Panasonic DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Answering Machine and Call Blocking - 3 Handsets - KX-TGE433B (Black)

4.5 Stars Almost Perfect!! Only thing I do not like is the screen could be easier to read if it was backlit better. This replaced my previous Panasonic DECT 6 I've enjoyed for over 10 years. It was old and the answering machine stopped working. Opportunity to find a system that allows Call Blocking. During my initial search I saw there are many answering systems that do NOT allow call blocking. So finding this was a huge plus. And the call block has a dedicated button on each phone so as the nuisance call is coming in you just press the call block dedicated button one time and it goes into the up to 250 blocked number slots or until you release it and unblock. They also capture incoming calls with no Caller Id. LOVE this!! As soon as I got it I programmed in a well known charity that calls me every day and sends mail every week. Within 3 hours I heard my phone ring once and it successfully blocked them. I didn't even have to press the call block. You can set it up to ring one time only for blocked numbers, or not ring at all. Because it's new I like to see when the call block works so I let it ring once for now. This was surprisingly easy to set up out of the small box. Great clear manual. You can also store 100 numbers and list them by group for easy dialing. You can also set up special ring tones for the groups. I like the Talking Caller Id. Manual explains many programming features such as Night Mode (Silent Mode so there is no talking caller Id or ringing while you are sleeping, etc. Overall the base/ answering machine and each charging base are smaller and much lighter than my previous Panasonic system. I hope this one lasts as long and functions as well as the last Panasonic system. Worth the many new features!!

It was time to replace the old Panasonic phone system we had because most of the handsets became garbled and you couldn't hear anything. They had served us well for many years, and so when it was time to get a new set, the choice was easily Panasonic again. I bought the set that comes with 3 handsets and bought another 2 handsets separately because it was a little cheaper doing it that way. The system was a snap to set up. Much easier than the old system. The 3 handsets that came with it were already paired with the base, and the other two paired by simply pressing a button on the base, then a button on the handset. Took all of 3 seconds. The handsets have a nice weight to them, the buttons feel nice and are a perfect size. They're not too small like on some phones. All buttons have a nice tactile feel but don't have strong resistance. I liked the old handsets a lot; I like these new ones better. The speakerphone sounds great, the menus are easy to navigate and have standard features. The cords that come with each cradle have a great length to them. All and all if you're still using a landline, like we do because our cell reception sucks in our house and we both work from home, then these are a great choice for you. Highly recommended!

I really like the phone since it is easy to handle and has different settings for all occasions. the only problem I found was that when I set the time of day it always jumps an hour ahead even after I have saved the enteries. I made some telephone calls to Panosonic but I could not get the solution to the problem!!!

Reliable Cordless Phone System with Great Call Blocking The Panasonic DECT 6.0 cordless phone system (KX-TGE433B, 3 handsets) has been one of the most dependable home phone setups I’ve owned. It’s straightforward to set up right out of the box—the handsets were already paired to the base, and adding extra ones was just a matter of pressing a couple buttons. The sound quality is clear, and the talking caller ID in English or Spanish is surprisingly handy when I’m across the room. The standout feature is the one-touch call block. I can block up to 250 numbers, including those annoying robocalls that still slip through the Do Not Call registry. Once blocked, they barely ring before the call is cut off. That feature alone makes this worth it if you’re tired of telemarketers. The answering machine is easy to use, with clear playback. There’s also a voice paging feature that lets me make an announcement to all handsets at once—useful in a larger home. The system’s range has been excellent; it holds signal strong through thick walls. Another plus is the battery backup that keeps it running during power outages. If I had to nitpick, the display could be brighter, and the menus take a bit of practice to navigate. Still, once you learn the codes and shortcuts, it becomes second nature. Bottom line: This Panasonic system combines reliable sound, useful features, and unbeatable call blocking in a well-priced package. If you still rely on a landline at home or in a home office, it’s one of the best options out there.

Love this phone - the main reason is general peace and quiet from telemarketers and robocalls! First it was simple to set up; is compact, good sound , the right amount of useful options, good range and the rnessage recordings are clear. That’s what I need in a phone. However the greatest feature of this phone is call blocking. We retain a home line as we have a home office and bury my husband and I often find ourselves with hours of conference calls which are just clearer and more convenient on a home phone. However the majority of calls we get are just stupid sales calls for solar panels, robo calls telling us the ‘cops’ are coming to get us for missing taxes or fake charities after cash - well, not any more. This phone works where the do not call registry does not - call comes in, you hit a button and the number is blocked When those companies call there is a ring for a split second then it cuts it off and blacks the calls. We barely get any more of these calls and as soon as we do - we simply block them at a push of a button. Great phone and great call blocking ..

First....The blocklist feature is worth the price. If I find another similar phone with a bigger capacity, I'll be all over it. But it's not perfect - read on. This was a replacement of my older model KX-TGA680 which I had for 3-4 years. As it turns out, I didn't need to replace the older one (the problem was in my phone lines). The batteries were even still good. I kept the new version anyway because the call-blocking feature on the old one was full. That's a problem - full block list of 250 numbers and to add a new number I had to delete one. There's no way to determine how "old" a blocked number is, so I was deleting one at random in order to block a new one. Other than that, I was very happy with my old version Anyway - My new KX_TGE433 is similar in overall size and the number buttons are bigger but somehow feel "cheaper". My old one had a "noise reduction" button, new one doesn't - Apparently replaced by a new "call block" button. Using block button, It's a bit easier to block numbers. One can block a single number, range of numbers, and block an "unknown" CID. But I can't block an area code (such as 202 in election years) - that's Washington DC for those wondering. Eventually my blocking feature will fill up again (it's the telemarketers - they're awful). I will again need to modify my block list and this phone is no better than my old one.

Good product and price

I bought this for my VoIP phone line to help block numbers. I hope, in time, it eliminates many unwanted calls. I also wanted a separated answering machine because I only use the basic service which has voicemail but does not allow listening to messages while using the phone; really stupid restriction allowed only with additional $10.00 monthly fee. Anyway, this phone is working great for me for just for these 2 main purposes. Another feature I like is it will suppress the first ring as not to interrupt me while it analyzes the call to determine if it is a chosen blocked number where it will disconnect the call totally without disturbing me at all. There are many other features including a baby monitor, call list, phone book, speed dialing, et al. I would have given this phone 5 stars if it weren't so hard to access and perform some of the many included features/functions. FYI: A nice inclusion is a real [booklet] owner's manual which does have a code (#code) listing to, presumably, give direct [easy] access to each function. Sure, this is a good idea but who can remember the many different codes for each function. I remember a few codes which I tend to use most often. Overall, a very nice phone which appears solid and well made.