The SE6581B cordless phone by Philips uses DECT 6.0 technology that offers a crisp and clear sound for all your phone conversations. Enjoy high quality conversations with Philips Enhanced High Def Voice. The sophisticated technology, high-quality speaker and real acoustic chamber of the Enhanced High Def Voice, bring each of your phone conversations to a superb level of clarity. The phone can store up to 200 names giving you the convenience of storing phone numbers for friends and family in one place. The full color display screen and brightly lit keypad makes it easy to dial outgoing calls and see names and numbers of incoming calls. The phone features a variety of polyphonic ring tones allowing you to match specific rings for family and friends. Use the speakerphone located on the base and handset to enjoy the convenience of talking hands free. Never miss a call with the digital answering machine. The answering machine can record up to 30-minutes of talk time and features a message-counter on the docking station so you know how many new messages you have. The docking station also has a keypad for greater dialing flexibility. The SE6581B is capable of connecting up to 8 handsets.