Motorola PEBL

Motorola PEBL
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“the Motorola PEBL is a great looking phone and it...”

Written on: 17/06/2008 by jv (2 reviews written)

the Motorola PEBL is a great looking phone and it comes with good features such as video capture and mp3 ringtones. The trouble is, it doesn't have the memory for these. There were 2 pre-loaded videos which you can't delete and there is simply no room for anything else!
Otherwise, it looks great and feels great and the battery lasts for ages. Have had this phone for 18 months and just replaced it with Samsung G600 with expandable memory - what a difference! (read more)

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“Fits in pocket a treat, Unbreakable, i used to own xda...”

Written on: 26/01/2008

Fits in pocket a treat, Unbreakable, i used to own xda and broke it within a month. This tough cookie, well ive dropped it countless times and it just bounces. (read more)

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“Its an alright phone but I want to go better next time”

Written on: 11/12/2006 by laurensketchley

Its an alright phone but I want to go better next time (read more)

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“O.K phone but i haven't recommended it to anyone.”

Written on: 14/11/2006 by jim (5 reviews written)

O.K phone but i haven't recommended it to anyone. (read more)

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“Personally, I've loved mine for the most part. In my...”

Written on: 14/10/2006 by jestek19

Personally, I've loved mine for the most part. In my house I barely get 1 bar of service with my Samsung phone, so I switch my SIM card into the Motorola PEBL, and it keeps almost a full signal. I barely ever have to charge my phone, and have downloaded quite a few games and ringtones. The camera and video quality is poor, and it's a little unnerving that the phone flips open if you drop it. Also, the fingerprints get really annoying after a while. (read more)

Jim's Response to 263283_jestek19's Review

Written on: 14/11/2006

Good on you mate. I totally agree about the fingerprints bit. The Motorola PEBL mobile phone does mark easily.

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“The Motorola PEBL is a nice smooth, easy to handle...”

Written on: 27/08/2006 by ashdan

The Motorola PEBL is a nice smooth, easy to handle phone and fashion accessory but it has poor reception. I would have probably been ok on o2, as this is the network I had before T-Mobile offered me a good deal. I had Nokia phones in the past and must say they are easier to use, will be going back to Nokia and o2 once contract expires. (read more)

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“The Motorola PEBL is a swish looking and feature...”

Written on: 26/07/2006 by Dean Custus (17 reviews written)

The Motorola PEBL is a swish looking and feature packed mobile phone, and it is very comfortable to hold and use, but that's it.

If ever you need it to actually make a call or receive a call, then don't bother! The reception strength is extremely poor, and my battered 10 year old Nokia 5110 wipes the floor with it. Using the same Sim card, my Nokia had full signal strength - 5 bars, but the PEBL had one bar, and on a few occasions it had no signal at all.

Oh dear Moto, it's not really... (read more)

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“I would recommend the Motorola PEBL mobile phone to...”

Written on: 16/05/2006 by kiddiescompanion (1 review written)

I would recommend the Motorola PEBL mobile phone to anyone who is looking for something stylish and out of the ordinary. (read more)

Bertie's Response to kiddiescompanion's Review

Written on: 18/05/2006

Bad Points......"Not a great choice of pre-loaded games." You want a slot machine too?!!!!

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“I bought the Motorola PEBL mobile phone around 4 weeks...”

Written on: 13/04/2006 by Cuts (1 review written)

I bought the Motorola PEBL mobile phone around 4 weeks ago and it's great! Not the best, but it's great. I really don't care about the memory, but it's pretty good anyway. I have been able to fit at least 4 full MP3 formatted tracks on it, and as I won't really be using the phone for music, I couldn't care less, but keeping in mind that I have 4 full MP3 tracks, I still have enough memory for 11 videos and for around 100 pictures. Now that's pretty good!!

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“Basically, to avoid sounding like a complete moaner....”

Written on: 12/04/2006 by mariajane123

Basically, to avoid sounding like a complete moaner. If you want a phone that looks nice and that you can put that favourite tune on from your PC and use it to make and receive calls, then the Motorola PEBL is for you! I'm constantly texting, and you can't beat a Nokia!! I am returning my Pebl as the hinge is loose, and this is the second handset in 3 weeks! I will be returning to the ol'faithful Nokia! (read more)

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Verdict for Motorola PEBL

This phone is creating a stir. Critics and users have been bowled over by its innovative design and ease of use. If you have a Motorola PEBL be sure to let other consumers know what it's like and write a review at this site. Meanwhile read on for our Editor's Summary of the phone which is creating the latest buzz in the mobile phone world. Written January 2006.

Motorola PEBL

The next iPod?

Well, maybe not, but while other brands are concentrating on super thin mobile phones Motorola decided to offer something completely different with the Motorola PEBL and it looks like they have achieved something fairly special.

With slick advertising presenting this phone as a smooth pleasant thing to hold, a treasure akin to the joy of finding a shiny pebble on the beach, it appears like Motorola may have, in fact, struck gold.[B] It is clearly an attempt by the company to create a must have fashion accessory akin to Apple's iPod.

Early feedback on this hi tech oval shaped mobile phone has been extremely positive.

The PEBL has a black rubber casing and a self-opening mechanism which opens the cover with a flick of a switch. Inside you find a smart sharp screen and up-to-date technology.

Features Overview

  • The Motorola Pebl offers video record and play, voice memo, enhanced predictive text and Bluetooth technology.
  • You also get Integrated VGA digital camera with picture caller-ID, wireless email, MP3 ringtones, downloadable games, screensavers and WAP.
Standby Time 180
Memory 5MB
Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Form Clamshell
Size 87 x 49 x 20mm
Weight 110g
Antenna Internal
Navigation 5-Way Keypad
Battery 820 mAh Li-ion
Talk Time 4 hours

Features

  • Iconic oval-shaped design with elegant silver finish, dual-hinge technique for graceful open and close and vertical external display
  • Video capture MPEG4 for shooting and replaying home videos
  • Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology
  • Motorolas SCREEN3 technology solution featuring zero-click access to news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content
  • Integrated VGA digital camera with picture caller-ID
  • MMS1, IM1 Wireless Village and email (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4)
  • Downloadable games, screensavers and MP3 ringtones
  • J2ME MIDP 2.0 technology
  • Speaker Independent Voice Dial
  • Voice memo & enhanced predictive text
  • WAP 2.0 and GPRS Class 10 Internet access

Features Summary

  • Compact ergonomic shape
  • Superior battery with up to 700 minutes of talk time
  • Ability to compose one-of-a kind ringtones
  • SMS text messaging
  • Pre-loaded games, alarm clock, currency converter, stop watch and calculator

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CNet said:

Unique design... brilliant internal display...

Mobilemedia said:

Crafted of high-quality materials...

PC Mag said:

Another design triumph from Motorola. Beautiful.

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