2.4GHz GigaRange(R) Digital Cordless Phone with Voice Enhancer Technology and Call Waiting Caller ID1 Voice Enhancer Technology Shock-Resistant2, Splash-Resistant Handset Design3 Call Waiting Caller ID1 Handset Speakerphone 30-Station Caller ID Memory & Dialer1 50-Station Phone Directory & Dialer 3-Line Backlit LCD on Handset Voice Mail Message Waiting Indicator (FSK & Stutter Compatible) Lighted Handset Keypad 6 Selectable Ringtones Handset Locator SlowTalk? Flash/Redial(5-Stations)/Pause/Mute Wall Mountable1 - Requires subscription to fee-based phone company service(s).2 - Special construction and a rubberized trim help the unit stand up to everyday wear and tear and occasional dropping.3 - The unit is protected against accidental splashes, though it is not intended to be fully immersed or held under running water.
The KX-TG2216FV's stylish, splash- and shock-resistant cordless handset gives you the freedom to use the phone while engaged in most household activities. The phone's 2.4 GHz digital technology avoids the hiss and fuzziness that analog signals are subject to. Maintenance is minimal: the supplied rechargeable NiMH battery provides up to five hours of talk time and lasts for 11 days on standby.
With call waiting/caller ID and 30-station memory, the LCD shows the name and number of incoming callers even when you're on another call. (Call waiting requires a subscription to a fee-based phone-company service.) The phone even includes an FSK- and stutter-compatible message-waiting indicator. If you subscribe to a voicemail service, a light on the phone will illuminate when you have new messages.
Panasonic's Voice Enhancer technology "helps clarify and improve sound reception creating a natural-sounding voice that is easy to hear and understand. The Panasonic Voice Enhancer Technology is able to simulate a band signal above and below the normal bandwidth limitations, achieving a sound which is close to the actual voice."
The three-line, multifunction LCD lets you see all caller ID information without scrolling. Also, back lighting on the handset LCD aids visibility in low light situations. A digital handset speakerphone helps reduce the echo and dropout commonly found in speakerphones. Up to 30 names and telephone numbers can be stored alphabetically and quickly accessed for dialing via the handset's navigator key.
Six selectable ring tones let you choose from a variety of alerts for incoming calls, and a low-battery indicator on the LCD lets you know when its time to recharge the battery.
What's in the Box
Base, handset, AC power adapter, RJ-11 telephone cord, 1 NiMH battery, a wall-mounting adapter, a belt clip, and a wired headset with boom microphone, instructions, warranty information
1 Great phone
Love:
1) Speaker phone function on the handset.
2) Durable, have already dropped it a few times.
3) Clear calls.
4) Cool color. Stands out when you've put the handset down and are looking around the house for it.
Could be better:
1) Battery life. Although much improved from prior models, the one weakness still.
2 poor reception
We've had this phone for a year and haven't been happy with it. It cuts in and out, and the reception is poor at times - echo-y. The "wall mount" is ridiculous.
3 Drops calls constantly
This is the second Panasonic cordless phone that I have owned. the first one crashed and burned at 10 months and I had a terrible time getting Panasonic to even discuss the problems. I waited several years before buying another Panasonic, and this phone has been worse than the first. The phone simply goes dead within a minute or two of answering or dialing. I have tried replacing the battery, but that made no difference. Quite honestly, I will never buy another Panasonic phone. I feel like a chump for having wasted my money a second time; there's no way I'd do it a third time.
4 Some Concerns
I bought 2 Panasonic KX-TG2216FV phones based on the glowing recommendations and also steered a neighbor to buy the same phone model. Positives are that all 3 owners really like the features on this phone and the voice quality sounds superb to the caller on the other line. However we are all experiencing the same INTERMITTENT problem with the connection disappearing for a few seconds or altogether dropping. Maybe it was a faulty batch but the phones were bought from different sources. I suspect that this phone is particulary sensitive to any other devices in the neighborhood that use the same 2.4 Ghz frequency. My microwave is mounted on the other side of the wall and when it is 'active' the phone is unusable (conversation undecipherable). That is the only device I have that competes in that same frequency space. At this point I am weighing which will be more annoying, these intermittent disturbances or going through the process of selecting and replacing this phone.
5 Great phone, ridiculous wall mount
This is an excellent telephone. The sound is great, it's easy to program the phone book, and it even has a speakerphone - a must for making calls when you'll be on hold a while.
However, the wall mount is the most utterly stupid thing I've ever seen. The phone is meant to be kept on a counter or desk, sitting upright. All the wall mount does is provide a shelf - one that sticks out about a foot from the wall - to rest this base on. When people want to mount a phone on their wall, they want the thing to rest as flat against the wall as possible - not stick out a foot from the wall!
The other minor ding I'd give the phone is that there is no easy-to-see visual indicator when there have been calls missed. An older Panasonic caller id phone I had used a red light on the base to indicate missed calls. This made it handy when coming into the house to see if anyone had called without actually having to go to the phone. This model requires you to come right up to the phone to see the phone's display to determine if a call was missed.
Most people today put their phones on a horizontal surface, and I'd happily recommend this one for them. For people who want a wall-mounted phone though, there have to be better choices to make.
6 Quality and good looks
I've been looking for a decent cordless phone that doesn't cost a lot and will handle CID/Call Waiting...but, I also wanted something that doesn't feel like a pile of plastic in my hand and look like a cheap stamped out generic device. This phone, so far, has exceeded my expectations. Everything about it is quality. The packing..the included ear piece headset...the built in speakerphone...the manual. The one thing I wanted to find out in the manual was how to treat the battery and it defined that perfectly. I kind of knew this already, but it was great to see that they spelled it out in print. To achieve maximum memory/charge, it's important to let the battery discharge all the way before charging it again, at least for the first few cycles. Amazingly, this manual pointed that out.
The ear piece was, at first, hard to put on, but, duh, I read the manual and am now wearing it with great pleasure and fit...as well as great audio. It even has a volume and mut control on the cord.
Anyway...I'd recommend this phone highly. Comes in blue or red...I got the red..different and flashy.
7 What a phone!!!
I purchased this phone after several frustrating years with other cordless phones. I will never have to buy one again, because the Panasonic KX-TG2216 will last forever! It has EXCELLENT voice quality, and it almost never gets "fuzzy" reception while speaking. I got mine in red, which looks really sleek and futuristic. The many different ring tones, the very large memory storage, and the ergonomically correct design have made me recommend this product to everyone. The price that amazon offers for it is not bad, either...
