Panasonic DECT cordless phones are the nicest around - this quick guide covers the very latest models.

DST are the acknowledged Panasonic DECT experts

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All new expanded range for 2010. All take up to 6 handsets, all are repeater compatible

KX-TG2511ET (2512 / 2513) Is the entry level model RRP £25 for the single and has a illuminated 1.4 inch dot matrix display not segment, is illuminated, wall mountable and has a eco mode to save the planet. Speakerphone, caller ID and 50 name phone book complet the spec. This IS repeater compatible RTX / Panasonic

KX-TG6511 (6512 / 6513) Replaces the 6411 the old entry level phone and RRP is £29.99, it betters the 2511 with larger 1.8" LCD, semi rubberised grippy body, 100 name phone book and a ringer LED on the handset. Repeater compatible

KX-TG6521 (22 / 23 / 24) Replaces 6421 RRP £39.99 as above but has a 20 minute answering machine with remote access, call barring block up to 30 numbers from calling you,

KX-TG5521EB (22 / 23) New black niche model RRP £49.99 very good looking phone with similar specification to the 6521 except a BLUE illuminated  1.8" LCD, designer style on the cheap

KX-TG7521EM (22 / 23) My personal favorite, New niche model at £59.99. Silver with a similar base to the old 8321, huge 2.1" mono (not colour) LCD with high contrast white illumination. SMS text messaging (subject to line), Grippy back, eco mode, 40 minute answering time, 200 name phone book with copy, call barring and caller ID. 7521 has a selectable voice message system meaning you can look down your messages and only listen to the ones you want to - at last !!! HEADSET SOCKET

KX-TG8521EB (22 / 23 / 24) Top of the range and a lovely phone at £69.99, massive 2 inch colour LCD and clearsound DECT technology for a better call quality. Otherwise spec is the same as above in grey / black HEADSET SOCKET

Current models still on sale are the

KX-TG7341 with speakerphone base (great home office phone)

KX-TG6461 with wired handset on base another great home office phone

KX-TG6481 rugged drip and dust resistant handset for tough use (Headset socket)

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Small business ? The Siemens N300IP with any handset can make three calls simultaneously - one BT line and two on sip / VoIP obviously you need 3 handsets to do this !! Great way to expand your business at low cost

We have to mention the BT Paragon 650 office / home hi spec answering machine - massive spec desk phone

RTX 4002 Repeater boosts the range of MOST DECT Phones (check before buying)

The Gigaset S685ip

S685ip is a VoIP / landline phone with answering machine, bluetooth and a full specification - the most up to date VoIP cordless on the market

Gigaset C475ip

Similar spec to the S685ip but without bluetooth and vcard feature - however its a lot less £