Siemens C56 (Cingular)

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Siemens C56 (Cingular)
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CNET Editors' Review

The good: Superior audio quality; integrated speakerphone; solid personalization features.

The bad: No side volume controls.

The bottom line: The Siemens C56 is an impressive performer that offers some interesting personalization features, as well.

Review: With its personalization features, the Siemens C56 packs a bit more punch than its cousin, the ... Expand full review
With its personalization features, the Siemens C56 packs a bit more punch than its cousin, the A56. Although most of the features will appeal to those who like their phones to reflect their personalities, it's a solid enough performer for more conservative types, as well.

Weighing in at 3 ounces and measuring 4 by 1.7 by 0.8 inches, the C56 offers the small footprint that most users crave, easily slipping into a shirt or front pants pocket. The buttons have a solid feel and are raised enough to make dialing fairly easy. Though it isn't an eye-popper, the amber screen has room for five lines of text, and it gets the job done in low-light situations.

Average User Rating

3.0 stars out of 42 user reviews

Rating Breakdown

  • 5 star: 12
  • 4 star: 16
  • 3 star: 5
  • 2 star: 6
  • 1 star: 3

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3.5 stars

"A good discreet phone..." By KillerChainsawBunny

Pros: Small and lightweight.

Cons: Not a very long battery life.

Summary: I found this phone to a good phone. But it has it's flaws. The battery life could be longer and the orange backlight annoys me. But thats just me. I would recommened this phone for people who want a small,nice phone.

3.5 stars

"Good phone for free!" By

Pros: Excellent size and ease of use. Works well with Siemens car kit. I've had the phone for over a year and keep it because of it simple features. Who needs a 1MP digital junk camera on a phone anyhow! Go buy a real 5-6MP camera to take pictures.

Cons: Low on features. After recently traveling to Europe, I saw so many phones by Siemens and other companies that make US spec phones look like junk.

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