Uniden TRU9496 Corded/Cordless Telephone

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Nice features (21)
  • Comfortable handset (17)
  • Easy setup (15)
  • Compact design (11)
  • Durable (11)
  • Nice sound (10)
  • Strong signal (8)
  • Great sound quality (6)
  • Attractive design (5)
  • Big range (3)
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Cons

  • Limited range (5)
  • Poor sound quality (3)
  • Weak signal (3)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (2)
  • Uncomfortable handset (2)
  • 25 or 35mm headset jack (1)
  • Answering machine (1)
  • Caller id integration (1)
  • Cannot think of any (1)
  • Carrier vmail indicator (1)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (18)
  • Small spaces (7)
  • High call volume (4)
  • Conference calls (3)
  • Home use (3)
  • Large buildings (2)
  • Long talks (2)
  • Office (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Telecommuting (2)
 
 
 

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Features:

  • 5.8 GHz Digital 2-Line Expandable System
  • 10 Handset Expandability (Maximum)
  • Extra Caller ID Handset and Charger Included
  • Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe*
  • Digital Answering System with Handset Access
  • Banner Display - Name Each Handset
  • Base Keypad
  • Handset Speakerphone - This feature gives you the freedom to use the handset as a speakerphone.
  • Base Duplex Speakerphone
  • Programmable CID or Memory Locations at Handset/Base - 100
  • Do Not Disturb (DND) - Silence the phone so you can work without distractions.
  • Conference Calling - Up to 7
  • DirectLink™ Technology - 2-way Radio Communication
  • Mute & Hold Features
  • Advanced Phonebook Features: - Store up to 100 Names, Store Up to 2 Numbers per Name, Alphabetical Search, Personalized Ringers, Transfer Single Listing or Entire Phonebook
  • New Message Waiting Indicator at Handset & Base, plus Alert Tone
  • Intercom or Call Transfer Between Handsets
  • 20 Ringer Options - 10 melodies 10 tones
  • 10 Speed Dial Memory Locations
  • Trilingual Menu Displays - English / French / Spanish
  • Room Monitoring
  • Battery Level and Clock Display
  • Earpiece & Ringer Volume Control
  • Ringer Off Option
  • Find Lost Handset / Paging Key
  • Headset Compatible - Allows for an optional headset to be connected for convenient hands-free operation.
  • Belt Clip Included
  • Handset Battery Type: BT-446 NiMH
  • Power Failure Protection - In the event of a power failure, vital information is retained and telephone calls can be made and received on line 1.

* To activate the Caller ID and/or VoiceMail features, you must subscribe through your

PLEASE NOTE: This item has been built to U.S. electronics specifications and may need additional modifications or converters to be used in countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Specification Description
Model 050633260586, TRU-9496, TRU9496, UNNTRU9496
UPC 050633260586
Additional Handsets Qty 1 Handsets
Answering System Type Digital, tapeless
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Average Run Time 5
Battery Average Run Time UOM HOURS
Battery Type Product
Belt Clip Yes
Benefits Handset features speakerphone, intercom, room/baby monitor and 2-way radio with DirectLink™Caller ID memory stores up to 100 cal
Call Hold Yes
Call Transfer Yes
Call Waiting Yes
Caller ID Yes
Caller ID Memory 100 Names and Numbers
Caller ID on base Yes
Caller ID waiting Yes
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Ni-MH
Conference Call Capability Yes
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Corded or cordless, as you see fit.
Dialer Location Handset, base
Dialer Type Keypad
Dialing Modes Pulse, tone
Digital Message Counter Yes
Display Catalog Number 55022419
Display Information Time, name and number, battery level
Display Languages English, French, Spanih
Display Location Handset, base
End Product Indicator Yes
Features 20 ringer options include 10 melodies and 10 tones to customize your systemAllows for an optional headset to be connected for conveni
Handset Locator Yes
Included in the Box Base unitCorded handsetHandset cradleCordless handsetBT-446 NiMH batteryBelt clip
Indicators Battery level
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number TRU-9496
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Base Units Supported 1 Base Units
Max Handsets Supported 10 Handsets
Model TRU-9496
Multi-Handset Configuration Phonebook transfer
Multiline Operation Capability 2-line
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer *Call Waiting and Caller ID require phone company service.
Product Type 5.8GHz phones
Product Weight UOM pounds
Rechargeable Yes
Ring Tones 20 Tones
Ringer Control Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Speed dial Yes
Speed Dial Capacity 10 Numbers
Supported Languages English
Time/Day Stamp Yes
Transmission Band 5.8 GHz
Transmission Band UOM GHz
Voice Mail Capability Yes
Volume Control Yes

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Last update: Oct 21, 2009

Uniden TRU9496 Corded/Cordless Telephone Reviews

 
 
 

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Best phone suite for home business

"Product provides ability to answer business and phone calls from the same phone. No need to have different phones with this integrated suite...." Read Full Review »

Jan 27, 2009 by Collaborative Learning

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
TRU 9496 - What a waste of money

"Don't buy this phone unless you want to hear your messages as they are being left. Not a good feature for those of us who are on the phone quite a bit and do not need the distraction. Setting up the phone features (address book, ringers, etc) was also not as simple as it could have been. I owned the phone for 6 days and retuned it to buy and [...] phone...." Read Full Review »

May 13, 2008 by Janet

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Uniden TRU9496 Corded/Cordless Telephone Review

Uniden corded/cordless answering machin

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Very very weak signal

    Cons

  • Limited Range
  • Uncomfortable Handset
  • Weak Signal
  • Weaksignal limits range

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"The answering machine with a telephone gives very good service. I was disappointed because Uniden had always been the very best telephone I had bought. With my cordless now(5.8 ghz) I can not get a signal if I step out from my house. With my old cordless Uniden (900 ghz) I could go several feet (app …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 7 2008
Buttercup
Cullman, AL
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Price: $175.99
 
 

Uniden TRU9496 Corded/Cordless Telephone Review

TRU9496 Pros and Cons

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Comfortable Handset
  • Good Sound Quality

    Cons

  • Caller ID Integration
  • Carrier Vmail indicator

    Best Uses

  • Conference Calls
  • High Call Volume
  • Long Talks
  • Telecommuting
 

"Two big dissappointments... First, information from the directory entries is not used to supplement caller ID. Names for incoming calls from cell and Internet phones are not displayed, even if they are in the directory.

Second, stutter-tone voice mail indicators for carrier voice mail are not hand …"  Read Full Review »

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Aug 9 2007
Ferrel
Columbus, GA
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Uniden TRU9496 Corded/Cordless Telephone Review

short range

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • Limited Range
  • Weak Signal

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Smaller Spaces
 

"range is too short for expandable units... "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 13 2007
talker
VA
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $175.99
 
 

Uniden TRU9496 Corded/Cordless Telephone Review

Best phone suite for home business

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Big Range
  • Comfortable Handset
  • Compact design
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Business and Home
  • Everyday Use
  • Home Use
  • Outdoors
  • Smaller Spaces
 

"Product provides ability to answer business and phone calls from the same phone. No need to have different phones with this integrated suite. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 27 2009
Collaborative Learning
Fort Myers, Florida
I am:
  • Value Oriented
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Price: $149.88
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Uniden TRU9496 Corded/Cordless Telephone Review

Love This System!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Compact design
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Outdoors
  • Smaller Spaces
 

"We have no negatives to report about this system. It is a massive improvement over the Panansonic 2-line system we used previously. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 18 2008
ComfortZones
Ashburnham, MA
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  • Quality Oriented
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