Editorial Review

With a complete set of high performance features and expandable functionality, the Uniden TRU9488 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. Read more

Features

• Expandable 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum cordless system with corded handset base
• Call Waiting Caller ID with 100-station memory; 100-station phone book allows two numbers per name
• IntegriSound digital answering system with memo recording
• DirectLink 2-way radio; 20 ring tone options
• Includes one corded and one cordless handset; One-year warranty

Reviews (8)

Decent Combo Phone System for the Money
I bought mine at the local discount warehouse for around $[...] with a rebate.The package included the corded base and 3 handsets.I've looked into a lot of different phones and read almost every review.When that wasn't enough, I went to the manufacturers' websites and read the manuals.I was looking for a 5.8 GHz with the same features as my old Siemens 2420 2.4GHz and this phone is closest I could come to matching it.The features are current with the exception of two:
Perhaps the best of its kind -- at this price
I feel I owe readers this assessment, given how much wasted energy went into trying to find a suitable digital answering machine w/caller ID at a price under $80.I'm very happy with this machine and feel it has only a few flaws.
GREAT PHONE SYSTEM
I would have rated 4 1/2 stars, just for the minor Cons below, but couldn't, so rated the full 5. Can't attest to the interference with a wireless network, because I'm not there yet but....
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Editorial Review

The Panasonic KX-TS3282B corded speakerphone offers a wealth of features designed to meet the needs of any small to medium sized business. This two-line phone offers automatic line selection with convenient buttons for hold, mute, pause, flash, redial (last ten numbers dialed), speed dial, transfer, call restriction, intercom, and more. Read more

Features

• 2-line corded speakerphone with adjustable volume control
• Flexible numbering for up to 8 optional extensions
• Caller ID/call waiting with 50 name-and-number memory
• Redial, speed dialing, mute, hold, call transfer, and more
• Head-set jack, wall mountable

Reviews (8)

Great phones, but length of phone lines matters
We replaced an aged Merlin system with these phones, and in general we're quite satisfied. The only limitation we found was that we can't use all eight phones at once in our 13-room, 4-story house. Evidently, the total length of all the phone lines -- probably several hundred feet -- is just too long. With a bit of fiddling, we got seven working solidly, and they make for a terrific phone system that meets all our needs. We expect to use all eight instruments in time, as two or three separate systems, so I can forgive this one problem.

Good Phone
This review should really be 4-1/2 stars but that's not an option, so...
No speed dial or answering machine
The phone has excellent sound quality but I was very disappointed that it only has three speed dial numbers - It has 8 extension buttons that I will never use since it is for my home office. They should have reversed the buttons, 10 speed dials and 3 extensions.
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Features

• Caller ID/call waiting compatible
• 99-number caller ID memory
• Supports 4 lines
• Data port, speakerphone
• Wall-mountable, headset compatible

Reviews (4)

7 new speaker phones
At first, I was unable to conference from room to room, one of the features that I had chosen the phone and spent extra money for and it turned out that the problem had a simple solution, reversing the plugs in the phone jacks. Changing the plug to jack arrangement also got the lines ringing in the proper order (line 1 appearing as line 1). I hope that this tip is helpful to another user. The hold button has a low visibility profile and when I first went to put a call on hold, I was searching frantically and I am tempted to paint that button a bright color. I still can't figure out what the phone means when it tells me that I have 35 (etc.) new calls. I set the phone to roll over to an answering service when I leave the office and I am uneasy that I should be doing something about these new calls. I think that my unease will dissipate over time, but now, I feel like the phone has the upper hand!

Great Options for Small Business or Large Home
I'm shopped around for a good phone system for a few months until I landed on this unit.
It's great when they get it right!
I've been looking for a high-quality multi-line office phone for several months, and have had a few bad experiences. It seemed that I got what I paid for, which was low-price, low-quality, and I just couldn't find a good solution for less than several hundred (or thousand)dollars. Read more

Editorial Review

This inexpensive corded phone from GE is ready to meet the demands of your busy home or office. The two-line operation is perfect for providing separate connections for home and office, while the three-way conferencing feature allows three parties to be linked together for teleconferencing. A hold button allows you to easily switch between current and incoming calls, while hearing aid compatibility is provided for hard-of-hearing users.Read more

Features

• Two-line convenience with distinctive ring and line-in-use indicators for each line
• 3 Way Call Conferencing-permits 3 parties to be linked together for conference calls
• Easy Wall Mount capability-enables installation flexibility.Phone can sit on a flast surface or be hung on a wall
• Tone/Pulse switchable dialing-allows any combination of tone and pulse dialing
• 10 Number memory-speeds dialing of frequently used numbers

Reviews (1)

Good basement phone
Great price for a two line phone, but I don't recommend it for heavy use areas. Cheaply made, very few features. C- ... Read more

Editorial Review

Panasonic's KX-TS3282W two-line integrated cordless phone system offers a convenient solution to small-office telephone needs. With its flexible extension numbering, built in data port, and included four-wire phone cord (two-wire cord also included), the KX-TS3282W also houses convenient business features, such as three-way conferencing, speakerphone capability, and support for an optional headset. It can expand as your needs grow, up to eight stations.Read more

Features

• 2-line corded integrated phone system, PBX compatible
• Supports caller ID with call waiting, 50 name-and-number memory
• Integrated speakerphone, 3-way conferencing
• Flexible extension numbering; data port; large 3-line LCD with clock
• Dial lock, call restriction, wall mountable

Reviews (5)

Excellent Phone
I bought this phone to replace a 10+ year old Panasonic model KX-T3175.This phone is equal in all features carried forward, and has attractive new features like built-in caller ID, intercom, and headset capabilities that make it superior.My LCD display is plenty bright, and contains more information than my previous set.

Dissapointed
The LCD display sucks. The display does not seem to have any kind of backlight. All the extension flash until you assign them a number even if you have no extensions. According to Panasonic the phone should have a backlight. This is the second phone I am going to return.

Excellent phone
We bought one of these to replace the older model KT3280 which we bought about 10 years ago. We love the built-in caller ID. Haven't tried any other phones as we are pleased with the Panasonic. ... Read more

Features

• 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Technology
• Corded Base & Cordless Handset
• Expandable System
• Dial in Base Speakerphone
• Last 5 Number Redial

Reviews (6)

Lesson Learned
It was one of limited few that meet all my criteria for the home office.
Good except for the outgoing message quality
I have just started using this phone today, and while it mostly lives up to my expectations, I have run into a major problem with the answering system:when I record the outgoing message on either line, the audio quality is extremely poor.I did just as the manual described - spoke at normal volume 9 in. from the unit - with poor results every time.I was also amazed that one is forced to record the announcement through the speakerphone, not the handset, making it sound as if it were recorded... well, over a speakerphone (but with an extra dose of poor audio quality).One worksaround is to record from the cordless handset, which allows you to use a headset.Still, bad quality even with the cordless handset.
Problem on outgoing calls
I bought this phone as soon as it came out because it had the features I wanted. I have been generally pleased with it except for one major issue: every so often I will make a call and the party on the other end hears nothing. This is particularly frustrating since I can think I'm leaving a message on the other party's voicemail but nothing is recorded because my voice doesn't come through. While AT&T's Customer Service is virtually useless, they did replace the unit. Unfortunately the new phone has exactly the same problem. After trying endlessly to talk to a technical person, I was told that they have never had this complaint before. I can't believe that I just got two phones with exactly the same defect. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The AT&T 944 corded speakerphone provides a long list of features, whether it's used as a single unit or as one part of a whole home and office telephone system. It's also designed to offer affordable operation and to grow as your office does. It accommodates four telephone lines and supports 11 units, so you can connect your staff via intercom, call transfer, three-way conferencing, and paging.Read more

Features

• 4-Line speakerphone with intercom
• Expandable to 12 stations
• 24-Number dialing memory
• Supports 3-way conferencing
• Line-in-use indicators and auto line selection

Reviews (6)

big phone system features for small price
i purchased 5 of these phones for my New Jersey office from my telephone wiring contractor CROWN TELECOM SERVICE (732) 681-3903 and they are a dream. they were up and running with a little programming. Very Disappointed Small Business
I purchased 4 of these phones for my small business.They are terrible.While everyone in technical support admits I have tried everything to get the phones to work they do not.I can talk on them but if I put a call on hold and pick it up at a different extension the customer can't hear us....we sound like a Mickey Mouse organization....Avoid these phones no matter how nice customer serivce is they can't help.

phone is fine but it broke and no replacement parts
The wires in the handset keep losing contact even though I tried to fix it many times. And, the key here is, there are no replacement parts... So, that is a major problem. ... Read more

Features

• 2-line corded business phone with built-in data port
• 3-way conferencing plus speakerphone
• 10-station one-touch dialer
• Wall-mountable, headset jack, and belt-clip
• Flash, hold, pause, mute, and dial lock functions

Reviews (3)

Panasonic - terrible customer service
After two months, this phone stopped working. It was returned to Panasonic Repair and we received a notice thirty days later saying that the phone was back ordered and delivery would be in 6-8 weeks.This is not customer service. Panasonic should have refunded the purchase price or offered a comparable or better phone. When called today to check on status of order, answer was basically "tough luck." Never again, Panasonic. Amazon should discontinue this brand.

Great Value!
I bought this telephone for the church of which I am the treasurer.We needed a new 2 line phone for our pastor's office so I checked here at Amazon.com and found this model.It is perfect.Not fancy and easy to use.

Let the buyer beware
This phone did not work. I called the Panasonic service center and was told that items bought on Amazon did not have a warranty since Amazon was not an approved retailer. Finally was able to get a return voucher which I did not use since the additional mailing charge would have almost equalled what I had already paid for the phone. ... Read more

Features

• Supports 2 lines
• Built-in speakerphone
• Caller ID with call waiting, 50-call history
• Dataport for PC or fax connection
• On-hook headset compatible

Reviews (3)

Nice product!
It is excellent! Well designed. Works perfectly and no any problem. I am happy with it.

So so.
I was looking for a coreded phone that I could plug my standard headset into.I went to Staples to see which phones had this capability, and the Panasonic KX-TSC14B did, and at a reasonable price.Please note that I did not require a 2-line phone; it seems that all phones with a headset jack (at least at Staples) were 2-line phones.
What has happened to telephones recently?
So corded phones have now joined the ranks of junk "consumable" electronics along with hair driers and toaster ovens? In my search for a decent 2 line corded phone with caller ID, I purchased and with great disappointment returned 2 AT&T models (once the gold standard of all phones!)and finally, several months into the process, exhausted and desparate, settled on this Panasonic. Unlike the AT&Ts, all of the features work, but there is no mute, no reserve power supply (for shame!)and the LED screen is impossible to read from any angle except from directly above. I do not recommend this or any other two line phone. The situation is pathetic! ... Read more

Features

• 2-Line phone operation
• Speakerphone with volume control
• 16 Number Memory
• Conference Call Function
• Data Port

Reviews (1)

Only one hang-up!
Pros: Good tone quality; large, easy to read display, CID works well, buttons large,easy to use and reasonable footprint and price.
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Editorial Review

The KXTSC14W supports two phone lines, making it ideal for families and small businesses, who will also greatly appreciate the phone's speakerphone for hands-free operation. For those who subscribe to Caller ID service, offered by most local carriers, the phone's two-line LCD on the base makes screening and tracking your calls a breeze. Fifty phone numbers are stored in the Caller ID memory, acting as a virtual phone book for quick callbacks. In addition, the KXTSC14W boasts a digital answering system, with three mailboxes. Read more

Features

• Operates 2 lines with 3-way conferencing
• Call waiting/caller ID with 50-station memory and dialer
• 3-line LCD in base station
• 10-station speed dialing
• Hands-free speakerphone

Reviews (10)

Pretty good for the price
I've been using this phone for about a month now, and overall it's pretty good.
Junk
Here is why it is junk.1.creates a buzz on the line2.Not enough room in back of phone for the cord if you wall mount 3.The LCD is pathetic. Can't see it in a normally lit room.THis should be back lit, and numbers should be bigger.4.All in all, a real dissappointment and it is going back.

Good for the price
As others have said, this is good for the price, but lacks the features you'd want out of a $200 phone.Two other notable drawbacks - the headphone jack didn't work with two different types of headsets I tried - the volume level was all wrong, even after adjusting it on the headsets.Also, sometimes the CallerID text just says "Incoming Caller" (It almost always gets the number correct).The fax machine I have next to it properly displays the text. I would have gladly paid $10 more for a phone like this with a mute button, a message waiting light, and a usable headphone jack and I think Panasonic cut a few too many corners here to get the price down.Personally I have no use for storing an address book on the phone - that's what my computer's for.Despite these drawbacks, it works and I'm not spending $200 on a phone. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Confidently manage your calls while running a small home-based business with the remanufactured Panasonic KX-TSC14B corded two-line phone system. With two-line operation, you can conference in two outside lines to enjoy a three-way conversation, or you can place your current call on hold to make a second call. The result is a far more efficient phone system, especially when you have to juggle several projects at once. Fortunately for users, the two-line operation is just the beginning: the phone also includes such useful features as caller ID, a built-in speakerphone, and a three-line LCD display.Read more

Features

• 2-line corded phone with hold button, automatic line selection, and 3-way call conferencing
• Caller ID/call waiting compatible (subscription required); 3-line LCD display with voicemail indicator
• Built-in speakerphone with 12-step volume control supports room-wide conversations
• 50-call memory and dialer; data port; wall-mountable to save space
• Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day warranty

Features

• Two-line convenience with distinctive ring and line in use indicators for each line-meets demands of increasingly popular 2 line home or small office.Provides a second line for the kids, for the computer or whatever
• Full performance speakerphone with hands-free dialing and auto transfer to handset-allows user to dial out of memory or keypad without picking up the handset.Lifting handset automatically transfers call to handset
• Three Way call conferencing-permits three parties to be linked together for conference calls
• Line-Switchable Data Port for Fax, Modem, or Answerer-adds versatility.Auxiliary jack can be used for fax, modem, or answerer and can be connnected to any of the 4 lines
• Easy to read LCD display with jog control and forward/reverse call review-clearly displays caller's phone number or name and number,date and time of call, and call sequence number. Jog through the list of calls and delete those not wanted

Reviews (5)

RCA 25202 RE3-B- The Best 2 Line Small Office Phone Available!
I have purchased some of the most expensive multi line small business/office phones and have always been disappointed by lack of features or poor performance, until now.
Nice features - abysmal audio quality
I'm satisfied with the feature set of this phone, but the audio quality is very poor.I put up with it initially since the feature set matched what I needed, but the audio quality has gone steadily worse.There's a permanent hiss on the line with many pops and breaks which are audible to both parties.I'll be getting rid of this as soon as I find a new phone.

Disappointed with SpeakerPhone quality
The speakerphone stinks. Calling into a conference bridge, words dropped about every 30 seconds as I listened, and apparently every few words I spoke were not heard by the others on the call. One-on-one calls were no different. I took it back to Office Depot and told them I was as disappointed.
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Editorial Review

The AT&T 955 stands alone or works as one part of an expandable telephone system for your growing office. It boasts an impressive list of advanced features, accommodates four telephone lines, and can communicate with 11 other AT&T model 955 or 964 stations. Connect your staff via intercom, page and transfer between extensions, and engage in conference calls.Read more

Features

• Accepts 4 lines; 3-party conferencing
• Supports up to 11 AT&T 955 or 964 stations
• Caller ID with call waiting capability
• 2 data ports
• Hands-free speakerphone

Reviews (15)

Looks good - But thats all...
Very disappointed with the performance of this phone from ATT. Speed dial is useless, you need to press so many keys it is easier to look up the number. Caller ID only works on one line at a time.The keypad locks up once in awhile and requires pulling power from the phone to make it work again. Sometimes the phone "senses" a call waiting and mutes out the caller's voice for a few seconds at a time.And the last is the best; when answering a line, the phone will sometimes (not often) conference another line in and I get to speak to my customer on one line, and we both listen (at the same time) to a loud dial tone from another.
Flat out....these phones suck!!!!
We purchased 3 of the AT&T 955 phones for a small business.After about a week, they all have had their quircky problems.
Horrible!!
Guys, I've owned this phone now for one year and let me tell you that this phone has constant problems. Sometimes when I press the number one line, both the number one line and the number three line will light up!! That's right, two lines come on at the same time!! I regret the day I bought this thing. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With four separate lines that each use a distinctive ring, the GE 29451 is an excellent phone for small businesses or busy home offices. Intercom capabilities between two stations make it easy for staff to communicate quickly, and three-way conference calling is available at the touch of a button. A generously sized LCD panel displays the time and length of individual calls--when not in use, the panel functions as a clock. Read more

Features

• Supports 4 separate lines
• 32-number memory for speed dial
• Call conferencing with 3 parties
• Intercom capability between 2 stations
• Easy-to-read display

Reviews (2)

I can't kill this phone...
I've had this model, plus the predecessor for about 14 (!) years and we now have 6 phones hooked altogether...both the earlier version and this version all work together & work perfectly...
Superior multi-function multi-line speakerphone
This is one of the best consumer products I've purchased.I bought a large number of the previous version/model in 1995, and have upgraded to the 29451, which has the LCD/liquid crystal display, a better speakerphone, and a few extra functions.The amazing characteristic was its remarkable intercom function - just plug in the power and the phone line jack, and you have an instant intercom.There is also a "paging" system, or broadcasting function.Quick-dialing programming, redialing, conference calling, and call transferring ( to another phone within the office) all work flawlessly. The speakerphone is excellent, although you have to allow for the fact that reasonably-priced speakerphones are not "two-way" -- the microphone transmits speech only one direction at a time; if more than one participant speaks, the sound is blocked.
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Editorial Review

An excellent choice for a small-office environment, AT&T's 954 four-lineintercom speakerphone offers a wealth of features to handle a variety of needsfor both individual and group use. This corded unit handles up to four separatelines and includes a "convenience port," into which you can connect a faxmachine or modem.Read more

Features

• Provides access to 4 separate telephone numbers
• Hands-free speakerphone with page and intercom
• Remembers 36 telephone numbers
• Displays time, date, number called, and the duration of call
• 1-year limited warranty

Reviews (17)

Intercom problems
I own four, all on "Do Not Disturb" because the intercoms ring constantly.

GREAT PHONE
I LOVE THIS PHONE!!! It has "old" handset styling,phonebook,a screen and multible lines. Reminds me of the Toshiba DKT-2020 Strata series telephone.

Want your business to sound like it cares about quality?
Then don't buy this phone!We bought five, and every last one is a piece of junk.Callers began telling us we sounded like we were talking through a pillow or from the bottom of a garbage can.We have surely lost customers as a result. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

The AT&T 964 is a four-line digital duplex speakerphone that also provides integrated intercom and an answering system. It can stand alone or function as part of an expandable system, with a long list of advanced features that are ideal for a small office or large home. Accommodating four telephone lines, the phone can connect 11 staff members via intercom, call transfer, and conferencing. It supports caller ID on all four lines, has two data ports, and displays a 200-name-and-number caller history on the multifunction LCD.Read more

Features

• Access for up to 4 Separate Lines
• 3-party conferencing
• 2 data ports
• Caller ID with call waiting capability
• Hands-free Speakerphone

Reviews (24)

Intercom doesn't work on my wiring
One of the nice concepts of this phone was the idea of using it as an intercom. I have a huge house, and it's nice to be able to intercom someone in their room instead of going all the way over there each time.
The Worst Phone on the Planet
Everything wrong cited in the earlier reviews is true.The poorest quality at the highest price--shame on you AT&T.Based on my experience with this product, I will never purchase an AT&T branded anything.

Typical cheap Asian electronics
In other words, lots of claimed features, many of which are unnecessary, conflict with one another and are poorly documented. Additionally, we found that this unit (although not the 944 slave) is subject to RFI (static), which required us to relocate it to another room.
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Editorial Review

A two-line phone from AT&T, the 952 is a corded desktop unit with a number of user-friendly features. A built-in speakerphone provides an easy way to conduct hands-free conversations, and a headset jack is also provided for your convenience. Switching between the two lines is a snap, while three-way conferencing lets you connect to both lines at once.Read more

Features

• Supports 2-line operation
• Speakerphone for hands-free conversations
• Accepts optional headset
• 32 speed dial presets; built-in data port
• Hold, mute, flash functions; wall-mountable

Reviews (3)

No Caller ID.... But A GREAT Telephone!
What I Like About It-
Nice Home Office Phone
This phone is working very well as my home office phone, and it is getting a lot of use. After trying a really cheap phone and being unhappy with it, I spent a little more for this and have been very pleased. Worthless phone!
Decent looking phone however the ringers are so whisper quiet---even on the HI setting---that you cannot hear the phone ring! I first bought this phone at Best Buy, returned it for this reason. A week later I found it a little cheaper at Staples so I thought I'd give it another shot in case the first one was defective. No dice---same inaudible rings. Definitely avoid this phone! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Plantronics T20 is a two-line telephone with a convertible headset for hands-free conversations. It features three-way conference calling and flash, redial, and hold functions to enhance your home or office productivity.Read more

Features

• Adjustable noise-canceling headset with microphone
• 3-way conference calling
• Online and mute indicators
• Flash, redial, and hold features
• Connects to existing telephone jacks

Reviews (10)

Good for listening, not for talking.
I've used Plantronics headsets for years.I was surprised that there was no volume adjustment for the Mic -- every other Plantronics headset I've used had one.I must have had a dozen people tell me they could hardly hear me in 3 days of use.No amount of adjusting the headset position on my head solved the problem..I had to pull the mic nearly into my mouth for people to hear me easily.
Headset only Plantronics T20 -- Choose Another
I've had this phone for about a year and have been unhappy with it from day one. I should have returned it when I realized that the flash button didn't work but now I'm back to buy another phone that actually works.The listening sound quality is okay, however, callers often tell me they can't hear me unless I jockey the headset microphone right to my lips and speak loudly.Having to locate the headset to answer a call is a real pain.I don't think the description adequately explains the fact that you cannot answer the phone without locating the headset, untangling it and putting it on your head first to speak.Also, the dialing tones hurt your ears when you dial with the headset on.Other than that, it's great.:)

Excellent telephone, headset needs improvement.
You should be aware that this phone is "headset only".It is a simple hookup that allows for two lines using either an "expanded" modular plug to a single wall jack or two separate plugs to two wall jacks.There are handy volume and tone adjustments.The buttons are large and convenient.You can initiate a conference call if you have two lines.The only pitfall is the boom microphone which tends to pop off of the headset.It snaps back in, but it can be an annoyance.Plantronics offers headset upgrades (available at Staples, etc), or you can go with a competitor's headset that uses a standard 3.5mm single jack. ... Read more

Features

• Supports 4 lines
• Expandable to 16 stations
• Full-performance speakerphone
• Hands-free dialing and auto-transfer
• 1-year warranty