Panasonic Dect 6.0 Expandable Digital Cordless Phone - 3 Handset System (KX-TG6313S) by Panasonic
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic Dect 6.0 Expandable Digital Cordless Phone - 3 Handset System (KX-TG6313S)
Digital camera Review: Great phones
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the 3-handset version of the KX-TF6311S model (the 6311 model just has one handset, the 6312 has two).
These are great phones. We haven't had any problems with them. They have tons of options on them, like ringer volume, the light-up indicator, and a large phone book that is automatically shared between the phones. Each phone takes 2 AAA batteries, and then charge while on the cradle. So far, we've had them 2 weeks, and we talk on them for about 3 hours/week, and haven't had to replace any batteries. But when we do, it will be much cheaper to get AAA batteries, instead of the manufacturer's battery. No static whatsoever, and our main base is close to our microwave and dishwasher.
The phones look nice, too, and the cradles are small and don't take up much room. Also, the main base can sit on a surface or can be hung on the wall. The phones themselves are small but comfortable to hold. The instructions are easy and clear to read, and it's really very easy to just figure the phone out without the instructions -- the phone really leads you through the steps of how to do something. Also, this is an expandable phone set, so you can add more handsets as needed.
The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is for two reasons. The first is because there is no answering machine on this phone. You must subscribe to your local phone company's voice mail program to receive messages. Instead of doing this, we are using an old answering machine, and it's doing just fine. The second reason is because occasionally there is an echo on the other line. I don't know if it's our phones or the other person's, but the echo can be loud and obnoxious. Has only happened with certain callers, though.
I recommend this product, especially because of it's price tag, plus we got free shipping from Amazon.com. If you're not looking for over-the-top phones, but just good, simple, nice-looking, functioning phones, these are for you.
Digital camera Review: Great product. Lives up the the Panasonic reputation for quality.
Summary: 5 Stars
These are my first set of digital chordless phones. The reception is loud and clear. I love the intercom facility and the shared phone book. The speakerphone works great as well. I also love the facility to customize ring-tones for specific callers, though the choice of ring-tones is rather limited.
While the existing product is great value for money, the following improvements would be nice: More ring-tone melodies and/or option to record your own. Option to change the ring-tone for the intercom feature. Larger phone book memory (currently limited to 50 records). Ability to automatically save the caller ID of local calls to phone book without the "1" prefix so that one can use the number without editing out the "1". Having to edit every local number is annoying. Backlit keypad for use in the dark.
Digital camera Review: Indicator Light Annoying/ Should Be On Buttons Instead
Summary: 3 Stars
Product works well. No problems with reception or volume or anything so far. My two complaints are that the indicator light on the handset lights up the entire corner of the bedroom where it sits b/c the light is reflected off the glass lamp on the night stand next to the phone. I had to cover the light with a small foam sticker to dim it. My second complaint is that the keypad does not light up...at all...ever.Digital camera Review: Misleading & Incorrect Product Description
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased the KX-TG6313S & and an extra handset from Amazon.com on December 20th to support a second phone line (VOIP) that we recently added.
The item as listed at the time of order (and is still there today January 3rd):
Technical Details
* DECT 6.0 expandable digital cordless answering system
* Talking caller ID; talking alarm clock; talking battery alert
* All-digital answering machine; night mode with light-up indicator
* 50-station shared phonebook; digital handset speakerphone
* Expandable up to six handsets for busy offices and homes
INACCURATE/MISLEADING:
There is NO talking caller ID, talking alarm clock or talking battery alert. Panasonic makes DECT systems with these features, but they are NOT available with this unit.
As another customer has noted, there is no digital answering machine - although I suspected that when I ordered. As long as the system supported voicemail (and it does) I was okay with that.
System PROS:
I tried this system on both our regular telco (POTS) and the new VOIP line and call quality is excellent for both. I've had ZERO problems with fuzzy calls or range problems with handsets away from the base - we have a good sized home. This is our second Panasonic DECT system (the other is the KX-TG1034S). I really prefer this one because of the shared phonebook. However, some customers might prefer separate phonebooks for each handset for different users on their system.
System cons:
At least one user complained about the phone charging light being too bright at night. Although I disagree about the brightness, this light is the same light for voicemail, but it blinks (or flashes) for new voicemail. The problem (for me) is that voicemail indicator is not all that noticeable in well lit areas from some angles.
Lack of backlit keys is a minor drawback.
For only about $20 more than I paid for the KX-TG6313 & an extra handset, a different 4 handset Panasonic DECT system is available (on Amazon) that actually has ALL of the features listed. Other competing systems from Sam's Club and other merchants are available (for somewhat more) with these features as well. The misleading/inaccurate product description of this system on Amazon might cause buyers to eliminate other systems because the price difference.
Amazon kudos:
Although I requested free Super-Saver shipping and expected the items to arrive around the end of the year, they actually shipped much sooner and arrived on the 24th.
Update (12Jan09): I notified Amazon via feedback about this inaccurate & misleading product description. The response (a week ago) included this statement, "I'll see that this error is corrected as soon as possible." Then the email provided steps for me to "update product details" as if this was my responsibility! Not surprisingly, the erroneous information still exists today.
Digital camera Review: Multi phone system!
Summary: 5 Stars
Love having a phone in rooms that I spend a good amount of time in without having to run to a specific room. The phones are easy to use and crystal clear reception......love the speaker phone feature. Very happy with this purchase!