Beta testers wanted

mtravellerh · 08-19-2010, 11:57 AM

We are looking for beta testers that are willing to test our new beta versions. You should be willing to test the new beta and go over a long list of possible bugs and do good detailed reports.

Test is beginning on august 26 and the firmware version will be 15.3.

The best 5-10 beta testers will get to test our new models in September.

The most thorough of those (3) will get their device as a gift for Xmas. The others will be able to buy their device for a really good price.

Please let us know in this thread when you're interested.

PS: This means that you will have to do a little work both for the software and for the hardware. Please think about this before you get on the list as we do not want people that just want the software and don't cooperate with us. So please be serious about this.

HenkH · 08-19-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtravellerh

We are looking for beta testers that are willing to test our new beta versions. You should be willing to test the new beta and go over a long list of possible bugs and do good detailed reports.

I would like to participate in the beta-testing. I have Pocketbook 302

Logseman · 08-19-2010, 12:27 PM

Does the beta-testing require, so to say, a certain knowledge of computing, or is it a more centrally-steered, rinse-and-repeat feedback? I'd love to try the new beta firmware, but as a programming layman my feedback is less valuable than, say, GrayNM's.

kacir · 08-19-2010, 12:41 PM

I would like to participate.

You know I am knowledgeable and that I can write a detailed bug report. I have discovered a few tricks and hacks for my PocketBook 360.

I can also understand Russian. My Russian is quite rusty, because I haven't really had an opportunity to use it in the last 20 years, but it is better than nothing.

Mickey330 · 08-19-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Logseman

Does the beta-testing require, so to say, a certain knowledge of computing, or is it a more centrally-steered, rinse-and-repeat feedback? I'd love to try the new beta firmware, but as a programming layman my feedback is less valuable than, say, GrayNM's.

Echoing Logseman here.

My only qualification, other than my willingness to take notes and such if something (or nothing) happens, is to be a power reader of e-books (both DRM'd and not).

Oh, and I also have the willingness to be a Beta tester ... which means I won't whine if my device is having a bad day (well, not much ... and probably not to y'all in this public forum

).

To be honest, most of the time, when people start talking programming details here - all I get out of it is the words "and" and "the"! I still don't understand the steps to run the script to use the Favorites folder and load all the books to it ... or whatever that topic was!

But - if a regular user is good enough (and I can write/take notes), then I'd like to be a Beta tester.

And, I'd offer even without the opportunity to be "super Beta" and get a device/sale reduction. I just want to have better access to my library books and I understand 15.3 is supposed to do that. So - I want to get my hands on it right away (yes, I am impatient!).

Anyway - long ramble to say: If you want someone who will take careful note of what's going on if something happens, then please - pick me!

Marilyn

Gogool · 08-19-2010, 01:12 PM

Hello.

I also would like to help in this beta testing process.

I have a PB302. I am a software programmer, mainly java and I am able to do a detailed error/feature report.

Best regards,
Gul

vdp · 08-19-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtravellerh

The best 5-10 beta testers will get to test our new models in September.

Does it means the new models will be available in September for beta testers only?
If not I suspect you will have a lot more than 10 'beta testers'

SkyDream · 08-19-2010, 03:55 PM

Sounds interesting but...

-> do i have to own a PB ?
-> is it a firmware only test or firmware+new device ? (sounds like but not clear about that)
-> languages other than english/german required ?
-> what other qualifications are required

I'm new to Pocketbock (looking for the 901) but if that's ok sign me up

kacir · 08-19-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdp

Does it means the new models will be available in September for beta testers only?

Who said PocketBook is only preparing new models for September? What if they have another model aimed for later date?

Logseman · 08-19-2010, 03:57 PM

Since it's a beta test for the new firmware versions of existing models, I guess you have to own the model you want to beta-test.

mtravellerh · 08-19-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

Who said PocketBook is only preparing new models for September? What if they have another model aimed for later date?

Yes we do.

Logseman · 08-19-2010, 03:59 PM

I guess more info about that project will be disclosed in the IFA?

JSWolf · 08-19-2010, 04:42 PM

I'd be happy to participate in the beta testing. I don't have a Pocketbook, but if you'd supply the hardware, I'll test it. Thanks.

Dawgmatix · 08-19-2010, 05:02 PM

I would be interested in beta testing the 901. Intend to buy it as soon as its released. I am a fairly technical poweruser and will put the device through its paces and give feedback / suggestions / file bugs.

Caesonia · 08-19-2010, 08:00 PM

I am interested in beta testing but I don't have a Pocketbook yet. If we are supplied the hardware to test then I want to participate.

08-19-2010, 11:57 AM	#1
mtravellerh book creator Posts: 9,656 Karma: 3856660 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Luxembourg Device: Kindle Scribe	Beta testers wanted We are looking for beta testers that are willing to test our new beta versions. You should be willing to test the new beta and go over a long list of possible bugs and do good detailed reports. Test is beginning on august 26 and the firmware version will be 15.3. The best 5-10 beta testers will get to test our new models in September. The most thorough of those (3) will get their device as a gift for Xmas. The others will be able to buy their device for a really good price. Please let us know in this thread when you're interested. PS: This means that you will have to do a little work both for the software and for the hardware. Please think about this before you get on the list as we do not want people that just want the software and don't cooperate with us. So please be serious about this.

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08-19-2010, 12:27 PM	#3
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,000 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	Does the beta-testing require, so to say, a certain knowledge of computing, or is it a more centrally-steered, rinse-and-repeat feedback? I'd love to try the new beta firmware, but as a programming layman my feedback is less valuable than, say, GrayNM's.

08-19-2010, 12:41 PM	#4
kacir Wizard Posts: 3,455 Karma: 10484861 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	I would like to participate. You know I am knowledgeable and that I can write a detailed bug report. I have discovered a few tricks and hacks for my PocketBook 360. I can also understand Russian. My Russian is quite rusty, because I haven't really had an opportunity to use it in the last 20 years, but it is better than nothing.

08-19-2010, 01:12 PM	#6
Gogool Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Hello. I also would like to help in this beta testing process. I have a PB302. I am a software programmer, mainly java and I am able to do a detailed error/feature report. Best regards, Gul

08-19-2010, 03:55 PM	#8
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	Sounds interesting but... -> do i have to own a PB ? -> is it a firmware only test or firmware+new device ? (sounds like but not clear about that) -> languages other than english/german required ? -> what other qualifications are required I'm new to Pocketbock (looking for the 901) but if that's ok sign me up

08-19-2010, 03:57 PM	#10
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,000 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	Since it's a beta test for the new firmware versions of existing models, I guess you have to own the model you want to beta-test.

08-19-2010, 03:59 PM	#12
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,000 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I guess more info about that project will be disclosed in the IFA?

08-19-2010, 04:42 PM	#13
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 76,310 Karma: 136006010 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I'd be happy to participate in the beta testing. I don't have a Pocketbook, but if you'd supply the hardware, I'll test it. Thanks.

08-19-2010, 05:02 PM	#14
Dawgmatix Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: none	I would be interested in beta testing the 901. Intend to buy it as soon as its released. I am a fairly technical poweruser and will put the device through its paces and give feedback / suggestions / file bugs.

08-19-2010, 08:00 PM	#15
Caesonia Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Device: PRS-350, Kindle 2, Sony PRS-600, eSlick, Nook	I am interested in beta testing but I don't have a Pocketbook yet. If we are supplied the hardware to test then I want to participate.

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