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The Tweeter

Written by Todd Watson
11/3/2009 6 comments
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You knew this was coming, right?

I mean, you didn't have to read the tea leaves or anything. It was inevitable.

It was a Tweeting fait accompli.

I'm referring, of course, to the "TwitterPeek," a mobile device dedicated exclusively to Tweeting.

According to The Wall Street Journal Venture Capital Dispatch blog, the TwitterPeek has all the same functionality of a desktop Twitter client: reading tweets, sending tweets, replying, retweeting, and DMing -- only now you could Tweet on the Go.

I was already Tweeting on the go myself, through my BlackBerry Bold and using UberTwitter.

But for many of you who don't have a mobile device... or for the completely Tweeting-Addicted... well, the TwitterPeek could just be the thing.

So what's next? The Facebook Status Tablet? That's right, you'll never be without Facebook status updates again!

Me, I think I'll pass, but the TwitterPeek is seemingly arriving at a serendipitous moment, just in time for Twitter Lists.

I built my first Twitter public list today (Turbo Digital), and though it can take a few minutes to pull one together, you can start to see both the immediate personal and public value of making your own Twitter list and checking it twice.
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mamaflynny
IQ Crew
Friday November 6, 2009 7:39:33 PM
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I agree that almost everyone has a mobile device. People are moving more towards streamlining their lives and having less "stuff"  so I wonder if the new device will be embraced.

robbie02494
Rank: Scrivener
Wednesday November 4, 2009 2:49:13 PM
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Only like it  from a marketing perspective. Some companies rely on twitter for exposure (Dell sales) and this can come in handy for a person who is on the road often.

Insultant
Thinkernetter
Wednesday November 4, 2009 11:41:28 AM
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why do you like this idea??? it's just another widget to carry around and lose.

robbie02494
Rank: Scrivener
Wednesday November 4, 2009 11:29:14 AM
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I really thought deep and hard on this and for some reason I think this is a replacement of an old device called "pager". Maybe some doctors could benefit from it.

Although there are some people who might have not seen a pager....only mobile phones. You are absolutely right, who does NOT have a mobile device ?

Insultant
Thinkernetter
Wednesday November 4, 2009 11:24:57 AM
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this is the most stupid idea i've heard in a long, long time. and i work in an industry noted for stupid ideas. Really, how many people DON'T have a mobile device? this is absolutely absurd. where can i buy one?

robbie02494
Rank: Scrivener
Tuesday November 3, 2009 4:50:43 PM
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I really like the idea of having a dedicated gadget like this, exclusive for tweeting!

But does it have limitations to number of accounts? Since it connects to twitter- can it do any other sites?

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