Panasonic KX-TG5433M 5.8 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Answering System and Three Handsets

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [3.94mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 7 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007Q3QQM
• Item model number: KX-TG5433M
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 7, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wireless network-friendly phone systems take communication to a higher level for incredible sound clarity. The KX-TG5433M 5.8 GHz GigaRange system uses frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology and operates on a different wavelength with much less traffic than 2.4 GHz phones to give enhanced range, security, and clarity. The multi-handset cordless phone system is ideal for large families and home offices.

Features:

• 5.8 GHz frequency-hopping digital spread spectrum technology (FHSS) for minimal interference, clear sound, and all the advantages of digital
• Two additional handsets and remote charger stands
• Caller IQ compatible
• Chain dialing
• Call waiting/caller ID to see the name and phone number of incoming calls even while talking on another call
• 50-station caller ID memory and dialer
• 50-station phone books that are sharable among handsets
• Large multifunction three-line LCD display on handset (see each caller's complete caller ID information without additional scrolling)
• Backlighting on the handset LCD greatly aids visibility especially in low light
• All-digital answering system with voice menu & time/day stamp, 2-Digit LCD call counter on base, remote control from handset and outside lines
• Voice enhancer technology
• Easy operation (menu driven)
• Three ringer patterns and four melody rings
• Lighted handset keypad
• Headphone jacks and belt clips

What's in the Box
Three handsets, base unit with answering system, two charging cradles, three power adapters, one phone cord, user guide, warranty card, three belt clips, three batteries and battery covers

Product Description

5.8GHz 3 Handsets w/ Answering System - Panasonic 5.8GHz Digital cordless with 3 handsets and digital answering system- Caller ID, call waiting caller ID- Ringer ID- Caller IQ compatible - 3 Line backlit LCD on handset- 50# Caller ID memory and dialer- 50# Phonebook and dialer- Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology - 3 Color light-up indicator with ringer/message alert (yellow, green, and red)- Easy operation (menu driven)- Ringer melody download on handset (max 2 per handset)- Voice enhancer technology - Selectable ringtones (3 tones, 4 melodies)- Speakerphone on handset only- Lighted handset keypad- Phonebook sharing- Handset locator- Intercom - 4-Way conferencing - Wireless network friendly- Chain dial- Intercom- Reversible handset charging on base- Ringer volume control on handset - Talk volume control on handset- Hold/mute/flash/redial/pause on handset- Wall mountable- 2.5mm Headset jack- Belt clip included- Not expandable- No keypad on base- Digital answering system with 15 minutes of record time- Voice menu - Time/date stamp- 2-Digit LCD call counter on base- Remote access from handset or outside line- Silver (platinum)REPLACEMENT BATTERY: HHR-P104Package Contents:- 1 Base and cordless handset- 1 Handset and charger- 1 Handset and charger- 1 Line cord- AC adapter- 3 Rechargeable batteries- 3 Handset covers- 3 Belt clips- 1 Wall mount adapterKXTG5433M

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

330 of 334 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this phone!, May 5, 2005

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David Bock "javaguy" (Hamilton, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG5433M 5.8 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Answering System and Three Handsets (Office Product)

This is the third time I have bought a phone system with one base and multiple handsets, and this is the best one I have used so far. The reasons range from trivial (I like the sounds of the ring tones), to significant (you can use multiple handsets at once).

The two most important features for me before purchase were:

1) 5.8 Ghz spread spectrum. My old phone was a 2.4 Ghz, and it would occasionally interfere with my wireless computer network. It was very annoying. My moving to a phone that uses a different frequency range, the problem is completely avoided.

2) The ability to use multiple handsets at the same time. Another phone I previously had would not let two handsets talk in the same conversation at the same time. This was just miserable. This phone lets you do this without any problems.

After purchase, I found that it had some other amazing features:

1) Each phone has a unique ID, and you can conference between the handsets. With the range this phone has, my wife and I now carry them around outside (we have a 3 acre yard) and use them to talk to each other.

2) The phone has an AMAZING speakerphone capability on each handset! This was not on my radar at all, but it is really useful.

3) When playing back messages it has recorded, it shows you the caller ID entry for the message. Really nice touch.

4) While I don't know much about it yet, I can apparently keep the numbers in the phone's phonebook in sync with those stored in Outlook in my computer. I can also download new ringtones, but that's not so importent to me. More info on this is available at www.openlcr.com.

The ONLY annoying thing about this phone is that when you answer a call on one handset, the other two handsets register it as a 'missed call' in the caller ID list. I considered rating it 4 stars for this, but once you get used to it, the rest of the features more than make up for it.

154 of 164 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the BEST, March 29, 2005

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R. Barnes "Zen Rider" (Snellville, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG5433M 5.8 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Answering System and Three Handsets (Office Product)

Save your time, and your money...this is the phone you want. I have tried them all, and Panasonics last for years and never let us down. We use this system on our Voip, Packet 8 service and it works perfectly. It is so loaded with handy and useful features, that we are spoiled by it. We rush to answer the phone as this is such a pleasure to use. Panasonic really outdid themselves with the 5433, we just love it. You enter all your phone numbers in one handset and it will copy them over to the other two handsets for you...one at a time or all at once, truly a neat feature. You set the time on one set, any one you like, and the other two handsets pick it up automatically. Did I mention we are happy?

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great phone with a few minor flaws, October 30, 2005

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Bill (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KX-TG5433M 5.8 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Answering System and Three Handsets (Office Product)

I've done quite a bit of research to ensure the next phone I buy would work well for my family. I ended up with this Panasonic. This is my first Panasonic phone and time will tell with regards to long term reliability. I've owned the phone for about a month now and thought I would share a few comments.

Its range is fair. I've seen better in a 2.8GHz model. To quantify this: I was hoping to be able to use this at a neighbor's house, approx 75 yards down the street. I've placed the receiver near a window. The phone works fantastic until I get to their front door. Not a big problem, just a small disappointment because I've seen another phone with this capability. There are no issues in my own house or throughout the yard. I guess that's what they make cell phones for...

The "talk" and the "off" buttons are small, and they do not light up with the rest of the keypad. This is not much of an issue once your fingers begin remembering where the buttons are, but can be frustrating when attempting to answer the phone in the dark.

The menu system is pretty good, though I would like to see a feature to be able to copy it's internal phone book to all handsets at one time. You have to select which handset to copy to, copy the phone book, and then do it again for the next handset. Pretty picky issue, but hey.. It would be nice.

I've had several experiences with the caller on the other end of the line asking me to speak up; I've never had this issue in the past, and have used many different phones. This may be because the phone is relatively short, leaving the microphone about an inch or so above the mouth.

The caller ID works well, but will show as a missed call on all handsets except the one that answered the call. This is quite annoying and should be fixed by Panasonic.

This is one of the few phones I've seen that can have two or more handsets talking at the same time. This works very well and is not well advertised on the packaging or even at Panasonics website. THIS IS THE FEATURE THAT MADE ME CHOOSE THIS PHONE. I would think others would like this as well, since other phones that I've seen do not do that.

I've listed several small annoyances, though the good does outweigh the bad. I do like this phone system and would buy again. This is definitely one of the best out there.