Writing on the Mall » G-Mail http://www.writingonthemall.net The Official Blog For Marietta College Students, By Marietta College Students Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:13:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Peek at E-Mail Without Laptop or Phone http://www.writingonthemall.net/peek-at-e-mail-without-laptop-or-phone/ http://www.writingonthemall.net/peek-at-e-mail-without-laptop-or-phone/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:54:28 +0000 Patrick_H http://www.writingonthemall.net/?p=36 An interesting little device has popped up recently, called the Peek.  It’s an e-mail device.  And only and e-mail device.  According to Time Magazine, it does that thing very well.

At $80 for the device and $20 a month for service, it could bode well for those on a pay-as-you-go (aka PAY-GO) service that is popular for many college students.  But for those of you on monthly plans with cell phones from within the past year or so, my suggestion would be to forward your mail to a G-Mail account and then use Google’s online platform.  it’s quick, simple, and easy to use.  And best of all, the only charge is airtime.

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Quick Info:

Device: Peek
Pricing: $80 for the device, $20 a month for service (no long-term contracts)
What’s it do: Wireless E-Mail device
Pros: E-Mail, anywhere, wireless access, up to 3 accounts
Cons: Monthly service charge, only does e-mail
Suggestion: Save your money unless you’re on a PAY-GO cell phone plan
WotM Rating: Cool Factor – 3/5, Practicality – 1/5

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