We are very happy with our TRU446 phones by Uniden and wanted a third "cheaper" phone just to have around, so we went with Uniden again. The EXI44246C model has terrible range, static when even right next to the base. The volume does not seem to be loud enough - at maximum volume, it sounds more like low volume.I do like that the vm indicator is on the base instead of the handset, since we hardly ever replace our phones on the bases, and don't think to look for the handsets to see if there is a vm. This particular base is right by our door so we know right away if there is a vm.I only paid about $20 for this phone, but I'm going to try to return it because it doesn't even seem to be worth that much.