Uniden DECT4066 DECT6.0 2-Line Caller ID Phone Base Keypad and Speakerphone – The Review

Introduction

The importance of 2-Line phones cannot be overexpressed. What was once thought necessary in small business offices is much needed in the homes as well. Instead of keeping two different sets with cords going everywhere, you can just install one set – Uniden DECT4066 DECT 6.0, 2-Line Caller ID phone. Do it and you won’t regret it; there are many such phones in the market but this is one that carries a decent price range too.

Advantages

• The phone has been built with DECT 6.0 technology that offers a clarity in receiving sound. One of the major problems with cordless handsets is that they get a lot of interference from everywhere and the moment you start getting farther from the base set, your sound and the sound of the caller will get distorted and it will become impossible to get anything across. But this problem has been dealt with in this phone. Once you buy it you will notice that not only is the sound much clearer, it also has a great accessibility range of around 400 feet which is ideal when thinking of having a stroll in the neighbourhood. You can enjoy a tea party at a friend’s house and still have the handset with you.

• Uniden DECT4066 DECT 6.0, 2-Line Caller ID phone also comes with 3 extra handsets; which means, in total you have 3 cordless phones that you can carry around in your home for your convenience. Because of the fact that they are cordless, you will not see any cords running around in your home which not even look unappealing but are also a safety hazard.

• Not only are they cordless but they are also without antennae which adds to their physical appeal. Talking about the appearance of the phone, the company has definitely worked on its looks. The base and the handsets are much sleeker and you will notice that the buttons too are thin. It also has a really nice banner display.

• This phone has a considerably stronger belt clip that comes with it. The belt clip will help you attach the handset to your belt or any other place; even your shirt. You might find that the belt clip is a bit hard to put on as compared to other phones (if you have used any). But because it is hard to put on, it is also hard to put off which means that the phone is tightly locked with it and will be carefully secured to your belt.

This feature is a plus for those who expect a lot of phone calls and also need to get other chores done at the same time. You can also turn the call on to speaker mode if you are moving around while having the handset clipped on your belt rather than holding the phone between your ears and shoulder which can prove to be quite aching after a little while.

• Another convenient feature of the Uniden set is accessing a number from the caller ID. When you scroll numbers from the Caller ID and see one that you want to call back then you would wish for a button that would directly access it or dial it from there; instead of going in and out of menus. This problem has also been dealt with in this set. If you see a number on the screen you want to call, just press any number and the call will be placed directly. So that is pretty convenient as well.

Features

Some of its prominent features are listed below:

• DECT 6.0 Technology
• Banner Display
• Sleek and Thin Design
• Handsets with speakerphone
• DND (Do not Disturb) feature
• Mute and Hold Features

Reviews

The customers have really liked the Uniden DECT4066 DECT 6.0, 2-Line Caller ID phone because of its many features that have been listed above and also because of the reasonable price in which you get four handsets and that too with dual line.

Perhaps the one thing that was not much appreciated was the fact that though the headset jack was present, it was pushed much too deep inside. This causes a slight problem; for instance when you have secured it, you have to make sure that it stays there and doesn’t come out once you start moving a bit. While moving, the jack can pop out and it can result in some pretty unpleasant sounds for the listener. So a little problem there, but over all a two thumbs up.

The Uniden DECT4066 DECT 6.0, 2-Line Caller ID phone was also found to be much more responsive by users. It helps you to jump from one task to another quickly so that no time is wasted. So if you are looking for a dual line phone set for your home or office, this phone definitely deserves a shot.

VTech DS6151 2-Line Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System —The Review

Introduction

One cannot undermine the importance of 2-line phones these days. Whether it is in the office or the home, it has become very necessary to have an extra land line to cater for the needs of the fast-paced world.

The business depends upon continuous communication with the suppliers and consumers. One cannot afford to lose clients merely because the line was found busy. Nonetheless it is not new for offices to install 2-line or 3-line phones. Nowadays it has even become important for homes.

Phone lines are used to connect to internet, make social calls, business calls, emergency calls and so on. You just cannot rely on a single line anymore and it becomes awkward to handle two lines on two different phones and then to have an extension of the two numbers in separate rooms. Therefore the best solution to this problem is to have two-line phones installed in the home.

One of the best two-line sets available is the VTech DS6151 2-Line Expandable Cordless Phone with digital answering system, a Caller ID, and 3 Additional Handsets. The thing is amazing and has obviously become an irresistible buy of the year. Not only do you get two lines sophisticatedly installed in your home, you get 3 additional cordless sets to accommodate comfort in the phone. You will no longer see awful and unsightly cords running around in the home, under the carpets and along the walls.

If you thought that was a lot for around a $160, wait till you read further on.

Features of VTech DS 6151 2-Line Expandable Cordless Phone

• During the designing of this phone, it has been fitted with DECT 6.0 Technology which allows the phone to be free from groggy interference which is otherwise common with cordless phones. The technology aids a high sound quality with a better range of around 500 meters.

• It has a sophisticated blue backlit display and keypad which is going to go great with any kind of interior whether it’s in your home or in a small business office. Once you have purchased this phone, you are going to realize many more cool things like the fact that it doesn’t have an antenna as well, like older phones used to have. This one looks more sleek and stylish than the previous ones.

• Aside from the fact that the VTech DS 6151 comes with 3 handsets, it is also an expandable cordless phone, which also means that it can accommodate many more handsets utilizing only one phone jack. In fact the manufacturers of this phone boast that you can easily fit up to 12 handsets on this phone. Separate handsets are conveniently available on stores and through online sources, so you can add as many handsets to this phone, as there are rooms in your house to make this experience even more convenient. No matter in which room, you sit down to work, sleep, eat or just relax, you will have a separate charger with its charging base right there in that room.

• You are also going to realize that there is an additional dialing pad on the base which is going to add in to your convenience of dialing on a speaker phone. With VTech DS 6151, you will be able to answer your calls by pressing any key and also with a touch of a button, both the base and the handset will enable hands free activation. How cool it is to select from a variety of ringtones on a telephone set; just like you used to do on your cell phone.

• The messages will be recorded with a stamp of date and audible time; they can also be received remotely on the handsets. The base mostly has this feature, but now you can do this while relaxing in any room.

• This phone also features calls’ transfer between the handsets. The many handsets can also be used as intercoms between the different rooms.

• You can save up to 50 names with numbers in the phone memory which is more than enough for a landline set. The Caller ID function will store up 50 last dialed or received numbers with a redial of last 10 numbers.

What Other Consumers Had to Say

The general consensus for the phone was found to be pretty agreeable. They were more than happy with what they got for the price. However the one thing that was pointed out by some people was that a headset jack was missing in this phone which they found unbelievable; because a phone set having so many good features should be having this jack as well.

For those people who need the headphone jack, this phone might perhaps not be the one, but other than that it is great deal with cool features.

AT&T 86109 DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Phone Review

Overview

With DECT 6.0 technology, this intercom and handset offers the most clean and noise free talking experience. The DECT 6.0 technology enables the phone to operate on a frequency which is different than the 2.6 GHz to 5.8 GHz phones and devices. This frequency lets it operate at a noise free environment which gives it a very clear voice and almost no interference from other devices like the routers and microwave. DECT 6.0 technology has improved the quality of communication and now the users can talk freely with better sound and no eavesdropping on lines.

This set offers call transfer using an intercom and 4 cordless sets can be used on a single call. This set also offers a 14 minute digital recording capability. It has a very beautiful looking 1 cordless and 1 corded handset which is silver and black colored. This set has a very eye catching design and colors.

It has Bluetooth capability and is compatible to numerous cell phone models like the Nokia, Motorola, Apple, HTC, Pantech, Samsung, LG, Blackberry, Sony Ericsson and Palm. This is an amazing feature as it lets the user to connect two Bluetooth cells and it is also possible to connect one Bluetooth and one cell phone and manage the calls. The cell phone and a Bluetooth headset can also be connected to use the landline. This set also allows to pair up around 4 Bluetooth cell phones with the base which enables the set to connect automatically once in range. Through this set the users can download up to 6000 contacts from a cell phone.

This set allows the user to utilize cell phone plans to call and connect using the landline. The user can use the home line and the cell phone line and easily switch between the two. A conference can also be held between the home and cell phone line. The set also has distinctive ring tones for the landline and the cell phone lines. This makes it an amazing set which can be utilized for the cell phone connection as well as easily paired up with the cell phones.

It has a digital answering system with memo recording and remote access. This set also provides voice prompts and date/ time on the text messages. The messages can also be retrieved from the sets and it also has call interception and screening protocols. Apart from that it has caller ID and call waiting can also be enabled with a voicemail waiting indicator. The call history along with 50 name caller ID can be recorded and retrieved.

Telephone Features

The telephone features include:

• Headset Compatible (2.5 mm)
• Expandable System (use up to 12 handsets through a single phone jack)
• Large Tilt Display for Easy Viewing
• English Spanish French Setup Menu

• Call Transfer Using Intercom
• Intercom Between Handset and Base
• DECT 6.0 Digital Technology
• Conference Between an Outside Line and up to 4 Handsets
• Handset Ringer/Volume Control
• Ringer Volume Control
• Selectable Ring Tones
• Last 20 Number Redial

It has an amazing 5 way conference feature which is perfect for offices and with a single set many users can be connected at the same time. It has a long 8hours talk time and a standby time of 4 and half days which is more than enough.  With a digital transmission method and DECT 6.0 it is the perfect phone which can be used at home and office. And AT&T also offers a one year warranty on the set. This energy star qualified set offers convenience and quality at the same time.

Reviews

The users have been satisfied with the features it offers but have some reservations regarding the design. They are not satisfied with the design and interface and consider the absence of time/date display a big miss and the messages which are replayed do not contain the user ID so the user has to look up the no. to confirm who sent the message. But otherwise it is considered a good phone with long talking time and good digital answering system.

It is very easy to use and provides the users more control on the phone as the users can configure a lot of the options to suit their needs. The cordless set has longer battery life and is very easy to use. The wireless range that the cordless can work in is very good. The voice quality is very clear and mainly due to the DECT 6.0 technology. All the sets share the same directory which is very handy for the users as it helps in using any set without having to save contact numbers on each. The display is very clear and attractive. The ability to pair it up with cell phones is awesome and provides so much convenience to the users. The users can use this set from the landline line as well as the cell phone line. It provides convenience and the perfect way to stay connected.

Review of the Panasonic KX-TG9382T 2-Line Expandable Digital Cordless Phone with Answering System

Features

The Panasonic Digital cordless system with 2 handsets, is a must have phone if you are in office and there are frequent conferences. Not only in office but also at home as it has a two line operation and provides two sets. Not only does it allow three way conferences but also allows you to make another call by putting your current call on hold.

Panasonic has used the DECT 6.0 technology to make the hearing and talking experience a perfect one because there is a huge problem of noise and external interference in other sets. Because of this technology the phone operates at a frequency of 1.9GHz which prevents any conflict with Wireless devices which work on 2.6GHz frequency which is commonly used by routers, wireless mouse and keyboards or microwave oven in the house. This technology provides the most clear and noise free talks which cannot be intercepted.

With today’s innovative technology most of the phone sets are Bluetooth enabled. This set provides users the option to copy their contacts from their cell phones to this phone. This saves the users from a lot of time consuming activity of saving each no manually one by one. So now simply by enabling your cell’s Bluetooth regularly update your directory on phone.

Not only that it offers the Bluetooth headset which is very convenient for people who work in offices and need to multitask like typing an email on their laptop and talking on the phone at the same time. So with Bluetooth the problem has been solved as their hands are free and they can move around freely in their offices. This phone both offers convenience and high tech gadgetry to its users.

Then it takes care of your sleeping time and ensures you sleep soundly. If one of the phone sets is lying in your bedroom and the other outside, you can easily set it to silent mode for as much time as you want and it won’t disturb your sleep. The best part is that the other set will ring outside and none of the phone calls will be missed in that case. All in all it is perfect for both home based use or in offices.  Apart from these features it has a 40 minute digital answering system and ringer id along with an attractive white backlit LCD on handset and base.

Technical Specifications 

With black metallic color it is a very attractive phone which is not only vey handy but also looks good. It supports 2 lines with a battery life of 12 hours and 6 days standby time. It takes only 7 hours to completely recharge the battery.

It has a 4-step talk volume and 6-step speakerphone volume with a switching it off button as well. The melodious ringer tone handset has a 6-step ringer volume and the ringer pattern ha 5 tones and 10 melodies.

Other specifications include:

• Light-up indicator/ringer color (LED)
• Redial memory
• Belt clip Intercom
• Conference call
• Any key Answer/Talk
• Barge In (Call share)
• Clock and Alarm
• Wall mountable
• Silent mode
• Function menu default
• No. of language display
• Caller ID/Phonebook
• Caller ID memory
• Phonebook Memory
• Voice mail features
• Call waiting Caller ID
• Voice mail
• Answering machine features
• Recording time
• Hold
• Mute
• Flash

Reviews

Customers have been satisfied with its good quality and have given it 4 out of 5 stars rating which shows that out of every 4 users 1 would recommend this phone. It is a very durable phone with clear voice and other features but some users have complains about its Bluetooth incompatibility. This phone’s Bluetooth cannot be paired with iPhone or some of the Nokia sets.  Then some users have complained about its directory and users cannot enter more than 24 digits in the directory and also there should have been a single button for accessing the directory, now the users have to press 4 buttons to access it. And some users also find it expensive for the features it offers.

This phone is of good quality and easy to use and the most liked feature is its contacts transfer capability and also Energy star certified which means its environment friendly. But many users complain that whenever a new message is received the phone does not flash or show any sign that a new message has arrived which makes it hard for effective and timely reply in urgent cases.

But all in all the headset was liked by users for being easy to use, good looks and design and features like the headphone jack, Bluetooth , night feature which allows the user to sleep soundly and other things like long battery life on standby. So this is a good buy for both home and office use.