Rating: 
Summary: Great Phone
Review: 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.
Rating: 
Summary: Not my favorite phone
Review: 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!
Rating:
Summary: Very good TINY phone
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: Great phone
Review: Easy to use, good keypad, clear sound, good reception.
Droped 3 times, but still in great working condition!
Loved it!
Rating: 
Summary: What you pay is what you get!
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: Can't live without it
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: Small and light and good standby - but don't get it!!!
Review: 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!!
Rating: 
Summary: Bad reception, breaks easily
Review: 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!
Rating:
Summary: Clumsier than it looks.
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: Good, Definitely Not Great
Review: 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.
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