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Uniden TRU8866 (07/08/2004)

Uniden TRU8866

Entered CNET Catalog: 07/08/2004

SKU: 0050633260210

Manufacturer: Uniden America Corp.

Manufacturer description

Uniden is creating a World Without Wires. Which means that Uniden is building products that give its customers more freedom to enjoy life, solve problems and always stay connected with others. From cordless phones to two-way radios to radar detectors, the company makes electronic wonders an everyday occurrence. As one of the world's largest manufacturers of cordless phones and consumer communications devices, chances are there's a Uniden product that's already making things more convenient in and around your home. PRODUCT FEATURES: 5.8 Digital Expandable System; Two Line Operation; 10 Handset Maximum Expandability; Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe; Base Keypad.

User opinions

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User Rating:
0.5 stars

out of 11 user reviews

Horrible, Horrible, Horrible

Pros: Nice Display

Cons: Very Poor Reception

Review: Worst phone system that I have ever owned. The handsets cannot be used anywhere near a computer. I have 4 handsets and 1 base unit. In total, I get fair reception from 1 of the handsets....3 are horrible. Up until now, I have had no wireless network in my house. The reception has been horrible both with and without wireless networking.
User Rating:
4.5 stars

out of 11 user reviews

Very impressed

Pros: Loud speakerphone on base and handset

Cons: No BlueTooth, wish headset connected to base

Review: I had GE, Panasonic AT&T, etc. phones. Most corded. The problem with them all is that when I switched to VOIP, I had problems with them all. On speakerphone, conversation skipped many syllables. Really choppy. Stutter tone for voice mail didnt work. No one could hear me on headset either. Was going to cancel VOIP when I tried this phone and it is performing flawlessly. People can hear me clearly on speakerphones and I mumble and speak softly. Do not disturb feature is nice. No complaints.
User Rating:
4.5 stars

out of 11 user reviews

Best 2-line cordless system

Pros: No Answering Machine & Great expansion

Cons: Cannot shut off line 2 completely

Review: We had a Siemens 2-line cordless system for the last 7 years and the phones did not hold up well. The buttons stopped working and coverage was spotty.

Since we have voicemail we did not need an answering machine which almost every other system seamed to have.

The Uniden system is great! Coverage is wonderful, we have 4 additional phones right now. You can change ring tones. It actually lights up when you have a voicemail.

It is a over all system!
User Rating:
4.0 stars

out of 11 user reviews

Best 2-line cordless Available

Pros: Distance, Features, Ease of Use, 5.8GHz, 2-Lines

Cons: Sound Quality, LED should be replaced with LCD, No Bluetooth

Review: Almost everything is perfect about this phone except for a few things. I really wish that they could have a 2-line bluetooth phone so that I could use my wireless headset. Another thing that bugged me was the fact that I was paying $150 for a phone that doesn't have a color LCD, would have been a nice feature.

The only thing though that actually is wrong with this unit is the Sound Quality. It is good enough, but I wish that Uniden made it great. Kind of sounds a little tinny although it sounds perfect to the person on the other end. Don't let these things stop you from buying this great phone though. The Sound Quality is probably good enough for most.
User Rating:
4.5 stars

out of 11 user reviews

Terrific 2-line multi handset phone.

Pros: Clear reception, good range, 2 line operation, up to 10 handsets, compact comfortable handset, clear LCD display, speakerphone on handset, transfer phonebook between handsets, headset compatible.

Cons: No built-in answering system.

Review: Highly recommended. I have owned both Siemens(2.4GHz) and Panasonic(5.8GHz) multi-handset systems. This Uniden has the best features of each. It has great clarity, is wireless network friendly 5.8GHz, and adds a nice voicemail alert feature. Handset is much more compact and comfortable than Panasonic. I do not believe there is anything else on the market which can compete, especially if you want up to 10 handsets and 2 lines.
User Rating:
2.0 stars

out of 11 user reviews

dreadful customer service

Pros: typical features

Cons: customer service - simply awful! slow! did not correctly repair!

Review:
User Rating:
4.5 stars

out of 11 user reviews

The Best 2 Line Cordless Available

Pros: Great phone. The best sound quality of any cordless I have used within our two story 5K sq. ft. home. Feature rich. Competitive with the Siemens 2.4Ghz I am replacing. Two lines with intercom is must for our needs. Very easy to set up. Very user frien

Cons: Do not disturb feature "great feature: however, only available from the Base unit. Handsets can not activate or deactive. Intercom beeps back at you when calling another handset. Very annoying. No power off on the handsets. Must turn ringer off via me

Review:
User Rating:
5.0 stars

out of 11 user reviews

Very pleased!!

Pros: Easy to use and program, intuitive phonebook, quick copying of all phonebook entries to other phones and base, programmable ringtones, speakerphone on handset. I LOVE EVERYTHING! I researched this and panasonic phones, read everyone's reviews, and bought

Cons:

Review:
User Rating:
1.5 stars

out of 11 user reviews

If technology oriented, don't buy!

Pros:

Cons: This system is is extremely unintuitive and it's feature/functionality is questionable. For example, the intercom feature cannot be used with ANY handset on the system if a call is in progress anywhere on the system. The caller id log alternates as a vo

Review:
User Rating:
4.5 stars

out of 11 user reviews

Great Phone, Excellent Call Quality

Pros: First 5.8ghz two line cordless phones. It will handle up to 10 handsets, more than any other system. Each handset has a built-in speakerphone. Very nice lcd digital display. The intercom works extremely well. The feature allowing you to put in a digital b

Cons: No voice mail.

Review:
User Rating:
4.0 stars

out of 11 user reviews

Top-notch effort by Uniden

Pros: Unimpended transmission throughout a more than 4000 sf house built on three levels

Cons: none

Review:

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Uniden TRU8866 specifications

  • General
  • Product Type Cordless phone W/ call waiting caller ID
  • Phone Features
  • Transmission Band 5.8 GHz
  • Max Handsets Supported 10.0
  • Multi-Handset Configuration Phonebook transfer
  • Dialer Type Dual keypad
  • Multiline Operation Capability 2-line operation
  • Intercom Yes
  • Speakerphone Yes ( Digital duplex )
  • Walkie-Talkie Mode Yes
  • Caller ID Yes
  • Voice Mail Capability Yes
  • Call Waiting Yes
  • Call Transfer Yes
  • Call Hold Yes
  • Menu Operation Yes
  • Function Buttons Mute button , Hold button
  • Volume Control Yes
  • Ringer Control Yes
  • Ring Tones 20.0
  • Handset Locator Yes
  • Additional Features Babyphone (room monitoring)
  • Phone Memory
  • Speed Dial Capacity 10.0
  • Caller ID Memory 200.0 names & numbers
  • Display
  • Display LCD display - Monochrome
  • Display Location Handset
  • Display Information Date , Battery status , Time
  • Display Languages Spanish , English , French
  • Features Backlit
  • Display (2nd)
  • Type LCD display
  • Color Support Monochrome
  • Display Location Base
  • Miscellaneous
  • Connections 1.0 x Headset jack
  • Included Accessories Belt clip
  • Power
  • Type Power adapter - External
  • Battery
  • Battery 1.0 x battery
  • Technology Rechargeable - Nickel metal hydride
  • Included Qty 1.0
  • Audible Battery Alert Yes