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An answering machine, also known as an answer machine
(especially in UK and British commonwealth countries), ansafone(tradename
[1] (http://www.ansafone.com/)), ansaphone(tradename [2]
(http://www.ansaphone.com/)), answerphone or telephone answering device
(TAD), is a device for automatically answering telephone calls and
recording messages left by callers. Unlike voicemail, which is a
centralised or networked system that performs a similar function, an
answering machine is installed in the customer's premises alongside the
telephone. While early answering machines used magnetic tape technology,
most modern equipment uses solid state memories. Magnetic tape is still
used in many low cost devices.
An answering machine can be used
for screening calls.
Answer machines in
fiction
The Terminator features an answering machine
Often when the police are seen investigating a murder they find an
important clue on the answering machine
More Information
The History of Answering Machines
(http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blansweringmachines.htm) -
from about.com
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