One of the best residential phone on the market right now is the Panasonic DECT 6.0!!

http://www.101phones.com/cat/1968/Panasonic-DECT-6-Cordless-Phones.html

the features are fantastic, and the battery life is the longest I've ever seen....!

Panasonic DECT 6 Cordless Phones KX TG9334T

* 1 Cordless Base / Handset
* 3 Extra Handsets / Chargers

* New DECT 6.0 Technology
o Interference Free Communication
o Increased Clarity / Enhanced Security
o Wider Range / Network Friendly
* 1.9GHz Cordless Phone
o Frequency Dedicated for Cordless Phones by the FCC
o 30% Battery Life Increase Over 5.8Ghz

* Single Line Operation

* Exclusive Panasonic Talking Features

* Talking Caller ID

* Talking Battery Alert

* Talking Alarm Clock

* 18 Minute Digital Answering System

* Voice Menu

* Call Screening / Intercept

* Memo Recording

* Tollsaver

* Remote Message Check

* Skip / Repeat

* Expandable Up To 6 Handsets

* Night Mode - Program Each Handset
to Ring or Not At Your Discretion
Bedside Handset In Night Mode Remains Silent While Handsets In Other Locations Will Ring For Incoming Calls

* Handset Speakerphone

* Up To 4-Way Conferencing

* 3-Line Backlit LCD Display

* LED Status Indicator

* 50 Station Name / Number Caller ID Memory

* Call Block

* 3-Step Volume Control

* High / Medium / Low Ringer Positions

* Ringer ID / Light-Up ID
Customize Ringer / Light-Up IDs for Incoming Calls

* Handset to Base / Handset Intercom

* Page / Handset Locator

* Chain Dial

* Auto Answer

* Softkeys

* Easy Operation (Menu Driven)

* Tone / Pulse Dialing

* One-Touch Speed Dial

* 5 Number Redial

* Hold

* Pause

* Flash

* Date / Time Display

* Clock & Alarm

* Any Key Answer

* Bilingual Menu Support (English / Spanish)

* Headset Jack

* Wall Mountable

* Belt Clip