 A superb, basic cordless phone. |
| Review Date: June 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Joel Kolstad, Wimer, OR USA |
It's kinda hard to find a "simple" cordless phone these days -- either the manufacturers want to sell you 2, 3, or 4 at once, or they want to include a bunch of extra features (answering machines, multi-line capabilities, etc.) that you don't need.
The Panasonic here is different: It really is a "basic" phone, and the execution is superb. Voice quality is excellent, and while I might have done the user-interface slightly differently, it is at the level that anyone can pick up the phone and figure out how to, e.g., add or use address book memories without having to look at the instructions. (The full dot-matrix LCD -- in a pleasing blue on gray color -- helps here.)
Most of the time I use this while in front of a computer, so I use the (very inexpensive) Panasonic headset that Amazon sells (it's just a standard 2.5mm plug, so it'll work with most standard cell phones or cordless phones) to keep both hands free. Works great...
You can purchase additional "extension" units for this phone if you do want more than one, although in those cases it probably makes more sense (e.g., would save money) to buy one of the "multi-packs" initially.
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Great Value - no pesky answering machine!
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| Review Date: July 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: rwizard, USA |
Quick Take: If you want a modestly priced, reliable phone without an answering machine, this phone is a good choice. The second handset model Panasonic Dect 6.0 Dark Grey Cordless Phone (KX-TG6412M) is also nice for putting a phone where you don't have a jack. (KX-TG6411 is single handset version).
DETAILS:
I am a long time user, and fan, of Panasonic wireless telephone equipment. Until recently, I was using a higher end version of their DECT wireless phones. But I had one frustration - I was unable to fully disable the answering machine function on my higher end unit. If it got enough rings, it would turn itself on. This is the first truly bone-headed feature I have seen from Panasonic. But I digress.
In order to solve my need to NOT have an answering machine, I set out looking for a phone without that feature. To my surprise, an answering machine free phone is very difficult to find! Finally, I came upon this unit. Not only did it not have the feature I didn't want, it was a DECT technology phone (meaning it would get along well with other equipment in my home) and it was made by a brand I liked.
When I got the unit home, it just got better. I was able to register the units from my more expensive Panasonic system with the new base unit, and they worked just great.
Since there is so little difference in the typical price between the dual handset (KX-TG6412) and the single handset (KX-TG6411) why not spoil yourself? You know you've always wanted a phone next to your royal throne!
One final note. If you are tired of "scammer" phone calls - "auto warranties", "credit card rate reducers", fake "bill collectors", fake "irs agents", fake "charities", and all of the other low life tricksters, this phone is for you. Just add them to the phone's "call block list" and they will be filtered out (assuming you have caller id service). It works much better than that "fake call block" from the phone company that doesn't accept most of the numbers you want to block. |
You may wish to buy a multiple set instead of this single
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| Review Date: October 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Fahl, Sunny SoCal, USA |
I have used many different brands of cordless phones over the years, and their reception or battery-life always failed, way too quickly. However, the Panasonics have stood the test of time. I still use my Panasonic KX-TG2622 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Telephone with Dual Handsets on my ooma VoIP system second line, and I use this newer set on my ooma primary line. This model is an improvement on the other because it has a headset jack, updates all handsets simultaneously, and does not get as grungy-looking, but the older set has served us for 3 or 4 years with absolutely no problems.
Pros for the Panasonic DECT 6.0, both single and set (I recommend at least 3 handsets: Panasonic DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Telephone KX-TG6413T)
- great color, black or grey
- buttons labeled with good contrast for those with low-vision, and numbers on screen are very large
- lightweight
- lighted keypad
- headset jack
- ringer volume range
- great reception
- battery life
- expandable
- my callers don't even realize they're on speakerphone
- ability to intercom another handset if you have more than one on same line
- ability to put a call on hold, pick it up on another handset, and the first handset is disconnected automatically
- no interference with anything in my household, including my wireless network, even though the base is sitting right next to computer/modem/router/etc.
- program or edit a number in the memory of one handset, and it will update them all simultaneously
Cons (minor):
- Why does Panasonic not seem to understand that a simple ringer on/off button is so much better than surfing the menus?
- viewing missed calls could be made simpler, though it's not as many menu clicks as it is on my cell phone
- still has a limit on the phonebook of only 50 numbers
- ringer choices
- I tend to inadvertently hit the Talk and Off buttons which are right below the difficult-to-see softkeys when I want to use a softkey feature
- like my older Panasonic, the handsets do not seem to be designed for comfortable long-term use, though this one is more comfortable than the other. |
Great basic phone
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| Review Date: October 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Aderyn, Small-Town Michigan, USA |
| When I finally arrived in the 21st century and installed a wireless router, I quickly learned I needed to upgrade my cordless phones to prevent interference. I have a home office that requires only a very basic phone, so I chose this Panasonic model, and I've been completely happy with it. I can't rate the battery life yet, as I've had it for only a few weeks, but I can say it can stay off the charger for several days and still work fine. I also often need to talk on it for several hours in a row for training sessions and, again, it lasts with no problem. Setting up and using the phone book is very straightforward and intuitive, and the display is clear and easy to read in varying light levels. I also like the titanium black color. I can't speak to the quality of manual, since I was able to set up and begin using the phone without looking at the documentation; the manual is still in the plastic sleeve it arrived in. If you need a single-line, single-handset phone with no answering machine, I highly recommend this one. |
Clear
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| Review Date: November 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: World Traveller, Washington DC, USA |
Item was received on time and in good condition.
Model is compact, modern and nice looking. Can be extended to more units if desired.
Clear sound, easy to use.
(Just a note this can only be used in the americas with 120 v, if you plan to travel abroad with this to 240 v areas, you will need to add a transformer and a converter) |
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