If you missed out on the Fry's sale, eC0ST.com has the refurbished Panasonic KX-TG1034S Dect 6.0 Cordless Telephone w/Digital Answering machine and 4 Handsets at a good price of $55 + $12 s/h - = $67 shipped. There's also 2% Ca$hback ($1.10) from MS Live . Works in the 1.9 GHz frequency range, so as not to conflict with 2.4 GHz WiFi.

Parts & Labor Warranty 90 Days

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Panasonic Product Page

EDIT: you can add this OCZ 2GB Secure Digital Card / USB 2.0 Dual Card ( OCZSDDU80-2GB ) free after $11 rebate -and your shipping is the same price as well!

The ones from Fry were the KX-TG9334T for $80 delivered and have many features this set does not:

Call block, lighted keypad, VM alert on each handset, headset volume, headset ID (number), night mode, paging, auto talk, barge/join in, hold alarm, talking caller ID (on base and all phones), contrast adjustment, registration/deregistration, data saved in base for all phones to use, and even more.

Best of all, dealing with a good company and a full warranty compared to ec0st and a 90 day warranty.

The 1034s set does have longer talk time.

Outpost / Fry's has had the KX-TG9334T on sale for the $80 price delivered before the one day and and will be likely to have them again for that price. I would wait until the "top of the line" phones are on sale and get those (new).

Dennis

We bought this phone new (not refurbished) last Christmas. Back then it was a few buck more. We love it, the sound quality beats any/every other cordless phone we've owned.

Does it have mute feature?

FLAMEDDUCK said:This phone is also $14 (17% less) less expensive and available NOW Mr. thread crapper. You're also able to get the 2gB thumb drive for free AR with it Mr thread crapper.

I wouldn't consider Dwynne's remarks threadcrapping, he was just making a point that I think most veteran FWers would agree with. I have been the OP for some of the Fry's deals on these phones and the newer version of it. I think that Dwynne was just pointing out that if you are patient you can get the newer version of this phone, brand new with a better warranty and from a reputable company.

But you're right also, if you need a phone right now and can't wait this is a good deal.

I've personally bought items from eCost in the past, actually since they first started and they have gotten worse. I had such bad experiences with them that I have sworn off buying from them again (I'd rather spend a few dollars more at a place that respects me as a customer). Then again they must be doing something right, they are still in business.

In the end these forums are designed to help everyone get a good deal. But good post OP with good links and info. on CB.