The large, 2.0-inch screen is easy to-read, & the GUI-like icon-based menu screen lets you access functions without confusion. The rubberized grip on the back of the handset makes it more comfortable to talk while resting the phone on your shoulder. Thanks to unique technology, the handset can be programmed to prevent ringing during specific time periods, so you will not be woken up by the phone. Messages recorded with the build-in answering machine can be listed in name or phone number order. You can choose & listen to only the messages you want to, saving time & avoiding listening to unwanted calls. The hands-free speakerphone lets you talk on the phone even when youre busy cooking, cleaning, using your PC, or doing just about anything. Its also handy for taking notes, typing. You can store up to 100 names & numbers in the built-in-memory.