This is our second DECT set and we've been encouraged to get it after a very positive experience with a multiple phone DECT set from another vendor. I've been using the Panasonic for a couple of weeks already. I hope that my experience may help others decide whether this is the set worth buying or they should be looking elsewhere.
So far, the phones operated as expected and they gave me no trouble. The set is expandable to 6 handsets per base (that would be the answering machine) but I had no need to purchase any extras. The answering machine we don't use because our pre-existing DECT set answering machine does everything very well so I won't have much to say about it.THE BADS
I thought I'd start with the bad issues which are not too many so, if these are disqualifiers you may not want to read much farther.
- The speaker volume is low. This is true for both the phones and the answering machine/base. This probably has some advantages when it comes to battery life (see below) but anyone who must have a loud speaker should be warned that these phones' speakers are anything BUT loud.
- The ring volume is also low. Seriously, anyone who has a hearing problem should NOT buy this set. I do not mind the low ring volume because too loud rings bother me but I am listing this as a negative because some could mind.
- Talking caller ID we don't use it. It's spooky but, to each his/her own, some may appreciate this.
- The design and the colors could be improved - a matter of personal taste.
THE OUTSTANDING
- Call blocking is probably the best feature this phone comes with. I have a number of marketers who insisted on calling us several times per day - there's a loophole in the national 'do not call' prohibition that allows for company who've done business with you are are doing business with you to keep calling for a year or 2 after they had some 'relationship' with you and they are relentless. They also ring only 3 or 4 times and, if you don't answer they stop so they can bother you for free. The call blocking picks up the phone and then hangs up on them. This makes the phone company rich and gives us more peace of mind.
- Silent mode can be set on individual handsets. A light will flash when set to silent.
- Good range - the DECT specs claim 300 feet but, with the base in the basement I had to trouble with 150-200 ft.
- Long battery life. Possibly because of the low-volume, these phones seem to last forever on a charge. I can stay on conference calls, on speaker, for hours.
- Zero interference with my WiFi and Blackberry.
FEATURES
- Black on white display
- Backlit keypad
- Belt clip - my wife loves this more than I do because I tend to be at my desk when I talk on the phone
- Headset jacks on all handsets - another feature that my wife loves
- Speakerphone on all handsets
- Long battery life
- Talking 'low battery' alert
- Pick from a number of set ring tones
- Handset locator
- Talking Caller ID (not impressed)
- 50-number phonebook
- 50-number CallerID recall
- Set phone provider's voicemail number for quick access
- Mute/Hold/Flash (of course)
- Ring volume can be set to High/Mid/Low/Off (high may be too low for some)
- Alarm (talking)
- Silent mode
- Call blocking (see above)
- Intercom
- Conferencing (including between handsets)
- Easy to navigate, simple menus
- Shows date and timeI am overall VERY happy with these phones. The 'low volume' issue does not warrant taking off one star and the same can be said about the 'design' which is a matter of taste but how many of us spend much time staring at their handsets? I would recommend this set. I would not miss the opportunity if it was made available again as a 'deal of the day' or a 'lightning deal'.
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Just in case anyone cares to know what DECT is about.
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) is a relatively new (2005) standard for cordless phones, initially developed in Europe.
Some of the advantages of DECT 6.0 include:
- easier to implement multiple handsets sharing one phone jack connection via one common base (have it on a 5.8 GHz set as well)
- easier to implement intercom features between individual handsets (have it on a 5.8 GHz set as well)
- extended range, up to 300 feet
- low power consumption and, therefore, extended battery life
- better performance in areas experiencing heavy radio traffic
- not affected by Wi-Fi or Bluetooh signals (neither are the 5.8 MHz)
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Panasonic DECT 6.0 Expandable 4-Handset Cordless Phone System with Talking Caller ID, Answering Machine and Talking Alarm Clock (Model# KX-TG6434T)Product Description: Features: * Color: Metallic Gray * Channels: 60 Channels * Multi Handset (Capability): 4 (up to 6) * Optional Handset: KX-TGA641 / KX-TGA740 * No. of Phone Lines: 1 * Icon Operation: Yes * Call Block: Yes (30-Station) * Frequency: 1.9 GHz * System: DECT 6.0 * Shipment Battery: Ni-MH (AAA x 2) * Battery Life (Talk): 5 hours * Battery Life (Standby): 11 days * Charge Time: 7 hours * Backlit Keypad: Yes * Hold/Soft Key: Yes * Talk Volume: 3-Step * Speakerphone Volume: 6-Step * Headset Jack: Yes * Ringer Volume: Handset & Base: High/Mid/Low/Off * Light-Up Indicator/Ringer Color (LED): Yes (Amber) * Belt Clip: Yes * Redial Memory: 5-history (Name and No.) * Mute/Flash Buttons: Yes * Intercom (Handset to Handset/Handset to Base): Handset to Handset * Conference Call: Up to 4-Way (B/U or H/S-H/S-H/S-Line) * Any Key Answer/Talk: Yes * Barge In/Privacy Mode: Yes * Clock/Alarm: Yes (Tone/Melody/Talking Alarm) * Talking Caller ID (Handset/Base): Yes * Number of LCD Language Display: 2-English/Spanish * Caller ID Compatible: Yes * Caller ID Memory: 50-Station * Phonebook Memory (Name and Number): 50-Station (16 char / 32 digits) * Chain Dial: Yes * Ringer ID: Yes * Voice Mail: Yes * Answering Machine: Yes * Recording Time (ICM+OGM): About 18 min. * Remote Operation/Turn On: Yes (from outside line (DTMF)) * Base Dimensions H x W x D (in.): 2 x 3.9 x 5.9 * Handset Dimensions H x W x D (in): 6.3 x 1.9 x 1.3 * Charger Dimensions H x W x D (in.): 2 x 3 x 3.4 * Base Weight (lbs.): 0.63 * Handset Weight (lbs.): 0.46 * Charger Weight (lbs.): 0.21 * Number of Phone Lines: 1 * Handset Locator: Yes * Choice Mail (Message Alert): Yes * Silent Mode: Yes * Talking Phone: Talking Alarm Clock/Talking Battery Alert) * Speakerphone Volume(Handset): Base Unit (Off + 8-Step) * Large Text Display Mode: Yes * LCD (Handset): 2.1-inch, Full Dot Monochrome * Recording Time: About 18 min
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We have had this phone system for about 15 months now.We have been very happy with it.Sound quality is good both incoming and outgoing.It is very easy to use.We especially like the speaker phone feature, as well as the intercom feature. The lighted keypad is a nice plus. It will go days without needing a recharge.
