Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Expandable Corded/Cordless Combination System with Digital Answering System, Dual Keypad and Call Waiting/Caller ID
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Easy to use, lots of nice features, just wish the cordless was better
  • Great Product; Nonexistent Support
  • Poor sound quality - horrible customer service
  • too much static and poor range reception
  • 2 Line office phone with all the right stuff
Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Expandable Corded/Cordless Combination System with Digital Answering System, Dual Keypad and Call Waiting/Caller ID

Manufacturer: Uniden
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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  1. 3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Replacement 3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Replacement

Product Features:
  • IntegriSound life-like audio
  • 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name and up to 100-number Caller ID memory
  • 7-way conferencing and DirectLink 2-way radio feature
  • Transfer phonebook memory between handsets along with intercom feature
  • Trilingual menus

ASIN: B000FND8HO

Product Description

With the Uniden TRU9496 5.8 GHz Digital 2-Line Expandable Phone System is the next generation of 5.8 GHz cordless phones. It's a full-featured digital answerer, with a Dialing keypad and a speakerphone. 5.8GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology delivers outstanding clarity, vastly reduced interference and increased power. Advanced Call Waiting and Caller ID functions make it easier to screen and manage your calls, while the Digital Answering System makes sure you never miss a message. The other features deliver a quantum leap in phone functions. Do Not Disturb (DND) silences the phone to cut back on distractions 100 programmable CID memory locations at handset or base DirectLink Technology - 2-way radio communication Mute & Hold features Store up to 100 names, store Up to 2 numbers per name Advanced Phonebook Features - 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/baby monitoring Earpiece & ringer volume control Ringer Off option Find Lost Handset/Paging key Extra Caller ID handset and Charger included Battery level and clock display Headset compatible for hands-free operation Belt clip included Handset Battery Type - BT-446 NiMH Power Failure Protection - In the event of a power failure, virtal information is retained and telephone calls can be made and received on line 1

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The Uniden TRU9496 is thoughtfully designed for small businesses or homes that find two separate phone lines to be one of life's necessities. The system is expandable to include a total of 10 handsets with charging cradles (available separately). Combining a traditional corded handset with a 5.8 GHz cordless handset, the Uniden TRU9496 offers cordless convenience when you want it, but will continue to provide basic phone service in the event of a power outage. Only the base system with the corded handset requires a phone jack; any additional handsets simply require an electrical outlet to connect the charging cradle. DirectLink two-way radio communication is built into each cordless handset and the base speakerphone, 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 five-way conference calls or just enjoy the consistent, clear 5.8 GHz digital signal transmission. The base includes a fully digital answering system with up to 15 minutes of recording time. Additional features include an audible message alert, toll saver, remote message retrieval and a choice between personalized or prerecorded outgoing messages. With subscription to local service, the phone is compatible with Call Waiting Caller ID. It will display the name, number and date and time of each call on the backlit LCD, and will store up to 100 names with two numbers each, so you can return calls at the touch of a button. Even without Caller ID service, a phonebook stores 10 of your most frequently-dialed numbers. What's in the Box: Base with answering system, AC adapter, corded handset, charging cradle, cordless handset, telephone line cord, handset battery, battery cover, belt clip, printed user's guide, warranty card

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Easy to use, lots of nice features, just wish the cordless was better .......2007-09-20

I purchased three of these for use in our office. We are required to have 2-line phones, and this seemed to have the best options as there was corded and cordless handset option. It was even better that we all got to change ringtones so that we know whose phone is ringing.

Although it took some of the people in the office to get used to them, all in all, I've had no real complaints . . . save one: Every one of our cordless handsets have horrible reception to the base. There are a lot of "pops", "scratches" and "static". Now I realize that since we are all in the same office, there is the potential for cross-reception, however most other handsets allow you to change the "channel" to find an unoccupied frequency.

We cannot seem to find the channel button or how to change this in the setup to see if it can even be done. I think we are just going to have to cut our losses, but we all seem to prefer to use the corded base. I was thinking about calling customer support, but with all the negative feedback, I don't know if it will be worth the heartache or trouble. If it gets any worse, I might have to bite the bullet.

Also, we have a lot of calls going through our office. There have been many times that we are using two lines at once. I have never had a third caller bump into one of my other calls. I have been told by other callers that the phone line simply rings as busy and they weren't able to leave a message.

Pros:
Excellent speakerphone
Corded handset is very clear
Menu is simple to understand and operate
Different ringers

Cons:
Horrible, horrible cordless handset
Ringers go from loud to VERY loud (I don't know how a previous reviewer could think this was quiet!)
Ringtones are generic

1 out of 5 stars Great Product; Nonexistent Support.......2007-09-20

The TRU9496 works quite well, just as almost all of the other TRU8 and TRU9 devices, BUT ... do NOT buy this or any other Uniden phone BEFORE talking with their Tech Support people (and I use the word "people" very lightly).
If you make the mistake - as I did - of calling their Tech Support AFTER the purchase is made, they will scold you with such phrases as, "You should have called us before you bought it." In other words, they're saying, "You should have had the clairvoyant ability to anticipate that we would do NOTHING to help you, and your purchase would be a foolish one, because YOU are the idiot for thinking we'd help you out."
These vile, inept, do-nothing excuses for humanity are rude, patronizing and outright insulting.
After the third or fourth repeating of their mantra-like disclaimer of any responsibility for your problem, they say, "This call is over," and hang up!
They do not care about you or your concerns or problems. They care only about technical "hair-splitting" that is consistent with their CYOA philosophy.
I've used and loved Uniden products, but know now that if anything goes wrong I'm on my own and might as well toss my phones in the trash and buy something else.
CAVEAT EMPTOR!

1 out of 5 stars Poor sound quality - horrible customer service .......2007-09-20

KEEP YOUR RECEIPT - AFTER YOU WAIT FOR 30 MIN ON HOLD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY WILL DO NOTHING FOR YOU WITHOUT YOUR RECEIPT IT IS THERE ESCAPE CLAUSE FOR THE POOR QUALITY PRODUCT THEY PUT OUT. AFTER 6 MONTHS MY EXTRA HANDSETS STARTED CLICKING AND POPPING, I CONTACTED UNIDEN AND WAS FRUSTRATED BEYOND BELIEF, LUCKILY I HAD MY RECEIPT SENT THE PHONES (0N MY DIME) TO THEM AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS THEY SEND ME TO REFERBISED FACTORY PHONES, BOTH DID NOT WORK, CALLED AGAIN THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO SEND ME TWO MORE, THEY NEVER CAME, WHEN i CALLED THEY SAID THE SECOND ORDER DID NOT HAVE A RECEIPT ATTACHED TO IT SO THEY DID NOT SEND THE PHONES, PS HAVE NOT HAD PHONES FOR OVER A MONTH AND STILL WAITING FOR THE REPLACEMENTS.

1 out of 5 stars too much static and poor range reception.......2007-09-06

The expandable handset has too much static and poor reception (out of range) even within 5 ft of the base. This problem persisted even after all possible sources of 'interference' were disconnected or turned off. This is supposed to be a replacement for my 2.4G 2 line Vtech, which has not given me this kind of problem except that their keypads are worn after 10 years of use.

5 out of 5 stars 2 Line office phone with all the right stuff.......2007-09-04

I was fairly happy with my 6 year old Sony 2 line phone but it finally gave up on me. I've found the new Uniden phone to be a huge improvement over what I was used to. I have a home office and use line 2 for my business and line 1 is the main family home line. I also have a separate single-line phone/answering machine in the kitchen for the family for line 1. I need a 2-line phone so I can pick up line 1 calls when I need to without running into the kitchen. What I really like about the system is its flexibility in how you set it up for EACH line and cordless handset. Specifically, when I pick up my phone in my office, I want it to default to line 2 not line 1. It can do that. I also don't want my 2-line system to answer calls on line 1 since I have a separate answering maching for that. It can do that. I also don't want other people to hear line 1 ringing when I'm on a call. It can do that. It also has a nice Do Not Disturb feature that throws calls straight to voice mail without ringing. Of course it has all the usual features like caller ID and call waiting. It also has excellent sound quality on the answering machine, speaker phone and the handpieces. I would say the range on the cordless phone is average. My office is at one end of the house (with lots of electrical stuff in it... computers, wireless devices, etc.) and the cordless phone does great everywhere in the house except in a bathroom at the other end of the house about 80 feet away. It still works there but I can hear some clicking like it's trying to find a good channel. If maximum range is your goal, another phone might be better. For my purposes, I'm extremely happy and can recommend the phone highly.
Uniden TRU9488 Expandable Corded/Cordless Combination System with Digital Answering System, Dual Keypad, and Call Waiting/Caller ID
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • GREAT PHONE + LOTS OF FEATURES!
  • I love these phones!
  • Love this Phone
  • NOT wall mountable
  • great phone
Uniden TRU9488 Expandable Corded/Cordless Combination System with Digital Answering System, Dual Keypad, and Call Waiting/Caller ID

Manufacturer: Uniden
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product 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

ASIN: B000E62H2O
Release Date: 2006-05-01

Product Description

Corded/Cordless Combo / Base and Handset Speakerphone / Digital Answering Machine / Type Caller ID Display Capable / Clock / Charcoal Finish Handset Speakerphone - This feature gives you the freedom to use the handset as a speakerphone Base Duplex Speakerphone Programmable Call ID or Memory Locations at Handset/Base - 100 Do Not Disturb (DND) - Silence the phone so you can work without distractions In-system Conference Calling - 4-Way 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 with Alert Tone Option Intercom or Call Transfer Between Handsets 20 Ringer Options - 10 melodies + 10 tones 10 Speed Dial Locations at Base Trilingual Menu Displays - English / French / Spanish Room / Baby Monitoring Battery Level and Clock Display Earpiece and 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 (one included)

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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.

This set includes one corded handset and one cordless handset with a separate charger; the system is expandable to a total of ten (additional cordless models available separately). You can transfer incoming calls between each handset, and make use of the convenient hands-free design by using the included belt clip and built-in headset jack (headsets available separately). A page button lets you quickly locate the cordless handset if it's strayed under the couch cushions.

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). The base 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, handset, cordless handset, charger, handset cord, telephone cord, battery, AC adapter, user's guide, warranty card

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT PHONE + LOTS OF FEATURES!.......2007-09-15

When I first hooked up this phone I was dissappointed because it was fading out a lot. But we determined that it was our DSL filter that was causing it! When we changed the base location to a phone jack without the DSL filter it worked perfectly! The sound is perfectly clear now and the features offered on this phone are great. I can't believe all the phones on the marked that have only cordless handsets on the base and there is no keypad or speaker on them either. If a call comes in and the handset is off the base you can't answer the phone until you find the handset! Since most people nowadays hang up if you don't answer by 4 rings, that results in a lot of missed calls. (At least that seemed to be my experience). Also, it's just plain annoying when you have a base ringing and you can't do anything unless the cordless handset is right there.

Thats why it was important to me to find a 5.8 ghz phone that has a corded base unit with speaker phone. The expandability is awesome and the handsets are not expensive. I did a lot of research and tried many phones before I decided on this purchase, so I really believe this is one of the best phones and best values out there right now!

5 out of 5 stars I love these phones!.......2007-09-14

I bought the 2 line version of this phone for my office and when I saw how great they work I bought this one for my home. Kids love it (too much). The phones work well. Great range we can go outside to the park across the street from our house and still receive calls. Setup is easy. Lots of useful features. Great sound quality. One of the main reasons for buying this system was the poor sound quality of all the last 4 cordless phones I had bought and I'm very satisfied with it. Phones seem durable (kids have dropped the cordless one a few times). I recommend this system highly.

5 out of 5 stars Love this Phone.......2007-06-08

`The ease of use is what I am most pleased about. The (DND) do not disturb button is a must for me, with all those early and late night telemarketers. The buttons on the phone feels good to the touch and I highly recommend this phone as a great value for all its features.

3 out of 5 stars NOT wall mountable.......2007-05-11

We purchased this phone based on it being a version of the highest rated phone by Consumer Reports and "Good Stuff-noreasonableofferrefused's" stating that it was wall mountable. The latter was entirely false. In no way is this phone wall mountable - the only disappointment. So far our cats have not bothered it but we are wondering where we will put it if they do. Otherwise this is a pretty good phone with exceptionally good sound quality. The three-star review comes because the inability to wall mount it is a major drawback.

5 out of 5 stars great phone.......2007-05-09

This phone is easy to install and set up, as are the extra hand sets - I bought 3 extra - and love the ring tones. Easy but time consuming to enter numbers into the memory, but what a convenience! One minor dislike: the symbols on the answering machine buttons are not familliar - took a few days of referring to the manual to remember which was for what. Have had no problems with this system and will highly recomend.
Uniden TRU9488 Expandable Corded/Cordless Combination System with Digital Answering System, Dual Keypad, and Call Waiting/Caller ID w/ 3 Cordless Handsets / Chargers
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • IT DOES NOT WORK IN A TWO STORY HOUSE OR MORE THAN 25 FEET FROM RECEIVER
  • excellent product and excellent quality
  • Outstanding Phone
  • Best ever cordless landline phone
  • Just falls a bit short
Uniden TRU9488 Expandable Corded/Cordless Combination System with Digital Answering System, Dual Keypad, and Call Waiting/Caller ID w/ 3 Cordless Handsets / Chargers

Manufacturer: Uniden
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Cordless TelephonesCordless Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | 900 MHz - Analog | 900 MHz - Digital | 900 MHz - DSS | Corded-Cordless Combos | Expandable Multi-Handset | Extra Handset Included | Kids' | Multi-Line | Speakerphones | With Answering Device | With Caller ID
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Product 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 three cordless handset; One-year warranty

ASIN: B000JFTI5O

Product Description

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. This set includes one corded handset and one cordless handset with a separate charger; the system is expandable to a total of ten (additional cordless models available separately). You can transfer incoming calls between each handset, and make use of the convenient hands-free design by using the included belt clip and built-in headset jack (headsets available separately). A page button lets you quickly locate the cordless handset if it's strayed under the couch cushions. 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). 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, handset,3 cordless handset, 3 chargers, handset cord, telephone cord, battery, AC adapter, user's guide, warranty card

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars IT DOES NOT WORK IN A TWO STORY HOUSE OR MORE THAN 25 FEET FROM RECEIVER.......2007-08-16

I PURCHASED THIS PHONE AFTER READING HOW GREAT IT WAS IN A MULTI LEVEL HOME, THIS IS NOT TRUE. THE FIRST TIME I SET THE PHONE UP IN THE COMPUTER ROOM WITH HANDSETS IN THE LIVING ROOM AND TWO UPSTAIRS. MY HOME IS ONLY 1850 SQ. FT. LIVING NOT THAT HUGE. IF I WOULD TRY AND USE THE UPSTAIRS PHONE IT WOULD CONNECT AND THAN DISCONNECT OR REAL HEAVY STATIC. I THOUGHT MAYBE THE COMPUTER WAS CAUSING PROBLEM SO I MOVED BASE RECEIVER UP STAIRS SAME THING IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 25 FEET FROM THE RECEIVER IN THE HOUSE IT WILL NOT WORK. I CAN THOUGH WALK OUTSIDE AND WALK AROUND THE POOL AND IT WORKS FINE. AT THIS TIME I AM TRYING TO RETURN PHONES FOR REFUND.

5 out of 5 stars excellent product and excellent quality.......2007-06-20

I needed a few cordless units to put in different rooms. I have only one access point with my Sunrocket service. So Uniden expandable worked best for me. The feature which I love is conferencing with an outside call using all corded + cordless units. Also the room monitor is a bonus! Thanks Uniden.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Phone.......2007-05-07

We did a fair amount of research before purchasing this phone. We purchased it from a local 'big box' outlet (Circuit City) for a cheaper price than was available on Amazon (though I would have no problem getting this from Amazon, it did not seem to be available for free shipping---which would have wiped out any benefit from avoiding sales tax with the Amazon purchase).

Our last phone was an ATT corded phone with 2 cordless handsets that we purchased about 7 years ago...it worked very well but was only 2.4 GHz instead of 5.8 GHz and was really due for an update. This Uniden has a lot of great featurs outlined in other reviews. The set-up is VERY simple.

The handsets just 'feel' quite solid (unlike a Panasonic that I looked at very closely) and the numbers are BACKLIT (many are not in this price-range---again the Panasonic's handsets were not backlit).
The phonebook is awesome and easy to program. The salmon-colored display is very sharp and much nicer than I have seen on other phones.

I really wanted to purchase the Panasonic KX-TG6074B but when we compared all the features we find most important, my wife convinced me to go with the Uniden.

I really like having a corded phone base with the cordless handsets in the event of a power outage...this was something that I really wanted and not too many packages with 3 handsets or more seemed to have this (again, the Panasonic KX-TG6074B does not) when I was searching.

Overall we are very pleased with our purchase and think the price was very reasonable for all of the features.


5 out of 5 stars Best ever cordless landline phone.......2007-04-10

These are the best phones I have ever owned! I actually have TRU9485-4WR. It is the same except the base has a wireless handset & it comes with a "submersible" handset as well as the three regular wireless handsets. 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.

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.

4 out of 5 stars Just falls a bit short.......2007-03-27

I would have given the phone 5 stars had it not been for one small problem, on my old system the caller ID would show up with the names that you had stored on the phone, but with this system only if the person calling you has thier name set up on thier own phone does the caller ID work. Most of the time the calls come in as Cell Phone where in my other system from Sony it would match the number stored on your phone and bring up the caller ID with that name. Otherwise the sytem works great, the sound is ok and the features are good.

Apple PowerBook Notebook M8623LL/A (667-MHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Met all of my needs without a flaw.
  • Apple refuses to exchange brand new G4
  • Think Real
  • What a great computer
  • Great Machine!
Apple PowerBook Notebook M8623LL/A (667-MHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive)

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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  1. IRIS Business Card Reader II (Macintosh Edition) IRIS Business Card Reader II (Macintosh Edition)
  2. IRIS Business Card Reader II for Macintosh (USOA180) IRIS Business Card Reader II for Macintosh (USOA180)
  3. Sony 4X Dbl Layer 16X DVD+/-RW External Drive ( DRX720UL/T ) Sony 4X Dbl Layer 16X DVD+/-RW External Drive ( DRX720UL/T )
  4. AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro/PowerBook (w/ or w/o Display) M8853LL/B - 3 Years AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro/PowerBook (w/ or w/o Display) M8853LL/B - 3 Years
  5. Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock

ASIN: B00005UX3J

Product Description

Take a high-performance PowerPC G4 processor, add a wide-screen display, and enclose it all in a lightweight titanium case. Apple has just created the PowerBook G4 - and redefined portable computing. If you need the utmost power for creative design, education, or business, the PowerBook G4 is ready to provide it wherever you go. Making a notebook computer the slimmest and lightest in its category shouldn't have to mean making compromises in performance and functionality. What makes a supercomputer "super" is its ability to execute at least one billion floating-point operations per second. It's a staggering measure of speed known as a "gigaflop". In addition, the PowerPC G4 can perform four (in some cases eight) 32-bit floating-point calculations in a single cycle - two to four times faster than traditional processors. The PowerPC G4 with Velocity Engine works with the PowerPC architecture to accelerate the data-intensive processing required by next-generation video, voice and graphics applications.Among the G4 key features is a vector permute function capable of rearranging data in the registers - a priceless benefit when converting data from one format to another (often necessary with voice, video and graphics applications, which typically need to save data in a number of different formats). These vector-processing acceleration advantages give the G4 microprocessor a significant edge when it comes to fast visualization of large data sets and intensive math for real-time simulations, making the PowerPC G4 perfect for everything from digital video, graphics and 3D games to astronomy, the biosciences and predictive modeling.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Met all of my needs without a flaw........2002-02-23

After owning this machine for a few months I am convinced I will never buy desktop machine again. This is the powerbook I have been waiting for. While not as powerful as some of its desktop brothers it easily breezes through most of the main apps I use (mainly DTP apps). My wife loves to edit on my machine using FCP 3 and her Canon GL1 (she also loves the dual display support which is flawless). I can't wait till all apps are OS X native. But finding unix apps ported for X has been easy, and running apps in classic has been smooth sailing so far. For most users this will be an excellent desktop computer replacement as well as a moblie computer.

1 out of 5 stars Apple refuses to exchange brand new G4.......2002-02-19

I purchased a brand new G4 on 02/15/2002 during the Olympics in Salt Lake City, opened the sealed box and found a white lited pixel on the screen. Totally dissappointed. Call the Mac store the next day who advised that they are ordering a replacement G4.
02/18/00 store advised me that Apple will not replace my unit since their policy is that up to 3 damaged pixels are industry specs and therefore nothing is wrong with my unit.
So I called 1800 sos apple and their customer service give the same story NOTHING IS WRONG WITH MY UNIT.
Being a first time user I am shocked about the way I am treated by Apple.
Apple customer service really took away my happyness at the Olympics very easily.
The unit is spectacularly built but the white dot on the screen really bugs me.
After pleading with Apple they still claim nothing is wrong with my unit.

4 out of 5 stars Think Real.......2002-02-13

The product is very good, but the features are no big bargain at the price you are offering. Sorry, but this is no deal.

4 out of 5 stars What a great computer.......2002-01-25

This is one heck of a computer. It's got style, power, and sex appeal. Starting with it's sleek titanium body, down to its fast processor and built-in wireless airport card, this computer doesn't disapoint. It has a gorgeous 15.2 inch wide screen that is a joy to work and play with. OS X is easily a match for anything Microsoft can put out and rivals Windows XP in ease of use. My model has a combo drive with DVD-ROM/CD-RW which is killer.

As a PC user for work and a Mac user for fun, it's taking me a bit of getting used to. OS X works differently than Windows.

The only reason I gave it four starts instead of five is because of the battery life. I can't seem to get more than about 2 hours of battery live while apple claims the battery can provide up to 5 hours. Maybe it's five hours of sitting idle, but if I'm actually working (not watching a DVD or heavily using the DVD/CD-RW) it just guzzles power. If you're going to get this computer, i totally recommend that you spend the extra money and get an airport station. You'll love taking the computer from room to room and still having internet access. In my case, I can sit in front of the fire downstairs and have my airport station upstairs. It makes the laptop truly portable.

5 out of 5 stars Great Machine!.......2002-01-18

I've just bought one of these (the one without de CDRW) and am VERY happy with it . You just can't imagine how fast this thing is ( I have a G4 Cube 450Mhz). Great investment, great WOW factor in meetings. A little bit heavy... but that's about the only negative thing I can say about it . It also came with OS X 10.1 wich is awesome! it just doesn't crash!

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