Philips 660 review

Network and connections
Consumers are increasingly looking for devices customized to their own needs. This is where an audience with limited spending power can find in this Philips 660 a functional device, with a good investment compromise. The network receiver is a Dualband, able to work on the frequencies of 900 and 1800 MHz; this way you get good signal coverage, even if not compatible with all areas of the world. Data traffic is managed via GPRS, thus allowing basic Internet browsing. There's also the possibility of syncing with your home PC via USB cable.

Design and features
The simple but dynamic lines of this phone make it suitable for any situation. The black shell is a classic Candybar, solid, easy to handle and compact. The front houses the 128x128 pixel CSTN screen, capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. A convenient clickable directional pad allows for easy menu navigation. The dimensions are in line with the main competitors: 18 mm thick and 83 grams in weight.

Main features
Proprietary software usually offers complete and functional operations. Here too you have a contacts list, calendar, calculator and currency converter, as well as an alarm clock and stopwatch. The support for predictive text input is absolutely excellent for quickly composing SMS and multimedia messages. The voice aspect is also complete, thanks to good quality speakerphone, call alert with vibration and support for multi-party conferencing.

Entertainment and multimedia
An absolutely positive note in this Philips 660 model is the presence of the camera. It has a VGA resolution, poor compared to the now more widespread models, but still convenient for taking a few photos when needed. As for the musical aspect, you can play your favorite audio files, turning this phone into a real mp3 player. Ringtones can be managed as you like, thanks to polyphonic support. The battery life is excellent, with autonomy of up to 250 hours in Stand-by.