Siemens 2402 Gigaset 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Caller ID

I really like this phone. Reception is great in my house, but range is a bit disappointing. At least it works fine in my yard. Most important features are the sound quality and multiple handset capability. It feels better in my pocket than a PCS phone - I keep it there so I never lose it. The built-in antenna is a great feature. Disappointments are in the call display and voice mail features. I wish it had a "message waiting" indicator and a "xx Missed Calls" indicator. I also wish it could look up numbers from its directory for incoming calls with number display but no name display. I bought a cheap desk call display unit to replace some of these features, but it should be in the phone. Finally, I wish Siemens offered an option between the 2402 and 2420 that added a full duplex speaker phone in the base unit, but not voice mail, corded handset, etc.

This phoneset has a fantastic set of features far beyond the minimum critera that I set. It was hard enough to find a phoneset that would meet my criteria. But, the 2402 just blew me away.

I bought an extra handset. I named one "Office" and the other, "Kitchen". The names appear on the high-resolution LCD display (not that basic 2-line or 3-line block display) at all times while the phone is idle. Features for each phone can be programmed independently from either phone through the "wireless network". The headsets are incredibly lightweight. They are almost weightless.

Having the base, which requires no physical interaction, hidden away, or at least away from desk clutter, is a big plus. The biggest advantage of this is that each headset needs no phone jack, just an AC outlet for its charger. BTW, some have said that the battery life is low. But I find that not to be a problem at all because the most logical place for the phone...Read more

The phone is everything it promised to be and more. It did have a DOA failure, the display on the handset was dead, although you could still take and make calls. I immediately called customer service (Wed night) and by 9 AM on Friday I had the replacement unit. This is customer service!

The handset is very light, about the size and shape of a TV remote. It has a large directory in the handset that is easy to program and use. The sound quality is superb and static free. One of the best features is that only the base needs to be plugged into the phone jack and all of the (up to 8) handsets can be kept anywhere in the home or business near an electrical outlet (for the charging stand). The base could be installed in a closet, even on a wall, so it doesn't take up any desk or counter space. The handset charging stands also charge spare batteries while the handset is good for over a day on standby or several hours of talking. The batteries are 2 AA NiCad batteries that...Read more