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November 6, 2009 2:40 PM PST

Ridiculous new Peeks inspired by TwitterPeek

by Adam Frucci
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The single-purpose TwitterPeek is a crazy device. But hey, now that Peek has gone down this road, why stop there? Here are some ideas for the next generation of Peek handheld devices.

NotepadPeek
Take notes on the go! Never be without your shopping list again! Doesn't sync with anything on your normal computer. $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

YelpPeek
Find restaurants and businesses around you, and leave reviews of those you go to. How convenient! No GPS. $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

TimeZonePeek
What time is it in various time zones? Now you know with this Peek! $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

ClockPeek
What time is it? Never ask such a stupid question again! No alarm function. $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

CalendarPeek
Always have your appointments and schedule on hand and update your schedule whenever you make new plans! $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

CalculatorPeek
It's a calculator! $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

LotteryPeek
Check the results of last night's drawing wherever you are. Maybe you'll be a big winner! $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

RainPeek
Is it raining outside right now? This Peek will tell you! $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

PeekPeek
Keep track of all your other Peek devices with this simple gadget! $99 for six months of service or $199 for lifetime use.

Got more ideas for a gadget that does just one thing? Let us know in the TalkBack section below.

This story originally appeared on Gizmodo.

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by Slick1of2 November 6, 2009 3:29 PM PST
Does it burn?
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by tikrjee November 6, 2009 3:34 PM PST
The proper question is "Will It Blend?"
by tikrjee November 6, 2009 3:33 PM PST
PaperweightPeek - Great for making sure those important papers you're supposed to be working on, but instead, are tweeting about, don't fly away on a stray breeze! $99 with 6 months of service or $199 for lifetime.
MySpacePeek - Let the Twitter community know your MySpace Status (coming soon: FacebookPeek)! $99 with 6 months of service or $199 for lifetime
PlasticPeek - Almost as good as the real thing, only without the functionality! $99 with 6 months of service or $199 for lifetime
AttentionwhorePeek - Coated in chrome with bright white LEDs and allows your tweets to be narrated by Gilbert Godfrey, it's sure to get you noticed! $99 for 6 months of service or $199 for lifetimeBingPeek - Lets your run searches on Microsoft's Bing service (does not actually load pages, just lets you search for things)! $99 for 6 months of service or $199 for lifetime
CardboardPeek - Similar to PlasticPeek, only more environmentally friendly! Available in several papery colors! $99 for 6 months of service or $199 for lifetime
Post-itPeek - Joint project with 3-M, this version comes with detachable pages, or "feathers" in sticking with the bird theme, that can stick to almost anything and require a pen, pencil, crayon, or marker to use! Users can personalize their "feathers" using their own "fonts" or "emotes", making for a truly unique experience! Comes with 250 yellow "feathers" and a compact square design! $99 for 6 months of service or $199 for lifetime
EmergencyPeek - The screen is replaced with a static display, with the words "IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911, DON'T TWEET ABOUT IT!" $99 for 6 months of service or $199 for lifetime
And finally...
SelfPeek - Replaces the screen with a mirror, and the keys with tiny mirrors, to remind you who is the only person that really cares about your life! $99 for 6 months of service or $199 for lifetime
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by mjw149 November 6, 2009 3:33 PM PST
Now, that's not nice. I was expecting real ideas:

Facebook peek.
blogger author peek.
cnet peek.
rss feed peek.
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by tikrjee November 6, 2009 3:40 PM PST
No offense, but... Did you read the article? I mean, actually READ the article?
by Shadcell November 6, 2009 4:32 PM PST
Thank you for this, it gave me a good laugh!
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by Dan7637 November 6, 2009 7:35 PM PST
the company behind this is obviously run by a bunch of retards , just like wall street and congress
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by Justin511 November 8, 2009 8:27 AM PST
Actually, they are probably making millions over this. Many people both twitter and have too much money. A gadget that is twitter!!? Everybody that 'twits' is going to want one no matter how unpractical it is.

Let's face it: we as consumers will do anything for the latest toy.
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