Customer Reviews

Panasonic KXTC1503W 900 MHz Cordless Phone with Answering Device (White)

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3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
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We bought a Panasonic KX-TC1450B cordless phone for a busy construction site office over a year ago. This phone has had heavy use by many people every day since. I frequently use it for up to an hour a day.

WHY DID WE BUY THIS MODEL?
Almost luck of the draw. It was a Panasonic, which is a reasonable name, and the picture on the box showed a professional looking phone. But I was in a hurry, and could just as easily have picked up another brand.

EASY TO SET UP?
Certainly. I took this out of the box, plugged the transformer into a wall socket, plugged the phone cable into the socket in the base unit, plopped the phone unit into the base unit, and left it alone for 10 minutes before making my first call. Dead easy.
There is a manual, but I've no idea what it says. I only read manuals when I cannot get something to work, and believe that consumer goods should be intuitive to use. I ignore manuals at my risk!

FEATURES
This phone is laden with features, including backlit number keys, intercom, a speakerphone feature that is good for conference calls, ringer and speaker volume settings, a REDIAL button, and programmable keys, a phone-beeper on the base unit, to help find a lost phone. Recharging light. Even a jack on the phone unit for headphones.

EASE OF USE?
Easy and intuitive. Pick it up, press TALK, then dial.

The phone is comfortable in my hand, and has a nice heft to it.

I particularly like the way that the keys light up from behind. This is a useful feature for a crowded site office, because I can dial outside in the dark, getting away from noisy co-workers.

I use the REDIAL button frequently because our satellite phone system does not always connect first time. A great feature!

LENGTH OF CHARGE?
I'm not sure, because this phone is used by so many people, but the charge lasts for ages. We generally keep the phone off the base, to prolong the battery life, and only charge it when it starts to beep and the recharge light comes on. We're still on the original battery pack.

DURABILITY
The phone has a tough black plastic casing that is lasting very well. It has been dropped by me at least twice, and probably by others too. The keys are very durable, with no label wear yet.

CLARITY AND RANGE
This phone is as clear as any office phone that I've used. I've not tested the range extremes, but have often used it up to 50 m from base with no loss of reception.

RATING:
In conclusion, I am delighted with this phone. It is well designed and well made, and is easy to use, even in the dark. When my old Sony home phone dies, I will very likely buy one of these to replace it. I have no hesitation in rating it as excellent, a number 5.

I've had this phone for about a month now. One of the things that I really like about it is the ease of using it. I got home from work and plugged it in to charge. Like most cordless phones, it has to charge for 18 hours when you first get it. My two teenage sons decided to plug it in for use while I was at work the next day and it has worked like a champ since. I never even had to record a greeting for the answering machine. It has an automatic one. You can record your own greeting if you want to, but it's not necessary.

The next thing that surprised me was when I actually got to use the phone for the first time. I was expecting that slight static sound that was always there with my previous cordless, but this phone is surprisingly clear. Very clear. It still surprises me each time I use it.

This phone was very easy to program and the answering machine is really easy to use. No special degree required. (grin)

If your world is as hectic as mine and you don't have time to fool with complicated electronic stuff, I'd definitely recommend this phone. It has a nice, modern look that says "I'm very sophisticated", but is surprisingly VERY user friendly.

This phone/ans. machine is a huge improvement over my former ATT digital device which cost in excess of .... It is simple, with functions that are unmistakeable, and instantly usable. The product emphasis is clearly on performance rather than intrigue or charm or multiplicity of functions. Clear sound, more than adequate range.

This is now the 2nd panasonic phone i have owned.

The first phone was the 2.4ghz phone, and you can read for yourself my rather negative review about that one. It was a terrible phone that cut out all the time and had no mute button.

Upon the recommendation of a friend who also was having trouble and who had then purchased this one, I checked it out.

This one is great. Panasonic made the move to 2.4ghz without properly testing and perfecting the technology. 900mhz is the way to go. I've used this phone everywhere...front yard, back yard, bathroom, office, living room, driveway, etc with no audible interference to speak of...of course if you do get some, just hit the handy channel button and it switches to a clearer one for you.

I've even used the phone in very close proximity with my cell phone with zero interference. I know, I know they operate on different frequencies, but just try to do the same with their 2.4ghz version and see what I mean.

The 2.4ghz had enough problems that I wanted to return it...this one is a keeper. The answering machine has the same funky computer man voice to tell you that no one is home, or you can record your own.

If i had to come up with one negative on this one is once again, there is no mute button. Granted, you could transfer the person to the base speakerphone, or put them on hold, but the only way to mute the phone is to stick your thumb over the mic. And that's what I do. How many of us have needed to use the restroom while on a critical phone call. Just stick your thumb over the mic and flush away with no audible intrusion into the conversation.

The very cool feature is the handset speakerphone. I use this ALL the time especially when getting dressed. Have you ever tried to stay on the phone while putting a shirt on? Didn't think so. You tell your party to hang on while you get dressed. No need to do that any more. hit the speaker phone button, set the phone down, and keep right on talking and listening. Granted, don't set the phone handset down upside down or you will muffle the microphone :)

All in all, I'm very pleased with this panasonic. Avoid the 2.4ghz and stick with 900mhz and you will also be pleased.

I bought one for my elderly father who has hearing aids. He is basically an electrophobe and this was his first cordless phone. He tried and returned others because his hearing aids squealed. He now uses it constantly, because of the handset speakerphone. It is very clear on both ends, I talk to him long distance and I can barely detect a difference in sound quality when he is using the speakerphone in the handset. He holds the phone a few inches away and uses it like a walkie talkie, only full duplex of course. The answering machine comes preprogrammed with a greeting, so he didn't have to mess with recording his own.

This telephone gives you so much for so little. It is a no brainer to setup, as it is already pre-set. Simply plug it in, charge the battery, make a few very minor adjustments to your preferences, and you have a fine quality phone, with pre-recorded highly professional messages, you select from. The buttons are very easy to push. The ringer has a sweet mellow tone, quick & convenient settings to make immediate adjustments for all of your needs. The handset is trim, light weight and very comfortable to hold, and the speaker phone feature works beautifully. A telephone like this with all of these great features, plus many more. It's Panasonic at it's best ~ what more could you ask for? You will be very satisfied and impressed with this purchase. The best phone I have ever owned and I have had many many phones. CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS TOP QUALITY PANASONIC CORDLESS SPEAKER, MEGA-FEATURE PHONE! BUY IT ~ I'M GLAD I DID!!

Out of all the products I have purchased on Amazon, not one will I write a review. This cordless phone is comfortable against the ear for someone who uses the phone a lot. The answer machine is great. It has it's own greeting: short and simple. If you don't like it, you can record your own greeting. Overall the phone is easy to use and to set up.

This particular phone was purchased for my household. I find it to be very easy to work with, and with a straightforward manual, every function quickly becomes accessible. Some very nice, simple features are included. For example, the speakerphone in the handset allows great portability, without a decrease in sound quality on the other end. In general the sound quality is good; I personally have found it to be better than the higher priced, supposedly top of the line, Uniden 900 MHz phones. The unit is relatively small and the shape of the phone is easy to hold. I think this is a great buy for the average home user.

Had to wait to get this as it was back ordered but well worth the wait. It is by far the best cordless answering machine telephone I ever had. Rings loud and clear,has volume adjustment and makes very clear messages. It even flashes to let you know you have a message. I love this phone

Bought this phone in August of 2001. It no longer works. The quality of reception was less than good. It popped often sounding like an electrical short. Looking at the warranty, it will probably cost more to get it fixed than what it is worth. Labor is covered for 90 days while the parts are for a year. Postage and labor will certainly cost more than this lifeless mass is worth. Maybe we are just lucky or maybe you will be if you do not choose to buy this phone.