Panasonic 5.8GHZ Cordless Phone Bundle

BUILT IN HANDSET USB PORT AND FULL COLOR LCD TELEPHONE DISPLAY!With the Panasonic's KX-TG5777SK 3-in-1 bundle system you get 1 base unit, 1 charger and 2 handsets. With Panasonic's KX-TG5777SK expandable phone system, you only need one phone jack to operate the additional handsets. Plus, this system uses Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum technology to ensure great sound, incredible clarity, long range and excellent security from eavesdropping. Plus, 5.8 GHz technology will not interfere with wireless networks such as 802.11b or 802.11g WiFi. So, with the Panasonic KX-TG5777SK, expand your phone system and forget about all your wiring worries. Features: Expandable up to 8 Handsets With Just One Phone Jack 5.8 GHz Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum 1.5" Full-Color Backlit LCD on handset Built-in Digital Answering Machine Built-in USB port on handset downloads pictures, ringers, wallpaper or phonebook Phone Directory (50 entry memory) Phone Directory Sharing (USB) Intercom (Handset-to-Handset and Handset-to-Base) Voice Scramble (Digital Security) Headset Jack Handset Speakerphone Wireless Network Friendly CallerID (50 entry memory) PictureID RingerID Talking CallerID Call Waiting CallerID Custom Ring Tones Voice Enhancer Voice Mail Message Waiting Indicator (FSK & Stutter compatible) Light-up Antenna w. Ringer/Message Alert on handset 89 Channels
Customer Review: what happened to the price?
I bought this exact model number for $119 on Amazon in January 2007. I just looked up the order and this is the model I bought KX-TG5777PK. I just pasted that from my original order. It's selling for over $500 now? I must be seeing things. Update - I see the price is back now to where it should be. Love this phone.
Customer Review: Yes...but there are caveats
The Panasonic 5.8GHz gigarange phones have some compelling features but be aware of the shortcomings. + The range is quite good. These phones handle our challenging-for-wireless home and even provide coverage a good distance into the yard. + Sound quality is very good as well. No conflicts with our wireless network and any breakup in quality only becomes evident when you get to the limit of its range. + Controls are relatively well placed and intuitive. + Message storing capability gets a solid "C" grade. About the same as any other wireless phone/message machine. Then the disappointing news: - The usb connection simply does not work. On Vista or XP. The hacks/fixes suggested by others have not worked for me. Panasonic seems to have relegated the software/firmware for this product to the very back burner since no patches/fixes have been available since we purchased the phone nearly a year ago. Too bad too, because the notion of using the computer to sync the phonebook, download ringtones, etc is pretty compelling. Paired with the ability to sync directories from one phone to another, this would appear to solve a problem that vexes multiple wireless phones in every house - uploading and maintaining phone numbers. - The talking caller ID is laughable and useless. Probably half of the CID numbers that come through for us are not available or blocked (telemarketers) so you get a ring, then a pregnant pause and, "Call From...Number Unavailable" woo hoo. When you do get a productive CID the pronounciation is so bad that we just chuckle. It might as well say, "Call From...Unintelligible". - Ergonomically just ok. As others have pointed out, the joystick nub controls volume during a call. It's awkward to adjust without taking the handset completely away from your ear and staring at it. So, if, like us, you are considering this phone for the usb connectivity and the phone directory capabilities, you might give it another think. If you're primarily interested in good wireless coverage and voice quality, this is a decent choice. -j