Panasonic KX-TGC224EB DECT Cordless Phone with Answering Machine, 1.6 inch Easy-to-Read Backlit Display, Nuisance Call Blocker, Hands-Free Speakerphone, ECO Mode - Black, Quad Handset Pack

Sept. 2021 (see later review further below! ).Four handsets and an Answering Machine, all for £60 - delivered Free!What's not to like?I previously owned a 3-unit Panasonic set which I purchased about 15-20 years ago, and it never disappointed - until now, when the display window on one of the handsets faded and became impossible to read.Fast-forward to today and here we have an improved set in terms of functionality - a nice design and easy to use.The only (minor) issues I have with this set area) the main Base Unit is very, very light and needs a couple of small patches of Velcro to keep it in place, andb) the Ring Volume could be improved by increasing it further by about 20%.But these details are not going to spoil my purchase, and I am extremely pleased overall.Quite a bargain, considering that similar alternative-brand packages are offered in excess of £100.Dec. 2021This update is, unfortunately, going to highlight only negatives and, based on that, this set of four is not the bargain it was originally perceived/stated to be...Firstly, their shape is awkward, making them clumsy and awkward to handle for some users.Then, the keypads have already started to show signs of wear which, considering something like 90% of our calls (low users at that) are made via mobiles or Internet, suggests a major flaw.After the Contacts were keyed into the system, one of the handsets proved faulty, such that if I wanted to contact say Alison (key ABC), I got Dawn, Elizabeth, and Francis (key DEF), and so on down the alphabet! This only came to light after the Returns Period had elapsed.Critically thought, and most significant, is the poor/low level of volume (on all handsets) when set at maximum. You would, if so inclined, stand more chance of hearing a gnat fart at times.And if the gnat was to fart in the wrong place, there is every chance it could blow the base units a few inches down the shelf/desktop if they are not Velcroed to the surface.So, think carefully. Low price is not necessarily the bargain you might think it is, but it's probably better than queueing outside a phone box on a wet and windy night! (If you can still do that....?!!).

Good set of phones that you can use with a landline. Sadly as landlines are being switched off by telecoms companies, there is less use for them. So mine are no longer in service. Until that change they were useful Having a handset close by meant that I was far less likely to miss a call. The sound quality was very good and clear and there is a variety of ring tones to select from.

Great and easy to install.

Very good set of phones very good build quality very clear sound just volume is a little low on hand set but if you put it on loudspeaker it’s perfect looks really smart and very lightweight for the price you can’t go wrong

Hmm...These are just about okay. They were very cheap and there's 4 of them, so I can't complain.You need to work with some feedback on the sound. You also need to press the volume switch a lot during a call. Best to switch on loudspeaker too.On the plus side, the message service is great. The batteries charge up well too.Cheap as chips and easy to clean so I won't be returning.

Easy to use, Cordless with volume control. Clear display and feels strong. Display large enough for me to see at night without my spectacles.

Oh dear. What a disappointment. I've always felt that Panasonic were the only phones like this worth buying. Previously, the quality of the phone, the design, the durability etc could not be bettered. These are adequate phones, but nothing like the Panasonic phones I have always known. They remind me of the stuff BT sold at one time. Don't get me wrong, they will do the job, it's just that to me there's nothing special about them now. These look and work as if they could have been made by anyone. Whereas before I would never have even considered looking at phones like this from a different manufacturer, since these are so ordinary I would now.The worst aspect is the battery life when not on charge. Previous models could be left lying around and used for ages when not on charge. These seem to be flat in a matter of a few days. I know they should be kept in the cradle but in the real world that's not what happens.I feel like an old and trusted friend has mugged me. I know it's foolish, but I felt quite sad when I saw these... BTW, I cannot understand what on earth these categories are that Amazon are creating. What is "Sheerness"? The only product that I would think of would be stockings or tights. These phones have a rating for volume control. That's not normal. Does it mean there is one? Or that it's easy to use? Or that it produces loud noise?

Perfect to have around the house, especially if you need an extra and you have a large house easy to set up Good volume