Summary: This is a great phone bundle that is very reasonably priced (MSRP $119.99) for a base station and 3 handsets with chargers.

This phone has most features you would expect on a 5.6GHz system--digital answering machine, Caller ID, phonebook with up to 50 numbers, etc. But it has a few features that most cordless systems do not--Talking Caller ID, backlit white display on screen and Voice Enhancer technology for clearer reception.

But like all cordless systems, it does have some drawbacks. I wish the handset keys were backlit so you could dial in a darkened room. There is no way to name each handset such as \"Kitchen\" or \"Living Room.\" Instead each handset has a number from 1-3. Another drawback is that the answering machine does not display the current number of messages. Instead it just glows red when a new message comes in.

The other major drawback is that many of the settings are hidden from the standard \"Menu\" key. Instead you have to hit the \"Menu\" button and input a 2 or 3 digit numeric code. Simple functions such as tone on/off or ringer select can only be found this way. The only way to find the numbers that control functions is by going through the manual.

There is no \"perfect\" cordless phone out there. But for the variety of features and reasonable cost, the KX-TG6053S is hard to beat.

Summary: This telephone/answering machine is even more than I expected. It has all the features one would need and is simple and straight forward in its use. This phone is everything I wanted it to be. It doesn't interfere with my wireless LAN. It sounds clear. Then speaker phone is handy. The answering machine is flawless. The handsets are a comfortable size to talk on or carry around. Highly recommended.

Summary: Panasonic seem to have the lock on the cordless telephone since Sony gave up. These multi handset systems are so convenient.The only downside to having all your nos. stored in the phone book is that you can't remember anyones no.