Slim, modern and silver, the Siemens Gigaset S685’s handset sits snugly in an ‘L’ shaped cradle. As soon as you connect it, the Gigaset is ready to use. Its 65k colour resolution screen has a choice of wallpapers, while the keypad is illuminated.

There’s a wide choice of ring tones – in addition you can even personalise the S685 for particular callers with their photo – and a big name and number directory. And not only can you enjoy hands-free speaking, a baby alarm allows you to monitor another room. The answering machine can record up to 40 minutes’ worth of messages The clever S685 also tries to save electricity when it can, the handset reducing the transmit power automatically depending on the distance to the base.

A switched mode power supply...

Good value Binatone Style 1210 digital cordless telephone, with 15-minute answering machine, 40 name and number memory, caller display. It has a 3-line backlit display, a choice of 8 ringer melodies and adjustable ringer/ earpiece volume. With additional handset.

If you work from home you’ll appreciate the Binatone Concept 2310. It consists of a smart black corded phone with built-in answering machine.There’s a large 3-line screen with date and time display, hands-free facility and large buttons for easy dialling. The whopping 150 name and number phonebook should easily accommodate all your business contacts! But what happens when you want to leave your desk, or take a business call in the kitchen while you’re rustling up a sandwich? It’s not a problem thanks to the additional cordless handset.

And with a talk time of 9 hours, there’s more than enough time to conclude that important deal!

If you’re hard of hearing you’ll appreciate the BT Freestyle 750 digital telephone and answering machine. This smart titanium and dark grey model has an inductive coupler, for use with digital hearing aids, so you won’t miss a thing. There’s a 50 name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently used numbers, as well as a 5 last number redial facility.

A useful handsfree feature lets you make and receive calls using the built-in handset loudspeaker, so your hands are free for other tasks during a call, like rustling up the kids’ dinner for instance! Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone (requires subscription to your network’s Caller Display service), and stores a list of your last 20 callers. You can also...

If you’re hard of hearing you’ll appreciate the BT Freestyle 750 digital telephone and answering machine. This smart titanium and dark grey model has an inductive coupler, for use with digital hearing aids, so you won’t miss a thing. There’s a 50 name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently used numbers, as well as a 5 last number redial facility.

A useful handsfree feature lets you make and receive calls using the built-in handset loudspeaker, so your hands are free for other tasks during a call, like rustling up the kids’ dinner for instance! Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone (requires subscription to your network’s Caller Display service), and stores a list of your last 20 callers. You can also...

With an eye-catching round base, the black BT Graphite 1500 telephone and answering machine is sure to bring some wow factor to your home. There’s a 50 name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently used numbers, as well as a 10 last number redial facility. A useful handsfree feature lets you make and receive calls using the built-in handset loudspeaker, so your hands are free for other tasks during a call, like rustling up the kids' dinner for instance! Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone (requires subscription to your network’s Caller Display service), and stores a list of your last 40 callers.

You can also dial numbers direct from the Calls list for extra convenience. If you’re often away from home, you can access...

This stylish Siemens Gigaset SL375 twin telephone pack combines the ease of use and simplicity of a traditional land-line with the features and functionality of a mobile phone. Set up requires no special installation - just plug in and dial - while the high contrast display and intuitive menu system keep accessing its settings simple and straightforward. The phone displays missed calls, can receive and send text messages, has a 250 name directory and both handsets can be used in a conference call.

Siemens ECO ECT phones reduce the power consumption and transmission power of DECT phones. Thanks to an energy-saving power supply they use up to 60% less energy, compared to conventional cordless phones. And transmitting power can be reduced - practically to nil - the closer you have the...

The BT Verve 450 is a sophisticated black telephone and answering machine with a slimline handset. There’s a 200 name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently used numbers, as well as a 10 last number redial facility. A useful handsfree feature lets you make and receive calls using the built-in handset loudspeaker, so your hands are free for other tasks during a call, like rustling up the kids’ dinner for instance! Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone (requires subscription to your network’s Caller Display service), and stores a list of your last 40 callers.

You can also dial numbers direct from the Calls list for extra convenience. If you’re often away from home, you can access the Verve 450’s answering...

The BT Verve 450 is a sophisticated black telephone and answering machine with a slimline handset. There’s a 200 name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently used numbers, as well as a 10 last number redial facility. A useful handsfree feature lets you make and receive calls using the built-in handset loudspeaker, so your hands are free for other tasks during a call, like rustling up the kids’ dinner for instance! Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone (requires subscription to your network’s Caller Display service), and stores a list of your last 40 callers.

You can also dial numbers direct from the Calls list for extra convenience. If you’re often away from home, you can access the Verve 450’s answering...

The BT Stratus 1500 is an elegant black and silver telephone and answering machine with a slimline handset. There’s a 100 name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently used numbers, as well as a 10 last number redial facility. A useful handsfree feature lets you make and receive calls using the built-in handset loudspeaker, so your hands are free for other tasks during a call, like rustling up the kids’ dinner for instance! The speed dial feature is very nifty, allowing you to assign a number stored in the Phonebook to a 2-9 keypad button for dialling with one touch.

Useful for getting the people you speak to most often quickly, and with the minimum of fuss. Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone (requires subscription to your...