On Sat Oct 12 at 19:17, Floyd of 1:3625/500 wrote to All:
 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  at
 FW> in the stores only allow 10 minutes or less of recording.  Perhaps
 FW> a tape for incoming messages is the way to go? One with  digital
 FW> out and tape for incoming. Or one with two tapes; one  out and one
 FW> for incoming. Anyone suggest a brand. Appreciate  your comments.
For business, I would only rely on a machine that provides TAPED incoming 
messages.    Another fellow here mentioned a PhoneMate-2.  Sounds like a fine 
choice; PhoneMate has a fine reputation.  But *do* find a model that BACKS UP 
your own digital outgoing message so that you do not have to keep resetting 
your machine.   Usually, it is a simple matter of having a 9V battery option.
I have a Panasonic KX-T5300 (not digital).  It's a 2-line model.  Outgoing 
and incoming messages are on two mini-cassettes.  The machine is very quiet.
I also have a KX-T5100.  It's a 1-line model, but it allows you to choose 
between TWO outgoing messages.  It also allows you to select an ANNOUNCE ONLY 
mode.   That can be handy.   This model is also ALL TAPE for both IN and OUT 
messages.
I have seen the dual- tape/digital models that have been mentioned.  Some of 
them are even cheaper than the Panasonic tape units.  But if you decide to go 
digital, find one that has the BACKUP option.  You will be glad you did.
  ...AA 
     a.abolins@ieee.ca 
     august@etc.mn.pubnix.net (MTLnet)
 
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