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(More customer reviews)I was having trouble with my old Panasonic 2.4 GHz interfering with my WiFi, so I needed to upgrade to something using 5.8 GHz. Past experience has shown me that there is a big difference between the phone brands not just in clarity, range, etc. but in phone shape and comfort against the ear as well. I purchased from Costco three different multiple-phone 5.8 GHz sets to try-out: The Panasonic KX-TG5673 (3 phones and most expensive), Uniden TRU 8885-3HS (3 phones, mid-priced) and the VTech mi6896 (4 phones and the cheapest of the bunch).
What I found right away from reading other Amazon reviews and the fine print is that the V-tech uses both 5.8 & 2.4 GHz, so even though I liked the shape and feel of the phones, and the price for four handsets, due to my WiFi interference restrictions, that phone was out of the competition.
I liked the look, feel and buttons on the Uniden best, and it seemed to deliver the clearest sound. However, this handset comes with an integrated antenna, and whenever I put my hand around the top of the phone (as its a small handset, its very difficult not to), or rested the phone between my ear and shoulder, the reception became spotty. Even in unobstructed use, the reception was sometimes poor in the room of my house furthest from the base. As much as I liked this phone and its included decent-quality headset, it was out of the competition due to the reception issues.
The Panasonic phone, although, as one other reviewer noted, is somewhat ugly with the "Voice Enhancer" graphics, performs adequately. The max. volume seem a little low, and the voice tone a little soft, and the buttons not as easy to use with my big hands, but it has an external antenna and I have had no instances of spotty reception. The "Slow-Talk" and "3-color indicator" features seems somewhat gimmicky and I haven't had a need to try them yet. The set did not come with belt-clips for the handsets or a headset accessory, which is disappointing to me. The voice recorder on the answering machine seems a bit tinny as compared to the Uniden, but again, adequate.
Since upgrading to the 5.8 GHz, I haven't had any more dropped calls. My previous Panasonic phones have held-up well despite lots of abuse.
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5.8GHz Cordless w/ 2 Handsets w/ Answering System- Panasonic 5.8GHz cordless with digital answering system- Bundle includes 1 base unit and handset and 2 extra handsets and chargers - Caller ID, call waiting caller ID- 50# Caller ID history- 50# Phonebook- 3-Line backlit LCD on handsets- Talking caller ID- 3 Color light up ID with ringer and message alert (flashes quickly for ringer, flashes slowly for message waiting)- Slow talk feature on handsets: slows a call down so it is easier to hear- Frequency hopping spread spectrum technology- 4-Way conference capability- Voice enhancer technology- Phonebook sharing- Wireless network friendly- Intercom between handsets- Transfer- Chain dial- Dual keypads- Flash/mute/redial/hold/pause- Digital duplex speakerphone on base and handsets- Selectable ringtones (3 tones, 4 melodies)- 2.5mm Headset jack- Digital answering system- 21 Minutes of record time- 2 Digit message counter on base- Wall mountable- 1 Year manufacturer's warranty- Box dimensions: 11"L x 10"W x 5.25"H- BlackREPLACEMENT BATTERY: HHR-P104KXTG5673B
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