Over the last few years, we've had various DECT products of varying quality, longevity and functionality in our home. This trio of Panasonic phones, which I bought six months ago, looks set to both meet our needs and outlast our previous models.
The knocked back matt silver finish recedes subtly into the background in each household location. The ergonomics are good, suiting both the young kids and adults alike. The directory has to be typed in - no importation facility - but once done is easily propogated amongst the other phones. Each phone has a speaker for hands-free use as well as being useful to monitor calls whilst a message is left (on all three phones simultaneously). Transfering calls is easy to do and the intercom feature is easy to use - you just need to remember that phone 1 is in the kitchen, phone 2 in the lounge, etc. The phones are reasuringly robust and have survived relatively rough handling by kids. The three base units are small and elegant; also in knocked back matt silver. The answering machine function can be controlled and used from any of the phones.
I like these phones!