Panasonic KX-TG5776S Review
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August 12th, 2008
Summary
You can put handsets all over your house-in your kid's rooms or even in the garage-without all the messy wiring or complicated setup. With Panasonic 5.8 GHz expandable phone system, you don't need a phone jack for each additional handset-just one for the base unit. So start expanding and forget about all your wiring worries.
The 5.8 GHz Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum technology operates on a different wavelength with much less traffic than the 2.4 GHz technology while maintaining the great security, incredible clarity and long range. Have a wireless computer network, or thinking about getting one? 5.8 GHz technology will not interfere with wireless networks such as 802.11b or 802.11g WiFi.
The backlit 1.5" LCD on the handset is displayed in full-color for amazing clarity and a personalized phone experience. You can personalize your phone's display using any of the preset wallpaper images, or download images via the USB port. Picture ID allows you to associate caller ID information with unique display images when your friends or family call you. The large lighted handset display uses color icons for easy navigation of the phone's features.
With Talking Caller ID, you don't have to get up to see who's calling - the phone will tell you. Panasonic cordless phones are the only cordless phones to incorporate true text-to-speech technology used in conjunction with your Caller ID service. There's no need for preprogramming or any fancy setup - as long as you have Caller ID service, just plug-and-play! Now you won't be interrupted by strange calls when you're washing the dishes, eating dinner or just watching TV. Let the phone tell you who's calling, so you can decide if you want to answer it or not.
This expandable phone system lets you upload unlimited free recordings of your favorite songs or sounds that you can set as your telephone ringer. All you need is the included audio cable and the music or sounds. Maximum recording time is 2 minutes.
This phone system is equipped with an all-digital answering system for quick, easy retrieval of crystal-clear messages. Message operation has never been easier, with up to 21 minutes of recording time, plus such features as pre-recorded outgoing message, remote operation, Tollsaver, and skip-and-repeat. And don't worry about losing your messages when the power goes out-they're stored in flash memory so they're unaffected by power failure or interruptions.
Having a handset speakerphone may not seem like such a big deal - until you have to call an automated phone system. By the time you press "2" and return the phone to your ear, you missed half the next option! And when they put you on hold for ten minutes, do you really need to hold the phone? Not with the handset speakerphone. Just listen along, and press a button or pick up when it's convenient. You'll think up other great uses, like letting Grandma and Grandpa listen to their new grandchild at the same time, painting your nails as you talk to your best friend, or just being able to set the phone down while you talk.
Specs
Frequency 5.8 GHz
Colors Silver
Additional Features Voice enhancer
Call Waiting Yes
Auto Scanning 89 channel
Handset Locator Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Intercom Yes
Caller ID Yes
Caller ID Memory 50 names & numbers
Display Information Battery status, Signal strength
Dialing Modes Pulse, Tone, 4-level
Battery Type Rechargeable - nickel metal hydride
Dialer Type Dual keypad
Lighted Keypad Yes
Indicators Time/day stamp
Buttons Navigator key, Flash button, Mute button, Hold button, Redial button
Record Time 21 min
Ringer Control 6-step
Volume Control 4-level
Display Features Backlit
Toll Saver Yes
Transmission Technology Frequency-Hopping Digital Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
General Product Info Also known as Panasonic TG5776S, Panasonic KX-TG5776S, Panasonic KX TG5776S, Panasonic KX
Manufacturer Part No. KX-TG5776S
UPC 037988476428