Panasonic Corporation of North America: Panasonic 2009 Cordless Phones Offer DECT 6.0 Performance and Extended Range and Batter

SECAUCUS, NJ--(Marketwire - April 7, 2009) - Panasonic today announced that all of its 2009 cordless home telephone systems offer DECT 6.0 performance and ensure crisp, clear reception, minimal interference and extended operating range and battery life. Slated for availability at major national retailers in April, the new systems can be expanded to include up to six handsets, are Energy Star® certified and offer advanced features that make it easy to identify callers, block unwanted calls and retrieve messages.

"As the market leader, Panasonic is committed to delivering innovative features and superior performance," said Bill Taylor, President of Panasonic Communications Company of North America. "Panasonic is also serious in its commitment to environmental responsibility. Our new DECT line uses 100-percent recycled packaging materials and all new models are Energy Star® qualified, which means they use about one-third less energy than non qualified models."

Exclusive features offered in the 2009 cordless phone lineup include:

 -- Choice Mail - Quickly view and retrieve a specific message without having to wade through other messages. New in 2009 and available only on the KX-TG7400 series (details below). -- Talking Caller ID/Alarm/Battery Alert - Announces Caller ID info between rings so you don't have to be near the phone to know who is calling. Text-to-speech technology also enables talking alarms such as "it's time for lunch" and reminders such as "please charge" the handset. -- Call Block - Block unwanted calls by creating a Call Block list with Caller ID information; blocked callers get a busy signal. -- Silent Mode - Prevent a bedside (or any individual) handset from ringing at specified times.

Panasonic's new cordless phones are organized into the four series outlined below.

Award-Winning 9300 Series

All models are recipients of 2009 CES Innovations Design & Engineering Awards, including one in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology category for the KX-TG933T.

 -- KX-TG9392T - A two-line system featuring a base unit with a 40-minute digital answering system and a corded handset, which enables Line 1 to keep working during power outages. The system offers the Silent Mode feature and is sold in bundles with one or two cordless handsets; manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) are $179.95 and $249.95, respectively. -- KX-TG9344T - The system offers Talking Caller ID/Alarm Clock/Battery Alert, Call Block, Silent Mode, four-way conference capability, handset Intercom, and a cordless base unit with a digital answering system, dial keypad and speakerphone. Sold in bundles with three or four handsets, respective MSRPs are $99.95 and $129.95. -- KX-TG9333T - Same as KX-TG9344T, with no keypad on the base unit. The system is sold in bundles with two or three handsets; respective MSRPs are $69.95 and $79.95.

7400 Series Featuring Choice Mail

 -- KX-TG7434B - Sold in bundles with from one to four handsets -- each with an extra large 2.1-inch LCD -- the system offers Choice Mail, Talking Caller ID/Alarm Clock/Battery Alert, Call Block, Silent Mode, four-way conference capability, and a cordless base unit with a digital answering system. MSRPs range from $69.95 to $149.95.

6400 Series for Busy Homes

 -- KX-TG6445T - Sold in bundles from one to five handsets, the system offers Talking Caller ID/Alarm Clock/Battery Alert, Call Block, Silent Mode, four-way conference capability, a handset-to-base intercom function, speakerphones in the handsets and base unit and a lighted keypad on each handset. The cordless base unit has a digital answering system, dial keypad and a light-up indicator with Ringer/Charge Alert. MSRPs range from $69.95 to $159.95. -- KX-TG6434T - Same as KX-TG6445T but speakerphone, intercom and dial keypad are on handsets only, not base. Sold in bundles from one to four handsets with MSRPs ranging from $59.95 to $119.95. -- KX-TG6413T - Same as KX-TG6434T but features three-way conference capability; no Talking Caller ID/Alarm Clock/Battery Alert feature and no answering system. Sold in bundles with one, two or three handsets with MSRPs from $39.95 to $79.95.

1000 Series Featuring 17-Hour Talk Time

 -- KX-TG1062M - The system offers Call Block, Silent Mode, three-way conference capability, base and handset speakerphones and lighted handset keypads. The base unit has a corded handset for power outage operation, plus a digital answering system, keypad and visual Ringer/Charge Alert indicator. Sold in bundles with one or two cordless handsets, respective MSRPs are $79.95 and $99.95. -- KX-TG1034S - Sold in bundles with from one to four handsets, each handset features large buttons, a built-in clock with alarm and a speakerphone. The cordless base unit has a 16-minute digital answering system and a 50-station phonebook with dialer. MSRPs range from $39.95 to $99.95.

For more information about Panasonic telephones, please visit [ www.panasonic.com/phonestuff ].

About Panasonic Communications Company of North America

Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Communications Company of North America (PCCNA), is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: [ PC ]) -- formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan -- and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is the global leader in corded PBX/IP PBX telephony systems and offers a complete suite of office productivity solutions and home communication and networking solutions, including cordless phones, network cameras and photo and multi-function printers that provide convenience, style and ease-of-use for consumer and business applications. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at [ www.panasonic.com ]. Additional company information for journalists is available at [ www.panasonic.com/pressroom ].

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