Compatible with Cingular cell phone service, the lightweight economy dual-band Siemens C61 runs on GSM service and includes features such as camera compatibility, EMS, Internet connectivity, almost 2 MB of data storage, and more, all displayed on a 101 x 80 pixel, 4098-color screen.
Calling Features
For calling, you'll get call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, voice activated dialing, any-key answer, auto-redial, speed dial, mute control, no-answer transfer, one-touch 911, usage alert, vibrating ring, differential ring and a phone book capacity of 100 entries. Siemens also supports TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) compatibility with phone adapter (adaptor not included).
Messaging and Internet
Get online, and in addition to access to stock quotes, weather, movie times and more, you'll also enjoy EMS messaging, which allows you to send, receive and edit text messages with picture, audio, and even video attachments to and from your phone and other compatible phones and computers. There's also numeric paging, downloadable ring tone and graphic capability, and Java (J2ME) compatibility, so you can download Java-based software from the Web to enhance your phone's functionality and game supply.
Organizer
Organizer features include a calendar, calculator, and an alarm clock that works even when the phone is switched off.
Fun and Games
In addition to the included games, wallpapers, and 16-chord polyphonic ring tones, you can download more Java-based features from the Web. The phone also accepts a digital still camera attachment (sold separately), and you can even swap out the faceplate for another one if you so desire.
Vital Statistics
The C61 weighs a mere 3 oz. and measures 4.33 x 1.85 x 0.91 inches. Its batteries are rated at 270 minutes talk time and up to 250 hours standby.
In the Box
Siemens C61 Phone, 700mAh Lithium Polymer battery
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i have searched for a hands free kit for this phone and could not find it also i see it isnt listed on this site
2 Best Bang for your buck
For the price of a fat bar tip you can now own a mobile phone that does what a mobile phone is supposed to do without the bells and whistels. You get the basic sms modes, settings, basic address book, some games and whatever else you would expect with a mobile phone that comes free with a packet of cornflakes. The battery lasts about a day if you do not use it much. To be honest 10 sms and 1 10 minute call and this phone is gasping for electricity.
However it does what a mobile phone should do for a next to nothing price.
If you do not use mobile phones this is one to get.
3 Excellent Performance / Difficult Navigation
My fiance and I purchased this phone as an interim product while waiting on our Ericsson K700i's. PROS: I will have to say I am VERY impressed with the call quality and reception of this phone. I have talked to people in places other phones wouldn't even give me a signal. The CLARITY of the calls is also exceptional. The battery life is remarkable. The phonebook is easy enough to navigate. The speakerphone works well and is easily activated during a call. The buttons are laid out well despite the phones small size, but are slippery to the touch and if you have big thumbs like I do - then can be a bit tricky to navigate. CONS: The menu on the phone leaves something to be desired, I found it very difficult to navigate through to change the various options, it was not intuitive at all. The only other feature that was somewhat dissapointing was the difficulty in adjusting the volume during a call, there are no side/rocker buttons to adjust the volume, you have to interrupt the conversation and adjust it using the menu driven toggle button in the middle of the phone. Aside from missing a few features like bluetooth / pc-sync (usually only found in higher end phones) it's a great little phone for the price. I think if your looking for a solid, relatively small but not too small, light-weight and extremely reliable cell phone without a lot of bells and whistles - this is the phone for you.
4 Not the greatest
For its basic purpose, making and receiving phone calls, it does it fairly well. Reception is very clean and people on the other end comment on how clear I sound over the line. Battery life is very good as well, I've been going about a week between charges. That doesn't make up for its various faults though. First is the display, which is so poorly lit and designed that it is virtually impossible to see in any lighting situation that is not indoors. Dont be fooled by the stock photo...even with the brightness and contrast turned all the way up, I cannot see the display on this phone while outside unless it is very, very cloudy. Since this particular phone relies very heavily on working off the menus and displays, this is a major problem / inconvenience. Also to navigate on those menus that you cant see, you have to do so on a four-way button that is very stiff, and is about half the size of a dime. All the buttons in general are way too small. And lastly, the phone gets very hot after talking for more than 10 minutes. This phone is good for a short term replacement or for a plan that givs you 5 hours a month, but as a primary phone it is too cumbersome and uncomfortable in addition to the other things I mentioned.
5 I love this little phone
I have this phone , I got it free with a plan. I love it. It's reception is clear, it almost sounds like a land line. My kids bought several of the more expensive cell phones and I ended up replacing all of them with this. I really love this phone.
6 Cingular is deceptive!
My review is on Cingular. I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used. THEY LIE. THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area. If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular. Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.
