Siemens CT66 Phone (AT&T)

by Siemens

Product Details

Product Manual [2.84mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007N3IX6
• Item model number: CT66
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535,389 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With a built-in camera and support for advanced messaging and wireless Internet features, the CT66 is a great little companion. Plus, a vibrant color screen and infrared data transfer capability make this phone more than just another entry-level phone.

Design
The CT66's sleek candybar form factor sports a large, 130 x 130, 65,000-color display. An internal antenna means there's nothing to break off or snag on your pants pocket. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button above the handset's dial pad. In addition to infrared connectivity, a USB-compatible data port is also provided. The phone's CIF-resolution (352 x 288) camera unit resides on the back of unit. Lastly, you can dress up the CT66 with changeable faceplates.

Calling Features
The phone's built-in address book, which supports up to three numbers per entry, can store up to 1000 contacts for quick and easy management of your friends, family and associates. Twenty-five polyphonic ringtones, plus a vibrating alert, are built in and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia service. Picture ID and ringer ID allow you to set graphics and ringtones for specific groups of callers. There's also a built-in speakerphone so you can have handsfree conversations.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
Support for basic text messaging and robust picture messaging are built into the CT66. Also, AOL Instant Messenger ships with the phone, so you can chat with your friends anywhere. There's also a built-in web browser for Cingular MEdia downloads and mobile web browsing. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture and sound messaging are also supported by the phone. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The CT66 supports the SyncML standard, meaning your data and contacts can be easily synchronized with your PC via infrared or USB. Other handy tools that ship with the CT66 include an alarm, a calculator, a calendar, and a to-do list. There's also a voice memo application for recording quick notes and reminders.

Imaging and Entertainment
Use the CT66's CIF camera to send photos to your friends while you're on the go. You can also customize the phone's wallpapers and screensavers to suit your tastes. Three games ship with the CT66, and more are available via the Cingular MEdia service.

Vital Statistics
The Siemens CT66 weighs 3.00 ounces and measures 4.10 x 1.80 x .70 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 220 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 800/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
CT66 handset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Awful Menu - Poor Options - Many Useless Features, June 30, 2005

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Stewart Teaze (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Siemens CT66 Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I got this unit as a replacement for my old Siemens C61 (so I could use the same set of chargers I've accumulated over the years for Siemens phones, and add a camera). As far as look and feel is concerned, the CT66 is a step backwards from the C61 - I just don't like the way it looks or feels in my hands/pocket compared to the C61.

However, the biggest problem I have is with the menu system - you have to go mega-levels deep, to get to anything that I would want to set (like the alarm for instance). What does appear on the top level menus, and as single key activated items are totally useless services to me. Then, one is not given the option to re-program the single-key functions - what a piece of junk. Siemens has totally sold out to the service provider (Cingular in this case), and doesn't provide much of anything in user-friendly options... my previous-generation C61 was much better in this regard.

Stock ringtone and graphics options are junk... again, I was much happier with my C61.

The camera seems to work... but, I still am going to have to buy a USB adapter to get the pictures off the darn thing - it should COME with a computer interface! UPDATE: I was able to buy a data cable for $9.95+SH+Tax from Cingular "on clearance" (everyone else wants about $35+SH+Tax). Cingular provided basically zero information on the product, so I had no way of knowing whether I could get it to work with the Siemans software... lo and behold, the GAMBLE WORKED! I've been able to get pictures off the device, and download files into it. Unfortunately, the quality of the photos is terrible, and the WAV files I downloaded into the device wouldn't work. Only in "emergency" situations would I consider using the camera feature of the phone. If you are going to want to take a picture, do yourself a favor, and bring a decent digital camera. In other words, don't waste your money getting the data cable, unless you had an emergency situation in which you just HAD to get a picture off the phone. The money you would spend getting the data cable would be better used towards buying a decent camera.

My "love affair" with Siemens products may be souring, after extremely good experiences with previous generation A56 and C61 products, the CT66 has turned out to be a disappointment - in many ways, due to Cingular's positioning and marketing of the product.

2.0 out of 5 stars I want to throw it, December 8, 2005

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Shayshebang "Shay" (Sexyville, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Siemens CT66 Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

This phone is not ergonomical for big human hands and it's easily dropped. Once you drop the phone then your done. It will never work the same again. It usually takes a few careless moments to destroy a phone. This phone interferes with my radios and computer when I place it near them, it causes them(radio and computer) to release a high pitch squeal of some sort.

It looks, feels and sounds like junk. Run away, run far away from this offer.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unnecessarily complex!, April 7, 2005

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S. Harsh (Tuscola, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Siemens CT66 Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I was really excited about getting this phone especially since I'm not happy using a flip phone. Sadly, trying to figure out this phone is almost impossible. Common things like Address Book seem to be buried under several layers of menu. It's weirdly complex to try and figure out how to work it. In addition, it shut itself off in the middle of calls. I'm returning mine.