There's no contest here. AT&T makes the best home phone answering machines. If you're seeking an Answer machine that stands on its own, with no phone included, prepare for top message-taking service. It's simple, easy, and the most powerful home answering machine around.
40 minutes of Record time
2-Digit LED message counter
Message Guard Memory for power failures (no Batteries required)
Excellent Sound quality
English/Spanish voice prompts
Time/day stamp
Remote access
Toll saver
Call screening/intercept
Number announce (requires Caller ID service)
Variable speed playback
Memory Monitor
Memo
Volume control
Maximum 3 minute outgoing message announcement
Audible message alert - When you come home the machine beeps to advise a message has come in while you were gone