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Panasonic KX-TS105W Corded Phone, White by Panasonic
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Panasonic Model: KX-TS105W Color: WHITE Product features: - Single-line corded phone
- 10-station speed dialing
- Hands-free speakerphone with 8-level volume control
- 3-level ringer volume, 4-level handset/headset volume
- Wall mountable; 1-year warranty
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic KX-TS105W Corded Phone, WhiteCustomer Review: Finally, something that works as advertised! Summary: 5 Stars
A mild surprise but very happy that an item actually works as advertised. Got this for my parents who have hearing disabilities and needed an alternative to those "hearing impaired" ultra-loud phones.
Very clever design yet simple and easy to operate. The actual microphone is located under the the phone towards the front. It has a little sound-gathering structure around it, so it's best to have this phone always placed on a hard surface to maximize the little acoustic sound-gathering chamber. Since the speaker is on the top surface under where the hand-set rests, I placed a small piece of duct tape on to the button that disconnects the phone. By doing this, I don't even connect the hand set and the unit functions as a dedicated speakerphone with one-button operation.
The sound is very natural and easily understandable even for the hearing impaired. There are sound level buttons that control the volume through the generous size speaker. The main problem for speaker phones in general is, the microphone is usually too close to the speaker and feedback squeal makes it hard for both parties communicate(i.e. speakerphone setting on most cell phones). Somehow, Panasonic got around this problem, maybe by where they located the micophone. When my parents called me with this phone, it was very, very, close to the quality of a good corded phone. Because it is a speaker phone, it will pick up a little bit of background sounds of things like,the TV and ambient room noise.
Couple of other features, it's powered by three AA batteries, which eliminates the AC converter(wall-wart) and the usual tangle of wires that go with it. The input jack for a speaker phone is a really nice touch as well. The proceedure for programming
numbers in the memory for the speed dialer is probably the simplest I've seen on a telephone device ever.
We've tried other consumer grade speaker phones but we retuned them all because they sucked in general. This Panasonic KX-105 flat-out works. Well worth the money. I may buy a backup unit just in case Panasonic ever discontinues this model.
Description of Panasonic KX-TS105W Corded Phone, White- Panasonic feature corded telephone- Speakerphone- Data port (connect to a fax modem answering machine)- Headset jack- 3 AA batteries needed (not included)- Keypad lock (ining calls can be taken but nooutgoing calls can be made)- Ringer volume (high low off)- Tone/pulse settings- Mute/flash/redial/pause/hold- Wall mountable- Speed dial: 10 22-digit speed dial numbers and 20 one-touch dialing numbers- Programmable call restriction (prevent long distance calls)- Ringer indicator- Electronic volume controls for speakerphone (8 step) and handset (4 steps)- WhiteKXTS105WH The Panasonic KX-TS105W corded phone combines flexible features, sturdy construction, and a value price. A 10-number speed dial allows you to program the most frequently used numbers into the phone and dial them with the touch of a button. The speakerphone allows you to talk without having to touch the handset; a headset jack offers an additional hands-free conversation option. A data port is integrated into the base, and dial lock and call restrictions are easily programmable, making this an excellent phone for family or home-office use. Handset and speakerphone controls allow you to adjust volume levels to your liking (the speakerphone has eight levels; the handset/headset has four), while a ringer control lets you set the ringer to off, low, or high. A flash button provides access to call waiting, and the redial feature allows you to quickly call the last outgoing number. Tone and pulse dialing modes are included. Wall-mountable, the Panasonic KX-TS105W supplies a wall mount bracket in the box, and comes backed by a one-year warranty on both parts and labor. What's in the Box Base, handset, owner's manual, wall mount bracket, modular coil cord, one long telephone line cord, quick reference guide, warranty card
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