FW # I'm in the market for a new answering machine.  From what I have    
FW # read, I prefer the digital type. But the digitals I have looked  
FW # at in the stores only allow 10 minutes or less of recording.   
FW # Perhaps a tape for incoming messages is the way to go? One with
FW # digital out and tape for incoming. Or one with two tapes; one
FW # out and one for incoming. Anyone suggest a brand. Appreciate
FW # your comments.
IMHO...
A Panasonic with 2 tapes & date/time stamping.
Alternately... Code-A-Phone. Digital out | tape in + date/time stamping.
Digital is really nice, but limited as you've found out.
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