Would You Pay $199 for a Twitter-Only Mobile Device?

November 3rd, 2009 admin

If you would, it’s your lucky day. Mobile company Peek has released a device whose sole purpose in life is to send and receive tweets. PC World has more: Described as the world’s first dedicated Twitter device, the TwitterPeek offers a QWERTY keyboard, color screen, and measures 2.7 x 0.4 x 4 inches. It was introduced on Tuesday and is not unattractive. The $199 price includes a wireless service plan for the life of the device. A $99 price includes 6 months of service, which then…


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