http://solution.allthingsd.com/20080923/getting-mobile-novices-to-check-email/ from The Wall Street Journal Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://solution.allthingsd.com/20080923/getting-mobile-novices-to-check-email/comment-page-1/#comment-948 Dan Richardson Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:04:26 +0000 http://solution.allthingsd.com/20080923/getting-mobile-novices-to-check-email/#comment-948 Ken, It is true that it may not be a long-term solution for all as it currently is configured since it lacks the flexibility to offer apps. But that may not be a bad way to go for three reasons. First, planned obsolescence means a demand that continues as needs or desires change (assuming Peek offers more in the future). Second, users who would be overwhelmed with, say, a Blackberry are able to learn to do one thing well (email), and then hopefully will show some brand loyalty and comfort with the product line if Peek offers some additional products down the line. And finally, from my perspective as the person responsible for getting equipment for personnel at my company, it is an attractive alternative to spending several hundred dollars on a PDA when some of my employees only need to be able to check and write emails when out of the office. Ken, It is true that it may not
be a long-term solution for all as it currently is configured since it lacks the flexibility to offer apps. But that may not be a bad way to go for three reasons. First, planned obsolescence means a demand that continues as needs or desires change (assuming Peek offers more in the future). Second, users who would be overwhelmed with, say, a Blackberry are able to learn to do one thing well (email), and then hopefully will show some brand loyalty and comfort with the product line if Peek offers some additional products down the line. And finally, from my perspective as the person responsible for getting equipment for personnel at my company, it is an attractive alternative to spending several hundred dollars on a PDA when some of my employees only need to be able to check and write emails when out of the office.

]]> http://solution.allthingsd.com/20080923/getting-mobile-novices-to-check-email/comment-page-1/#comment-947 Ken Okel Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:07:26 +0000 http://solution.allthingsd.com/20080923/getting-mobile-novices-to-check-email/#comment-947 Sounds like a nice device but I'm not sure if there's a long term market for it. While simplified technology gives people one thing, like email, I think over time they'll want things like apps that the Peek can't offer. You may say you don't want them now but just wait.... Sounds like a nice device but I’m not sure if there’s a long term market for it. While simplified technology gives people one thing, like email, I think over time they’ll want things like apps that the Peek can’t offer. You may say you don’t want them now but just wait….

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