The Gigaset E495 is the tough telephone from Gigaset. Resistant to water splashes, shocks & dust, it can survive in any environment, from the most hectic of homes to the dustiest of workshops. Easy to handle, this phone has an illuminated color display & keypad for faster navigation. Thanks to a vibracall setting, it even vibrates to let you know a call is coming. Speaking is a pleasure on the comfortable handset. Or when you need to do two things at once, you can experience advanced hands-free with great sound quality or use the helpful headset connection via 2.5mm jack. With talk-time of 12 hours & an extra long standby time of 250 hours, the Gigaset E495 is simply dependable. It comes complete with a built in answering machine with up to 45 minutes recording time & remote message playback. & if you pay attention to the environmental & financial impact of your energy use, youll be pleased with the Gigaset E495s radiation-free&sup 1; & energy-saving ECO DECT technology. With ultra practical features & a durable outer shell, the Gigaset E495 is the steadfast phone with answering machine that withstands the vigors of even the most demanding days.