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Is anyone still using the landline phone? Is seems no one is using but those good old landlines are still working and also advancing. Panasonic’s latest cordless phone, the KX-TG7432 is an example.

Like previous Panasonic phones, its base unit contains a digital answering machine, and you can park extension handsets around the house; they all communicate wirelessly.

What is new is that cellphone technologies are being added to the KX-TG7432; the clickable navigation joystick, huge, bold, black-and-white screen displays icons. You can summon a list of messages on any handset, and listen to the most important ones first. The phone also offers Do Not Disturb, which lets you establish certain hours during which the phone doesn’t ring. Cool! What is more, between rings, a synthesized voice calls out the name of whoever’s calling.

The handset design is neat and comfortable; the audio is incredibly clear and lifelike; the keys are big, rubberized and illuminated. Nits to pick: when you call in for your messages, you can’t change your outgoing greeting. Also, there’s no two-line version with these features.

Other feature like Call block, Night mode, Expandable up to 6 handsets, Ringer ID, 16-Minute all digital answering system, Visual call waiting / Call waiting deluxe compatible, 4-Way conferencing, Intercom between handsets, Shared phonebook, Headset jack and belt clip included and more make it much more functional.