Phone Answering Machines Are Not Obsolete
Phone answering machines seem to have gone the way of the typewriter these days. After all, leaving a message is just as easy on a cell phone and some businesses even give dedicated phones to their employees. Even jobs that require you to talk on the phone most of the time do not require answering machines, as you will end up answering the calls or putting people on hold anyway. Despite this, the answering machine is far from obsolete.
While some businesses can give their employees cell phones, there are almost as many who can not afford to. Whether for business or personal use, it’s important to buy machines that will reliably give your messages.
The GE 29869GE2 is actually one of the highest rated phone answering machines you can find. This in large part due to its 40 minute recording time. That is quite a few missed calls, and messages. It even has a time stamp to back you up if you need to know what order certain messages came in. For people who get a lot of spam messages, this model can also allow you to do a quick scan of all of the messages saved so you can get to the ones you want to hear. This gives this model a big edge over some other machines. The system even has an internal battery incase your electricity goes out. All in all, it is an extremely reliable machine that you, your business, or your family, would do well to invest in. However, this machine is around $35, so it may be too pricey for you.
The ATT 1722 only costs $15, which makes it an affordable choice. As with anything else, this low price does affect the machine’s functionality. This model can only retain 19 minutes worth of messages. It does have a power-outage protection in the form of a battery to make sure you get your messages no matter what. Remote access is definitely a plus and a reasonable need considering the purpose of phone answering machines. Unfortunately, this model does not include two-way calling, which can be a kicker. Caller ID is also missing. Call clarity and voice quality may also not be as good as you may like, but overall it’s nothing that most people should be concerned with. The ATT 1722’s best feature is its low price, which is sure to turn some heads.
You may not see phone answering machines as often as you used to but they are still alive and kicking in certain areas are scenarios. One of the two models outlined above should cover all of your needs. If they do not, these types of machines are easy enough to find anywhere.
You may mainly use your cell phone, but having a land line is a good idea. If you do have a land line, then you should look at phone answering machines so people can leave messages just like they would with your cell phone.
