Panasonic KX-TG2730S 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [3.82mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.6 x 9.8 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• 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: B000068CNH
• Item model number: KX-TG2730S
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 18, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

So that you can have a phone in every room in the house, Panasonic's KX-TG2730 expands to offer up to eight separate handsets (model KX-TGA270S sold separately, one included). Each one can act as an intercom to that room, allowing you to know what's happening even when you're at the other end of the house. Enjoy the benefits of extra extensions without the hassle of extra wires.

A four-line LCD panels displays the name and number of callers (with subscription to Caller ID service) and provides access to a 50-number phone directory that supplies one-touch dialing. A 10-number speed dialer and convenient speakerphone are located on the base, as is a fully digital answering system that provides up to 15 minutes of message time, each with a time and date stamp.

Choose from six programmable ringer tones and take advantage of the system's toll saver feature, which allows you to check messages away from home without accruing unnecessary long distance charges.

Panasonic provides a one-year warranty for parts and service.

What's in the Box
Base unit, handset, battery, battery cover, AC adapter/charger, belt clip, telephone line cord, short line cord for wall mount, instructions, warranty/service information

Note: This model is no longer in production, so you may have difficulty finding additional handsets that are compatible with the phone's expandability feature.

Product Description

Panasonic 2.4GHz Cordless with Answering System - Single-line 2.4GHz cordless system with answering digital machine- System expands to 8 handsets total- Variety of handset styles offered- 5-way conferencing capability- Intercom between handsets and base- Easily join into conversations from any system handset- Privacy mode blocks join in feature if needed- Hold/redial/pause- 6 Selectable ringtones- Room monitor- Caller ID, call waiting caller ID- Dual digital duplex speakerphones (base and handset)- Dual keypads (base and handset)- FHSS technology - 50# Caller ID memory and dialer- 50# Phone directory and dialer- Phone directory sharing- 4-Line backlit LCD (on handset only)- 15 minutes of record time- 3 Mailboxes- Voice menu- Time/date stamp- 2-Digit LCD call counter on the base- Memo recording- Slow talk message playback- Flash memory message backup- Intercom- 2-Way radio communication- Navigator key- Headset jack- Belt clip- 4.5 Hour talk time- 11 day standby time- Wall mountable- Silver with blue trimADDITIONAL HANDSETS: KX-TGA270S, KX-TGA271V/W, KX-TGA272S

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for great features & Long Range? This is It!, September 11, 2002

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JB "jb" (Washington State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG2730S 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System (Office Product)

I've had a cordless phone in one incarnation or another since the late 70's/early 80's, and this phone is by far the most superior in almost every way. Let's get down to the important features:
1. Range---I just returned 2 V-Tech 2.4Ghz phones for their incredible lack of range. My new Panasonic has a good signal over 300 feet away from the base. My V-tech, a dismal 50 feet.

2. Sound quality---this phone has no static, and the sound quality of the receiver and the digital answering machine are great.

3. Ease of Use---all the buttons look intimidating at first, but this phone helps walk you through the more daunting tasks, and was easy to set up the directory on the handset. Speaking of which, a feature you'll absolutely love if you add additional handsets---the ability to transfer your directory from one phone to the next in seconds! Way cool!

4. Expandability--this system allows you to add up to 8 phones. And each phone can be programmed to be a room monitor, a great feature if you can't figure out why no one answers from the family room (because the tv is too loud), or to listen in on the baby's room.

5. Customizable--the phones can be customized by color (you can buy 3 different colors of handsets), and each handset has 6 different ringer styles (one very cool two tone ring that is very quiet and nice for a bedroom).

Bottom line, this is the best phone system I've ever had. Comparable in price to the V-Tech line, but with much better quality throughout! Only gripe---it needs battery backup on the main unit during a power outage. Otherwise, great job Panasonic!

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great phone, one big flaw for us, August 21, 2002

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panasonic fan (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG2730S 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System (Office Product)

We love this phone (2730 model) but we have now had to return two base units/main handsets and may have to give up on it. All of the excellent features are as described by others below -- clear menus, easy to use, good sound and range, easy speakerphone mute, excellent intercom feature between handsets. First rate phone with typical Panasonic thoughtfulness in several areas.

However, the Caller ID feature, which is essential for our family, only worked intermittently on both units -- typically on only 1/2 to 2/3 of the calls (even from the same outside number). When CID is not working the handset display just says "Incoming Call". It wasn't line noise or a particular jack -- what made this most frustrating for us is that we have several other phones (including other Panansonic corded and cordless phones) on which the Caller ID always works just fine. Nothing has fixed the problem with the 2730, from changing units, to changing jacks, to disconnecting all the old phones, etc. If this apparent problem was licked, this would be an ideal high end cordless phone.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, an 8-phone system at a reasonable price, June 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG2730S 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System (Office Product)

I have been using Panasonic phones for a long time. They are very good quality both in voice and build. I recently moved to a 4-bedroom house from an apartment. Getting phones in different places in the house was really tough especially when there are no phone outlets in all the places that I want a phone. Another problem is that they can't share the same phone directory. I was going to get other multi-handset systems like Siemens, Vtech, or the old Panasonic system. However, they only allow up to 4 phones. When I first saw that this can expand up to 8 phones, it just fits my bill! The price is right and the quality is again superb. I only got the base for now and can't wait to get the other supplement phones. Unlike competitors, the supplement phones have different varieties to choose from.

The only complain (minor) is that the base does not have a headset jack. Other than that, this is a great phone! It might not be as sytlish as the Siemens system. But for the price and expandability, this is the way to go. Highly recommended.