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(29 customer reviews) 127 of 138 people found the following review helpful
Not well executed,
October 20, 2004 GWadmin (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG6500B 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable 2-Line Cordless Phone (Black) (Office Product)
There are, at this time, exactly two 5.8 GHz 2-line expandable phone systems -- this Panasonic and the Uniden TRU8866 -- and I found it frustrating to research them because they're new and there's not much information out there. So my two cents, should it be helpful...I bought this Panasonic 6500B and three handsets, played with them for a week, and called today for an RMA number to return them. I'm now evaluating the Uniden system, which I think I'll end up keeping.
(For reference, I'm migrating from a Siemens gigaset 2420, 2-line 2.4GHz system, amazon item B00004R7R1. It's noted for a few quirks, but it's been solid for 6 years and I'd easily favor it over the Panasonic.)
Pros:
-- you only have two options at present, so this phone does deliver 2-line 5.8 GHz functionality
-- blinking antenna for ringing/message was a nice touch
-- all of the basic stuff you'd expect...intercom, speakerphone, Caller ID, etc...Read more
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Solid phone, but has some annoying flaws.,
November 10, 2005 T. Hassler - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG6500B 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable 2-Line Cordless Phone (Black) (Office Product)
I have the base unit (comes with 1 remote) and two add-on remotes (max of 3 add-ons for a total of 4 remote units).
A few things I find both invaluable and the phone definitely delivers:
1) 5.8GHz... My old 2.4 Siemens would frizz out when my wife punched up the Microwave to the full 1600watts and with this system, there's no interference.
2) Buttons have a good feel to them
3) Supports 2 lines on all phone units - you can isolate a phone to ONLY answer or dial out on a specific line (if you use the Talk button). You can override this with the softbuttons so you can still answer or dial out on the other line.
4) Solid construction
5) Decent backlight (although I'm still astounded none of these things systems use Indiglo)
6) All phones have a detachable belt clip
7) Speakerphone!
8) Intercom
9) Conference calling between two lines.
10) Hold - with transfer to any...Read more
74 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Very good phone but could use better user interface,
November 11, 2004 Scott H. "scott11686" (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG6500B 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable 2-Line Cordless Phone (Black) (Office Product)
I've owned several multi handset systems over the last 4 years beginning with the product the started it all off, the Siemens 2420. Don't even get me started on how bad the Siemens cordless handset reception is. Everyone who uses one knows they are pathetic. Other than the poor reception, the Siemens 2420 and 8825 still have the best menu system and setup of any multi handset system, Panasonic 6500/6502 included!
Just so everyone understands, Panasonic, Uniden and most companies (I believe Vtech/AT&T included) use the same chipsets from www.dspg.com. This is why the ergonomics of most of these systems are the same or similar. I'll list the advantages and disadvantages I see in the DSP Group implemenation as compared to Siemens way of doing things....
Advantages:
-Excellent handset reception (even the 2.4Ghz models are OK and do not experience much interference) 5.8 is very clear with no interference in my home.
-handset range is...Read more
