There are many people who likely believe that the telephone answering machine is obsolete. We live in a world that thrives on voice mail and text messaging. However, not everyone with a phone line is willing to assume the extra costs associated with having voice mail or other messaging services. This means there is a strong and ongoing need for telephone answering machines.

These machines have changed a great deal over the years. There are many phones cordless and corded that offer built-in answering machines. This is a nice feature since having both the phone and separate answering machine can consume space and being somewhat unwieldy. Many companies are now developing telephone answering machines that are aesthetically beautiful, making them a more welcome addition to a room`s dcor.

One such machine is the Philips ID555. Part of the Philips Design Collection, this sleek and glossy black phone is slim and ergonomic in shape. It features bright blue illumination, a phone book that can hold 200 names and a convenient, hands-free speaker phone. Its power supply is high-efficiency and generates a 50% reduction when compared to a traditional power supply.

A good choice in a family home environment is a product like the Uniden DECT3080-3 Ultra Thin DECT 6.0 Cordless Digital Answering System. In addition to the base unit, which incorporates the digital answering machine, the system comes with two extra handsets and a charger. The unit is expandable to six handsets making this a very flexible system for the busy household. With excellent quality, cost-effective products from such reputable companies, there is no need to miss even one more call.