I still can’t believe that technology has progressed so fast for devices such as cell phones being capable of handling email in a jiffy - something I would have laughed at 10 years ago. Peek is one of the later innovations, offering an e-mail only mobile device that was specially designed to let you manage your e-mail no matter where you are.
Peek is a super thin and stylish device that lets you take your email with you and stay connected. With Peek service you get unlimited email for a flat, low monthly rate. Totally easy. Sound interesting? Peek will be available this fall in stores nationwide.
This $99 device targets folk who don’t want to fork out hundreds more for a smartphone just because they want to access their e-mail on-the-go. It is available from Target and takes less than 5 minutes to set up, and best of all is, you don’t have to call a carrier and go through a web of human operators. It will cost you a flat monthly fee without having to worry about separate voice/data plans, hidden fees or surcharges. Compatible e-mail providers include Yahoo!, Hotmail, Gmail, AOL and majority of the other internet providers.
Peek's Specifications:
* OS - Peekux
* CPU - CPU is an embedded 104Mhz ARM7 that is part of the Texas Instrument Locosto chipset
* Bands - US Triband GPRS (800, 1800, and 1900 Mhz)
* Data - GPRS (Packet Data standard in GSM)
* Memory - 8MB of user memory (which is a lot of email!)
* Display - 2.5 inches (320 x 240 pixels (QVGA), 65k colors)
* Dimensions - 4.0 x 2.7 x 0.4 in (102 x 68 x 10mm)
* Weight - 3.8 ounces (109 gm)
* Battery Life - 4-5 days under typical usage
