Customer Reviews

Panasonic KXTG2500 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Lighted Keypad (Silver)

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(16)

 

 

I bought the 2550 model (the one with Caller ID, but noanswering system). I like the phone pretty much overall, but there aresome things I would like to mention.

1) The Talk button itself is not illuminated; it's also a little small. However, you can answer a call by pressing any of the dialing buttons (0-9), which are illuminated. Still, I think they should have illuminated it somehow.

2) You WILL notice some clutter next to the big blue button: too many labels, and too many other surrounding buttons in such a small space just lead to initial confusion. Thankfully, I've almost gotten used to it.

3) The ringer volume only has 3 levels: low, high, and off. I think there should have also been "med" and "very high" settings to choose from. The receiver volume has low, med, and high settings. The battery strength has low, med, fully charged, and "recharge" indications.

4) The Caller ID function, as well as the Voice Mail indicator function, seem to work just fine. I like the fact that each function is associated with its own distinct light on the base unit.

That is, if you get a call, then the Caller ID light on the base will flash red. If that caller also leaves you voice mail, then the Voice Mail light on the base will also flash red.

There is also a separate Voice Mail button on the handset where you can store your Voice Mail access number/password...

5) Luckily, the display is backlit and can easily enough be read in the dark. It shows you the number of new calls you've received, as well as an indication if someone left you voice mail.

6) The Caller List can hold 50 names and numbers, plus date and time for each. If the same person calls you twice, then their name and number will only be listed once with an "x2" (as in times 2) notation next to it. After you review an item in the Caller List, a checkmark is placed beside that entry.

7) The Directory (where you store your own names and numbers) can hold 30 entries. You can use lower-case letters and special characters in the name fields, like "Mom & Dad". You can also copy an entry in the Caller List over to the Directory.

8) I haven't used the Call Waiting functions at all; I just don't have that service available to me right now. Nor have I experimented with the phone's range (outside my apartment).

-dch

This is a great phone! I've had one of this phone for a couple of months now and I bought another one for my office just now. I've used a lot of cordless phones over the years, and this one has the best range by far. I can't get any kind of interferance when I am walking around in my 3 story house no matter how hard I try. The sound quality is also flawless. The keys are lighted and the battery life is so good. My old uniden needs a charge every other day, but this phone just keeps going and going and going. The only thing that keeps this phone from a 5 star rating is that the functions of the phone is hard to access. You usually needs to enter multiple keys to use one of its many functions. But other than that, this phone is great!

I bought this phone the other day... the one with caller ID and Answering machine built-in and I think it is one of the better cordless phones I have ever had... It's no BANG and Olufsen, but neither is the price. The answering machine is clear and so is the speakerphone... on both ends... So is reception, as long as there are no buildings in the way... I could walk about 100 meters and still clear... besides, how many times do you talk on the phone outside your house anyways... The only thing I would change is the buttons on the handset... sure they look real cool but they are kinda cluttered, and it is hard to find certain functions without proper training...

I live in an apartment building. I've taken the phone into the hallway and into other apartments on the same floor. No problems. Crystal clear. Haven't tested it outdoors though, but I don't think it would be a problem for this phone. The only downside to this phone is the earpiece is not as loud as I'd like it to be. The microphone is VERY sensitive. Although I can't hear it myself, people have told me they can't tell whether I'm on a cordless or a corded phone.

If you're one of those people who consistently loses their cordless phones, you'll like the paging feature. It keeps beeping (loudly) until you hit the page button again. No more running back to the base to hit the page button several times.

The Ni-MH battery also means you don't have to completely discharge the battery before recharging it; no "memory effect". This means no replacing the battery every year or two. It'll last much longer than typical Ni-C batteries in most cordless phones.

They really should've put call ID capability on this phone, but oh well.

This phone is definitely worth it's price.

Just purchased this phone after reading the reviews. Sound quality is excellent; alas, the feel of the phone itself is not. The layout of the keypad is dazzlingly high tech, but decidedly confusing. For example, rarely-used functions have a big center key, while the all-important "talk" button is off to the side and too small for the job. But all this I could live with. The real problem is that the shape of the handset is wrong -- it is straight and rigid (hard plastic), and gets very uncomfortable held up to the ear for calls of more than a few minutes. In the end, we sent ours back, and have opted for the Sanyo CLT-937A instead.

As another reader wrote, I, too, am now receiving "Out of Range" messages on my phone. That means that the handset is unable to communicate with the base, thus rendering the phone useless: you can't make calls, you can't receive calls, you can't check voicemail status.

I purchased one phone which lasted 7 months. The 2nd one lasted 5 months.

There is no help on the Panasonic website, so I had to return the phones to the Panasonic repair facility.

For the time that these phones worked, they were great. But unless you are happy to get new phones every 6 months or so, spend your money on something else.

I've owned the 2570 version of this model for a few months now. The 2570 is the same as the other models (2500, 2550), except it has an answering machine and caller id (the 2550 has caller id too). The phone is excellent overall, but there are a few annoying qualities that prevent a perfect rating. I love the feel of the phone and the distance you can travel with it is remarkable. My home is filled with electronics, and that didn't degrade the signal at all. It's also a very sleek looking phone. The things that bothered me were that the received heats up after 10 minutes of use, just like any other cordless phone, so much so that I get a headache from the heat. Also, the keys don't always accept each push. When you are quickly dialing a number, you'll quite often have to hit a key a second time to get it to accept it. The phone beeps when it takes the push, so at least you know when it's not acting properly. My final complaint is with the menu system. Certain items that I want fast access to, take forever with the phone. A simple redial takes 3 key strokes, all on different buttons. You have to press function/edit, then click right on the arrow pad, then the talk button. Kinda annoying when you are trying to redial the forever-busy Who Wants to be a Millionaire phoneline each night! All-in-all, I'm happy with the purchase and would recommend the phone, but the minor problems prevent a perfect rating.

This phone is quality, it is actually more economical than a sony brand and works better. I've just switched from a Sanyo 900Mhz DSS to this model and I couldn't be happier with the HUGE step up in performance, lengthy battery time and superior range. I've read reviews complaining about range problems, but honestly...500-1000 ft is superb for a home based cordless phone, if you want "roaming range" buy a cell phone. This phone works in basements, garages, bunkers, pillboxes etc. without static or any sort of annoyance. The only problem is finding replacement batteries. Ever looked for one? Try it before you buy this because it is like looking for a needle in a hay stack. However, it is a small price to pay to keep up with technology.

I have the Panasonic KX-TG2550S which is exactly the same as the KX-TG2550B of this review. The only difference is the color which is black and I have the silver one. I must say, this is one remarkable cordless phone. I can walk outside down the street and still be able to talk my friends. This baby can go far! Even my neighbors thought I was on a cell phone. And the clarity is so crisp and clear still. It's got a slick design and color. The only problem I am now superiorly satisfied with, is the weight of the phone(handset) itself, but I think I'm getting use to it now. But if you want superior range and clarity in today's market of cordless phone, Panasonic's 2.4GHz is the way to go! You will never regret it, I promise, unless your unit is defective, that is.

I have always liked Panasonic products, especially their cordless phones. The reception is great. I can hear callers clearly and they report the same. The range of this model is unbelievable. I use one in my business which is a 20,000+ square foot building with lots of machinery and electronics. Despite these things that usually interfere with most other cordless phones, even other 900 MHz models, the Panasonic KXTG2500B seems invulnerable.

The Panasonic KXTG2500B's does have a few draw backs which stops it from receiving five stars. Its belt clip detaches way too easily. The talk button is not backlight. The phone does have a pager (finder) feature but it doesn't allow you to speak with someone at the base like most other Panasonic models. While the phone does include a jack for a headset it doesn't but should include a headset for its price.