Ever notice that most cordless phones are butt ugly and cheap looking? Not this one. It's brushed aluminum with black accents. It has features like a cellphone and lets you upload pictures to the color screen for caller id or wallpaper. It also can record ringtones from any audio device and has a full answering system. It utilizes 5.8Ghz frequency for clear calls and has a great speakerphone on the handset.