Cingular Go Phone: Panasonic KX-TG6053S 5.8 GHz FHSS Expandable Digital Cordless Phone System with 3 Handsets Review

This is a great phone bundle that is very reasonably priced for a base station and 3 handsets with chargers.

This phone has most features you would expect on a 5.6GHz system--digital answering machine, Caller ID, phonebook with up to 50 numbers, etc. But it has a few features that most cordless systems do not--Talking Caller ID, backlit white display on screen and Voice Enhancer technology for clearer reception.

But like all cordless systems, it does have some drawbacks. I wish the handset keys were backlit so you could dial in a darkened room. There is no way to name each handset such as "Kitchen" or "Living Room." Instead each handset has a number from 1-3. Another drawback is that the answering machine does not display the current number of messages. Instead it just glows red when a new message comes in.

The other major drawback is that many of the settings are hidden from the standard "Menu" key. Instead you have to hit the "Menu" button and input a 2 or 3 digit numeric code. Simple functions such as tone on/off or ringer select can only be found this way. The only way to find the numbers that control functions is by going through the manual.

There is no "perfect" cordless phone out there. But for the variety of features and reasonable cost, the KX-TG6053S is hard to beat.

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Product Description:
The silver Panasonic KX-TG6053S offers 3 handsets (expandable to 4), Slow Talk feature, Talking Caller ID, Digital answering system, handset speakerphones, large three-line White Backlit LCD, clock w/alarm, English/Spanish Voice Menu and LCD, three-color light-up handset indicator.
Handset voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand.
Talking Caller ID
This feature allows the handset to announce the displayed caller name or phone number when a call is received.
Slow Talk
You can slow down the voice of the person you are talking to, making it easier to hear and understand.
Other features include:

What's in the box
Three handsets (1 Base and 2 Charger), AC adaptor for base unit, telephone line cord, wall mounting adaptor, three batteries, three handset covers, two chargers, two AC adaptors for charger