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Siemens C61

Wireless/Mobile Phone/Cell Phone

Rated 4.0 out of 5

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

Features of Siemens C61:

includes phone and travel charger
nearly 2 mb of space for downloaded ring tones, graphics, and games
this phone features a large, high resolution color display and integrated speaker phone
voice activated commands, dialing, and recording
wireless java technology allows higher quality games

Reviews:

Decent value - Quality Engineering

Rating: 4

This isn't a bad phone for the price. I had one for about a year... OK display, great battery performance (charges quick, and you can talk for hours on a single charge), good keyboard, good sound quality(for playing ring tones), decent hands-free performance, rugged construction, semi-confusing menu system.

But, it doesn't come with a built-in camera - so, when my C61 met an early demise, I decided to get the newer model Siemen's CT66, which has a camera, and uses the same charger as this model (so, at least I don't have to buy all new chargers for my car, work, home, travel bag, etc.)... I had an A56 before this one, and gave it to my mom when I upgraded to this one (that's another reason why I have so many chargers).

I'm partial to the Siemens non-flip design - it goes in and out of your pocket really easy... and I really like that they don't change the battery charger interface when they release new models.

accessory s needed	Rating: 4
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

Best Bang for your buck

Rating: 5

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.

By Siemens