Kindle-like Peek Pronto offers Free Text, Email and More

A great new offer on the Peek Pronto mobile device from Amazon will offer customers services and no monthly fee.

Buy a Pronto from Amazon right now (http://www.amazon.com/Peek-Messaging-Lifetime-Service-Included/dp/B002MXXBKY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1254279063&sr=8-2) and you will get a lifetime of free text messaging, email, GPS, and internet applications like Facebook for the one time only fee of $299.95.

The Pronto is a smartphone without the phone service.  It's a Kindle without the book reading ability.  It's an interesting little device and the no monthly fee could be a preview of things to come for more devices.

There is also no activation fee or contract to sign.  Peek promises the Pronto will be upgradable to future generations of software.  Battery life appears to be strong with 4-5 days before a charge is needed.  The mobile service is nationwide and the screen is color with a small keyboard under the screen.

If anyone has one, leave a comment and let us know your experiences.  They look like they are selling fast as there is already a wait to get one.

ABC's "Shark Tank" Treading Water

ABC is looking to give their Tuesday Night lineup another boost as they insert Shark Tank into the 8pm slot right ahead of Dancing With the Stars.

I was a little late to catch on to Shark Tank, but I caught it one night and my wife and I liked it.  It's a little staged, but what reality show isn't.  But the premise is interesting.  The show features entrepreneurs showcasing their product or idea to five investors/venture capitalists.

If the product or idea shows potential or interests one of the panel they can invest, partner up with, or make an offer to buy a portion or the whole company or idea.

I feel it's must watch television for those looking to start their own business or have an idea for a product or invention.

The ratings for the show are modest at best.  On Tuesday they will go up against Hell's Kitchen, which I also like.  Four more episodes are expected to run in the Fall, and more are slated for Spring  2010.

Give it a chance, it's not great, it's not bad, and it moves quickly as they have 4-5 different contestants/entrepreneurs on each show.

Could Boise St. Play for National Title?

One quarter of the way into the season and don't look now but Boise St. is up to #5 in the country.

Boise sits behind Florida, Texas, Alabama, and LSU. 

We will know more once the BCS standings come out, but it doesn't appear Boise St. is going to lose to anyone.  How many points will they put on UC Davis this weekend?

Chad Pennington has no luck with the "odds"

2009 is an odd year so that means Chad Pennington will miss considerable time with an injury.

In this case, he might be done for the year after 3 games.  And the Dolphins are looking for a way to get a win.

Here are Pennington's career stats; pay attention the odd numbered years.

Bad Break for Sam Querrey in Thailand

Prior to competing in the Thailand Open this week, American Sam Querrey fell through a glass table he was sitting on following a practice session.  Reports are he hurt his arm and had surgery.

The 21 year old Californian is the #3 ranked American in the world.  He may be sidelined 4-6 weeks.  Tough break for Sam, who had a great Summer and has made a move up the rankings.  We may not see him until next year in Australia.