Aircel, one of the largest cellular service providers in India introduced dedicated email device Peek in India. Users can get this Peek device just for Rs.2999 and it is now available in Aircel stores, Croma, E-Zone and Staples stores.
Users can add up to 3 email accounts on a single Peek device, device also supports Microsoft Exchange. Peek supports Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF and various image formats and user can send and receive attachments up to 10 MB (depends upon email service provider).
Aircel Peek has a full QWERTY keypad 2.5 inches (320 x 240 pixels (QVGA), 65k colors) screen with sturdy aluminum back cover and multifunctional clickable scroll wheel and a back button. For security, Peek has a security lock that protects Peek from unauthorized access. If someone tries to enter the wrong password 10 times, device automatically deletes personal information instantly. Peek comes with powerful battery that lasts for 2-3 days under typical usage.
Aircel Peek plans:
Prepaid plans
On prepaid offers, get unlimited email service for Rs. 897 for 90 days. After the initial 90 days, subscriber can recharge with Rs. 89 for 7 days validity or with Rs. 299 for 30 days validity.
Postpaid plans
On postpaid, pay Rs. 897 for three months of unlimited email service, after three months rental of Rs. 299 per month will be charged.
MTNL’s monthly charge for 3G is far cheaper than Aircel’s charge of Rs. 299. And if you want to try out their service Free of Cost, you only have to avail their ’3G Advantage’ offer. MTNL also has a ‘packaged bundle’ – 3G Jadoo services, along with a Micromax H360 (2 inches, 240 x 320 pixels, 108.7 x 46.5 x12.5mm).
The Aircel ‘Peek’ device may have a larger screen and a QWERTY keypad but the upfront cost is Rs. 2,999 + Rs. 897 (ie., handset cost and cost of email access for 90 days, respectively).
Since the Peek can’t be used to make calls, would I want to carry this gadget just to check my mail? Definitely NO.
Incidently, HCL has a 3G enabled ME netbook, as has Olive Telecom (a mobile handset maker). Dell also plans to offer notebooks that support 3G.
This device is a total waste of money.Not able to open most of the attachments of PDF and Excel.
Any low end mobile have the same feature for a price of 3999/- in addition with camera,web brousing, phone facility.