This combination phone set features both a corded and cordless handset for landline usage giving you both the convenience of a cordless handset and the security of a corded phone that doesnt rely on a power source so will work even during a power cut with the dect base unit incorporated in the corded phone the charging cradle for the cordless handset is smaller than the norm making it an ideal choice for a bedroom or home office for instance the base unit also offers answer machine facil