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Panasonic KX-TG6502B 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable 2-Line Cordless Phone with Dual Handsets (Black) | List Price: $259.99
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Brand: Panasonic
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum signal
- Expandable to 4 handsets, 2 included, with integrated speakerphones
- 60-minute integrated digital answering system; 4 ring tones
- Caller ID/wall waiting with 50-call memory
- Supports 2 lines; flash, redial, hold functions
Decent phone [Posted on 2006-11-10]
Bought this phone to replace another Panasonic (900mhz) unit that somehow got "fried". The old unit tended to get static after a short distance from the base unit, but the new unit is much more clearer. The 5.8GHz unit has a speaker phone, but it's somewhat difficult to listen too (I guess that should be expected when so much is packed into the unit). Still, I like this unit and would recommend it as a nice 2 line unit.
It's okay. But that appears to be the best one can hope for in this category [Posted on 2006-12-22]
You would think that, with the increasing number of home-based businesses and home offices, one of the telephone manufacturers would come out with a top quality phone system that hit every item on a business user's wishlist. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case. We did a lot of research before we purchased this Panasonic two-line cordless phone, and it's surprising how few options there are. And, of those options, most seem to get dreadful reviews.
We've had this phone for about a year. I think it's okay -- but given the alternatives, "okay" may be the best one can hope for.
Note that I haven't used the built-in answering machine (I find the phone company's service to be easier for my purposes) so I can't give you advice about that function.
Also, it was important to me to choose a 5.8GHz system. I have a computer network that runs primarily on wireless, and I wanted to ensure there was no conflict between the computers and the phone.
The plusses:
* Audio quality is fine. Nothing to shout about, but I can hear the other person and he can hear me. I keep wishing the volume would go higher.
* The wireless range is fine. We haven't tried to stretch it at all, but one of the cordless units is at the other end of the house, probably 100 feet from the base station (which is in my office), and I haven't had any cut-outs.
* The unique ring is a feature I'd never have sought out, but I appreciate; this way, I can tell when the home line is ringing verus the business line.
The minuses:
* It can be hard to read the screens; that can be a problem when you're trying to read the caller-ID information. I wish there were a backlight.
* The base unit doesn't have caller ID displayed; you have to pick up the handheld unit to see it or, for that matter, to scroll through the calls that were missed. The only display on the base unit is for the answering machine.
* Speaking of missed calls: oddly, the "missed call list" is separate for each handset. If I answer a call in my office, the other three handsets list the number as though nobody picked up the phone. It's a minor annoyance to have to clear these individually.
* The speakerphone is borderline. It works, but -- perhaps because there are three computers on my desk -- I have the impression that the audio quality on my correspondent's side isn't that great. I usually wind up picking up the handset to talk; my husband uses a earbud plugged into his handset.
* The handset user interface takes a bit of getting used to. Even after a year, I have to search for the hold button.
The products that you grow to love always offer a little more than you expected. The Panasonic doesn't. It does the job. It's been reliable (which is more than I could say about the 5-year-old Siemens system it replaced) and it fulfills the basic phone requirements. But I wouldn't go out of my way to say "Buy this one" -- except that I've never seen a system that I thought would be better.
Personally (in case any of the manufacturers are listening) I wouldn't mind spending MORE for a two-line phone system if it was truly professional grade. Alas, nobody seems to give me that opportunity.
Great phone! [Posted on 2007-01-18]
The best part about this phone is that individual units dont need a phone line and you can have them in any part of the house. I only gave it four stars because the voice quality is not the greatest. Overall it is a good choice.
Panasonic Cordless [Posted on 2007-07-05]
This is one of the best cordless phone sets I have ever owned and I have had three. It is very powerful and I have had no problems.
Don't buy it, you will regret it! [Posted on 2007-09-12]
Bought for our business that relies completely on our phone systems. Happy at first, seemed to work pretty good but was disappointed there are no belt clips. Lasted 2-3 weeks and then we noticed the answer machine was very distorted and would not shut off. We lost several messages. Ok can live with this....things happen. Called them and they told me I would have to ship to Texas at my expense. Also told me there were no loaners I would have to live without until it was returned. 3 weeks later it arrived back. During this time we used a one line phone and am sure we missed some calls due to it being busy. Used the phone for 3 more weeks and noticed we were missing some more calls. We then realized the remote handsets were not ringing, in fact they no longer beeped when buttons were pushed. So I contacted them again and after trying to troubleshoot they asked it be sent back. I made a stink and they offered a loaner for a non refundable fee of $49.95. Are you kidding, as much as this breaks they could get rich off me. Remember this is all under warrantee. Don't say I didn't warn you
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