Panasonic KX-TG6445T DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Answering System, Metallic Black, 5 Handsets

This new 2009 model of Panasonic's cordless DECT telephones lives up to its advertising. Sound very clear, battery life is long (my actual 1st day experience was 3-5 hr talking with 10+ in standby), and range is longer than my previous Motorola 5 GHZ model (good enough for a 2 story house plus a basement). The model includes cordless handsets, answering machine, and caller ID, as well as voice prompts of incoming caller ID calls. As a plus, the handsets use AAA Ni-MH batteries so easily purchased when they need replacing. My old Motorola used the typical specialized phone Ni-Cd batteries (with that funny connector), that lasted less than a year and a high cost to replace.

Highly recommend this model. The KX-TG 643x and 644x series are all the same except for the number of handsets that come in the package and whether the base station has its own dial capability. This model allows a max of 6 handsets (the 6445 cmes with 5 handsets-so you can purchase one more if...Read more

After a number of years, it was time to upgrade our phone system. I've always had Uniden's, but couldn't find a decent style phone in that brand, so selected the Panasonic. Seems like phones are like cars.. They have to change the design every year.

Pro's:
a. The phone has a great feel in the hand. Small, light, nice rubberized backlit buttons. (I hate the plastic buttons of some phones)
b. Sound quality is great. (I've not had any issues.)
c. Decent range. Live on a 1/3 acre and had reception in my entire property plus most of my immediate neighbors.
d. Price is not bad. Phone +5 handsets for $129 at Fry's. (but add on's are WAY too expensive)
e. Bright and big LED Screen (LOVE this.. My eyes are getting old, not my brain <grin>)
f. Talking Caller ID. (don't have to run to the phone to see who is calling)
g. Integrated VoiceMail indicator so you can see if you've got messages. (Nice!!!, I can get rid of that cheap...Read more

While the overall phones are good in quality and
clarity, there are three major disappointments:

1. No dedicated caller id button
Should not have to scroll through menu to get to
caller ids of recent calls as getting recent call
history is a frequent need.

2. Speaker phone volume is too low even on highest volume.

3. System is very base-centric whereby if someone
is using one of the phones, the other phones
cannot retreive caller ids on recent calls, etc.
as the data appears to be stored at the base as
opposed to each individual phone and when someone
is using any other handset, the base is busy
and cannot respond to any other handset inquiry
regarding the phone book or caller id list, etc.