This Bluetooth technology can be rather convenient when it comes to transmitting files. However, as Motorola users may have found with other phones offered by the brand, each and every time you need to use the discoverable mode, you must manually enable it. The mode automatically shuts itself off after only a minute, so this could be a bit of a nuisance for anyone who uses the mode often. The battery used in the PEBL is lithium-ion, and its rating is 740 mAh. It has been claimed that the battery life of the phone offers 5 hours of talk time and 10 and a half days of standby time. There is no higher capacity battery offered by Motorola for the PEBL, although users who want to extend the life of their phone can easily buy a backup battery for just over $40.

The quad-band GSM PEBL is a world phone that supports several bands including the 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz. It also includes support for both the GPRS and EDGE. If using the PEBL with the provider T-Mobile, you can use what is called the T-Zones portal to access the phones basic functions such as images, ring tones, and also news sites. You can easily and quickly download additional ring tones, but please be aware that any ring tones featuring celebrity voices are impersonations. Users may also find it helpful that the PEBL is Java compliant and also supports J2ME. The PEBL does come with a built-in camera. The camera's resolution, 640x480, may be considered modest by some users. However, the pictures taken are still as clear and crisp and those taken with higher resolution camera phones. The 4x digital zoom may sound like a great option, but using it can have the tendency to make what were once clear pictures seem blurrier and more out of focus. The PEBL also allows users to take video with their phone. All pictures and movies taken by using the PEBL are stored in the phone as JPEG files and 3gp files.

Users who opt for the Motorola PEBL will find that the phone's included software is pretty standard. Basic functions included are a voice recording manager and messaging app. There is good news for those looking for a phone that will allow for easy text messaging. The instant messaging program included in the phone supports Yahoo and AIM. But, there is a little bad news for MSN users. MSN is not supported. Users of the Mac OS X can sync the phone's address book by using iSync, which is a feature you won't find in many other phones. Anyone looking for a fast-paced phone with a lot of features probably won't be interested in the PEBL. However, those interested in a stylish looks with average functionality will find the PEBL is the best phone for them.