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Motorola PEBL U6 Pumpkin Orange Phone (Unlocked Intl. Version) no U.S. Warranty | 
| Brand: Motorola
Category: Wireless
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $99.54
You Save: $200.45 (67%)
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 3663
Color: Orange
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 1.8 x 0.9
MPN: MOTOROLAU6ORANGE
Model: PEBL
UPC: 718122796342
EAN: 5025322323274
ASIN: B000JUSYLS
Release Date: October 1, 2006
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| Features:
| • | Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and GPRS data capabilities | | • | Compact clamshell phone with unique oval shape and cool external monochrome screen | | • | VGA camera with video capture; 5 MB internal memory (not expandable) | | • | Bluetooth 1.2 connectivity for handsfree communication; full duplex speakerphone; access to personal email | | • | Up to 6.7 hours of talk time, up to 250 hours (10+ days) of standby time |
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Product Description
Inspired by natures smooth curves and organic lines, Motorola PEBL is the essence of mobile sophistication and stylish simplicity. Hold it in your palm and youll understand its mysterious pull. Enjoy both form and function, with complete imaging, video capture and playback, and voice recognition features. Design at its most breathtakingly simplicity, Motorola PEBL reshapes the way you view mobile communication. No hard edges. No fussy lines. Just a sleek and smooth contour with an evolutionary single-touch open hinge.
Amazon.com Hands-on Review
Motorola's PEBL U6 is the second model in Motorola's high-end "four-letter word" line, following the super popular RAZR V3. The PEBL takes some of the same materials and technologies used in the RAZR, and packages them into a completely different kind of clamshell handset. While the RAZR is all about thin, sharp angles, the PEBL is more about design, making use of soft curves and smooth lines throughout./p table align=right width=128 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=3 tr td align="left" img height= 160 width= 128 src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/PEBL-camera.jpg" border=0 align=top tr td align="left" img height= 160 width= 128 src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/PEBL-video.jpg" border=0 align=top tr td align="left" img height= 160 width= 128 src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/PEBL-phonebook.jpg" border=0 align=top tr td align="left" img height= 160 width= 128 src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/PEBL-idle.jpg" border=0 align=topbr smallibScreen shots from the PEBL./b/i/small /td/tr /table pThe graphite black finish on the smooth, rounded exterior of the PEBL U6 manages to appear very glossy while still having a visual texture to it. The effect is very cool in person, but the downside is that the phone is an absolute magnet for fingerprints. But that's just the cost of high fashion, isn't it?/p pThe PEBL's biggest claim to fame is perhaps not its shape and look, but its unique opening mechanism. A series of custom hinges, a dampening device, and some magnets allow the PEBL U6 to be opened up one-handed in a very smooth, elegant manner. When holding the device, you simply use your thumb to pull the top cover towards the bottom of the device a bit, which releases the magnetic latch that keeps the spring-loaded opening mechanism at bay. At that point you simply move your thumb out of the way and let the spring do its job. The motion is smooth and slow enough for the device to maintain its balance./p pOnce open, the PEBL's unusual keypad is ready for use. The directional controller and its center select button are very typical of mobile phones, but the rest of the keypad builds on some of the unique design elements we saw in the RAZR's keypad. The PEBL's keypad and softkeys are completely flat. The actual buttons are hidden behind a single sheet of metal that has a bit of give to it, allowing finger pressure to make its way to the switches underneath. Thin strips of translucent material let light filter in from behind, just as they do on the RAZR's keypad. The net result is a very distinct-looking keypad that probably sacrifices a little too much functionality in the name of fashion. Individual keys are simply much easier to find and press, even if they don't look nearly as sharp./p pThe inner workings of the PEBL U6 seem to be stock Motorola. The handset comes in two variations, each of which supports three GSM frequency bands and EDGE data. The North American version supports the 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 Mhz bands. The internal display is a 262k-color unit with a pixel resolution of 176x220. The battery should be good for over 6 and a half hours of talk time, or up to as long as 10 days of standby time according to Motorola. Bluetooth support more than makes up for a lack of infrared connectivity. The only aspect that seems a bit dated is the PEBL's VGA camera. For a high-end handset like the PEBL, you certainly would expect more resolution in the camera./p pOther highlights include 5 MB of internal storage that can be used for MP3 or MIDI ringtones, photos and video clips, and downloaded Java games and applications. The addition of speaker-independent voice dialing and voice commands are welcome, and the PEBL's relatively low weight of 3.7 ounces (110 g) makes it quite pocketable./p pstrongPros:/strong ul liUnique design/li liAutomatic opening mechanism/li liBluetooth/li /ul/p pstrongCons:/strong ul liLow-resolution camera/li liDifficult keypad/li /ul/p pMotorola's PEBL U6 is a unique handset. Where it goes, stares and longing gazes will follow. It might not have the full range of high-end features inside, but for the see-and-be-seen crowd, it probably has everything to get the job done./p p--Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com br clear="all"
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| Customer Reviews:
Great phone but...... March 13, 2008
Phillykid (Philadelphia, PA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased the Orange PEBL (unlocked). I absolutely love the phone and always receive compliments on it. However, after 6 months of usage the handset volume just quit. I can only use the phone in speaker mode. So, basically the phone is now a glorified walkie talkie. After some online investigation, this seems to be a problem with unlocked PEBL phones. Apparently the issue can be corrected by "reflashing the firmware". Great, if you're tech savvy and don't mind downloading suspicious software. br / br /Since the unlocked phones are not covered by warranty, I'd suggest just buying the phone through the carrier. It's worth it even if you have to pay more by not upgrading your plan. The amount you'd pay through the carrier would be about the same as buying it unlocked anyway. br / br /In fact, if you're a T-mobile subscriber, phones purchased through T-mobile are still covered under a 2-year warranty, even if you don't purchase a plan. Hope this helps. br /
 I Can't seem to put it down! September 24, 2007
Roxanne Anderson
I abosolutely love my ORANGE PEBL U6 phone. I can't seem to stop looking at it, and customising it...This phone is all I want in a cell phone..the sexy look, feel, and color and not to mention my "cat meow" ringtone, keeps heads turned and wondering where did you get that phone. I initially bought a RAZAR...boo hoo definatly not all it is cracked up to be. It comes in a few other colors lime green, burgandy, black, blue...If you are looking to purchase something that stands out, this is it!!!!!!!. CONS: number pad attracts lots of smudges, constantly cleaning it and not a mega pix camera..still well worth it. br / br /Roxanne
Pebl U6 just fine if you are Polish June 27, 2007
Graham D. Lonie (Antigua West Indies)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Works as advertised - after struggling for a few hour to change the installed regional language from Polish cyrilic (!!!) @#$%^* to English. Since one has to use menus and sub-menus to reach the correct function it was a real challenge. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.
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