I bought this system to replace a really cruddy V-Tech phone of similar setup-- i.e, a wired base with speakerphone, and wireless remote phone that doesn't require a jack. At $99 online including free shipping, I think it was an excellent deal.
Lots of combo wired/wireless systems have built in answering machines. I use phone company voicemail, so I didn't want an answering machine. This system is made to pair with voicemail-- the base and phones have indicators for when you have a message waiting. So the answering machine can't accidentally turn on and screw up your voicemail.
This system is GREAT. Sound quality is excellent, battery life is great too. Expanding up to 8 phones is easy, you just hold the new phone near the base, push a button or two, and you're done--and you don't need jacks for any of the expansion remotes either. Like another reviewer, I added the KX-TGA273S expansion remote with built in clock radio. It's perfect for the bathroom! I even found it on sale for $79.99 plus a $50 rebate, so the total cost was $29.99 plus tax. It too is excellent.
You can't go wrong with this phone system, it's great.
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