Motorola V66 Phone (T-Mobile)

by Motorola

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.8 x 0.8 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006LIQC
• Item model number: V66
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #223,355 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What??, February 19, 2004

By 

Fish (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola V66 Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless Phone)

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.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Phone, January 24, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Motorola V66 Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless 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.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good TINY phone, December 3, 2003

By 

Alex Rifman (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola V66 Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless 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.