Uniden EXAI8580 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System
Posted by smartphone pda phone | Posted in Mobile Phone | Posted on 27-08-2010
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- Cordless phone and answering system with 5.8GHz extended range for better voice reception and clearer sound
- Answering machine uses microchip technology for clearer recordings and longer life
- Backlit keypad for easy dialing in all light conditions; trilingual language support
- 10 speed dial locations; last number redial feature
- 1 year limited warranty
Product Description
The Uniden EXAI8580 5.8GHz Extended Range Cordless Phone has a digital answering machine that has English, French, and Spanish language voice menu prompts for almost unbelievably easy use. The backlit keypad makes it easy to enter phone numbers or access features in any light setting. With 10 Speed Dial locations, you can add the phone numbers of your favorite friends and family for easy dialing. And for absolute simplicity and freedom, the phone is headset compatib… More >>
Uniden EXAI8580 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System
I bought this because I wanted an all-in-one machine (Handset, speaker phone and message machine) but had limited funds. The speaker phone is built into the handset itself which is pretty handy because you can use it hands-free in a different room – the other day I carried on a conversation while I was working on a project back in the bedroom. The clarity of the speaker phone and handset is not perfectly crystal clear but it’s decent. That’s the four stars.
The message machine is quite clear in sound and is very easy to operate. The entire unit is very compact and attractive and has a well-made feel to it. I think for the money this is a great deal and I consider the money well spent. If you are on a tight budget but want a well-made system that overall functions quite well I would definitely recommend this one.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this phone for my home office and the very occasional static does become annoying during business calls, but otherwise it’s a decent phone for the price. It’s compatible with most headphone mics for hands-free calling, the digital answering machine function works well, the caller I.D. function identifies caller after the first ring and allows me to screen my calls, and the memory function remembers the last several calls. If you’re looking for crystal-clear sound, however, you’re not going to get it with this phone.
Rating: 3 / 5
I have had VTech and GE phones before but I found the clarity of voice on this the best. The handset is pretty light compared to the GE phone and pleasant in looks.
Pros -
- Headset jack on handset: I found this feature very useful for long conference calls so that I do not have to keep holding the handset in one hand while working on my laptop for a web meeting call.
- Speaker phone on handset: Again – good for long meeting calls but with this you can share your communication with other in the room. So this is good for family calls too.
- Low price, high value: I found the price on Amazon very good – at $27 with free shipping was even better than getting one from Walmart.
Rating: 5 / 5
The phone and answering machine work well….until they don’t. We do not know if it is because the phone sat on a shelf at Amazon for a few years before we received it or what, but the battery seems to have a 20-minute lifespan, not the 6-hours the manual claims it does/should. After 20 minutes of use we cannot hear those we’re speaking to and they can’t hear us. Recharging fixes the problem, but only for another 20 minutes. We should not be having to buy a new battery for a 2-month old phone, and thus we cannot recommend this product even though all other features seem to work well.
Rating: 2 / 5
I bought this phone and found that after two weeks, I couldn’t make/receive any calls with this phone. The light flashes and it shows connecting and then says “Unavailable”. I have made sure telephone jack line is connected. The phone rings but cannot accept calls and cannot make calls.
If anybody faces a similar problem, please let me know anything I can do before I return it back.
Rating: 1 / 5