( 33 reviews )
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Posted: Jan 11 2009
I've had this system for about six months now, and at first I was thrilled with it. I liked the ease of setting the satellites up, and the pronunciation of the talking caller ID is a source of high hilarity in our household. Based on previous experience with Panasonic products, I expected this phone to have a reasonable life span; we are not hard on our electronics. However, six months into this Panasonic experience and one of the satellites is dead already for no apparent reason. Even worse, the mother ship is now making short-circuit sounds (ZZZZZZZTT!) just before the phones ring. In my experience, that sound has never signaled longevity. It also has begun crackling when any of the satellites is in use, and I'm already looking for my next phone. My parents' household made it through my entire child- and young-adulthood on a single telephone. Clunky as it was, I wonder if I could still find one of those on eBay? Shopping for telephones every six months is NOT my idea of a good time.
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Posted: Nov 27 2008
Let me say first that I like this phone and have using it for a year with no problems. The quality of the reception is good with no static. I have no complaints about anything except the design of the extension phone base units. So overall I give it 5 stars, but the following problem is a nuisance and even though everything works fine now, it is not up to Panasonic standards. It was made in Malaysia. I'm not sure if that matters? This is the first Panasonic product that I have had any problem with after 15-20 years of owning many different products. The problem is that the adapter that plugs into the wall has a poorly designed connector that plugs into the base unit. This is the base unit that holds the extension phones, there are 3 total. I have to push it in and wiggle it around frequently to get them to start charging again. Or the angle of the phone in the holder has to be adjusted with masking tape to get the connection to be right. So it ends up sitting at an angle. The 3 base units failed slowly over the last year, but after talking with Panasonic and figuring out the problem they are working fine now. When I called Panasonic they wouldn't admit that it was a poor design and just one replacement, there are 3 total costs $28 if not under warrantee.
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Posted: Nov 23 2008
I am TOTALLY pleased. The sleek, attractive look, the clarity and great functionality are excellent. Plus,I rec'd a $30 credit for opening an Amazon.com account. So, the $66 bargain actually became a $36 STEAL!!!! I especially love the talking ID component.
