Comments on: Peek Pronto & Google Maps for Peek in development?

By: Facebook User

Facebook User — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:33:35 +0000

That’s not Google Maps.
It’s a weather report.
As seen in the video at http://www.getpeek.com where they show this feature using the Peek Pronto.

By: mas90guru

mas90guru — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:18:04 +0000

I think think the Peek in the photo is likely opening a weather radar JPG which they requested by email — http://boards.getpeek.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=568&page=1#Item_0

IR.JPG seems to match the image and the upper right corner of the shot shows “View Image” which I think is Peek opening an attachment as opposed to browsing.

By: Chris Davies

Chris Davies — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:49:53 +0000

It’s a good question. Peek’s challenge is to preserve the simplicity that current users – and there seem to be plenty – are drawn to, while still remaining relevent in terms of functionality. So far it’s been a singularity of purpose that has achieved that – email, and SMS through an email gateway – but that begs the question “where next?”

By: mas90guru

mas90guru — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:43:39 +0000

At what point do they re-invent the… BlackBerry?

Which by the way is available for free (they pay you $99 after rebate) for similarly capable models (83xx Curve) which also include wi-fi.

Rumors is if you beg T-Mo they even put you on the old $19 email only plan.

I admire this device for delivering a contract-less affordable solution – however in my opinion this solution fits a very very narrow subsection of subscribers which is why you have seen the device prices take a virtual free fall from over $100 to under $50.

I mean who fits? Soccer moms? Do those busy moms really want to juggle a phone and a peek in their hands as they escort junior to practice?

Busy executives? I guess so long as they’re happy never running third party applications and are ok carrying another device like soccer mom.

You see Peek’s problem is that it’s a solution in search of a problem. It’s a technology that would have been hot —- 10 years ago. Today it’s just … too late to market.