Panasonic KX-TG5050W 5.8 GHz Cordless Phone (White)

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [2.94mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 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: B0001W9IIC
• Item model number: KX-TG5050W
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 29, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Panasonic's KX-TG5050W cordless phone offers 5.8 GHz frequency hopping spread spectrum technology for enhanced range and improved call clarity. Compatible with call waiting, caller ID, and caller IQ services, the phone stores up to 50 names and numbers, accessed through the handset's three-line backlit LCD.

The KX-TG5050W is headset compatible for hands-free operation and also features a digital handset speakerphone for even greater versatility. An illuminated keypad permits easy dialing and navigation, even at night, and a light-up antenna alerts you to new calls and lets you know when a new voice message is waiting. Additional features include flash, redial, and handset locator. (Caller ID, call waiting, and caller IQ are fee-based services. Contact your phone company for information about subscribing.)

What's in the Box
KX-TG5050W cordless phone base station, handset, phone line cord, AC power adapter, belt clip, NiMH battery, user guide, warranty information

Product Description

Pansonic KX-TG5050W WHITE 5.8 GHz CORDLESS PHONE

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

80 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kudo's Panasonic For Making A Great Phone Even Better!, May 6, 2004

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Stephen B. Daniels "curly" (Overland Park, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG5050W 5.8 GHz Cordless Phone (White) (Office Product)

I went to Target to get another KX-TG2216 2.4GHz phone to have in the house when I came across this new KX-TG5050 5.8GHz phone and the price wasn't too bad, so I bought one.

First of all I've been very happy with the quality of the KX-TG2216 so I was a little leary of experimenting with another model. Let me just say that I'm very happy and impressed with the features of this new 5.8GHz phone. They have taken all of the features of the 2.4GHz phone I have and expanded them.

The one feature that I wish all phones would have is the directory matching feature, and now Panasonic seems to have included this on these new phones.....kudo's Panasonic. The way this works is that when you receive a call and if the number of the person is calling is matched in you directory that's how it's displayed on the phone. In other words if you have your mother in your phone book as "MOM" this is how it will show on the display. Panasonic calls this feature "Personalized Name Display".

On to the display. The new display is not only larger but the black lettering against the orange background makes to easier viewing.

The sound quality is very good with plenty of volume. The listening volume on the handset as well as the speakerphone are loud enough for us folks who are middle aged and only hear half of what people are saying to us.

There is now one touch soft buttons for both voicemail and the internal phone directory. Thanks Panasonic for now using a nickle netal hydride battery. When I first saw this battery I thought is was a lithium because of it's small size but it turns out to be nickle metal hydride with 830 milli amps output and seems to work very good so far.

Physically the phone itself is the same size as my 2.4GHz but Panasonic has shortened the antenna by about 1 1/2" inches. Speaking of the antenna, when you have voicemail a light built into the top flashes slowly indicating someone has left you voicemail. Also the light flashes rapidly when you receive a call. This would be nice if you chose to turn the ringer off but still want to visually know when someone is calling.

All in all I'm very happy with this phone and I would definitely give it a:

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic - Still a Nice Phone, August 31, 2004

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shroom (Ukiah, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG5050W 5.8 GHz Cordless Phone (White) (Office Product)

I used to have a twin antenna, speakerphone base, 900 MHZ, semi waterproof Panasonic which was very good. This phone is without the base unit speakerphone (which I rarely used on the previous incarnation).

Generally speaking, I like it.

The Pros...
It has a nice long walkabout range, my old headset/microphone fits fine, the locator works, I can read the numbers without my glasses and the menu is straight forward. The address book is easy to use once you see how it is done. The redial function is easy to use. I love the flashing ringer; it tells me that I have a call even when there is something loud going on.

The cons...
The Caller IQ is a little off the mark as I have my PC sitting next to my phone and it is pretty easy to get FREE weather, stock prices and sports while I check my email. The volume on the ringer needs to be louder; it only has 3 settings. The Voice Enhancer has to be OFF all the time as folks say I "warble" as I talk with it even though I hear them fine.

34 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars lots of features, terrible voice quality, August 11, 2004

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kurtb (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG5050W 5.8 GHz Cordless Phone (White) (Office Product)

I hear the other party great, unfortunately they universally tell me they can't understand a word I am saying. I have tried leaving a voicemail message for myself to check it, and it sounds like a really bad cell phone connection. This happens even if I am right next to the base station, and even if I have the clarity booster on. It is not a problem with any of my other cordless phones so it is not a line problem. I have no other 5.8ghz devices in my home, so I doubt it is an interference problem. Instead of simple quality they have loaded the phone with ridiculous data services that no one is every doing to use. Needless to say, tech support is non responsive.