The Gigaset A420A-DUO is a clear & reliable cordless phone that is perfect for any household. It has been designed with a handy built-in answering machine that has a recording time of up to 25mins. You can retrieve your messages either via the handset or by pressing the illuminated play button. The outgoing message can either be set as the predefined message or you can record your own greeting with up to 170 seconds at your disposal. It will also tell you the date & time that each message was received. Thanks to the Practical, Calling & comfortable design of the A420A-DUO the 1.8" Display Screen means that you can read & manoeuvre around the menu easily & effectively whilst the white backlight glows with high contrast. It offers hands free mode & thanks to the HSPTM sound technology you will receive clarity in your conversations. With the 100 Names & Numbers phonebook you can program all the important people in your life to allow their number to be just a few clicks away. It has a talk time of up to 20 hours & a 240 hours standby time. Another great feature of the A420A is a Day/ Night switch which enables you to silence the ringer when an anonymous number calls as well as muting the phone at night to stop you having interrupted sleep. It also has other features to help with your everyday calling needs including an Eco Mode plus which can save you money whilst making it kinder to the environment.