As a new mom, I’m always on the move in the house or outside and my time online is not what it used to be.  Like most people, I’m reliant on my email to keep me updated on everything and anything going on that is relevant to me.  I have a blackberry for work which I love like most major companies there are firewalls and permissioning that prevents employees from viewing personal email accounts on these devices or on company computers.  As a result, from the minute I leave the house til I am home, I am in a virtual blackout when it comes to my personal email.  I already have a mobile phone which I am locked into a two year contract for and since my need is strictly email, Darren thought I should get a Peek as it was voted the #1 gadget of the year by Wired Magazine and is on Oprah’s list of perfect holiday presents for 2008.

So, my Peek arrived yesterday and last night I set it up.  It took literally two minutes to activate my account and a few minutes later email started flowing in.  The device looks and feels much like a blackberry and many of the functions are identical.  For me, it has been the easiest transition to a new tech toy I’ve ever had.  While it is simple and very affordable ($89.95 for the device and $19.95 a month with no contract ever), the Peek is truly functional with a sleek and stylish design.  I opted for the black cherry color but it comes in black and aqua blue too.

For anyone that is interested in literally a ‘peek’ at their email, this is the perfect device.  Heavy tech users beware – this is a simple device with limited features but new functionality is continually being looked at.  Earlier users including myself would love to see the addition of instant messaging and a calendar and the folks over at Peek are looking into both.  The device also does not synch with your email account so no matter what you delete on your Peek it will still be sitting in your inbox on your computer.  For anyone that is interested, email accounts supported include Google Mail, Hotmail, AOL and a several others but it does not support exchange server emails.

Simple, sleek and very functional, I am a fan!