Peek Mobile E-mail Device (Cherry) - AB01CH

Peek

10/22/2008

I had the opportunity to intern for Peek earlier this year. Being an engineering major I'm not necessarily in their target market, and I must admit that I was skeptical of the device before I began. E-mail only? They must be crazy!

Once I got a device in my hands, however, I was in love. I've never been a fan of smart phones before; I've had the same Sony Ericsson cell phones for over two years and what I like most about it is it's simplicity. Does it play MP3s? Sure, but I have an iPod because it does that much better. Can it do e-mail? It can, if I pay for an extra data plan each month. But with a tiny screen and without a full keyboard, why would I even want that?

My Peek was a perfect complement to my cell phone as it allowed me to access mobile e-mail in an incredibly simple and effective way. One of the best parts is that there is no contract. If I decide to do an internship internationally, I can either sell my Peek or give it to a friend with no strings attached. With a phone and the inevitable contract that comes with it, I'm stuck paying every month for something I can't even use.

I love this as a gift for mom or dad - its fun, useful and doesn't break the bank even if you're a college student like me. But don't overlook it for your technologically connected friend with an appreciation for simplicity either: I can attest to that!

I love my new Peek!

10/22/2008

I love my new Peek! It is a great solution for those who don't want to sign up with a new cell-phone plan (my plan won't end for another year and a half!) I love the fact that I'm not locked into another contract. This also makes it a good gift... I'm planning on buying one for my mom who swears she is tech-savvy, but really I know if I bought her a Smartphone it would sit in a closet. I think she'll definitely be able to set this up and would love using it. Great product.

Great Email Device

10/22/2008

Family members love using their Peek. It allows them to access emails all day and not just when they are in front of the computer. My mom does not know the first thing when it comes to electronics (she calls me to help fix the tv when she hits the TV/Video Button by accident) but she was able to set up the Peek on her own and she uses it all the time.

Inexpensive but Still Perfect

10/8/2008

The Peek is sensational. If all you want is email on the go without the expense, this is the device for you. It's better than a blackberry because it costs so much less, the battery lasts longer and there are no contracts.

I have a pre-paid cell plan and only spend about $8 a month for the 80 minutes of calls I make. To add a data plan for email would cost a couple hundred bucks for the device, plus a bigger bucket of minute plan plus the data plan for email for a total of more than $65 a month.

The Peek is only $20 a month for UNLIMITED EMAIL (with no contract) and the battery lasts about 5 days per charge. Smartphones last a day...if you're lucky.

Also of note is the Peek's fabulous tech support. I've called twice and got a human on the first ring...a human on a landline in the US...which meant I could hear what they said. 877-677-PEEK (7335)

Lastly, because this is an email device you technically can't text cell phones with it, but actually there is a work-around.

All cell phones have an email address which is the phone number + the carrier. For example 8185551212@vtext.com for Verizon.

So all you have to do is use the email address of the cellphone you want to text. Then all you have to do is set up an email address with your phone number. For example you set-up 4085556711@gmail.com. Just tell your friends to add the Gmail part or respond to one of your messages. In other words, not much extra work for them.

The Peek checks email about every 5-15 minutes, but if you are looking for an immediate response you can use the send/check mail option and it will check it for new email/messages instantly...making it a text messaging alternative.

The device itself is solid. The keys are raised making them easy to type on and the screen is bright enough for my forty-plus eyes. The font is a little on the small size but they plan an update to make it bigger, if you want it. According to their tech support, the update will be sent to existing Peek phones automatically so you can buy one now and still get the update.

Best tech purchase I've made in ages.

Beautiful in red. Easy mobile email

9/27/2008

Easy to get going. Supports most major email accounts like Yahoo or AOL. Low cost per month and no contract.