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Panasonic KX-FG2451 Plain Paper Fax/Copier with 2.4GHz FHSS GigaRange? Cordless Phone and Digital Answering System
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Just what we wanted
(5 out of 5) by PhilDad the Nomad on May 17, 2007 (Fairfax, VA)We were looking for an inexpensive, compact fax with cordless phone, but which also identified the incoming calls so we could screen out solicitors. This did all that, and the price was right, and installation easy. Both the fax unit and the cordless phone have the caller ID feature, which was a plus. The only disappointment was that Staples does not carry a generic version of the replacement film, and the Panasonic replacement film is pricy. So just don't let your kids copy their term papers on it!
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
Extremely disappointing
(1 out of 5) by B Johnsen on Jul 23, 2007 (HI USA)I wanted to replace my very old but still perfectly good Panasonic thermal fax + corded handset with a plain paper cordless model no larger than my old one. This model is actually smaller than my old one, however:
* The quality of the faxes is mediocre at best.
* The quality of the copies is truly terrible - the lines are uniformly fuzzy on every setting.
If I were happy with the fax and copy quality I might be able to live with:
* The angle of the display makes it impossible to read it if you are sitting in a chair and the unit is sitting flat on a desk. You either have to stand up or, as I did, shim the back so the front is at an angle and the display is facing you instead of the ceiling.
* I have small hands, but the handset feels too small, compared to my Panasonic land-line cordless, and uncomfortable to use, even compared to my not-particularly-tiny cell phone.
* The ink film is NOT available anywhere in my state and must be ordered and shipped, adding not only time but 65% to the cost of the product. Nor have I been able to find a compatible generic, locally or online.
On the plus side, the answering machine works as expected.
This machine might be OK for someone who doesn't use it as a phone, rarely sends or receives faxes, and doesn't care about copy quality.
* The quality of the faxes is mediocre at best.
* The quality of the copies is truly terrible - the lines are uniformly fuzzy on every setting.
If I were happy with the fax and copy quality I might be able to live with:
* The angle of the display makes it impossible to read it if you are sitting in a chair and the unit is sitting flat on a desk. You either have to stand up or, as I did, shim the back so the front is at an angle and the display is facing you instead of the ceiling.
* I have small hands, but the handset feels too small, compared to my Panasonic land-line cordless, and uncomfortable to use, even compared to my not-particularly-tiny cell phone.
* The ink film is NOT available anywhere in my state and must be ordered and shipped, adding not only time but 65% to the cost of the product. Nor have I been able to find a compatible generic, locally or online.
On the plus side, the answering machine works as expected.
This machine might be OK for someone who doesn't use it as a phone, rarely sends or receives faxes, and doesn't care about copy quality.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Very nice compact unit.
(5 out of 5) by Lonie Firebaugh on Aug 30, 2007 (Sparks, NV)Im happy with the purchase. The replacement film could be a little less expensive. Very easy to use and set up. I would recomend for a home fax that you dont use a whole lot. Answering machine works great. Very loud ring too.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Panasonic KX-FG2451
(5 out of 5) by L. Sim on May 31, 2008 (SouthCentral PA)Got this fax/answering machine for my small business & family of 4. The fax works great, prints clearly. Phone also works really good. User friendly, has TONS of options for settings, and has many features that I didn't expect. Would definately recommend this product and I am very happy with the purchase.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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(5 out of 5) by Kristen Cushman Inman on Feb 15, 2008 (Maine)I have a very small business of my own so this works fine. If you have a bigger business you will want a different machine because this thing would suck up the toner. I only use my fax 2 times per week and this is my primary household phone so it works well for me. And hey! It looks great!