Overview
Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, the Motorola V66 features an Internet browser, GPRS data service, two-way SMS messaging, and more--all displayed on a 96x64 pixel, backlit screen with a customizable main menu. You can even get additional bezel inserts (sold separately) to personalize your phone's appearance. The phone runs on GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz service.
Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, the V66 features a popular, clamshell design and a host of calling features, including caller ID with time/date stamp, vibrating alert, one-touch and voice dialing, a phone book of up to 500 entries, voice message waiting, and call restrictions, as well as last numbers dialed and calls received memory.
Messaging and Internet
The V66's WAP 1.1-enabled microbrowser provides access to the wireless Internet for up-to-the-minute information on stock prices, news, sports, and more. You'll also enjoy basic SMS text messaging service, so you can send, receive, and store short alphanumeric text messages on your phone and with other compatible phones or PCs. There's a text-message waiting icon, and built in iTAP software provides predictive text assistance in e-mail, short messages or other edit modes.
Organizer
Minimal organizer features include a voice recorder, calculator with currency converter, and a clock.
Fun and Games
For fun, the V66 includes a few games--Paddleball, Blackjack, and Mindblaster--and an FM stereo radio with an integrated headset jack.
Vital Statistics
The Motorola V66's security features include call restrictions, phone lock, application lock, and new password capability. The phone weighs 2.79 ounces and measures 3.3 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 180 hours talk time, and up to 120 hours standby time. The package includes the phone, plus a battery, mid rate charger with UK and Euro plugs, headset, onyx bezel, user manual, and a one year limited warranty.
1 Outstanding workhorse
I have owned this phone for over 2 years. It has taken every kind of abuse I can imagine, including being dropped and kicked 30 yards down a concrete Chicago subway platform. This is not a fragile cell phone.
I have large fingers, and have never had a problem with the size of the dialpad. I have never mistakenly dialed a wrong number. I have never jumped out of a menu by hitting the wrong button.
This is not the phone to own for bells and whistles. If you primarily use your cell phone to talk, this is an excellent choice. I charge my phone perhaps every 4 days and have never had to replace the battery.
I have consistently been surprised by the resilience of this phone and would not hesitate to recommend it to someone looking for a solid, single-use cell phone.
2 worst phone ever - almost
This phone is almost the worst phone I have ever owned. It _is_ small,and thats its only saving grace. The simcard cover pops off regularly on both phones ive had, the hinge is flimsy and has already caused me to replace the phone once. The mic stopped working after 8 months, and reception was horrible when i used the phone open, so I had to start using it with the earpiece exclusively. That broke after another month, forcing me to get a complete replacement. Battery life headed south starting around the six month mark.
not recommended.
3 Works!
Small functional phone.
Light, good battery life, easy to use and good reception!
4 Great phone
Easy to use, good keypad, clear sound, good reception.
Droped 3 times, but still in great working condition!
Loved it!
5 BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL...PHONE NOT DURABLE
I have small hands and the buttons a still just to tiny, i use my fingernails to press the buttons. I dropped it the second day and the back of the phone cracked. The V60 is much better!
6 Small and light and good standby - but don't get it!!!
I got this phone as a replacement for the 3 motorola c332 phones I had problems with. It gets a little better reception and battery life and is smaller, but I can not hear the ring sounds unless it is out of it's holster or out of my pocket. The buttons are small and touchy.
It is feature packed though - for an older phone!!
I do not get near the range of my wifes Sumsung e105 or my old nokia, and I can not use it in my work environment without standing next to a window. My wife gave it to me as she could never hear people on the phone - the speaker is positioned lower than was comfortable for her to hold.
If I had my choice, it would be replaced already!!
7 maybe bigger is a little better
The small size of the phone is convenient, and so far the key pad and display size have not hindered my use of the phone. However, the reception is not very good, in part due to the high degree of background noise through the phone and especially through the ear bud. Perhaps reception issues are due also to the small antenna, but that's just my guess. If you're in the market for a cheap, small, flip phone and are willing to upgrade your ear bud, then this phone should do the trick.
8 Horrible replacement policy
I've used T mobile for years and I never had a problem with it until I decided to buy this phone (Motorola V66) - then I realized how T mobile lets you down at the slightest problem. The phone arrived with a simcard-cover that did not fit. I don't know why it does not fit, maybe it is a bit bent, maybe it is just millimiter too short. Anyway, it does not stay in place. So I called T mobile and asked them for a replacement (either of the simcard-cover or of the whole phone, at their choice). They told me that they would gladly do that but that I have to send back this phone first. That would live me without a phone for (they estimate) seven days. Or I could go to T mobile center and they would repair it there. I grudginly agreed to go to the T mobile center they told me (in another town). At the T mobile center they told me they never do these things and just had no clue. So I called again T mobile and they told me that I could either send them back the phone and wait for the estimated seven days or they could send me a new phone first, but it would have to be a refurbished one. I now have less then one week left to decide what to do or loose any right.
They don't even have anybody to complain to over the phone. The only place where to send a complaint is a fax number they gave me.
I am very dissatisfied. This is such a small problem that they could have solved it much more easily.
9 Bought V66 with T-mobile
Not worth the money. I got this phone after some problems with my Nokia 3595. Despite my troubles with the Nokia I would gladly trade the V66 for the Nokia. The V66 has much too small of a keypad, bad sim card cover, and a bad screen cover. I have had nothing but troubles with this phone, and would go use a large brick like non-flip phone that gets much better reception and wont break for cheaper than this new phone.
10 Very Polar Phone
I've just upgraded from a Samsung Q105 (dropped it one too many times!) to the Motorola V66. Despite the V66 being both smaller and lighter, as well as more feature packed, it is much less usable.
First of all, the keypad. I have larger-than-average hands, and my thumbs cramp up very quickly using this phone. The keypad on the Q105 is of equal width and at least 1" smaller in height, and I didn't expierence the same problem. For whatever reason, the buttons on the V66 are recessed and thus are awkward to use.
Second would be text messaging. The traditional ABC mode (eg hit 3 twice to get an E) is very effective, or at least moreso than my old phone. However, the predective typing feature, while a good idea, doesn't work well on a phone this small. It forces you to type one word at a time, and hit a button indicating the current word is done before you can continue typing. On a larger phone this wouldn't be an issue, but it's not possible to keep both hands on the phone to manage that many buttons at once, simply because of the size. That being said, the prediction is more accurate and has a noticablely bigger dictionary than the Q105.
This phone has a good many more features than my old phone. It has more entries on the main menu, as well as having deeper menus. Unfortuanently, it has a smaller screen. It is easy to get lost in the menus. Ironically, though, of the overlapping features, the V66 is better clustered. This may seem contradictory: Basically, everything that is in options belongs in options. Phonebook belongs in phonebook. But there are too many depths within a given category.
There are two phonebooks on the V66. The phonebook on the SIM card and the phonebook on the phone. This is very typical, however, the V66 forces entries to be on the phone for the majority of the advanced features. For instance, specifiying anything besides a name or number mandates the entry be on the phone. The issue this raises is portability: moving the phonebook from my old phone to this one was easy because I stored everything on the SIM. When this phone dies, I'll have to painstakingly copy each entry from the phone to the SIM so I can transfer to my next cell phone. If its still reachable, anyway.
The size of this phone, and weight, are very nice. Its clamshell design makes it very short, while maintaining the same width and depth as my previus phone. It has very good sound, and I'm satisified with its battery life (so far anyway). Cost wise, this is a very effective phone as well. It's inexpensive, and despite its shortcomings is usable. If you have the money, I'd reccomend something "nicer" than this one, but given its low price, this isnt a bad phone at all.
11 Good idea, not so good quality.
It's a nice phone. The features, size and design are good. The menus are easy to use and to customize. The microbrowser works fine. The voice quality is fine, and the phone is comfortable to use.
The problems are with the construction. Maybe it's a little TOO small and light. Don't drop it. The SIM card cover pops off too easily, the hinge feels a little sloppy, and there's a little crack in the LCD glass on mine. It looke like the software crashes, too. Every so often the screen freezes, then it will turn itself off after a few seconds.
None of these problems are show stoppers, but I think I'll get a different model next time...
12 Small but poor voice quality
I like the size but the belt clip accessory sticks out too far and minimizes the advantage of its small size. In addition, the quality is poor - have heard from many, many people that I talk to by cell.
13 Small Phone with Features
We have two of these phones. The volume is best if you put the tip of the phone into your ear. It feels a bit funny at first.
It works worldwide, which is handy. We took one to Mexico so people could reach us for emergencies.
You *cannot* download ringtones to it.
The biggest gripe is the SIM card cover. We bought a decorative cover so we could tell the two apart. The original fits loosely at best and it won't stay on at all after you remove and replace it once or twice.
14 Solid performer, but behind the times now
This thing is a workhorse. I've dropped it several times and it's still working well. It's tiny, which I love. Disappears into your pocket. Great if you just want a small phone for low to moderate usage.
There are some drawbacks (aren't there always!) Biggest one, and I've seen others with the same complaint, it ain't loud enough!! I have to crush this thing into my ear to hear anything if I'm in a noisy area. That sucks cuz there's just nothing you can do.
This phone is behind the times for sure ... no ringtones, no color screen, no camera, etc.
15 Motorola V66 Flip Phone - Please Read!
I OWN THIS PHONE FOR MANY MONTHS. IF YOU RESIDE IN A BIG, CONGESTED CITY LIKE NEW YORK(EXAMPLE), DONT BUY THIS MODEL. I HAVE SPENT MORE TIME REDIALING FOR DROPPED CALLS IN MY LOCAL AREA, THAN ACTUAL TALK TIME. IF YOU WANT TO USE THIS PHONE OUTDOORS, YOU WILL HAVE MORE SUCCESS. I PURCHASED THIS MODEL FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE AS MOST PEOPLE DO. I FINALLY PURCHASED A NOKIA WHICH IS WORKING JUST FINE.
16 Made for talking, not much else
Pretty good, some may find very avearage. Not too many features. T-Mobile won't let you download MegaTones or Games. Can't Play Polyphonic sounds. Looks great on the outside. One can buy a silver case and will even look neater. No external LCD. THE KEYBOARD IS NOT HARD TO USE!! very easy don't even have to push hard on the keys. The antennae is a little annoying, especially when in a pocket. Light-weight. OK display, only 1 backlight. So, if u want a phone just to talk on, this is the phone, and T-Moble will have plans to suit your basic needs. If you are looking for a phone to show off with, than this isnt for you. The T-Moble service upstate isn't the best but it works. This phone suits my needs, thats why i gave it 4 stars.
17 Quality over Quanity
I own this phone and I found that it works very well. The reception is great. The volume is just right. The ringtones could be better. The price is great. The menu is easy to read and change. The personalization settings are okay. People buying this phone might have a problem with the small keys at first but you will get used to them. However, if you want a color screen, camera, and something flashy; then this is not the phone for you. This PHONE is great without all of the flash. Buy this phone if you are looking for a real quality phone and not just another fad.
18 Don't buy it
I have T-Mobile and got this phone becuase I had previous luck with Motorola flip phones. The first V66 I got would turn off in the middle of a call, even with a strong signal and full battery (not a dropped call or lost signal, it would actually power off and on again without anyone or thing touching the power button). After T-Mobile replaced it, the second V66 was 10 times worse - it shut off during during every call at least once, for no descernable reason - not battery, not SIM card, not signal or usage - it happened in many different places and times and even happened to my husband when he used it. No explanation has ever been given to me for this problem, but I can't wait to get a new phone, and NOT a V66!
19 What??
I've had this phone for about a year. The thing that I find most annoying about this phone is that I find myself saying 'What?' constantly. I used to have a Nokia and the volume was great. Could always hear the conversation with the Nokia. But with the V66, the volume is not high enough - even when it's turned all the way up. I can't hear when I'm a) walking down the street and cars/buses are driving by, b) when I'm in any sort of bar/restaurant, c) even when I'm in my car with the windows rolled up on the highway, I can barely hear the people with whom I am talking. (And no, it's not just my hearing. I'm only in my 20's).
Pros:
-Durable
-Small
-Good Battery Life
-Regular Ring Tone Available
Cons:
-Volume Level Too Low
-Hard to Tell How Much Battery is Left - unless you can find the enlarged battery meter somewhere in the maze of menus.
-Hard to Tell How Strong Your Signal Is - indicator too small
-Text on Screen Too Small
-No Alarm Clock - which I became attached to on my old Nokia
-Buttons Are a Bit Too Small
-Calculator Is Not Easy To Use
My V66's days are numbered.
20 Motorola V66 phone
My wife and I each bought V66 phones when we left our Nokia TDMA phones and AT&T Wireless (that's another story) behind. We were looking for triband GSM phones that could be used in Mexico, Canada, and Europe, and these are it. The phones are very small with tiny keyboards (and batteries), but after an hour or so spent typing in phone numbers and names I discovered that I had gotten used to the buttons. It's a small price to pay for the small size of the phone. It's perfect for me to take on a bicycle ride. The sound of the receiver is odd. Slightly disembodied or something. Not really tinny, but just odd. The reception is always excellent which is also a reflection of T-Mobile's equipment here in Richmond. It seems to be fairly decent.
I think I preferred the operating software on the Nokia, but the menus in the Motorola are just as easy to learn. This phone is really just a basic phone. It holds 500 numbers which is more than adequate for me, it has a small number of ring tones, only a few games, no camera, monochrome display. It is Internet capable, but I don't use that feature on the phone. In short, it is a very simple tool. I use the SMS feature a lot - my old Nokia had it, but ATT charged extra for it, so I didn't get it with them. I do wish the battery was a little larger. If you don't talk much, the battery will go three days between charges. Two or three hours talking will force a charge, but if you were in an area with worse reception, it would be faster than that.
21 Good, Definitely Not Great
I have had this phone for about 5 months now. While I like the compact size, the phone has not held up well. I use an average of 2000-2500 minutes a month. So, battery life and talk time are the two most important things I look for in a phone. The battery life has droppped off significantly. The phone used to go 2 to 3 days and now requires nightly charging. You should also know that the back of the flip part is where the SIM card is kept. The SIM card is covered by a durable plastic cover. The cover comes off way to easily! It hasn't broken, or gotten lost, but it doesn't stay in place well either.
Just recently I have been having a lot of difficulty when placing calls. Frequently the talk channel never sets up. So, I can hear the answering party, but they never hear me. I also get complaints from people I'm calling that they are hearing a lot of static in the call. (I can't say that it's always the phone, it may be the coverage area).
For a cheaper, medium duty phone, I would still recommend this model. For someone that depends on consistent high quality from their phone for heavy use, I would caution that this phone may disappoint you.
22 Clumsier than it looks.
I had been happily using a Samsung phone with my T-Mobile service but found the phone a bit too large. I chose a Motorola V66 when I upgraded my plan, and quickly ran into trouble. First, the phone I was given did not display the waiting text or voice message symbol (envelope). Mysteriously, the status light worked, although my manual said this feature did not work. After much hassle, the phone was exchanged for another which had a status light that did not work--as the manual said--but did display the waiting text message symbol. However, it does not show a waiting voice message symbol; instead, the system issues a text message which, when read, tells me that a voice message is waiting which can be heard by dialing 123. Very clumsy, especially compared to the easy message access with the Samsung. The phone is physically awkward, with buttons on the sides activated by the slightest touch and hang up a call when the phone is shifted in the hand slightly. The three buttons used to make menu choices are very small and require skill and practice to avoid pressing other keys when they are used. I would say, great phone for a toddler's little fingers, but a dubious choice for a full-grown man.
23 Great Phone
1. T Mobile has very good service in Philadelphia, and I just received a letter from them saying they've added more towers in the area. The V66 is a GSM phone, it sounds great even with marginal signal strength and its often been mistaken for a land-line.
2. I am very happy with the phone -- its small (they don't get much smaller), reasonably sturdy (no problems since I purchased the phone in October '03), comforatable to use and has some useful features:
Voice-activated dialing
Voice-recorder
Simple, customizable UI with custom shortcuts
Easy to program phonebook, holds 500, SIM card
The battery is small, but lasts quite a while because of the monochrome white LED screen and very few battery-draining frills (NO backlit color screen, polyphonic ring tones, camera, external display, etc). I charge every 2.5 to 3 days with moderate usage and no vibe.
In all, this phone is for someone who uses a cell phone as a phone, not as a gameboy, mp3 player, camera or as a fashion statement. Its the right size to fit in your pocket and disappear and it works like it is supposed to, consistently and reliably.
My only minor gripe with the phone and carrier: When you get a voice msg, you are notified via text msg...this means you have to go through 4-5 keystrokes to delete the text msg (You have new voicemail...) in addition to checking the voice mailbox (only 2 keystrokes until the msg plays). This is acceptable, and I could probably fix the problem if I tried, but haven't.
24 So far, so good
I live in a smallish US city (Portland, OR - about 600,000 people in the city proper) and I have been using a Nokia 3390 with my T-Mobile account for the last year (I had older Nokias before) and the 3390 did alright - it would break up in certain areas, work great in others. But I should add that EVERYONE I know with a cell phone experiences these issues regardless of phone type or service.
I just replaced the Nokia 3390 with a Motorola V66 so that I could have a phone that works in Europe, where I must frequently travel for business. T-Mobile gave it to me for free, so if I don't like it I can always pop the SIM card back in my Nokia.
So far, so good. The V66 does well here in town, even in those areas where the Nokia was dicey. It is tiny and light by comparison, and so I would not be surprised if the battery life is not so long - but even there it is off to a good start, lasting 3 days between recharges (I had to recharge the Nokia every night.)
The V66 feels a bit fragile compared to the Nokia (Nokias are pretty tough) but time alone will tell. I have broken Nokias through my own negligence, and I might break this one. We'll see.
I like the little screen and small size very much. The V66 slips into my pocket scarcely noticed. The voice dial feature is nice, though primarily an amusement. Also, the V66 holds 500 phone numbers, much more than the Nokia (as if I really need more than 50!)
I'll give this a real spin in Switzerland in March.
25 It's small...
While I don't live in NYC, I do live in a town with 250,000 people that is clearly covered by T-Mobile's coverage area map. I can't reliably use this telephone in my neighborhood (inside the city). It is embarrassing to get an important call and not get enough reception to have an intelligible conversation. I have talked to T-Mobile, who says, "Sorry, we don't make the phones." They are willing to give me $50 off a new phone, but that's off the list price (which nobody pays). The phone is small, but that's about all I can say for it. Wait until the rebate pays you $200 to take it, so you can use the money to terminate your T-Mobile contract.
26 What you pay is what you get!
I bought this phone because it was a cheap flip phone. The battery does not last long at all and the quality of my calls are poor. I constantly drop calls and sometimes I don't receive my calls. Also it is difficult to hear from the earpiece even when on high. It's annoying when the envelope doesn't dissapear after you have checked your voicemail messages! It is also very flimsy. I like T-mobile, but I don't care much for the phones that are offered.
27 Find a better phone!
Poor Reception: The V66 dropped signals very easily and started breaking up in places my Nokia 6190 and Sanyo 4900 were strong.
Poorly Designed Feature: Silent ringer function was useless because the vibe motor was so weak. The only time I could feel the vibe was when it was in my hand and I was expecting a call.
Short Battery Life: This tiny battery had to be recharged daily, if I didn't answer or make any calls. If I actually used it, the V66 wouldn't last a day.
Lack of Accessories: Motorola makes the phone, but doesn't offer a holster for it.
Annoying Feature: It plays a Happy Chirpy Power-up song ... THAT YOU CAN NEVER DISABLE!!!! ARRRRG!!!!!!
Not Durable: After 5 months, the antennae housing cracked and the antennae fell out. I searched and found a replacement antennae on the 'net. After less than a year, it started powering off randomly and a few days later never would power up even though the battery was fully charged.
The Best Thing I Can Say About The Moto V66: After it died, it brought a smile to my face when I hit it with a full swing of my 9-iron!
The Second Best Thing I Can Say: It's a small, cheap, cute flip-phone ...
28 A Great Phone at a Great Price...
The price on this phone was the biggest draw. Voice dial, the vibrate option, and the variety of ring tones (and the ability to create your own!!) were key features. The menu is easy to navigate and can be personally (re)arranged. The volume, both ring and in-call, are strong and clear (I wish I could say as much for our Samsung S105). The phone is also weighs very little, yet the keys are still easy to punch (even with average sized man hands) and the display is easy to read (it has a magnify option if you want things bigger.
My only reservation about the phone is the overall construction. It does not feel as solid as the Samsung S105 when opening and closing. With that said, I have had no problems using it for the past month; it's just a difference I've noticed that I hope doesn't lead to problems later on.
Overall, this is a great phone if you want a solid phone without some of the frills and come-ons of some of many newer phones (ie, color screens, cameras, etc.)
Also, if you purchase this phone also order the premium leather case Amazon offers. It is by far the best fitting and highest quality case on the market and is an actual Motorola product (I looked high & low and found nothing better or the same item cheaper anywhere else).
29 Can't live without it
I bought this phone off Amazon for free (before rebates) about 8 months ago and it's been an excellent value so far... It has great sound quality--both incoming and outgoing, and has all the features I need (and really use), like voice dial, datebook, voice memo, WAP browser (great for getting movie times and checking scores + news), text messaging, calculator--doesn't seem too impressive compared to color/camera/gaming phones but it does the trick for me and has proven to be both durable and reliable so far. And the user interface really makes a lot of sense once you've figured out all the shortcuts and stuff. The white backlight is very clear in the dark, and the screen is visible in all conditions. In addition to all that it's one of the smallest phones out there and (I think) looks very stylish.
Two complaints I've heard a lot are that the keypad is difficult to use (small buttons) and that the earpiece volume is low. The keypad took some time to get used to, but I find the keys to be rather responsive and did not have problems adjusting. As far as volume goes, it seems to depend on who I'm talking to--but it's definitely not the loudest phone out there. It's really only been a problem for me a few times since I got it.
So basically, while the phone has been perfect for me, I wouldn't recommend it for everybody. Big hands and not-so-sensitive hearing are two big reasons to stay away from this phone. Also, while the phone is tougher than it looks/feels, I don't think it would survive a lot of drops and abuse--a protective case is a good investment. If you're looking for a compact, basic phone with just enough features and excellent sound quality, this is THE ONE. I've talked on it for almost 300 hours already (long distance relationship--T-Mobile familyshare plan is the BEST) and expect it to last me for at least a couple of years. Not bad for a free phone.
30 Huge Bang for the Buck
I've owned this phone now for 3 months. I have it because my Sprint PCS plan offered horrible service - specifically, I could never hold a signal and in the middle of a sentence my wife would be saying, "hello...honey, are you there?" So I picked up a T-mobile plan and this phone had it all...price (they gave me $50 to have it via a mail-in rebate, and a free car charger to boot), size (it's tiny and super light!) and it's a flip phone which I like because it protects the keys and screen. It even came with a compact plug-in charger as well. And my reception and battery life have been impressive. No, it doesn't have the camera, the color screen, etc. But those phones cost more. And for my needs, those features are neat toys, but not things I anticipate I'd ever need or use.
31 Bad reception, breaks easily
I got this phone in August 2002. I had not had a cell phone for about 2 years. T-Mobile had just launched into Nevada & California. I used this phone from August 2002 - November 2003. I had to get it replaced by T-Mobile 4 or 5 times, which was fine because it was under warranty. The reception of this phone was never very good but I didn't know that as I hadn't ever used a GSM phone before. I finally replaced it in November 2003 with the Samsung E-105. What a different it has made. I have not lost service once in the city like I used to all the time on the V66.
I have a family member who also got this phone in January 2003. The phone never worked inside her house. She recently got the Nokia 3595. It actually works at her house! It works really well in fact.
I recommend everyone stay away from this phone!
32 Comact, Long Battery life and very easy to use
This is nice little toy and very easy to use. It is not a expensite state of the art technology. My phone dropped atleat 30 times on the floor/road, but still works great(yah..there were some scratches because it was dropped).
I love this phone. I got new T610 phoen, but still love to use this phone.
33 Very good TINY phone
After using this phone for about 2 years, I realized that this is probably the best phone I've ever owned. Aside from the obvious lack of advanced features such as the lack of a color screen and camera, the phone is GREAT. It's easy to use, very customizable, and super-sleek. After 2 years of constant use -- this phone is my primary home phone -- the battery is still in perfect working condition and lasts approximately 2 to 3 days without any problems. Anyway, I'm a big fan of this particular product and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in basic quality phone functionality without any of the latest bells and whistles.
34 Small but Mighty
I love this phone. Its very compact and easily fits in your pocket, purse or briefcase. It has all of the functions and clairty of the bigger heavier phones, but in a smaller package. I loved this phone so much, I ordered another for my daughter. My only regret is that the display isn't color. I'm sure if you buy this phone you will be surprising pleased.
35 A Great Phone
The battery can last for over 2 days. The screen is very clear. The phone is very small, but it is a little difficult to press some of the buttons, especially the two at the top near the Menu button. I especially like the button on the side that can be used to automatically make a choice. It also have the feature where you can say someone's name to pull up their number, though it has some trouble telling similar words apart.
36 How the phone turns out
I use to have a Motorola C332 it was a great phone but if you took off the case you would notice how small it was, it was almost as big as my hand. The v66 is less than my hand its soo tiny, i think its great even though some people say the the menu buttons are small. The phone has a status light on the top and can have a changeable antenna. The format of the phone is the same as the c332 but its a flip, changeable antenna, status light and different games the games that it has are:
Black Jack
Mindblaster
Paddleball
The battery is so small yet the lenght of standby is over 48 houres.
This phone is a great phone and CHEEP. If i was you i would go for it.
P.S. Never think about getting the c332 it has a built-in antenna but there isnt really one. I find that the worst thing about it is the top of the phone there is a cover for your SIM card and it falls off every time you drop it.
Created By Warren F.
37 How the phone turns out
I use to have a Motorola C332 it was a great phone but if you took off the case you would notice how small it was, it was almost as big as my hand. The v66 is less than my hand its soo tiny, i think its great even though some people say the the menu buttons are small. The phone has a status light on the top and can have a changeable antenna. The format of the phone is the same as the c332 but its a flip, changeable antenna, status light and different games the games that it has are:
Black Jack
Mindblaster
Paddleball
The battery is so small yet the lenght of standby is over 48 houres.
This phone is a great phone and CHEEP. If i was you i would go for it.
38 Nice and light
I've always wanted this phone for a long time and I finally got it. One of the main reasons why I've always wanted this phone is the fact that it's probably one of THE lightest phone in the market - it's only 2.8 ounces - it's very convenient to carry around even in your shirt pocket.
As for the quality of the phone, I'd give it a 4 out of 5 when it comes to overall features and functionality. This phone has all the "techie features" like the other more expensive models, such as a built-in modem, and is able to use the internet with your laptop (with a data cable from the V66 to your laptop) if you have an ISP (free) - using your phone as a modem, wirelessly. I also like the way the phonebook is setup; it's very easy to navigate. Actually, most of the menus are very easy to navigate compared to the other phones I've used before. I also find the LCD screen to be very clear and sharp. And, of course, the T-zones internet capability from T-Mobile is very nice. You can use a "microbrowser" to, for example, check movie showings in theaters near you, or check weather in your town, U.S. News/World News, Sports scores, or even send a quick e-mail to a friend, etc.
The only downside I found in this phone is the fact that you CANNOT download any ringtones to it. The only ringtones you can use are the ones that are included in the phone (32 ring/vibrate), or the ones that you can *create*. If you are a real musician, or familiar with musical notes, you shouldn't have a problem creating ringtones ;-) Another downside, is, of course, the fact that it's not a colored phone.
Other than those complaints I have above, I love this phone!
39 Not my favorite phone
Admittedly, I am not a fan of really small phones so if you are, you may not agree with my review.
First, I have yet to figure out how to turn up the volume of the speaker and am fairly certain it is not equipped with this (essential) feature. (Given our noise polluted world) Second, it is so small that unless I use a holster, I lose this phone in my briefcase or handbag all the time, which drives me nuts (not that I have very far to go). Unfortunately, the only holster I have been able to find to fit this phone (a Belkin from Circuit City, sold on Amazon) requires that I remove the phone from the holster in order to answer it! I mean Pulease! I am lucky if I can figure out what that "little ringing sound" is and where the heck I last clipped my phone in time to answer, let alone unclip it from its holster!!!! Yesterday it went spinning across the Wawa floor (Wawa is a convenience store in the midatlantic region for any of you not from this area) as I tried to unhook, unclip, and flip open all while juggling hot coffee, a gallon of milk and assorted sundries.
Third, a word to you multitaskers: the buttons are ridiculously small, which increases the hazard of using this phone while engaged in any other acivity.
I suppose this is my just desserts for buying it online without testing it, in a misdirected bid to save time/energy!
40 good little phone for first time users
I am using this phone for less than a month and found its very handy and easy in navigating the features. Customer service is excellent. but the phone keys are not handy for big brothers finger.
