What the Blackberry did for mobile e-mail, there’s a new device hoping to do the same for Twitter. Called the TwitterPeek, it’s a mobile device that promises to offer life-time Twitter access for $199.95
Here’s the sales pitch, which sounds like one of those late-night “call now and we’ll throw in a free set of kinzu knives” offers. I particularly like the last sentence of being able to stay-up-to-date with what Ashton Kutcher and other celebrities are saying on Twitter.
From the makers of Twitter and Peek, introducing the world’s first dedicated Twitter device – the TwitterPeek. It’s the easiest way to stay connected to Twitter with unlimited tweeting anywhere, anytime. TwitterPeek is a super thin and stylish device that lets you take Twitter with you and stay connected when and where you want it. No longer do you have to be in-front of your computer to stay up-to-date on what Ashton Kutcher, Lance Armstrong, Ellen DeGeneres, Britney Spears, Ryan Seacreast or Oprah Winfrey have to say.
So, would you buy a TwitterPeek?
Note: Hat’s off to Jeremy Toeman for picking up on the TwitterPeek.
More: The Wall St. Journal’s Venture Capital Dispatch blog has a story on the TwitterPeek, which has raised $20 million in financing from L Capital Partners and RRE Ventures.
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A separate device for ONE app? Isn't the world headed in the other direction? I read books, listen to music. take pics and video, browse the web, answer email, make & receive phone calls, play games, etc, AND TWEET – all on one handy dandy pocket pal.
So, no, I won't be buying a TwitterPeek.
@smarkowski
A dedicated device for Twitter? I am wondering how many people will be looking for it if it has no other features other than to access twitter?
$199? u can get an ipod touch for that price n download all the twitter apps u like.and music do all other stuff..
its great to have a device focusing on twitter.but this device is going the other direction!
its a different story however, if its selling cheap and almost merely anyone can afford it.say,$30-$50. (now for those whose a tweet addict but cant afford an iphone, might consider it)
or add a camera function.camera and tweet. and put the price for like $80. now thats a simple killer device.
Its very tempting to buy one. However! I wonder if Twitter will be popular enough for that? Afterall its the first model of this 'peek.' There may be a lot of defect that we have to consider. Why not give Ashton Kutcher and his wife free ones and see how they feel about it?
I think the price is way too high. Maybe a device that could do that and text too would be a good idea for less money and no monthly fees, how long is twittering going to be popular?
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