Cingular Go Phone: Uniden DCT648-3 2.4 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets and Digital Answering System Review

The sound quality is good on all handsets as well as the base speakerphone. The handset speakerphones are also very good. I had a Panasonic with a base speakerphone only - and it was horrible. It would clip conversations constantly.

Each handset flashes a light when there is a voice message, so even if you don't get to the base, you can see that you have a new message. Not only that - you can listen to messages from any of the handsets through their built-in speakerphones. This means you don't ever have to go to the base to listen to messages. This was a particularly fantastic bonus for me since I have a fax machine at home also, but didn't want to pay for distinctive ringing. My fax machine is set up to cut off the answering machine if it senses a fax tone, but we hated that the answering machine needed to be directly connected to the fax. Now it's not a problem at all. With the 2 additional handsets, I can see from anywhere when I have a message without having to visit the office. A great design.

Only real negative: the handsets are almost too small to cradle between your head and shoulder. By the way, I have tested the headset performance, and it is also very good.

Other things to note: handsets support distinctive ring tones, you can set up one handset and copy the phone books to other handsets, haven't run into any issues with my 802.11g wireless network.

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Product Description:
Uniden's DCT 648-3 comes with a number of useful features, including two extra handsets with their own charging cradles, expandability (one additional DCX640, sold separately), and an all-digital answering machine. Ideal for any large home, this stylish phone set allows you to place handsets in multiple locations so you never miss a call.
Caller ID/call waiting compatible, the DCT 648-3 can store up to 100 incoming numbers, while the display-and-dial feature lets you easily scroll through the list of calls and dial with the touch of a button. An autoscan feature automatically detects the best channel available, and handset and ringer volume controls allow you to easily adjust the phone's settings to your liking.
The DCT 648-3 is headset compatible (a belt clip is provided for hands-free operation), while a room/baby monitoring setting lets you hear audio from another handset location. A page button on the base makes finding a lost handset quick and painless, and the menu-driven handset LCD makes operation easy. A redial button lets you easily call one of the last three outgoing numbers, and both tone and pulse dialing modes are provided in case you need to switch to one or the other.
With the auto-talk feature turned on, you can answer calls simply by removing the phone from its cradle, and the flash/talk button lets you switch to an incoming call (requires subscription to a fee-based service) and put the current conversation on hold. A handset-to-handset call transfer function is provided, as is a memory location transfer feature. With four-way conferencing (two handsets plus base plus outside call), multiple users can easily converse, and the intercom feature lets you communicate with another handset location.
The digital answering system features full remote operation, allowing you to check messages while away from the home or office. Voice prompts help guide you through setup, while play/stop, skip, delete, and repeat keys help you navigate through your messages. A memo record feature is provided, and the conversation record feature lets you record important conversations or information such as driving directions.
Twenty distinctive ringer options are provided, and a visual voicemail indicator on the base lets you know when you have message waiting. Wall mountable, the DCT 648-3 also comes with both a handset and base speakerphone. It is backed by a one-year warranty on both parts and labor.
What's in the Box
Base unit, three handsets, two remote charging cradles, one phone cord, three AC adapters, three battery packs, three belt clips, user's manual, warranty information