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The '''Motorola Pebl''' (styled '''PEBL''', pronounced ''[[pebble]]'') is a series of [[Flip (form)|clamshell/flip]] [[mobile phone]]s from [[Motorola]], and is one of the series in the [[4LTR]] line. |
The '''Motorola Pebl''' (styled '''PEBL''', pronounced ''[[pebble]]'') is a series of [[Flip (form)|clamshell/flip]] [[mobile phone]]s from [[Motorola]], and is one of the series in the [[4LTR]] line. |
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==U6== |
==U6== |
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| image = MotorolaU6.jpg |
| image = MotorolaU6.jpg |
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| available = Q1 2005 |
| available = Q1 2005 |
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| screen = |
| screen = 1.8inch, 176×220 [[pixel]]s<br />262,000 color [[TFT LCD]] |
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| ringtone = |
| ringtone = [[Polyphony|Polyphonic]] (24 channels), [[MP3]]; [[Vibration]] |
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| memory = 5 MB internal |
| memory = 5 MB internal |
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| networks = [[Global System for Mobile Communications|GSM]] 850/900/1800/1900 ([[quad band]]) |
| networks = [[Global System for Mobile Communications|GSM]] 850/900/1800/1900 ([[quad band]]) |
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| connectivity = mini-[[USB]], [[Bluetooth]] (Class 1.2), [[GPRS]] class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots) 32 - '''48 |
| connectivity = mini-[[USB]], [[Bluetooth]] (Class 1.2), [[GPRS]] class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots) 32 - '''48 kbit/s''', [[Wireless Application Protocol|WAP]] 2.0/[[xHTML]]. |
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| camera = [[VGA]], 640x480 pixels, video |
| camera = [[VGA]], 640x480 pixels, video |
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| size = 49 mm×87 mm×20 mm |
| size = 49 mm×87 mm×20 mm |
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The Pebl U6 was |
The Pebl U6 was first shown in February 2005 originally as the V6<ref>{{Cite web |title=Motorola PEBL V6 - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News |url=https://www.mobilegazette.com/motorola-pebl-v6.htm |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=www.mobilegazette.com}}</ref> before being unveiled as the U6 in July 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Motorola PEBL U6 Unveiled - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News |url=https://www.mobilegazette.com/motorola-pebl-v6-unveiled.htm |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=www.mobilegazette.com}}</ref> Pebl is named for its small and sleek appearance, as well as to evoke comparisons to a "[[pebble]]," which has been worn smooth over time. |
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The U6 sold in the millions of units. |
The U6 sold in the millions of units. |
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===Design and appearance=== |
===Design and appearance=== |
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[[Image:MotorolaU62.jpg|left|thumb| |
[[Image:MotorolaU62.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Motorola U6 (Open)]] |
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The body of the Pebl U6 is primarily made out of metal, although everything other than the hinge has a colour coating which makes it matte rather than shiny. |
The body of the Pebl U6 is primarily made out of metal, although everything other than the hinge has a colour coating which makes it matte rather than shiny. The external texture is polished but not quite smooth, resisting finger prints and smudges. Buttons and connectors are kept flush in order to maintain the phone's smooth appearance. In contrast to many other products with a one line external display, the external screen is mounted vertically, rather than horizontally. |
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The unit is held closed by magnets, and can be opened with a single hand by pushing the lid of the phone away from the hinge mechanism. |
The unit is held closed by magnets, and can be opened with a single hand by pushing the lid of the phone away from the hinge mechanism. The hinge itself is spring-loaded, so that when cracked it actively swings fully open. |
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Initially, the product was available only in black, but in the second quarter of 2006, Motorola launched four additional colours. |
Initially, the product was available only in black, but in the second quarter of 2006, Motorola launched four additional colours. It was produced in black, blue, green, red, orange and pink, although the exact colour selection varied per country. Shortly before the new colors became available, Motorola commissioned photographer [[David LaChapelle]] to capture the new Pebl phones in a colourful photo shoot.<ref>{{cite press release |
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|title=King of Color Shoots New Motorola Color Pebl Handsets |
|title=King of Color Shoots New Motorola Color Pebl Handsets |
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|publisher=[[Motorola]] |
|publisher=[[Motorola]] |
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|date=2006-04-27 |
|date=2006-04-27 |
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|url=http://www.prnewstoday.com/release.htm?cat=computer-electronics&dat=20060427&rl=NYTH10327042006-1 |
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| title = Motorola Pebl Colors - David LaChapelle |
| title = Motorola Pebl Colors - David LaChapelle |
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| work = [[Motorola]] |
| work = [[Motorola]] |
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| url = http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/peblcolors/lachapelle/ |
| url = http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/peblcolors/lachapelle/ |
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===Additional features=== |
===Additional features=== |
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| available = February 2008 |
| available = February 2008 |
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| screen = |
| screen = 2.0inch, 240×320 [[pixel]]s<br />256K colours [[TFT LCD]] |
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| memory = 25 |
| memory = 25 MB internal |
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| networks = [[Global System for Mobile Communications|GSM]] 850/900/1800/1900 ([[quad band]]) |
| networks = [[Global System for Mobile Communications|GSM]] 850/900/1800/1900 ([[quad band]]) |
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| camera = [[2.0 MP]], video |
| camera = [[2.0 MP]], video |
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Years after the U6, a second Pebl, the U9, was announced in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Motorola U9 - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News |url=https://www.mobilegazette.com/motorola-u9-07x10x11.htm |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=www.mobilegazette.com}}</ref> It features Motorola's [[MotoMagx]] OS, a better display, an improved 2.0-megapixel camera, a [[microSD]] card slot and touch-sensitive music keys. The phone was made available in the first half of 2008. |
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| available = December 2008 |
| available = December 2008 |
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| screen = |
| screen = 1.9inch, 128×160 [[pixel]]s<br />256K colours [[TFT LCD]] |
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| memory = 10 |
| memory = 10 MB internal |
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| networks = [[Global System for Mobile Communications|GSM]] 850/900/1800/1900 ([[quad band]]) |
| networks = [[Global System for Mobile Communications|GSM]] 850/900/1800/1900 ([[quad band]]) |
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| camera = [[VGA]], 640x480 pixels, video |
| camera = [[VGA]], 640x480 pixels, video |
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December 2008 saw the release of the U3. This was a more basic version - it did not have a memory card slot, no [[Bluetooth]] and a lower screen resolution. |
December 2008 saw the release of the U3. This was a more basic version - it did not have a memory card slot, no [[Bluetooth]] and a lower screen resolution. It is essentially similar to the U6 but now at a budget price.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Motorola PEBL U3 and ROKR W5 Preview - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News |url=https://www.mobilegazette.com/motorola-u3-rokr-w5-07x09x14.htm |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=www.mobilegazette.com}}</ref> |
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* [[Motorola SLVR]] |
* [[Motorola SLVR]] |
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==References== |
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==Notes and references== |
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{{reflist}} |
{{reflist}} |
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* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4208527555956100619 Super Bowl commercial] - Ad for the Pebl on [[Google Video]] that aired during the 2006 [[Super Bowl]] |
* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4208527555956100619 Super Bowl commercial] - Ad for the Pebl on [[Google Video]] that aired during the 2006 [[Super Bowl]] |
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* [http://peblpond.motorola.com/PEBLPond/ASP/index.html Motorola's ''Pebl Pond''] |
* [http://peblpond.motorola.com/PEBLPond/ASP/index.html Motorola's ''Pebl Pond''] |
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* [http://www.mobiledia.com/reviews/motorola/pebl-u6/page1.html Motorola Pebl U6 - Mobiledia] |
* [https://archive.today/20130129041326/http://www.mobiledia.com/reviews/motorola/pebl-u6/page1.html Motorola Pebl U6 - Mobiledia] |
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* [http://www.phonerev.com/motorola/pebl-u6-orange_cellphone.html Motorola Pebl U6 Review - PhoneRev] |
* [http://www.phonerev.com/motorola/pebl-u6-orange_cellphone.html Motorola Pebl U6 Review - PhoneRev] |
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[[Category:Motorola mobile phones|Pebl]] |
[[Category:Motorola mobile phones|Pebl]] |
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[[Category:Mobile phones introduced in 2005]] |
[[Category:Mobile phones introduced in 2005]] |
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[[pt:Motorola PEBL U6]] |
Latest revision as of 21:43, 25 April 2024
The Motorola Pebl (styled PEBL, pronounced pebble) is a series of clamshell/flip mobile phones from Motorola, and is one of the series in the 4LTR line.
U6
[edit]Compatible networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad band) |
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Availability by region | Q1 2005 |
Dimensions | 49 mm×87 mm×20 mm |
Weight | 110 g / 3.8 ounces |
Memory | 5 MB internal |
Display | 1.8inch, 176×220 pixels 262,000 color TFT LCD |
Rear camera | VGA, 640x480 pixels, video |
Connectivity | mini-USB, Bluetooth (Class 1.2), GPRS class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots) 32 - 48 kbit/s, WAP 2.0/xHTML. |
The Pebl U6 was first shown in February 2005 originally as the V6[1] before being unveiled as the U6 in July 2005.[2] Pebl is named for its small and sleek appearance, as well as to evoke comparisons to a "pebble," which has been worn smooth over time.
The U6 sold in the millions of units.
Design and appearance
[edit]The body of the Pebl U6 is primarily made out of metal, although everything other than the hinge has a colour coating which makes it matte rather than shiny. The external texture is polished but not quite smooth, resisting finger prints and smudges. Buttons and connectors are kept flush in order to maintain the phone's smooth appearance. In contrast to many other products with a one line external display, the external screen is mounted vertically, rather than horizontally.
The unit is held closed by magnets, and can be opened with a single hand by pushing the lid of the phone away from the hinge mechanism. The hinge itself is spring-loaded, so that when cracked it actively swings fully open.
Initially, the product was available only in black, but in the second quarter of 2006, Motorola launched four additional colours. It was produced in black, blue, green, red, orange and pink, although the exact colour selection varied per country. Shortly before the new colors became available, Motorola commissioned photographer David LaChapelle to capture the new Pebl phones in a colourful photo shoot.[3][4]
Additional features
[edit]- Java ME MIDP 2.0 compatible
- MMS, Wireless Village instant messaging and e-mail
- Motorola SCREEN3 push technology for dynamic news and content
- MPEG-4 video and JPEG still image capture
- Speaker-independent voice dialing
- WAP 2.0 web browser
- Integrated speakerphone (handsfree)
U9
[edit]Compatible networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad band) |
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Availability by region | February 2008 |
Weight | 105 g |
Memory | 25 MB internal |
Display | 2.0inch, 240×320 pixels 256K colours TFT LCD |
Rear camera | 2.0 MP, video |
Years after the U6, a second Pebl, the U9, was announced in 2007.[5] It features Motorola's MotoMagx OS, a better display, an improved 2.0-megapixel camera, a microSD card slot and touch-sensitive music keys. The phone was made available in the first half of 2008.
U3
[edit]Compatible networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad band) |
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Availability by region | December 2008 |
Weight | 105 g |
Memory | 10 MB internal |
Display | 1.9inch, 128×160 pixels 256K colours TFT LCD |
Rear camera | VGA, 640x480 pixels, video |
December 2008 saw the release of the U3. This was a more basic version - it did not have a memory card slot, no Bluetooth and a lower screen resolution. It is essentially similar to the U6 but now at a budget price.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Motorola PEBL V6 - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News". www.mobilegazette.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Motorola PEBL U6 Unveiled - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News". www.mobilegazette.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "King of Color Shoots New Motorola Color Pebl Handsets" (Press release). Motorola. 2006-04-27.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Motorola Pebl Colors - David LaChapelle". Motorola. Retrieved 2006-09-17. [dead link]
- ^ "Motorola U9 - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News". www.mobilegazette.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Motorola PEBL U3 and ROKR W5 Preview - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News". www.mobilegazette.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
External links
[edit]- Motorola Pebl - Page on Motorola's website detailing the PEBL
- Super Bowl commercial - Ad for the Pebl on Google Video that aired during the 2006 Super Bowl
- Motorola's Pebl Pond
- Motorola Pebl U6 - Mobiledia
- Motorola Pebl U6 Review - PhoneRev