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Poll

Will You Buy a Peek 9?

Hey, remember back in 2008 when we introduced you to the email-only Peek?

Hey, remember back in 2008 when we introduced you to the email-only Peek? Although most of you couldn't see the value in a single-function device, the Peek kept on chugging with several different versions, and now the company has introduced the Peek 9 — an overhauled version of the original that turns the Peek into a fast email and social device.

Coming with the ability to send and receive emails and text messages, along with Twitter and Facebook integration, maps, weather, RSS feeds, and new PeekTop Apps, the Peek 9 lets you toss out your expensive smartphone and get all your important social interaction on a less-expensive device. Less expensive, you say? Find out how much the Peek 9 will actually cost you, and vote on whether or not you'd buy one, after the break.

News

Daily Tech: The TwitterPeek Is For Tweeting Addicts

The new TwitterPeek device is for people who don't own a smartphone, but want to send lots of tweets — CrunchGear Here's how cell phones have evolved over the years — MSN Tech Spring Design is suing Barnes & Noble for copying their own eReader which resembles the Nook — Engadget Verizon will start rolling out their Bing mobile app to BlackBerry Storm 1 owners — CNET These movie titles will be coming out on Blu-Ray this week — Switched It's giveaway time on GeekSugar!

Shopping

Peek Drops the Price of the Pronto Down to $60

The Peek Pronto — the nifty email device, which offers push email functionality, can be used with five email accounts, and includes unlimited texting — has just dropped in price from $80 to $60.

The Peek Pronto — the nifty email device, which offers push email functionality, can be used with five email accounts, and includes unlimited texting — has just dropped in price from $80 to $60. This price is currently available from the Peek website, with stores like Radio Shack and Amazon offering the same price tomorrow.

If this fancy Peek has too many bells and whistles for your liking, you can always pick up a basic Peek from Target for $20, which includes a free month of service (service is around $20). Something I recommend for people who don't need a high-tech smartphone, but want to be able to check their email while on the go.


News

Daily Tech: The Peek Pronto Is Now Available

Peek has officially announced the Pronto today, which offers unlimited push emailing, text messaging, and costs $80 with a $20 monthly plan.


News

Daily Tech: Get a Custom-Colored iPod Shuffle For $129

Apple may not have officially announced any new colors to go along with its black and silver Shuffles, but a new company has decided to brighten up the new models for $129 each.— Technabob Still wondering what the proper definition of a netbook is?

  • Apple may not have officially announced any new colors to go along with its black and silver Shuffles, but a new company has decided to brighten up the new models for $129 each.— Technabob
  • Still wondering what the proper definition of a netbook is? If you want to learn more about netbooks and would like to know which one is right for you, check out Switched's handy netbook guide. — Switched
  • Check out some great deals on gadget goods! — Gizmodo
  • Looks like the Nintendo Wii shortage has come to an end (not surprising in these economic conditions). GameStop's VP of merchandising recently said that its supply of Nintendo Wii consoles has finally caught up with demand. — Kotaku
  • It looks like the Peek email device will be getting a new name, new look, and many new features. No word on pricing or a release date. — Wired
News

Daily Tech: The Blue Nintendo DSi Surfaces

The Gizmodo guys got their hands on the electric blue Nintendo DSi and noticed its thinness and bigger screen.— Gizmodo One of the largest newspapers in the US, the 15-year-old Seattle Post-Intelligencer, is now only available online.

deals

Valentine's Day Deal: Pick Up a Peek For $49

For the fellas out there that go all out for Valentine's Day and you get your girlfriend a gift, your sister a gift, your mother a gift, here's a great gadget gift that anyone would love.

For the fellas out there that go all out for Valentine's Day and you get your girlfriend a gift, your sister a gift, your mother a gift, here's a great gadget gift that anyone would love. The Peek Email-Only Device is the cheapest its ever been — only $49. Keep in mind the monthly service is $20, but if somebody like your mom doesn't need a fancy smartphone but likes to be able to check her email on the go, this is the perfect solution. And you can even get her one in cherry red, how fitting for February 14th!

News

Daily Tech: Google's Net Bus Spreads Web Love Around India

Google India has created a colorful bus that is equipped with computers and giant screens to help educate people about the benefits of the Internet.

  • Google India has created a colorful bus that is equipped with computers and giant screens to help educate people about the benefits of the Internet. It will showcase services like search, email, social networking, and more. — Digital Inspiration
  • The free Slacker personal radio mobile app is now available on the BlackBerry Storm. — Gizmodo
  • Use Printable Checklist to easily create simple printer-friendly custom checklists. — Lifehacker
  • This isn't a too shabby Valentine's gift idea. Peek is having a two-for-one Peek sale on Amazon for only $79.99. — CrunchGear
  • Oh man — this is a first! Check out this beautifully knitted Guitar Hero scarf. Something only a true gamer would appreciate! — Gearfuse
Shopping

Get Free Lifetime Service on a New Peek For-e-ver (Today Only)

Dying to get your hands on a Peek, but not interested in monthly fees?

Dying to get your hands on a Peek, but not interested in monthly fees?

The slim email/text-only device, which impressed me when I had it in my hands last year, is available today only for a free lifetime service deal.

The catch is that the device will cost you $300 — normally, the device is $80—$100, plus $20 per month for service (which offers unlimited emailing and text messaging). So if you've been eying the Peek and can afford $200 more, you'll get free email and texting for life!