Panasonic KX-TG2570S 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID (Silver)

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [1.81mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004TZHB
• Item model number: KX-TG2570S
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (138 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Color: Silver

Amazon.com Review

Panasonic's KX-TG570B is a sleek 2.4 GHz SST cordless phone and answering machine combo. We were impressed with both the range and the voice quality of this phone, but the device suffers from a confusing design and a user interface that will stump anyone who doesn't keep the user manual around at all times.

The answering machine built into the base unit is all digital and can record up to 14 minutes worth of messages. You can retrieve and delete messages by using the handset, with which you can also turn the machine on and off. The handset itself is solidly built, with a rubber inlay on its side to provide a better grip and absorb shock if it's dropped. A three-line, high-resolution backlit LCD graces the front of the handset and displays all sorts of information, from caller-ID names and numbers to the menu items that comprise the phone's interface. This interface is the worst thing about the KX-TG2570B, as it's practically impossible to use without referring constantly to the manual. However, once mastered, it let us add our own phone directory to the unit and edit or delete caller-ID entries that automatically were added to the phone's database.

On the upside, the KX-TG570B's range and ability to penetrate walls blew away other 900 MHz cordless phones we've tested. With the base unit in a basement office (which in turn was in a brick building), we were able to leave the building and roam all over the parking lot with no loss in voice clarity. Additionally, the audio quality was superb as long as we stayed within range, with no hissing, popping, or other static present.

There are a few things about the KX-TG2570B that just don't make sense. You can answer incoming calls using the speakerphone in the base unit, but because it has no keys you can't place a call with it. The bay used to recharge the handset provides a loose fit, meaning the handset can easily tip forward and lose its electric connection. There's no mute button, and although the buttons on the handset are backlit, those on the base are not. This is a great-sounding phone with good range, but if you're looking for perfection, there are better options. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Terrific sound quality and range
• Built-in digital answering machine performed adequately

Cons:

• Convoluted interface
• Can't place calls from the base unit
• Phone doesn't fit tightly into the recharging station

Amazon.com Product Description

The Panasonic KX-TG2570 is one of the GigaRange Extreme phones--in fact, it offers Panasonic's longest-range spread spectrum technology (SST) to date. Cordless phones with SST have greater output power than regular cordless phones because they transmit over the entire bandwidth, constantly changing frequency.

While conventional phones transmit and receive signals within the same band (which can result in interference between these signals), 2.4 GHz GigaRange Extreme SST cordless phones employ the use of two different frequencies--2.4 GHz on the base and 900 MHz on the handset. This means that interference between these signals is minimized, thereby enhancing clarity and boosting range. A unique, proprietary circuitry design also helps these phones resist interference from other devices that share similar bands, like microwave ovens. Panasonic 2.4 GHz GigaRange Extreme cordless phones utilize SST in both the 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz bands.

This unique twin-band transmission, coupled with rugged design, allows you to take your conversations outdoors. Panasonic has also included a 2.5-millimeter headset jack and belt clip for hands-free operation. Its relatively small design enables you to simply slip the phone into your pocket when you're not using it. In addition, these phones are designed to stand up well to everyday wear and tear. They are shock resistant and splash resistant, guarding them against damage caused by occasional dropping or spilling.

The KX-TG2570 also boasts two-way paging and automatic intercom, a dual antenna system, a backlit three-line LCD display on the handset, 50-station caller ID memory and dialer, 30-station phone directory and dialer, a navigator key, a seven-hour battery charging system, and up to eight hours of talk time. The answering system includes call screening, skip/fast-forward, repeat/rewind, and all/individual erase.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

118 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work as advertised, May 16, 2000

By 

michaelb1968 (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG2570B 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID (Black) (Office Product)

The features were good, but the interface was very clunky and difficult to use. It offers just about everything from Caller ID to handset message retrieval, and I got about 200 yards away before being cut off. The answering machine was good. Unfortunately, the battery life is short. It claims a 14 day standby period and 8 hours talk time. Speaking only a few hours indoors, it went dead. We went on vacation for six days. We left with a full charge, and came home to a dead phone. We owned it for 4 weeks before returning it for another unit. We charged the second one fully, and it went dead after *maybe* 2 hours of talking at close range over a 3 day period. We took it back immediately. We couldn't locate it centrally in an open room like they suggest, but it was against a wall and we had little (if any) obstructions when using it. We went to it from a 25 channel Lucent model and were extremely disappointed. We recharged the Lucent once a week tops, and that was not even necessary. Maybe the battery isn't strong enough for all it offers?

Performance was decent, but far from excellent. The range was great, but that was it. People said I sounded distant, and the unit is small. My wife complained she couldn't hold it on her shoulder easily and talk.

Please note the unit is not wall mountable.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Phone Hobbled by Serious Oversights, November 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG2570B 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID (Black) (Office Product)

I owned the former Panasonic 2.4 GHz and eagerly awaited the release of this new version. I couldn't wait to have the built-in Caller ID, smaller handset and digital answering machine.

I soon discovered some new "features" that made it less superior than its predecessor in many ways. The LCD menu on the handset seems very cool, but reveals major flaws in the user interface. To redial, you have to click at least 3 buttons, perhaps more as you have to "scroll" through your directory. That's terrible - give me the old "speed dial" and number system on the former model (and most other phones).

Here's another problem: there's a great speakerphone but no dialpad on the base! So if you want to use the speakerphone, you have to start with the handset (I noticed Panasonic has since changed this on the non-answering machine models).

But here's one major plus and a feature I have never seen on another phone. You can listen to messages directly on the handset - a great boon for privacy.

Overall, I am only satisfied with this model, when I was thrilled with its predecessor. Hopefully when 10 GHz phones come out Panasonic will have realized some of their mistakes in this latest model.

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A decent phone with needless flaws, June 4, 2000

By 

Shawn Weil - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG2570B 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID (Black) (Office Product)

Cordless phones are quickly becoming the standard in active homes. The Panasonic 2.4 GHz line (2500, 2550, 2570) are among the current crop of high end cordless phones, boasting longer range and better sound quality. I personally have the 2550 (with CallerID but to Answering Machine), but the basic design is almost identical to the 2570. Here are some of the pro's and con's:

Pros:

- Range. In my experience, it is great. I've walked several hundred feet away from my apartment, and still had good sound.

- Headset. The ability to use a headset is liberating.

- Sound Quality. It is very good - since it is digital and of a high frequency, there is little room for static.

- Phone Pager. The pager stays on until you find the phone.

Cons:

- The menus are not intuitive. I am usually a very quick study when it comes to programming electronics. However, the UI of this phone is not really user friendly.

- The redial function. There is no button for redial; you need to press the function button in order to find redial. Furthermore, it only stores one previously called number. With all of the memory it has, it should have a buffer of three or four numbers.

- Caller ID. Having the functionality of Caller ID right on the headset is great. For local numbers, all you have to do is bring up the entry for a number, press the "on" button, and the phone will dial the number. You should be able to do this for long distance numbers as well. Unfortunately, the phone doesn't know to add a "1" before the number. This is a needless problem.

- Volume. There is a volume control for the phone. However, it does not have enough settings for handset AND headset use.

- Headset Size. The trend in phones is smaller. This makes having the phone on your shoulder difficult. I guess that's why there is a headset input.

All in all, it is a good phone. However, for my money I would spend it on something more user friendly. I liked the UI for the Uniden phones, but I've had problems with RF (Radio Frequency) interference. If you are looking for a 2.4 GHz phone with Caller ID, this may be the phone for you. Just wait for a sale.

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