· Single touch "do not disturb" button on base unit silences all ringers.
· Phonebook entries can be sent from any station to any other station.
· Remote answering machine control from any handset.
· 3 number redial list.
· 100 number caller ID list.
· Separate mute and hold functions.
· Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions.

And lots more. The system is compatible with a number of Uniden handsets, including TCX805, TCX400, TCX440, TWX977, ELX 500) and the TCX905 included with base. Everything you need is included, including batteries, belt clips, and even a phone line for the base unit.

The TX905 handset has a nice weight, and the buttons have a positive feel that lets you know when they've been pressed. The display is easy to read, and the internalized antenna is a plus.

There are very few things I dislike about this system, all of which are drawbacks with nearly every cordless system out there:

· Limited ring tones/tunes.
· Only three ring volume levels (off, low, high).
· Short answering machine record time (12 minutes).
· Answering machine security code is only 2 digits.
· Always-on lights on handset base units waste power.

Overall this system is a terrific improvement over the 2.4 GHz system that it replaced, and other than the typical cheesy, electronic ringtones, there's really no major improvements I could think of. [©2006 hyperbolium dot com]

Best ever cordless landline phone
These are the best phones I have ever owned! I actually have TRU9485-4WR, it comes with a "submersible" handset as well, it is the same as TRU9485-3 plus the "submersible" handset. 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 simple basic setup without the phone book entries, and I would have been able to figure out how to program the date & time without the manual easily. I read it to understand some of the more complex settings, and how to open the phone book. You open the phone book by pressing the left 4-way button which is marked - by surface contour only, not colored - with an open book symbol. This may be the only thing you need to know from the manual! I liked all the default option selections that were active on the first powerup, except I changed the 1 minute max time per message to 4 - but I did change the two-digit answering machine security code.

One serious drawback on this system for some people might be it's answering machine limitations: 12 minutes maximum and either 1 (default) or 4 minutes per message limit. But I have not seen more than 15 minutes max total on a digital answering system & cordless handset package, so this is pretty much "on-par" with the rest at this date, I will not remove a star rating for this, but I would if it were 10 stars max.

Also, you probably don't want to wall-mount this system, the base must remain horizontal.

I had a hard time deciding on this purchase because I LOVE to use a headset a lot and want a "belt" clip on my handset, and many packages did not advertise the clip on the package. The 9400 series packages have the clips, but I only noticed it written on the bottom of the package, where I did not look the first time.

I replaced our AT&T 1256 system with this Uniden set. Our AT&T system made an annoying loud "beep" at irregular intervals on the other end, and we would miss just a syllable of the conversation at our end (we did not hear the beep). We did not notice until the warranty was expired. It took us years to finally afford to replace our cordless system. This Uniden set is sooo much better.

Pros:
Full answering machine control, with voice HELP features that tell you what to dial to do what, at all the handsets & call-ins (with code)!
Great sound quality of conversations.
Great sound volume.
Great sound quality of (digital) messages.
Wireless 5.8 GHz does not interfere with 802.11 a, b, g, etc. wireless networks.
Intuitive menus.
Lighted keyboards & LCD backlights help you in dark rooms.
Message waiting flashing LED visible at all handsets.
Entire base LCD flashes when there is a new message.
Great redial: Three-sets of last number dialed remain in memory for re-dial.
Can copy phone books & single phone book entrys to other units & base.
Can copy current number incoming to phone book*.
Room monitor - "Baby monitor" feature, and can set handset to private to disable.
Speakerphone: Other reviewers say it works great - I haven't tryed it.
Conference calling: Multiple handsets all on the group (call) conversation at once.
Headset jack & belt clip included.
Intercom & handset finder.
Intercom will operate without base, directly between handsets.
Instant record of conversations - but it uses message time and beeps at both ends (legally required).

Cons (all these are very minor, unless you need a lot of answering machine message time):
Only 12 minutes of answering machine message time, and only 1 or 4 minute per message limits possible.
Only two-digit answering machine security code.
Range might be a bit low for large houses, reported by other reviewers.
"Mute" label on the LCD ("softkey") is hard to read in a dark room, and the tiny print would be even harder to read for those with weak eyes, but eventually you remember where it is if you use it often.
Lighted keyboard & LCD could stay lit a bit longer.
Base needs button press before lights come on, but flashes LCD when new message.
Belt clips could be better.
*Some reviewers have complained about lack of a "1" prefix added to incoming numbers added to the phone book, but it is easy to insert a "1" there.

Close to the perfect phone
Having purchased and used the horrid Motorola MD7161 for about a year (see my review and others', if you feel any inclination on buying that product. But don't - buy it, that is) I promised myself and my family a good phone some day. Well, the Uniden is it. Despite some minor stumbles, the TRU9485, along with the four extra extensions I bought, has been doing yeoman duty around our busy household. You can read about all the features that this phone offers, so I won't go into too much detail about them. They all work as advertised and we do use them (walkie-talkie mode, baby monitor, etc.)

One nice little detail is the ability to name each set. When I told my daughter this, she said, "Cool! Can we name them Harry, Louise....?" and I had to point out that - although less poetic - it would be more useful to name them "Kitchen", "Basement", "Bedroom", "Sunporch" and "Study". These names are displayed on their screens and, indeed, this has eliminated the confusing, frustrating and sometimes accusatory Q&A that starts, "Is this the basement phone? Who left it upstairs?" (The reason it matters, BTW, is because when you're upstairs or outside and you use the intercom to call the basement, it's nice to know that the basement phone is actually down there for someone to answer).

It is gratifying to note that Uniden designs in the features that the Motorola designed _out_ when they "upgraded" their MD line: a blinking light to let you know there's a message, the ability to mute all the phones' ringers at once (from the base) when someone is taking a nap, and a phone book that gets automatically transmitted to all the other sets in the house. We use these and appreciated them in the Uniden.

Of course, no phone is perfect, so the Uniden doesn't quite get the perfect rating. A minor complaint involves the phone book. First, the max number of names is 99. But it shares memory with the caller ID entries, so that the total of both can be only 99. Beyond that, you lose any new caller ID's for recent calls. The solution is to remember to delete the caller ID log regularly. In my household, that means once or twice a week. Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind. Also, when you assign a special ring tone to a number in the phone book (my wife's cell phone is "Let me call you Sweetheart". C'mon, these folks at Uniden know a thing or two) it does not, however, transmit that particular piece of info to the other phones. So you have to do that manually at each phone. Again, not a big deal - but enough to keep the mantle of "perfect phone" unclaimed.

This is our fourth cordless phone and, all things considered, I can say it's by far the best we've ever had. Highly recommended.