Panasonic KX-TG185 Series

No problems with this phone – I went to buy a new phone, and decided to get one with an extra handset. This phone I found at Dick Smith and it had 3 handsets, the main one and two satellites. I thought I wouldn't have any use for so many handsets, but it's been great having them around the house when we only had one phone socket in the kitchen. The salesperson gave me the 3… Read more

phone setup for the price of 2 since it was the last one they had on the shelf.

When adding phone numbers, you only have to do it to the main handset then copy them over to the other two using the "copy" feature on the main handset. Setting the date and time is even simpler - you only have to do it once and it automatically adjusts on the other two phones.

There's a number of choices of ringer and volume - even a Jingle Bells one for Christmas!

The answering machine is clear and the intercom system between phones works well. The range is good too as I often take one of the phones out into the garden with me or if I'm next door visiting a neighbour, I can take one of the phones with me and am able to receive calls there.

Good – I don't usually buy Panasonic because their customer service is atrocious, but previous Panasonic phones have been superior to other brands, so I relented this time. Other than the speakerphone problem (which is a REALLY poor design), this 1.9GHz phone has much greater range than the 5.8GHz ones, and is much clearer. Recommended if you can put up… Read more

with the speaker problem. Clear, good battery life Once you put it on speaker during a call, you can't turn it off without hanging up and re-dialling.

OK – Well, okay if you live in a small house with ye olde PSTN copper wires. If you turn it off too long, you have to set date and time again.... cheap would not work with Belkin VOIP modem

Bad – Don't think the advantages surpass the disadvantages. Although it does have some great features, the two biggest problems (the ring volume, and the reduced number of rings if a message is not deleted) are enough of a nuissance for me not to recommend this product excellent sound quality, very clear and great reception. Also, its range is great… Read more

(one can go outside and can still speak on it). I also like the speaker feature, although once activated it cannot be turned off without hanging up the phone. The storage of previous numbers dialled is also great - very useful! Major problems - the ringer. It is either too loud or completly off. I have kids, and even at the lowest volume the phone will wake them up. Also, the answering machine is not that great: if a message has not been deleted (even if the person just hang up when he/she heard the recording tone) the next time the phone rings it will only ring twice and then go to voicemail - which is completely ridiculous

Excellent – I have found this Panasonic cordless phone to be more effective and reliable than previous cordless phones I have owned. I temporarily had some problems when beginning to use an Engin Voip Voice box but the tech support team got that sorted out for me (and it was really an issue to do with my Belkin Router more than the phone). I only wish I… Read more

bought the twin pack as it would be handy to have an extra handset around the house. A good product. Clear reception from anywhere in the house with the convenience of no cord (we bought it because our young children kept grabbing the cord while we were on the phone!) No problems to date.

Excellent – Got this phone for $49 from Office Works ... a bargain as far as I'm concerned considering the call quality, answering machine and phone book size. It suits me perfectly! Price, Features, Call Quality, Answering Macjine

Good – My previous handsfree phone of another brand was really the best but ‘twas too old already, it was already too old to function so I discarded it. Its replacement, this Panasonic model, is just like that – okay but I’m still adjusting to its features. As far as look goes, it does compete with my previous one. The voice calls from this phone are… Read more

clear…(I’d also have to give credit to my phone service provider for that matter). Answering Machine feature. 50 Name & Number Phonebook