Email and texting gadget Peek has a special all-inclusive offer on. The company is making the device available for $300, which includes the handset (normally retailing at $100) and lifetime subscription fees (otherwise pegged at $20 a month).
Though the offer is just for a day, Amol Sarva, CEO of Peek, says the company is considering giving up completely on the subscription fees for the device and making it available at one-time upfront cost for users.
"We have been very impressed with the demand today. The numbers are pretty good," says Sarva. "My mind is totally blown and we are totally willing to consider giving up on subscription fees."
It could be a smart move for the company as consumers tend to be averse to ongoing monthly fees, especially in a troubled economy.
Peek launched in September as a device for people who don’t want a smartphone full of features but just want to check email and text friends. After makes its debut in Target stores nationwide, Peek is now available through Amazon.com and Costco.com
The company is looking to expand its retail access and add new features, says Sarva. "Peek’s going to keep doing more and more. We are enthusiastic about experimenting," he says.
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