Get The Message

May, 1995

Electronics manufacturers are thinking smart: Instead of forcing us to clutter our desktops with gadgets, they're combining useful technologies in ways that make great sense. Take the marriage of telephones and answering machines. Several companies, including Sony, Toshiba and Panasonic, now offer cordless phones with digital messaging systems built into the base. Owning one of these devices means enjoying the convenience of a top cordless phone and the instant-access advantage of a tapeless mic...