Home > Consumer Reviews > Panasonic GigaRange KX-TGA552M 5.8 GHz DSS Accessory Handset with Color LCD (Platinum)

I've been really happy with my new handsets. I specifically selected them because they used the 5.8GHz range (no interference with my home's WiFi network), and had color screens. Because the units connect via RF, I can place them wherever I need a phone in the house without regard to the location of my phone jacks. Every handset then uses the hardwire connection via my phone's base station. When you're setting up the new handsets, you can have them copy over the phone numbers you've saved in the base station, which is really convenient, since you don't have to reenter them each time you add an additional handset.

I purchased a kit of 3 of these phones a year ago, and then after I was satisfied, purchased 2 more handsets (for 5 total). They work great in an old house -- you can come in any door, or out of the shower, and check your phone messages. You can relocate the handsets to anywhere (no more relying on phone jacks), and leave one out on the porch, or in the basement, etc. Clarity is good, interference is minimal (perhaps only with the vacuum cleaner). The voice announcing of caller ID is pretty good -- it helps sometimes, even though they rarely read the name correctly, you get used to their "nicknames". The color screen is probably not as necessary, but I thought I might use the USB features and download photos for each frequent caller, etc. I purchased some refurbished ones and am very satisfied with it.

We purchased this phone as an add on to my mothers Panasonic system 5576. It's easy for her to use because the computer screen on the phone is backlit, the caller id tells her who's calling, and we have it set up so that she can answer by hitting anykey and then pressing the speakerphone button on the phone. She then just places the phone on the end table and talks as normal. This way she does not have to remove her hearing aids. When using speakerphone it's impossible for the person on the other line to tell because of the voice clarity.

Bought this to add an additional phone to my base unit system. Works perfectly. Battery last a long time, and I love being able to customize the phone book, background wallpaper, and ring tones from my PC.
Only thing missing is bluetooth compatibility.

This phone is fabulous. I love the colored screen. It has great clarity. Easy to use. I will purchase another one soon.