Panasonic KXTC1851 900 MHz DSS Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Black)

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [643kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5 x 3.2 inches ; 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: B00004UF0T
• Item model number: KX-TC1851B
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This phone's sleek black surface lets it blend seamlessly into any modern décor, but it offers more than just a pretty face. The 900 MHz DSS operation provides clearer connections, better range, and greater security than analog cordless phones, while the long-life battery extends your conversation time to as long as six hours. Panasonic's Digital Spectrum Spreading technology keeps your calls safe from eavesdropping by automatically shifting frequencies many times every second.

Built into the back of the handset is a backlit three-line LCD, which shows the entries in your 50-line phone directory and up to 50 entries with call waiting/caller ID. Also included are convenient volume controls for ringer and handset, voice-mail indicator, lighted keypad, belt clip, and headset jack. Panasonic provides a one-year warranty on parts and service.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars panasonic phones are the best, October 17, 2000

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"kaybear21" (Davis, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KXTC1851 900 MHz DSS Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Black) (Office Product)

I bought this phone because my sony one was utterly unbearable. I had a huge amount of static even when I was standing right next to the base. I have two other cordless phones in the house, both are panasonic and have been running perfectly since we bought them (more than 7 years ago). We drop them, sit on them, throw them around, and they still work. So when I bought this phone, I wasn't worried at all about being disappointed. It looks good and works even better. No static, no fading, and I love the backlit keypad. My one complaint, would be that the CID screen makes it hard for me to put the phone in the right position. My ear usually ends up on the screen rather than the ear piece. I've never had a CID screen before, so I believe that it's something I'll need time to get used to. I wish it had an extension in use feature, but overall, it's a great phone. =)

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2.4 ghz quality at a 900mhz price, June 13, 2001

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"brooklynfong" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic KXTC1851 900 MHz DSS Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Black) (Office Product)

This phone is comparable if not better than most 2.4 ghz phones out there. Most of this can be attributed to the Digital Spread Spectrum which really improves the distance that this phone can operate at and also provide maximum quality. I use this im my dorm room where there are about 100 other phones on the same floor and I can go from outside from the third floor and even into another building and get near perfect reception. I also compared the quality and distance with one of the Panasonic 2.4 ghz phones and this phone outperformed the 2.4 by about 10 feet. The three line display allows you to see the number that you are dialing and also make programming numbers with names a breeze. The screen and the keypad is backlit so you can use it day or night. This is a great phone at a great price.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Great -- A 10 month update, September 12, 2000

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Douglas Robideaux (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic KXTC1851 900 MHz DSS Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Black) (Office Product)

Below is the original review I gave this phone in September of 2000. It's now July of 2001 and time for a long-term review.

With at least 5 other phones in the house, it is still the phone my wife and I use most. Still on the first battery; still above-average reception; still no problems. Keep that manual though. You think you'll never forget how to program in new names and numbers, but you will. Even after 10 months of daily use, the lettering on the buttons hasn't worn off like so many.

Final conclusion? I'm thinking of getting another so I can have one upstairs and one downstairs. They're cheaper than last year, and if you find something that works, why change?

From September 2000: I've had portable phones since they were in the shape of a desk phone, weighed 10 pounds, and had a 3-foot antenna. I've gone through quite a few, and rarely have I been able to buy a portable phone without returning it for a different model or brand. As long as they have been in the marketplace, you'd think they'd have this technology bug-free. But they don't. Sometimes they work for a day; sometimes a month (e.g. VTECH). Sometimes they just decide to "forget" all your programming (e.g. Uniden).

My number one complaint of portable phones: background noise like hiss and echo (pick ANY brand). Why is this still a problem after all these years? I was considering the 2.4 gigahertz models as a natural evolution from my last two 900 MHz, until I read all the reviews here on the various models. Apparently the higher frequency is even more susceptible to household appliance noise. So I decided to stick with a 900 MHz.

Since one of my all-time favorite portables (still in use, but no CID) was Panasonic, I thought I'd minimize the chance of failure with Panasonic. The KX-TC1851B model looked perfect. Lots of features and easy to program. Manual is clear. Design and construction excellent. But guess what? Yep, hisssssss. Even 20 feet away from the base. At least you can change positions and the hiss goes away. Doesn't make for a comfortable phone call if you can't move once you find the "right" position, though. A question for the engineers: How much more would a phone cost to get FM quality reception?