Features:
- Uses 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz bands with spread spectrum technology
- Navigator key for easy operation
- 10-station speed dialing
- 7-hour battery charging
- 14-day standby, 8-hour talk battery life
Description:
If you're looking for a cordless phone that will operate without a lot of interference, check out the Panasonic KXTG2400B. Its twin-band transmission design uses two different frequencies, 2.4 GHz on the base and 900 MHz on the handset, minimizing static and providing you with clear conversation even at long range. The base of the Panasonic KXTG2400B is designed with two antennae, one for transmitting and one for receiving. Although this system cannot be mounted on your wall, it does give your calls crisp, clean sound. It also allows you to use the phone anywhere in your house as well as outside with minimal interference. If you do encounter static, simply press the channel button to find a clearer channel in your location. The high-capacity NiMH battery lets you talk for eight hours away from the base and lasts up to 14 days on standby. The sturdy, shock-resistant handset has a standard button layout along with a large Navigator button, which essentially serves as four buttons in one. Press the upper and lower portions of the Navigator button for ringer and volume, and the left and right sides for program and auto functions. The program function gives you access to memory dialing and other special features. We found the auto function somewhat awkward, however. It's needed only to select the dialing mode (tone/pulse) and to store numbers in memory, and for both of these tasks we thought Panasonic should have used a more intuitive button (a Memory button for example). While the functions of the Navigator button do not necessarily relate to each other and could just as easily have been separate buttons, it does nevertheless minimize clutter on the handset. Storing a phone number in memory is not as intuitive as other phones we've tested because there is no Memory button, but the easy-to-read owner's manual explains the task in just a few steps. We pressed the left side of the Navigator button (program), entered a phone number, pressed the right side of the Navigator button (auto), and selected a station number between 0 and 9. A beep let us know our phone number had been stored. To dial the stored number, we pressed the auto function and then the station number. There is also a Direct button that dials a phone number with the touch of only one button rather than two. Since you can only store one number at a time in the direct function, we found it rather unnecessary, but it may be useful for a frequently dialed or emergency number. The Panasonic KXTG2400B also offers a handset locator, Flash button for call waiting services, and battery status indicators. With its well-chosen suite of features and its interference-free transmission, the Panasonic KXTG2400 makes a good all-around choice for basic home use. --Emily Bakko Pros:
- Twin-band transmission provides minimal interference and long range
- Sturdy, shock-resistant handset
- Long battery life
Cons:
- Limited positioning of base
- Some specialized buttons seemed unnecessary
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