Panasonic KX-TH1212B Link-to-Cell Expandable Bluetooth-Enabled Phone System

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$84.88 - $117.99

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Pros

  • Nice features (14)
  • Attractive design (9)
  • Comfortable handset (9)
  • Great sound quality (9)
  • Durable (7)
  • Easy setup (3)
  • Nice sound (3)
  • Big range (2)
  • Strong signal (2)
  • Bluetooth cell link (1)
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Cons

  • Drops calls (2)
  • Dropped calls (1)
  • Inconsistent connection (1)
  • No base speakerphone (1)
  • Poor battery life (1)
  • Talking caller id is slow (1)

Best Uses

  • Long talks (5)
  • Everyday (4)
  • High call volume (4)
  • Telecommuting (4)
  • Conference calls (2)
  • Can't use it (1)
  • Dorm room (1)
  • Home phone (1)
  • Home use (1)
 
 
 

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Panasonic DECT 6.0 Link-to-Cell Bluetooth enabled expandable phone system with landline capability

  • Make your lifeline your home line! Your cell phone keeps you connected at work, on the road, even at home. Now, there's a better way to make and receive calls at home with ultimate comfort and convenience. Connect your cell calls to your home handset extensions! No more running for your cell, walking around for good reception, or cradling that little phone on your shoulder. Better yet, you get to tap into your free cell minutes for talk time and you can charge your cell while using the home handsets. Now, that's convenience!
  • Just link any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to your Link-to-Cell base unit and you're good to go
  • Set up takes only seconds, and you can link up to two phones at once
  • Talk comfortably and clearly on your cell anywhere in your house
  • Charge your cell phone while using your home handset on a cell call
  • Utilize the system even if you don't have a landline
  • Take advantage of your cell plan's free nights and weekend minutes
  • Assign different ring tones to each cell, so you know whose cell is ringing
  • Expand your home system with up to five additional handsets so you can take cell calls anywhere in the house
  • Relax! Once you set up your Link-to-Cell system, the handsets will automatically connect to your cell phone as long as it's within 30ft. of the base unit
  • Expands up to 6 handsets total
  • 60 Channels
  • Link up to 2 Bluetooth cell phones at once
  • Easy operation (menu driven)
  • Voice mail message-waiting indicator
  • Caller ID, call waiting caller ID
  • Talking caller ID (on handset only)
  • Ringer ID
  • 50# Caller ID memory
  • 50# Phonebook
  • Chain dial
  • Phonebook sharing
  • Speakerphone (handset only)
  • Hold/mute/flash/redial (handset only)
  • 3 Tone and 4 melody ringers
  • Ringer volume control
  • Talk volume control
  • Any key answer
  • Handset LCD, 1.4" with white backlight
  • Line status indicator (handset only)
  • Handset locator
  • Intercom: handset to handset
  • Multi-way conferencing up to 4-way (h/s-h/s-h/s-line) (pstn only)
  • Programmable tone/pulse
  • Wall mountable
  • Lighted handset keypad
  • Lighted indicator with ringer/message alert
  • Requires 2 Ni-MH AAA batteries, included
  • Low battery indicator
  • 2.5mm Headset jack
  • Night mode
  • Call block
  • Talking phone (talking alarm clock/talking battery alert)
  • Speakerphone volume
  • Barge in (call share), pstn only
  • 5 Hour talk time battery life
  • 11 Day standby battery life
  • 7 Hour charge time
  • Belt clip
  • Specification Description
    Model KX-TH1212B, KXTH1212B
    UPC 037988479696
    Bandwidth 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz
    Battery Life 5 Hours
    Busy Redial Yes
    Call ID / Call Wait Display Capable Capable with service from phone carrier
    Caller ID Talking Caller ID
    Caller ID Call Waiting Yes
    Capable of adding additional Handsets Optional
    Chain Dial Yes
    Color Black
    Color Black Body
    Compatible Battery NiMH
    Cordless Yes
    Cordless Frequency 1.9GHz - DECT
    Display Screen 1.4" LCD - Dot 16 Digits x 3 Line, White Backlit
    Flash / Hook-Flash Yes
    Frequency 1.9GHz
    Handset Find/Page Yes
    Handset Locator Yes
    Handsets Included 2
    Head Set Jack Yes
    Headset Capable Yes - Optional Headset Required
    Intercom Yes
    Intercom (Base and Handset) Yes
    Keypad On Handset
    LCD Display Size (Inches) 1.4
    Lighted Keypad Yes
    Maximum Number of Extensions 6 Handset Extension Capable
    Message Indicator Yes
    Multi Line (2) Yes
    Multi-Handset Capability (2) Yes
    Multifunction Display Screen On Handset
    Mute Yes
    Page (Base and Handset) Yes
    Phone Lines 1
    Redial Yes
    Ringer Adjustable Volume
    Speaker Phone Base
    Speakerphone Yes
    Speed Dial Phone Memories 50
    Telephone Lines 1
    Wall / Desk Capable Desk or Table Only
    Wall Mountable Yes

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    Last update: Sep 18, 2009

    Panasonic KX-TH1212B Link-to-Cell Expandable Bluetooth-Enabled Phone System Reviews

     
     
     

    Most helpful positive review

    [2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

    [4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    KX-TH1211 (and KX-TH1212) really perform very well

    "This product was purchased specifically because the DECT standard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DECT) assures clearest possible transmission from the base unit to the handsets (up to 6 handsets) and between handsets (as intercom). But weighing just as significantly in my buying decision is the inclusion of 'Link to cell feature' allowing up to two cell phones to be connected while also allowing connection to the..." Read Full Review »

    Jun 23, 2008 by Goody2013

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    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0
    Cool concept, doesn't work

    "This is such a cool concept -- unfortunately the phones don't work in the most basic way. I bought the basic system with two handsets and then two additional handsets. My wife and I each have Motorola RAZR V3 cell phones that we hoped to also integrate. The biggest problem is dropped calls on the landline. Calls over a few minutes long were dropped without warning. This happened on all four of the handsets ..." Read Full Review »

    Oct 31, 2008 by Frustrated in Falls Church

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    [4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

    Panasonic KX-TH1212B Link-to-Cell Expandable Bluetooth-Enabled Phone System Review

    Cool concept, doesn't work

    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0

      Pros

    • Cool features

      Cons

    • Drops calls

      Best Uses

    • Can't use it
     

    "This is such a cool concept -- unfortunately the phones don't work in the most basic way. I bought the basic system with two handsets and then two additional handsets. My wife and I each have Motorola RAZR V3 cell phones that we hoped to also integrate.



    The biggest problem is dropped calls on t …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 31 2008
    Frustrated in Falls Church
    Falls Church, Virginia
    I am:
    • Quality Oriented
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    Price: $84.88
     
     

    [2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Panasonic KX-TH1212B Link-to-Cell Expandable Bluetooth-Enabled Phone System Review

    KX-TH1211 (and KX-TH1212) really perform very well

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "This product was purchased specifically because the DECT standard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DECT) assures clearest possible transmission from the base unit to the handsets (up to 6 handsets) and between handsets (as intercom). But weighing just as significantly in my buying decision is the inclu …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 23 2008
    Goody2013
    New Jersey
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    Price: $99.99
     
     

    Panasonic KX-TH1212B Link-to-Cell Expandable Bluetooth-Enabled Phone System Review

    Neat idea but the system doesn't work!

    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0

      Pros

    • Good concept

      Cons

    • Drops calls

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "This is such a cool concept -- unfortunately the phones don't work in the most basic way. I bought the basic system with two handsets and then two additional handsets. My wife and I each have Motorola RAZR V3 cell phones that we hoped to also integrate.



    The biggest problem is dropped calls on t …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Nov 5 2008
    Eric
    Falls Church, Virginia
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    Panasonic KX-TH1212B Link-to-Cell Expandable Bluetooth-Enabled Phone System Review

    May (finally) be fixed!

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Cellphone integration
    • Nice Features
    • Shared Phonebook
    • Talking caller-ID

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Everyday Use
     

    "This is a follow-up to my earlier post.



    We're on our third system now and it appears that it is now working correctly. Panasonic admitted there was a problem (after they sent the second system) and units have been re-worked. The latest set has been in for a week and we haven't had a dropped c …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Dec 17 2008
    Was Frustrated in Falls Church
    Falls Church, Virginia
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    • Quality Oriented
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    Price: $84.88
     
     

    Panasonic KX-TH1212B Link-to-Cell Expandable Bluetooth-Enabled Phone System Review

    Genius Idea, imperfect execution

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Comfortable Handset
    • Durable
    • Good Sound Quality

      Cons

    • Inconsistent connection

      Best Uses

    • Long Talks
     

    "setting up the system is very easy. Syncing it with the cell phones is even eaiser. Sound quality is great. My only problem is unreliability with the connection. About 30% of the time my cell phone rings, I try to pick up using the Panasonic handset and it drops the call. It happens enough times to …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Aug 7 2009
    tech_shad
    Clovis, CA
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    Price: $84.88
     
     
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