Defunct email service offers handhelds to hackers

[johnbeetem]

For those of you who can't wait any longer for RasPi and desperately need to hack something: http://www.linuxfordevices.com.....leftovers/


Peek has discontinued its low-cost, email-and-texting service but is challenging hackers to "build something great" with the leftover handhelds, according to The Verge.  The Peek devices include a 2.5-inch screen, a QWERTY keyboard, an ARM7-based processor, and a GSM cellular modem, according to the company.

The Peek handheld was introduced in 2008 to much acclaim, including winning the "Gadget of the Year" award from Time.

[ukscone]

you have to email amol@peek.ly with a prepaid shipping label and sounds like no questions asked although if you incl. your experience in the email it might be helpful.

I have sent an email asking if people in NYC can just go there and get one or not. I doubt it but it can't hurt to ask

[meltwater]

Very tempted, but doubt I get one and it'll be another thing cluttering up the house I expect.