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TwitterPeek gets official: $200 for lifetime mobile tweeting

As expected, Peek have announced a dedicated Twitter messaging device, the TwitterPeek.  Like the company's email-centric handhelds, the TwitterPeek aims to do one thing very well rather than multiple things reasonably: it delivers new tweets in real-time, allows for '@' replies, retweeting and direct messaging, and has the same full-QWERTY keyboard as the Peek Pronto. Read The Full Story

TwitterPeek promises lifetime tweeting for $200

, Oct 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

Peek and Twitter are no strangers - the company announced a tweet aggregator system for the email-centric device back on its one-year anniversary - but it's looking like they have a more dedicated option in the offing.  Amazon are listing the TwitterPeek, a dedicated "Mobile Tweeting Device" which promises unlimited tweeting in the US and, included in its $199.95 price, lifetime service. Read The Full Story

Peek Pronto with lifetime service lands for $300

, Sep 29th 2009 Discuss [3]

Peek's tentative steps into offering lifetime service for their straightforward email messaging devices earlier this year met with sell-out success, so it comes as little surprise that the company has officially launched their first full product.  $299.95 bags you a Peek Pronto and no ongoing bills, giving access to unlimited email, Exchange support, texting and more. Read The Full Story

Peek Apps launches: Twitter, Facebook & more

, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Having thrown open the doors - or at least left them more than a little ajar - Peek have announced the latest string to their messaging-device's bow: Peek Apps.  Launching on the one-year anniversary of the email-centric handheld, Peek Apps isn't an on-device download store like you would find on the iPhone or Android, but instead the culmination of service mashups that bring Facebook, Twitter and Google Maps to the Peek. Read The Full Story

Peek ask for help on Mobile Linux Peek messenger

If you're a Linux developer who has found that the recession has left you at a loose end, Peek may have just the project for you.  They're throwing open the doors to open-source development on their email-centric Peek device, in the hope that someone will get Linux up and running on the ARM7-based handheld. Read The Full Story

Amazon slash blue Peek emailer to $20

If you're looking for mobile email access and your budget counts out any of the usual smartphone suspects, you could do worse than head over to Amazon.  They're currently listing the Peek mobile emailer at $19.99, a 60-percent saving on the regular price. Read The Full Story

Peek Indian launch planned in next few weeks

, Mar 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

The Peek news keeps on coming today, with SlashGear getting word that an Indian launch of the Pronto is planned within a couple of weeks.  Specific details on which carrier Peek have partnered with are unknown - though due to be announced imminently, we're told - but subscription costs will be less than the equivalent of $10 per month. Read The Full Story

No more SMS for future Peek Classic buyers

, Mar 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

With the launch of the Peek Pronto earlier today, offering support for push email and unlimited SMS messaging, we asked the company what that meant for the original Peek emailer and its texting abilities.  According to our source at Peek, the Peek Classic will now be 100-percent email, with no future Classic units offering SMS support. Read The Full Story

Peek Pronto gets official: Push email, 5 accounts, unlimited SMS

, Mar 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

The Peek Pronto email device tipped last week has been officially launched, offering push email functionality, Microsoft Exchange compatibility and support for up to five email accounts rather than the usual two.  The Pronto is priced at $79.95 and requires the same $19.95 monthly service charge as the original Peek messenger. Video overview after the cut Read The Full Story

Peek Pronto & Google Maps for Peek in development?

, Mar 19th 2009 Discuss [4]

It looks as though Peek are developing Google Maps functionality, either for the existing Peek email device or for their upcoming Peek Pronto.  A SlashGear reader spotted a Peek user browsing Google Maps on the NYC subway, something the current emailer is unable to do.

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Peek gets secure blogging abilities

The Peek tweaks continue, with the latest reported hack being the ability to securely post from the simplistic emailer to a WordPress-based blog.  It means that Peek users - who are already able to email and send SMS messages - may soon be able to update their blogs from the handheld, with only one predictable monthly data fee to contend with. Read The Full Story

Peek share the love with two-for-one Valentine’s offer

Peek are really pushing their email messenger lately, with seemingly a promotion for just about every main event.  Next up in the calendar is Valentine's Day, and in keeping with the loving spirit there's a two-for-one deal through Amazon. Read The Full Story

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