I have gone through more than 15 types of cordless phones in the last several years.Some of them very good, but not perfect, others fairly awful.When I was doing my research this time for a new phone, I came across DECT 6.0 technology.It claims no interference with WiFi networks, greater range, clear transmission and extended battery life. Bottom line, it's pretty much true.
I've used this phone for a week and it is crystal clear, no interference with my WiFi network, no "hiccups" with a call, like static or audible digital artifacts.My 5.8 Ghz phone would let me talk with a range of maybe 100 feet outside of my house with the front door closed.This telephone lets me go to the end of my driveway, across the cul de sac, and into my neighbor's driveway without sound degradation.I'd guess that I'm getting about 3x the distance of my 5.8 Ghz phone in a real world situation.
The great thing about this phone is that the battery life is awesome.The phone claims up to 17 hours of talk time and several days of standby.I make a lot of conference calls from my home, and I'm on the phone about 6 hours per day.I'd have to switch cordless phones during the day with ANY 5.8Ghz phone, as they'd last anywhere from 3 to 5 hours.I've made 2 days of calls, for a total of 11 hours, and the battery indicator still shows a full charge, without being placed back into the charger.I'm going to keep it out of the charger in standby and talk until the battery runs down, to accurately gauge the battery life, but it would appear that the 17 hours of talk time is a realistic estimate.By the way, the phone uses traditional AAA rechargeable batteries (x2), for each handset.My 5.8 Ghz phone used 3, and had a max talk time of about 5 hours.
The keys on this phone are bigger than other phones, another plus in my book.I'd always misdial a number with smaller buttons.I have yet to misdial with these keys.They're the perfect size.
I don't use the answering machine, as I have telephone company voicemail.The only downside to this phone is that the message waiting indicator for telephone voicemail, doesn't work.I've set it to "on", on every phone, and my 5.8Ghz phone will flash the voicemail alert, but these handsets aren't flashing.I've had this problem with other phones, especially VTech, so I'm thinking that most phones work, there must be something about the connection into my house that doesn't get the call message alert to the phone.I have DSL and filters in the house.Maybe this is the cause?
Anyway, overall, this is a really good set of phones, they work great, have great sound, and the battery life is stellar.I'm really happy with this purchase.You should probably consider DECT 6.0 going forward.It's MUCH better than 5.8Ghz technology, in my opinion.
UPDATE:
As an update to my review, the phone is now in it's 16th hour of talk time, with 5 days of standby (no charging) and it's still working on the last bar of the battery indicator.I'd say that the 17 hours of talk time is a conservative number.As stated previously, the battery life is the best that I've ever experienced with a cordless phone.Actually, incredible by today's standards.
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Panasonic DECT 6.0-Series 3-Handset Cordless Phone System with Answering System (KX-TG1033S)Product Description: Extended Talk Time and Reduce Interference. Panasonic introduces the latest in innovative solutions with its new line of low interference DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Communications) 6.0 cordless telephones systems. The major benefits of this new line of DECT phones include up to 17 hours of talk time, substantial handset expandability, and markedly reduced interference. What are the benefits of Panasonic DECT 6.0 Phones?Engineered to work in the 1.9 GHz frequency range, these phones will not conflict with other wireless devices such as 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi computer routers, wireless keyboards and mousse, microwave ovens, and other common household devices. And because it's digital, DECT 6.0 technology also provides long ranges, excellent clarity, and helps deter eavesdropping. Multiple voice paths are used to enable the entire series to provide up to 3-way conferencing, this allows for multiple handsets to be used at the same time and up to 2 handsets can join into a conversation with one outside caller. They also provide for Intercom between handsets and Phonebook Sharing. Additionally, these systems are extremely comfortable and easy to use, with the handsets featuring large keypads buttons that are almost twice the size of standard phone keypad buttons, and are designed top fit comfortably in both your hand as well as cradled on your neck. all models in the DECT 6.0 line include a base station-integrated digital answering machine with voice menu, digital handset speakerphones, handsets with a clock on the LCD with alarm function, three-line backlit LCD, and incoming call indicator lights.
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Don't bother with the fancier models of the Panasonic headsets.This bare-bones model has all you need.So it doesn't have volume adjustment or a mute button.Who cares?Your phone should already have those features.Besides, that redundancy would weigh down the entire unit.Also, this headset is very inexpensive to own, so those unnecessary features would drive up the price, which would not be a good thing.
