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Comment on Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) by C. Schroeder

C. Schroeder — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:52:45 +0000

Review by C. Schroeder for Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) Rating: I have had this unit for over a year. It does not have any interference like the older 2G style. The extra handset was quick and easy to set up. It basically sets up on its own.

Comment on Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) by J. Reis

J. Reis — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:14:17 +0000

Review by J. Reis for Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) Rating: I purchased two additional hand sets (DCX210) for use with the Uniden DECT2185, they were incredibly easy to activate and work flawlessly. Amazon had the best price on the net. Great deal.

Comment on Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) by Tomc

Tomc — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:48:59 +0000

Review by Tomc for Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) Rating: This phone system works great. I had purchased a high dollar digital phone system that I returned because the background noise was so great that it was distracting. I was replacing an old Uniden system that we liked very much. So I tried this Uniden model and loved it. The background noise is minimal. The sound quality on the base as well as the handsets is exemplary. The speakerphone on the handsets works great. It's loud and clear, not tinny. The answering machine is very easy to use as well. Some other brands of phone and base controls are confusing or too small to press easily. This system is all I hoped it would be.

Comment on Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) by John Steiner

John Steiner — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:49:38 +0000

Review by John Steiner for Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) Rating: I had to replace my old Uniden phone system, which had lasted at least 13 years. Because of the quality of the prior unit I was again looking at Uniden. I am happy with that decision.

The phone systems has a phonebook, Caller ID and other features one would expect with a home phone system. The one feature that it doesn't have, that the previous Uniden system had, was a feature that lit up the entire display of the base unit when a message was pending for me. That feature made it easy for me to see when I came home because it was prominent. This new system has small red lights that flash every 4-5 seconds atop every handset, which means you have to look just a bit harder and longer to see if you have messages waiting for you. I scored the overall and Features grade lower because of that.

Comment on Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center by Mark H. Furstenberg

Mark H. Furstenberg — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:23:49 +0000

Review by Mark H. Furstenberg for Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center Rating: I had bought Canons in the past and didn't realize that one has alternatives to spending as much on printer cartridges as I was spending. I was forced to buy a new printer because my Canon broke down after only a couple of years. A DP professional advised me to consider a laser printer, telling me that the additional price would be more than offset by savings in cartridges. He did not tell me about the greater speed (not a major concern for me) nor about the relative noiselessness of the laser.

I am more than satisfied with my purchase.

Comment on Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) by K. Conner

K. Conner — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:57:05 +0000

Review by K. Conner for Uniden DECT 6.0 Digital Accessory Handset and Charger for DECT 2000 (DCX210) Rating: I am using this add-on phone with the DECT 2185-3, all purchased through Amazon. All the phones including the waterproof add-on phone registered just fine with the base unit. This particular one did not. It simply said "Searching" none of the steps in the included manual would get this unit to register with the base. So, I sent for a replacement. When I received the replacement I got the same problem. Wondering if it was user error I re-checked the manual, both of them, the one for the base and for the and-on phone. I confirmed this add-on phone, which is identical to the ones that came with the base, worked with my base. Just before I was ready to call Uniden support I looked on their website and found this expanded manual […]

This manual walks you through the process of de-registering the add-on phone, once I de-registered it and stuck it back in the base it registered just fine. Why I needed to de-register the phone is beyond me. So, I have to give it three stars for making me go through these hoops to get it to work with my base.

Otherwise I bought this phone and base unit according to the other user comments and ratings and I do very much like all the features of the phone.

As a reminder, I'm not rating the base unit a 3 star, only this particular accessory DCX210.

Comment on Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center by J. Lu

J. Lu — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:40:33 +0000

Review by J. Lu for Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center Rating: General
Easy to install.
USB 2.0 connection.
Very easy to use - all in one Laser - prints, copy, scan & fax.
Cheap to purchase and operate - separate toner cartridge and drum.
There are many options to adjust print and scan qualities.

Printing
It prints very quickly. I normally print 1~2 pages at a time. It spits out 1st page very quickly.
It also prints out several copies quickly. You can choose not to collate to save on toner & drum.
It does not curl papers like my 10+ years old HL-1040.

Copying
I've copied a few pages. The quality is adjustable and output is fine.

Scanning
Scans fairly quickly - a lot of options to change resolution, photo/text/web, size, etc.
You can scan from the panel or from your computer using Brother's ControlCenter3 software (PC and Mac).

The included/download software provides many customization - including to customize the software's UI to perform specific functions. There are 4 sections - Scan, Custom Scan, Copy and PC Fax. Each section provides 4 buttons. Scan and Custom Scan allows you to quickly perform specific scan function (Image, OCR, eMail, File). Both Scan and Custom Scan allows you to further fine tune scan options - File Type, Target application, dpi, color or B/W, doc size, etc.

Fax
You can fax with and w/o a computer - I did not try fax.

Other Features
It comes with a 35 pages automatic flat bed sheet feeder (ADF) to copy, scan and fax pages of documents. The input tray can hold up to 250 pages. Everything is concealed and helps to keep dusts out.

Power Consumption
It wakes up quickly when in sleep mode. It also consumes very little electricity (10W - according to spec) in sleep mode - although it could be lower. From spec: Power Consumption - Sleep/Ready/Copying - 10w/75w/460w.
Although it did not cause flicker like my older HL-1040 (10+ years old), it did cause one UPS to beep while others on the same circuit did not respond.

Software
You have to install the software came with the machine first.
It will ask you to plug-in the USB cable after installation is completed. The CD will reboot the machine to complete installation. After that, you will get the Brother sets of tools including ScanSoft PaperPort 11, Brother's ControlCenter3 (to scan, copy and fax from your computer) and other diagnostic / support tools.
After installed from CD, you can download and install the updated software.
If you install the downloaded software first, it will NOT install ScanSoft PaperPort 11 (OCR software). However, I have only used it one or two times, the OCR software seemed ineffective to recognize and format the final document properly as scanned original version.

Conclusion
It has worked VERY well to suit my need. I used it mostly to scan and print; while copy and fax will come in handy.

I originally wanted to get a networked AiO machine. But I learned that their scan and other functions does not always work flawlessly and not as fast as a regular AiO one. So I settle for this. Wife complain not being able to use the new toy - not sure if she really needs it :)
I purchased a Kensington ShareCentral 5 @ Fry's on sale a few weeks ago. It worked great with this AiO. It worked beautifully. Both PCs can now scan, print, copy and fax directly to the AiO. I also plugged in a USB hub to Kensignton ShareCentral 5. It also worked well to connect my external hard drives.

Comment on Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center by Mike Scotese

Mike Scotese — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:35:52 +0000

Review by Mike Scotese for Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center Rating: Easy to set-up, easy to use. Using the XP scanner utility, it spans flawlessly. It prints as expected, seldom jams. It does all that can be expected of it.

We hardly beat it hard, so this review is for relatively mild use. I believe I could use much more and still be equally satisfied.

The toner that came with it has held up well, unlike some start toners that only print a few pages before running out. It looks like buying toner isn't a ripoff either.

Comment on Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center by M. Heaney

M. Heaney — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:11:41 +0000

Review by M. Heaney for Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center Rating: This multifunction laser was bought on sale and was well worth the price. It prints and copies fast and the text output is great looking. The best thing about the unit is the auto document feeder. Whether copying, scanning, or faxing, it reads the document fast and output is similarly fast. It scans into the included ScanSoft Paperport, a very nice package with OCR, file, and imaging capability. I only use it for scanning reports which are saved as a PDF and you can select the default location. The fax is on the slower side but if you don't have high volume fax needs, it might not be a problem. The unit itself goes to sleep after 5 minutes and is noiseless. The output tray is adaquate and keeps paper from spilling on the floor. I have had no problem grabbbing 10 pages out of it. Printing envelopes or single sheets is a breeze after you adjust the slider. Paper tray holds 250 sheets, enough for the small office or home. Based on past experience I'm expecting the printer will be as reliable as other Brother printers. Lack of duplex printing is the biggest drawback but it can be done manually. This cost it 5 stars. I recommend it.

Comment on Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center by John Cartmell

John Cartmell — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:12:42 +0000

Review by John Cartmell for Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center Rating: Have had this Brother MFC-7340 for about a month. As with most printers, it took a little time and care to set up and install on the first Acer Vista laptop. No problems, just the usual tedious walkthrough. Putting the drivers on a second HP Vista laptop was a breeze. It sleeps (powered off) on a desk and the family members turn it on and plug in their laptops when they want to print or scan. It is compact, has as small a footprint as can be expected for a flatbed device. Easy to lift and shift about with good handgrips on the sides.

We are very low-volume print/scan/copy users - Google docs is eliminating a lot of printing for school. This printer is available quickly from a cold start, important for us once- or twice-a-weekers. We don't really even use the document feeder. A wireless network (and/or a duplex) printer might have been more convenient, but this guy was available for for less than $150 including a TN330 toner cartridge for the day the included cartridge runs out. It uses standard Brother toner cartridges and drum replacements, so I expect to be able to get quality renewables for the life of the device. I choose a laser after having problems with an inkjet for our extremely intermittent use.

Why not five stars? This is not a printer for office or heavy home use. It has basic functions. It is lightly built and needs a gentle touch. Perfect for us, but if you need a medium duty device, this is not it.Brother MFC-7340 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function CenterBrother TN330 Black Toner Cartridge