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There’s nothing like following a trend and sinking a bunch of R&D to what turns out to be a fad.  Yup, I’m referring to Twitter and today Peek, the folks behind the email dedicated device has drank their helping of the kool aid and released the TwitterPeek, an always connected Twitter device.  Email appears to be devoid in this version, as does the higher price tag as the TwitterPeek costs just $99.95, includes 6 months of service and costs just $7.95/month there after, which is about half the price of Peek’s original offerings.

I’m kidding about the R&D money since this was probably a question of porting some software over.  And although this move seems like a must do, my gut still says it’s a bit too early for a dedicated Twitter device.

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Wow, Peek just delivered a serious bitch slap to Microsoft/Danger!  They’re now offering disgruntled Sidekick users a FREE Peek Pronto device, that is assuming of course you can prove such.  Peek just asks that you “email sidekick@getpeek.com with proof that you own a Sidekick (photo of you and your Sidekick, a T-mo bill, or any form of hard evidence you can dream up).”   Make sure you provide them with your physical mailing address so they can send you the device.  This offer ends this Friday, the 16th, and keep in mind that you’ll still need to drop $20/month on service and the Pronto doesn’t make phone calls.

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Much like Tivo, Peek has gone the route of lifetime service.  Exclusively available at Amazon, you can now purchase the latest Peek, the Pronto, for $299.95 with lifetime service.  Assuming that the company is around longer than 16 months from your date of purchase, you should be in the clear.

We reviewed the Peek Pronto, and for the most part like what we found.

Note: Since there is a 2 to 5 week ship window, we can only assume that this promo is going off like gang busters.

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Either things are humming along smoothly over at the Peek offices or they just can’t move enough of their email only handsets.  In either case, the company has once again slashed pricing on their devices.  The original, classic Peek can now be purchased for $19.95, down from $49.95, while the more advanced Peek Pronto, which brings Exchange support, more email accounts, etc can now be had for $59.95, $20 less than its original price.

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UPDATE: DUE TO THE LACK OF TWITTER ACTIVITY (WHO KNOWS WHY), I’M OPENING UP THE CONTEST TO COMMENTS AS WELL.  JUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ON HOW TO RESPOND AND PLEASE NOTE THE CONTEST ONLY APPLIES TO U.S. RESIDENTS.

Follow the below instructions and you could win a Peek Pronto (review here) and 1 month of free service, which includes unlimited access to email and text messaging.

Late last week I received the Peek Pronto, Peeks newest and latest. This model boasts improvements over the first iteration of the device which includes an all around faster machine (50% faster), support for up to 5 email account (3 more), support for Push Email and Microsoft Exchange, unlimited text messaging and the ability to search your inbox as well as view images, PDFs and Doc files.

Right out of the box I noticed how simple and elegant the Peek Pronto was. Finished in all black with a silver metal back it could be easily mistaken for a Blackberry. Front and center is a rubberized chicklet QWERTY keyboard, while the right edge of the device sports a clickable scroll wheel and back button just below it. The power button is located at the top of the device and is recessed to prevent unwarranted powering ups or downs. Lastly, the lower left side contains a charging port concealed by a rubber flap that is attached to the device.

…Continue reading: Gadget Review: Peek Pronto Email Device

In the last 4 months Peek ran about 3 or 4 different promotions to help move their email only device supported by the T-Mobile’s network.  And now we know why: today they announced the Peek Pronto.  It’s an updated version of the original Peek and like its name sake suggests its speedier to the gate in a handful (pun intended) of ways.   Here’s how:

• 50% improvement in speed
• works with Microsoft Exchange
• works with up to 5 accounts (original Peek worked with just 2)
• unlimited email and texting
• push email
• ability to search the for emails
• view PDF, DOCs and Pics

Unlike the original Peek, the Pronto is only available in one color (gray) and will cost slightly more at $80 a pop – service is still $20/month, though.  Right now you can get grab one exclusively from Amazon, or wait until April when the email/text device will go on sale on their website or Radio Shack.

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The Peek, which we’ve featured a few times now, is once again on sale.  This time they’re honoring our 44th President with an ‘inauguration special’.  So, for the next 44 hours the Peek is $44.44 + $20/month or free + $20/month if you live at a 1600 address any where in the World.

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Remember the Peek, the device that is purely dedicated to email and text messaging?  They’re hitting the headlines again and this time they’re offering their device and lifetime service (it’s usually $20/month) for $300.  The deals good for today only, and if you ask me, this makes them look desperate.  And by desperate I mean ‘going out of business’.  Your gamble, but I’d just go ‘berry or iPhone.

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Perhaps you miss the days of Blackberry handsets that were email only?  Or maybe you just want an email device so you can stay in the know during business school exams and other sorted affairs that are sure to transpire during moments of vacationing?  If so, then do I have a deal for you.  Peek is offering their handheld email only device for $50, today only!  You’ll still have to drop $20 a month but that’s 50% off the regular retail price. Go ahead, you deserve it.

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