Panasonic KX-TG2500B 2.4 GHz Water-Resistant Cordless Phone (Black)
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• 2.4 GHz/900 MHz twin-band operation with spread spectrum technology (SST)
• Dual antenna system
• Lighted handset keypad
• Long-life battery, 8 hours talk time, 14 days standby
• Shock-resistant design

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Customer Review: nice range, looks great
Summary: 5 Stars

the range is really greate compare to other phones I had (I used to have a sony 900MHz digital). Beware that, even though the descrption says it can go up to 2 miles, that's probably when you are in a clear open space. I experiment with the phone, and It went up to about 500 feet (which is really far already considering I walked through a building with it) The baterry life is also great. last about 2 weeks on standby mode, so it's perfect for my use, since I can leave the headset in the apartment's living room, while the base unit is connected in my bedroom (i also have another phone in my bedroom)

The phone also has a very nice solid feel, and looks great, everyone who sees it likes it ( a good show off). Unlike the 2.4GHz from v-tech, which has a cheap feeling. (also, most v-tech phones have short battery life)

I consider this phone a great buy, and have been satisfied with it so far.

Description of Panasonic KX-TG2500B 2.4 GHz Water-Resistant Cordless Phone (Black)

Setting up the phone was easy, and the battery charged fully in seven hours. The battery is rated for eight hours of talk time and will remain charged for up to 14 days on standby. A lighted keypad features a large navigator button, redial, direct dial, and channel buttons.

The navigator button's functions are not entirely intuitive. We had to refer to the owner's manual to store a number because there is no memory button. The manual was helpful, however, and the steps were easy to remember once we performed them. To store a number in memory, we pressed Program, entered the phone number, pressed Auto, and assigned it a station number between zero and nine. A beep indicated that the phone number had been stored.

The program and auto functions are the right and left sides of the navigator button, and the top and bottom control the ringer volume. While the functions of the navigator button do not necessarily relate to each other, and could just as easily have been separate buttons, the navigator button's multifunction design does minimize clutter on the handset.

Other functions are easier to use because they do not require the navigator button. If you have one number you dial frequently, you can assign it to the direct button. The direct button takes only three steps to program and one step to dial. Redial and flash are also accessed with the touch of a button. Handset locator is a large button conveniently located on the base.

Although we had reservations about the phone's button design, we were most impressed with the long range and sound clarity of the KXTG2500. With its dual antenna system, one for transmitting and one for receiving, our conversations were virtually static-free. When background noise was present, we simply pressed the channel button for a clearer connection. We took the handset outside, approximately 1,000 feet from the base, before detecting any interference. It performed just as well inside, behind walls, up stairs, and near electronic equipment. This is excellent performance for any cordless phone at any price. --Emily Bakko

Pros:

• Twin-band transmission provides clear connection and long range
• Sturdy shock and splash-resistant construction
• Lighted keypad

Cons:

• Navigator button creates more steps in programming certain functions
• Can't be wall-mounted
• No mute button

Panasonic 2.4 GHz GigaRange Extreme cordless phones utilize Spread Spectrum technology (SST) in both the 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz bands. SST brings an important benefit to the user: enhanced range. Cordless phones with SST have greater output power than regular cordless phones because they transmit over the entire bandwidth, constantly changing frequency. This increased power dramatically boosts range.

2.4 GHz GigaRange Extreme SST cordless phones employ the use of two different frequencies: 2.4 GHz on the base, and 900 MHz on the handset. This means that interference between these signals is minimized, thereby enhancing clarity and boosting range. A unique proprietary circuitry design also helps these phones resist interference from other devices, such as microwave ovens, that share similar bands.

The KX-TG2500B also boasts a dual antenna system, 10-station speed dialing, fast 7-hour battery charging system, up to 14-day standby battery life, and up to 8-hour talk time.