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Panasonic KX-TG5240M GigaRange Supreme 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System
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(5 out of 5) by theoriginalsubguy on Jan 9, 2005 (Florida)This is a great phone that has great features. Don't listen to the negative hype. There is usually a great rebate offer too. I got 20 bucks and I think they are up to 30 now.
This phone has seven different ringers (on the base unit KX-TG5240M), and can control all the base unit functions from the handset. It can also be used to monitor a room (like a baby monitor), check the voice mail, phone to phone conference, multiple (up to 5) conference, and many many more features. If you have multiple handsets, you can use it as a pager for each OR all handsets at a time.
I experience excellent clarity several hundred feet away from the house, and that is through three concrete walls. This model comes equipped with NiMH batteries, which beat the heck out of NiCd in both capacity and long (battery memory free) life, which is a huge bonus, considering how much replacement batteries cost nowadays.
My wife loves the talking caller ID so that see doesn't have to cross the room or even clean her hands while cooking to answer some annoying telemarketer.
Good quality, good clarity, and the longest lasting best batteries!
This phone has seven different ringers (on the base unit KX-TG5240M), and can control all the base unit functions from the handset. It can also be used to monitor a room (like a baby monitor), check the voice mail, phone to phone conference, multiple (up to 5) conference, and many many more features. If you have multiple handsets, you can use it as a pager for each OR all handsets at a time.
I experience excellent clarity several hundred feet away from the house, and that is through three concrete walls. This model comes equipped with NiMH batteries, which beat the heck out of NiCd in both capacity and long (battery memory free) life, which is a huge bonus, considering how much replacement batteries cost nowadays.
My wife loves the talking caller ID so that see doesn't have to cross the room or even clean her hands while cooking to answer some annoying telemarketer.
Good quality, good clarity, and the longest lasting best batteries!
Best phone I've ever used
(5 out of 5) by brett ess on Nov 1, 2004 (Evanston, IL United States)I don't make empty claims. This is the best phone I've used. I've had it for 4 weeks. Wind storms, a new wireless network -- nothing has interfered with it. Crystal clear sound. Great handset speakerphone feature. Great remote answering system features. It's light weight and it's slim profile make it easy to hold. Love the expanable handsets. Pleasant ring tone.
I've been sick of modern phones for years. I've owned too many at home and business that fell short of real usability and comfort. This passes all tests in my book.
I've been sick of modern phones for years. I've owned too many at home and business that fell short of real usability and comfort. This passes all tests in my book.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Great Phone
(5 out of 5) by Amazon Customer on Jun 22, 2004This is a great phone with features that are easy to set up and use. If you haven't experienced the joy of talking caller ID yet - this is a fine way to start. I don't know why all phones don't have it.
1 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Average phone but too expansive.
(3 out of 5) by F. Khan on Aug 25, 2005 (New York, USA)Battery life is not that good. I lasts few hours. Speaker phone volume is low. The earphone is noisy. Mic is not that powerful. Handset is bit bulky.
3 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
Thanks For Info Reviewers
(1 out of 5) by Iris on Dec 23, 2004 (Gilbert, AZ United States)I'm shopping for a portable home phone and almost bought this one. I'm glad I read reviews before purchasing! Wow, you are all really good at explaining things, and brought up things that I would not have even thought of looking for until it was too late. Thanks also to Matt from Chicago, IL for link to Class Action Lawsuit filed by consumers against this and similar models of Panasonic Phones. No wonder these phones are on sale everywhere you look. That did it for me. I'll be looking for another brand of portable phone.