The base station has a top mounted button for instigating the process for the automatic detection and registering of handsets. However appearance can be deceptive and my initial impressions were quickly superseded as I could ascertain no adverse affect whatsoever in the performance of this unit as it provided the link between the handset and a landline via a telephone wall socket. The base station, measuring 104 x 133 x 44mm (D x W x H) and constructed of lightweight, black plastic, feels rather flimsy. The Gigaset SL565 kit consists of a base station, recharger unit, DECT handset plus power and telephone leads. At the top end of this range is the Gigaset SL565 which is the subject of this review. One manufacturer that is obviously of the same opinion is Siemens as can be seen from the recent launch of its Gigaset series of cordless home phones. Why should mobile phones have sole access to all the tasty features that are currently available within the telephony sphere? Landlines have been around for far longer and, even now, hold the dominant position within the home - so maybe it is time for some of these usability features to make the transition from mobile to landline.