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(More customer reviews)I used this to replace my iPhone. I know, it doesn't do much other than text and email - but that was all I was using my iPhone for... all the other stuff was just for passing time in the doctors waiting room ...
Overall the Peek is great - see below - but for Pet's sake - just spend the extra and go for lifetime service instead! No I am not a peek employee ... I just love the device and service.
Peek Pronto Mobile Messaging Device with Lifetime Service Included (Grey)
Pluses:
Simple.
-Up to 5 email accounts
-text all you want (they have recently improved texting)
-unlimited emails
-can do pics and pdfs, and word docs
-low to no monthly fees (my biggest +!!) - depends on service plan - go for lifetime !!!
-mapping / locating service at peekmaps.com (follow your Peek - very cool)
-lots of searches available via email
-great customer service
-works seamlessly with gmail and yahoo mail
-full keyboard
-fast delivery of email
-long battery times (mine goes 2+ days on 1 charge)
-holds minor contact info (1 per email address)
-can import address book directly from gmail, yahoo, etc
minuses:
- a little clunky on the text messaging: they now have a somewhat stationary number to send texts, but the person with the peek really needs to initiate the conversation. It works great once things are going ...
- documents and pictures are OK - but like all mobile devices - they don't always display perfectly
- exchange is supported - but if your server is using old version (2000-2003) it might not work
- typing on small keyboard (long messages are tough)
- only minor spell checking
- one more thing to carry
- the occasional email outage (in over 9 months this has happened 2 times with gmail) others report more often
- some people report slow performance - my experience has been great
- no alarm
- only holds minor contact info
The device really is simple and super easy to use. If you have a teenager that texts all the time - this might work. If you like simple devices that do their 1 thing and do it well - then this is great. if you are on the go a lot or don't want to be tethered to a computer for your email - then this is it.
If you are a mobile professional that needs to stay in constant email contact - then this device rocks. Especially at the lifetime price point. If I have the monthly fee - it kills it for me.
Lifetime Peek = happy guy. Year plan is better than wireless - but with lifetime option - it just makes better sense over the longer haul.
you should browse their forum - the company lets people say whatever they want - and their employees are very responsive to customers. They are always in the forums ... over at [...].
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Introducing Peek Pronto, Time and Wired Magazine's Gadget of the Year of 2008, with one year of service included.Feel the speed with the power of push email! Peek Pronto gets your emails as soon as they're sent.Peek is a super thin and stylish device that lets you take your email with you and stay connected when and where you want it.Peek is packaged in a lightweight, slim design with a color display, full keypad and simple menus to make email and texting on the go a breeze.Get unlimited email and text messaging with no monthly fees to pay for the first year. After the first year get service for as low as $14.99 per month. Service is billed to directly to your credit card, so no need to worry about bills, late fees or penalties. And best of all, there are NO CONTRACTS EVER.Peek is compatible with most major email providers including Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, Microsoft Exchange, AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, Roadrunner, BellSouth, SBCGlobal, Earthlink, Cox, Charter, Cablevision, NetZero, Mac, Optonline and many others. Plus, it is super simple to set-up -- enter your email address and password and that's it. You'll start receiving emails in minutes!Peek works on a high-speed wireless data network with nationwide coverage so it will work almost anywhere. Peek Pronto also supports the viewing of images, Word and PDF documents.Critics have been raving about Peek. The New York Times says Peek is "simple" and "elegant." The Wall Street Journal says its "stylish and simple" and BusinessWeek calls it "sophisticated and easy to use."Peek's friendly and helpful Customer Care is available via phone (877-677-PEEK (7335)) or email (care@getpeek.com) to answer any questions and resolve any problems you might have.What's in the box: Peek Pronto device, AC charger, Rechargeable lithium ion battery, Quick start guide.
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