Siemens Gigaset 2420 2.4 GHz 2-Line Corded / Cordless Phone

Pros: MANY features, two-line answering machine
Cons: Poor battery life

I have owned this phone for about 4 months, and I am torn between loving it and liking it. After buying a 2420 from Egghead's online auctions, I discovered through the newsgroups that Siemens has had two releases of this phone. The older one, which is...

Pros: Very cool looking and very useful once you figure out to make it work.
Cons: Definitely a learning curve and expensive.

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Siemens has made a really impressive product. I have to admit that I loved technostuff. When I saw the Siemens, I wanted it immediately. When I saw the price tag, I waited a while before getting. I'm happy to have it, but it's...

Pros: Great features - Dual digital answering system, Multiple handsets
Cons: Questionable reliability.

I purchased a refurbished 2420 because the price was about half of what it would cost for a new phone. This system has all of features that we were looking for. My wife has a home based business, and she wanted to be able to answer business calls in...

Pros: Styling, Speakerphone Sound Quality, Menu-Driven, pre-compose numbers before calling, Powerful Functions
Cons: Difficult User Manual, No Handset volume controls, "Hissy" Handsets

--- UPDATE: I've had to retract some of my enthusiasm for this system. While the base-unit is very nice, the handsets have proven to have an annoying "hissy" sound. It sounds as if there's a short-circuit. The person on the other end will complain...

Pros: Capable of handling 2 lines
Cons: Flimsy, limited range, too expensive for the product you are getting!

As a television professional who has written about many products, I thought I would share my opinion on the Siemens Gigaset 2420.
I was looking for a cordless phone with at least 2 line capability, and the Gigaset fell into that category. I...

Pros: can utilize 2 lines and up to 8 handsets, handsets are shirt pocket slim
Cons: slight buzzing noise in handsets, switching between handsets or base is a chore, expensive

When I first saw the Siemens Gigaset phone system, I figured it was just what I needed. I have 2 lines, yet both lines are in one place and I needed a phone in that place as well another room that does not have phone outlets. The Gigaset, and its phone...

Pros: Multiple handsets, configurable, Caller ID, completely intergrated system, answering machine, and more...
Cons: Needs NiMH Batteries included.

I did some research on this phone before I bought it and make sure you get the latest version. The current version is like many things, the designers didn't get it complete right the first time, but Siemens listen to the feedback and made changes in the...

Pros: 2 lines, answering machine, ability to add other phones
Cons: none

I am really hard on cordless phones. I have a home office, 3 of us working here full time, 4 phone lines, and a total lack of delicacy with electronic equipment. I also live in Manhattan where the brownouts in the summer have killed many a phone system,...

Pros: Beautiful, simple product design. Lots of features.
Cons: Poor range. Poor battery life. Complicated features.

Bought one of these phones a couple of months ago for my home business. I love well designed products, and this one just stood out from the rest of the mobile phones that were on display at a local electronics store. I wish I'd known more before I...

Pros: Many features, clear sound, expandable
Cons: Old model can not transfer calls. Hard to use and learn.

We replaced the office system with the Siemens Gigaset 2420. The price was right for the refurbished unit, and it seemed like a good move. Unfortunately, I read another Epinions opinion a few days after ordering the unit. There does appear to be 2...

Pros: Clarity, reliability, look and feel, huge feature set and no antenna!
Cons: Delete button on Caller ID screen, must use menus to adjust Handset volume

I use the Siemens GigaSet 2420, a Base and three Handsets, in my apartment home/office. The Base and one Handset are in my office in the loft. One Handset is downstairs in the living room and one Handset is downstairs in the bedroom. I currently live and...

Pros: Great features and options, all-in-one package.
Cons: Handset volume/mute capability

First of all, let me thank those that have written reviews about the system and all the great information provided.

After mixed opinions concerning the Siemens phone system I finally went out and bought it. Taking all of the good advice...

Pros: Looks nice.
Cons: HORRIBLE QUALITY! Poor design.

I own 2 of these phones and 6 handsets - bought them all at once for my home/home office. I've had the systems for about 3 years now. It is definitely the sleekest looking phone out there. However, for paying top dollar, it has some SERIOUS design flaws....

Pros: an all around decent phone system
Cons: cordless handsets still not ready for primetime

How can I best describe my 2 years with Siemens Gigaset? I'm content, but this is by NO MEANS "the ultimate phone system".

The original version of the Gigaset 2420 (which is no longer available) was quietly upgraded by Siemens a...

Pros: Good customer service
Cons: Weak speaker, poor display, short battery life, difficult to use, expansive.

After hearing all the rave and hype, I decided to dig deep and purchase the Siemens 2420 base unit and cordless handset. To my bewilderment, the unit fell way short of my expectations.

For starters, the phone's speaker system is terrible!...