Administrator Tarun Posted November 6, 2006 Administrator Share Posted November 6, 2006 I have considered accepting donations to test computer software and hardware. This way there can be in depth reviews over long periods of time for things we can't always get ahold of. Pay software that is not freeware, or has to be bought to be fully unlocked. What does everyone think of this? Would they be willing to try this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphirer Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I suppose its worth a shot, but I don't think it'd be viable in the long run. Most review sites have established enough traffic to merit the companies sending them free copies of software and/or hardware. I know I have been really lazy in getting to post some reviews, but I don't know if it'd be that much more useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted November 6, 2006 Author Administrator Share Posted November 6, 2006 Well, my boss just got a nice 19" widescreen flat panel HD monitor in at work. It looks really good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenutyEnool Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I have considered accepting donations to test computer software and hardware. This way there can be in depth reviews over long periods of time for things we can't always get ahold of. Pay software that is not freeware, or has to be bought to be fully unlocked. What does everyone think of this? Would they be willing to try this? G'day boss, can you provide some more information as to how this would work as I'm not sure how it would benefit folks. Cheers :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted November 15, 2006 Author Administrator Share Posted November 15, 2006 Well, it would allow deep, intensive research on any part of hardware to see how well it functions. Recently I got a Linksys WRT54GL with DD-WRT firmware on it, and it works extremely well. I figured since I work at a tech shop, I may be able to get my hands on other hardware and/or software and allow for intensive research on it by looking deeper into it than most websites will provide. Having good writeups and reviews for how the software/hardware works. Just a thought though. Hope it makes sense. :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenutyEnool Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Well, it would allow deep, intensive research on any part of hardware to see how well it functions. Recently I got a Linksys WRT54GL with DD-WRT firmware on it, and it works extremely well. I figured since I work at a tech shop, I may be able to get my hands on other hardware and/or software and allow for intensive research on it by looking deeper into it than most websites will provide. Having good writeups and reviews for how the software/hardware works. Just a thought though. Hope it makes sense. By the sounds of it, you'll be doing the majority (if not all) of the hardware reviews as you'll be getting them directly. But if you do need help/assistance/reviews on the software side I'll throw my hat into the ring to help. Cheers :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted November 17, 2006 Author Administrator Share Posted November 17, 2006 I truthfully don't even know if this idea will fly, but it'll at least be something that's out there as an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenknight Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Sounds like a good idea to me, if you've got the time to do it. It would be a great addition to this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Proof Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Tarun, can you tell me more about this router that you mentioned WRT54GL with DD-WRT firmware? how is it working out? better yet even, what exactly makes it better then the official firmware. only reason i'm asking is becouse the other day i heard some people mention it, and now i read it here..it's a sign from the gods i tell ya and another funny coincidence, this morning i upgraded my firmware of my WRT54G v5 and i also set my wireless security to WPA2 also i disabled the SSID so it won't broadcast my SSID so hopefully no one will know i have a wireless network up and running. well, at least to the average user anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted December 16, 2006 Author Administrator Share Posted December 16, 2006 Well, the DD-WRT gives a lot more options, security, control and configuration. You can check it out at DD-WRT's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Proof Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Unfortunatly since my router is a much newer, a full version of the software isn't available for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted December 19, 2006 Author Administrator Share Posted December 19, 2006 Here's some information on your router. Linksys WRT54G v5 & 6 information Do more with your router Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Proof Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 ultra sweet! thanks for those two links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Proof Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 hmm, after reading those links i think it's best if i leave the firmware as is. maybe i'll get lucky and come across an older version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted December 19, 2006 Author Administrator Share Posted December 19, 2006 Older version of your router? Get this one. Linksys WRT54GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldmannen Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Nope. There are well-established big dedicated hardware sites that you can goto for hardware reviews, that gets sent always the latest hardware by companies for review. Sites such as TomsHardware, Anandtech, [H]ardOCP, X-Bit Labs, etc. X-Bits Labs make very in-depth reviews like 20 pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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