A gadget just for Twitter? WTF!
Continuing in our series of TwitterPeek Q&A, today we answer the question: Why did we make a gadget designed for just Twitter and Twitter alone?
When Flip first launched their line of digital video cameras, critics said they were crazy to make a camera that only does video, especially when so many digital cameras and phones already do that. Years later and millions of cameras sold, Flip has demonstrated that people will buy cool single-function gadgets just because they’re fun to use.
TwitterPeek falls into this category alongside Flip, iPod and PSP. It’s a clever gadget designed to unleash the fun world of Twittering on-the-go. Unless you’ve been hibernating in a cave all year, you’ve definitely heard about Twitter. It’s become a world phenomenon that millions use to share interesting news, thoughts and events as they happen. It’s the best of the web summarized, plus a unique way to message and converse with friends, acquaintances — even buddies you’ve only met in the online world.
TwitterPeek may only do one thing: Twitter, but when you think about it Twitter itself is an infinite world of cool things to do, funny things to read, people to converse with, groups to hang out with, friends, neighbors, businesses…. it’s the entire world funneled through a handy gadget you can put in your pocket.
You might follow the New York Times for breaking news. Lance Armstrong might invite you along on a bike ride through Hamburg. Oprah might let you in on the latest book she’s reading. Or, better yet, you might discover your friends are at coffee shop around the corner offering free scones until 11 am.
You’ll discover an infinite world of conversation with the nifty, pocket-sized TwitterPeek.
If you haven’t already, check out our previous posts: Who is TwitterPeek for and Nifty Ways to Use TwitterPeek.
Q&A on TwitterPeek
Wow! Our humble little TwitterPeek has been really generating a lot of interest, since launching Tuesday. Lots of folks wanted more info so we thought we’d share it here. A common question has been: Who is the TwitterPeek for?
The short answer: TwitterPeek is for the millions of Twitter users who don’t own an expensive smartphone, but still want to experience the fun of Twitter on-the-go.
For the longer answer we thought we’d let leading technology analyst Michael Gartenberg share his thoughts. Here’s what he had to say in a recent Yahoo News article.
“This is clearly not a device for the Twitterati who are debating which is the best Twitter client to use on the iPhone and may have five or six of them,” said Michael Gartenberg, a vice president at Interpret. “This is designed for a user that has embraced Twitter but isn’t interested in the cost or complexity of a smartphone.”
While consumers feel beaten over the head with “there’s an app for that” commercials, in reality only around 25 percent of the mobile-device market is using smartphones. Not surprising when you look at the astronomical costs of owning a smartphone. BillShrink recently published an article on smartphone cost comparison with this handy chart:
Celebrities like Oprah and Ashton have millions of followers that surely fit into this category of non-smartphone users. They’re everyday people and Twitter users who probably are reading and posting from the web mostly.
That leaves millions of consumers using feature phones who have no desire to give them up and may not be interested in e-mail or web access.
“Feature-phone users might not want the other higher-order smartphone functions but have embraced Twitter,” said Gartenberg.
TwitterPeek offers these millions of consumers a fun and easy tool that lets them keep up with Twitter on-the-go.
To find out more visit: www.TwitterPeek.com
Just hatched
We’ve got some exciting news today - we’ve just hatched a new Peek!
It’s the world’s first dedicated Twitter mobile device, TwitterPeek.
Twitter… seems like everybody’s doing it these days. Celebrities, companies and real people alike can be found on this über cool site where you post (i.e. tweet) “What are you doing?” in 140 characters. It’s quickly become the most popular way for people around the world to share thoughts, discoveries and ideas.
We’re certainly big fans of Twitter here at Peek and we’re especially big fans of Twitter-on-the-go. Twitter is so much more interesting when you can tweet and reply to conversations as they happen – in real time, not from behind a PC.
However, for millions of Twitter users this isn’t really possible. Unless you have an expensive smartphone and data plan it’s hard to really experience Twitter on-the-go. Technically you can use SMS on a regular phone, but it’s really not the same. So most Twitter users are stuck using the web - and they’re missing out.
TwitterPeek is designed to make it affordable for people of all ages and walks of life to take the world of Twitter with them wherever they go. It’s only $99 with service included. You can send and receive all the tweets & DMs you want, view Twitpics and even open links - all with nationwide coverage (no wifi needed).
Twitter addicts will love that it’s one device dedicated to their habit – fully loaded with “always on” tweet delivery. Twitter newbies will revel in the simplicity of a handy device that is easy to understand. Companies that tweet will pass it around to co-workers as a nifty way to stay connected with customers.
Part tool, part toy – 100% Twitter. Send Santa a DM and tell him what you want this holiday.
TwitterPeek is available exclusively at Amazon. For more info on our newest arrival visit:
www.TwitterPeek.com
Trick-Treat-or-Peek
Trick, treat or Peek! Peek customer care gal Jaclyn crafted the ultimate treat for all the Peeksters that ask us for a larger keyboard.
Weighing in at a sleek 2 x 3 feet, we present you with the newest member of the Peek family. It takes D-batteries and has boasts a ringtone as loud as a foghorn.
Happy Halloween, Peeksters!
Peek now at Blockbuster
Roll out the red carpet… Peek is now available at over 1,000 Blockbuster stores nationwide, so it’s even easier to get peeking! To celebrate our debut at Blockbuster, we’ve got a bunch of cool stuff happening this month. You can find your nearest Blockbuster store with Peek here.
Starting today, anyone who purchases Peek at a Blockbuster store will receive 1-month free of Blockbuster Total Access, including DVD and Blu-ray rentals by-mail with in-store returns and exchanges. Now that’s loads of entertainment for the chilly fall nights ahead. Offer is good through 11/17 - you’ll get a promo code and instructions with purchase.
Current Peeksters can also earn Blockbuster gift cards, when they refer-a-friend to purchase Peek at Blockbuster. For every person referred, Peeksters receive a $15 Blockbuster gift card good for in-store or online. And, if you’re stocking up on holiday gift Peeks at Blockbuster, you can earn gift cards, too — just email blockbuster@getpeek.com with your info, plus your friend’s name and email. Offer good through Thanksgiving.
Find your nearest Blockbuster store with Peek here.
It’s Peek to the Rescue
Sidekick woes? It’s Peek to the rescue! If you’re one of the thousands of Sidekick orphans recently rendered dataless, Peek will restore email and texting harmony to you with a FREE Peek Pronto.
Why be a Sidekick, when you can be a superhero? Our Peek Pronto boasts unlimited email and texting for just $20 per month and no contracts, fees or hassles!
Our most valiant offer is good now through Friday, Oct. 16. All you have to do is email sidekick@getpeek.com with proof that you own a Sidekick (photo of you and your Sidekick, a T-mo bill, or any form of hard evidence you can dream up). Be sure to include your mailing address, so we know where to ship your gleaming new Peek Pronto.
Check out these photos we got today from unhappy Sidekickers switching to Peek –>
Nine, Nine, Oh Nine
Today’s date is 09-09-09! What’s so special about this date? No one actually knows. But everyone seems to be obsessed with arranging weddings, movie premieres, even births to occur on this auspicious date.
Besides blasting 99 Luftballoons all day today, we here at Peek decided to change the price of Peek Classic to $9.99 (normally $19.95) for the next 9 hours, starting at 9 am Pacific. You can grab one or even nine Peeks today at getpeek.com.
Foursquare + Peek Maps
Ever wish you could share your GPS location with a friend?
Peek Maps is a nifty website that does just that — anytime you send an email from your Peek, Peek Maps will pinpoint your location within 1,000 meters.
You can even cut and paste Peek Maps’ handy map widget into any website (like your blog), so readers can see where you are.
Peek Maps and Foursquare, a new (and addictive) social networking game, have teamed up, so if you have a Foursquare account, all of your latest “Check-ins” will appear on your Peek Map, too!
Both services are entirely free, so get signed up at www.peekmaps.com or www.playfoursquare.com!
Back to the Future with Peek
In case you missed it, Peek sponsored a super neat Gadget Club contest with our friends at CrunchGear. The premise of the contest is simple — invent & build (by hand) a prototype of a dream gadget you could imagine RadioShack selling.
There were loads of really creative entries including Tummy Rumbler, a giant food calculator that helps you decide what to eat by pressing “meat” + “cheese” buttons to formulate meals like Cheeseburger, and BotOFF, a robot spray repellent.
Gadget Clubbers voted and the grand prize winner is the back-to-the-futuristic ATOMO atomic printer. That’s right, you can get pizza, books, or anything your heart desires on-demand with this 3D printer that arranges atoms from downloadable atomic blueprints.
Congratulations to ATOMO inventor AV. He need not download an atomic blueprint for Peek Pronto as he receives one as his prize plus $500 in Radio Shack schwag.
3 Ways to Save $ this Summer
Wouldn’t it be nice to save some money this summer?
Gas prices are on the rise again, but an impromptu road trip sure sounds relaxing. Or what about a new gas grill for the Labor Day BBQ. And, don’t the kids deserve new clothes for school this fall?
At Peek, we’re always looking for ways to help our Peeksters save money.
Here are our 3 ways you can save money this summer –
- Peek Savings Plans. Instead of paying month-to-month for your Peek service, sign up for a quarterly or the new annual payment plan & SAVE:3 months for $49.95 (equals $16.67/month, $10 savings)
1 year for $179.95 (equals $15.00/month, $60 savings)
- Peekster Referrals Program. Refer a friend to Peek and you’ll receive 2 months of free service when they sign up. The new Peeksters also will receive 1 month free.
- Free Peek Classic & 1 month service at Radio Shack. Our friends at Radio Shack are offering a limited time mail-in rebate through September that gets you $40 worth of Peek freebies.
Ready to cash in on these Peeky savings ideas? Call us at 877-677-PEEK (7335) to switch your plan or get credit for a referral. Or search for your closest Radio Shack store here.
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