HP Turion 64 1.8GHz 256MB 40GB CDRW/DVD 15 in. w/XP

HP Turion 64 1.8GHz 256MB 40GB CDRW/DVD 15 in. w/XP
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: Personal Computer

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Average customer rating: 3.0 The PEBL is a great phone! Beware the Blue Similar Items: Motorola PEBL Phone (T-Mobile) Motorola PEBL Orange Phone (T-Mobile) Motorola RAZR V3 Phone (T-Mobile) Samsung t809 Phone (T-Mobile) Motorola Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Motorola RAZR V3/KRZR K1, K1m/SLVR/PEBL/Q Phone

Motorola PEBL Blue Phone (T-Mobile) Manufacturer: T-Mobile Product Group: Wireless Binding: Wireless Phone ASIN: B000H1YHH4

Amazon.com Review

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<small><b>Screen shots from the PEBL.</b></small> </td></tr> </table> Click here to get a 3-D view of the Motorola PEBL.

The blue finish on the smooth, rounded exterior of the PEBL U6 manages to be 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 finger prints. But that's just the cost of high fashion, isn't it?

The 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 not to cause the device to become unbalanced.

Once 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 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 bit too much in the name of fashion. Individual keys are simply much easier to find and press, even if they don't look nearly as sharp.

The 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, at least it's capable of recording MPEG4 video clips.

Other 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 is welcome, and the PEBL's relatively low weight of 3.7 ounces (110 g) makes it quite pocketable.

Motorola'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.

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