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Kobo Developer
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Device: Kobo
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The first round of invites have gone out. We're still accepting new members though so continue to send me PMs to get added.
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Redwood Original
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Device: Kobo, Kobo Wifi, Kobo Touch
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Which reader is this for 1st, wifi, or Touch?
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Karma: 42214
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: CANADA
Device: Kobo touch
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: VA
Device: Kobo Touch, iPad
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Anyone know what exactly is involved in testing? I've never done it before. I assume we'd have to install the beta firmware on our own devices, but is there anything else we should know?
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Join Date: May 2010
Device: Kobo
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Wizard
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Karma: 2607151
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toronto
Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo
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The payoff is having a sneak peek at proposed features and potentially having real influence in improving the way the device works that suits you. The frustration comes (in this case) from the potential that your Kobo Touch may stop working and you'll have to go through some hoops to restore it to its original state as purchased and then apply updates and sync your library again. I believe the KT is built in such a way that you can't "brick it" permanently ... the paperclip trick can always get you back to GO. Some betas are quite formal with a task list to follow. Others are free form where you essentially install a patch and then report back what you see. You may be asked to try to duplicate something you have reported or supply more details. To be most valuable, you should be willing to try many different features of the device and a number of different ebooks, and supply a brief summary of what worked, what didn't, and respond promptly if the developers reach back. They are typically under intense deadlines to test and release a new patch. If you are so inclined, it's fun. If not, sit back, relax, and know that good things are in the pipeline in the coming days and weeks. |
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Trying for calm & polite
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mostly in Canada
Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura
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I would go a bit further and say that it really helps to be able to "work and play well" with others. It's a collaborative process, but testers don't necessarily know the whys behind all of the decisions that are made--including why something that seems like a big want isn't being addressed at the time of testing.
People bring different skills to the process. I have only a modicum of knowledge about the technical constraints that may be affecting firmware, but I have years of experience writing technical manuals, curriculum, and developing other educational material. That's my strength, I think. So I am not the person who will be having tech discussions with the developer, I'm the tester that says things like "document the differences in this way" or "I want a darker font". |
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Device: iphone stanza, kobo touch,ASUS TF300,KOBO GLO, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Mini
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Any way real world input is the most important thing a developer has. It helps them to develop real improvements, not just stabilizations and limitations. Theres nothing worse then a developer crippling their hardware just because they feel no need for things that they dont use. regards jack |
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Kobo Developer
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Device: Kobo
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This is another call for people on this forum wanting to beta test our upcoming software releases to send me a PM with your Google account information.
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Enthusiast
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Karma: 2138032
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Canada
Device: Kobo KLC, Clara, PB Era, Boox Go 7 & 6
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non-techy
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Karma: 50586
Join Date: May 2011
Location: wherever I can afford to get laid and eat vegetarian
Device: Sony pocket edition and Kobo touch both died - looking at Kindles
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Just updated software today. Please focus on important things - NOT fonts and margins! My Kobo is slow to respond with highlighting, has horrible black ghosting and the battery life is poor compared to the SONY.
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Canberra, Australia
Device: Currently Kobo Clara HD and Aura One, iPad
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#28 |
Zealot
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: CANADA
Device: Kobo touch
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when is 1.6 coming out to the general public?
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Resident Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
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I do know one features that would be a very very nice feature to have. That would be a newer version of ADE that does hyphenation.
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