Just curious if Travis can stop by and let us know the current status of the program. Is it being phased out? Have the number of participants been reduced? Are there just no new products needing testing? Just wondering as I haven't heard anything in a good long while.
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Judging by the reviews on Amazon, there is a much larger tester base than there used to be. There are also stories of non-critical reviewers being utilized more often (not specific to Netgear, just the "paid" reviewer trend in general).
Or maybe they just don't like you.
Or maybe they just don't like you.
I've received a couple of surveys for participation over the last month or so. One I wasn't selected for and one I chose not to participate in.
It may also depend on what items you signed up to test in your original survey.
FWIW, I'm signed up as both a business and consumer tester.
It may also depend on what items you signed up to test in your original survey.
FWIW, I'm signed up as both a business and consumer tester.
I'm not sure what the Amazon review program was part of.
However, I can tell you that the beta testing of new hardware is very much alive.
However, I can tell you that the beta testing of new hardware is very much alive.
Good to hear it's still active.
This could very well be true. I did give less than stellar reviews on their Arlo camera and range extender but in my defense I was told to be honest.
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Or maybe they just don't like you.
This could very well be true. I did give less than stellar reviews on their Arlo camera and range extender but in my defense I was told to be honest.
nvm
quote:
Dear NETGEAR First Look Review Program Candidate,
You have been identified as someone who might be interested in participating in NETGEAR Orbi High-Performance AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System (RBK50) test and review program.
Important change: To post a review on Amazon, customers must spend at least $50.00 using a valid credit or debit card. If you have not spent $50.00, then you will be unable to write a review and risk losing eligibility for future First Look Review Program opportunities.
Below is the link for more information on NETGEAR Orbi High-Performance AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System.
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/orbi/
If you'd like the opportunity to review NETGEAR Orbi High-Performance AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System, please fill out the survey link below. If you are selected, you will be notified via email of your participation.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
The NETGEAR Team
What email address did this come from? Need to update my filters.
Amazon must be doing something about these reviews. A company I review for used to give me everything for like $1, but now you must buy it full price and upon review they refund the price in (their store only) credit. I bailed.
quote:So what does this mean? You have to buy a random object(s) for $50 to be able to post a review? Or do you just have to had bought $50 worth from Amazon at some point in the past?quote:
Important change: To post a review on Amazon, customers must spend at least $50.00 using a valid credit or debit card. If you have not spent $50.00, then you will be unable to write a review and risk losing eligibility for future First Look Review Program opportunities.
okay, ive seen this thread for a long time now but it was so long by the time i noticed it that i have no idea what's really going on
can someone cliff's notes it for me?
can someone cliff's notes it for me?
quote:You're too late to the party to matter.
can someone cliff's notes it for me?
quote:On the survey itself, it said something along the lines of: "You must have spent at least $50 on your amazon account". My understanding is that covers any time in the past. I guess it is to prevent people from creating new accounts just to review their own stuff.quote:So what does this mean? You have to buy a random object(s) for $50 to be able to post a review? Or do you just have to had bought $50 worth from Amazon at some point in the past?quote:
Important change: To post a review on Amazon, customers must spend at least $50.00 using a valid credit or debit card. If you have not spent $50.00, then you will be unable to write a review and risk losing eligibility for future First Look Review Program opportunities.
Emails are still coming from Ben Pool
Basically there was a survey sent out for people to join a free testing program for Netgear items. The program is now closed, at least through the original links we had. Items have ranged from Nighthawk routers to Arlo security cameras to NAS setups to wi-fi range extenders, as well as some other items.
quote:story of my life. thanks though.quote:You're too late to the party to matter.
can someone cliff's notes it for me?
Doesn't really matter, I haven't been emailed since they sent us the update survey in February and changed the name of the program. It's a shadow of what it used to be.
quote:I have had about 10 products this year. So YMMV.
Doesn't really matter, I haven't been emailed since they sent us the update survey in February and changed the name of the program. It's a shadow of what it used to be.
Are you part of the beta program, or just the Amazon review gig?
yeah really unsure why some people get almost nil and others benefit a lot. I'm assuming it is from the survey response but doesn't seem like it.
I seem to get an invite every 2-3 months or so.
I seem to get an invite every 2-3 months or so.
I'm in the netgear program and have had a few items this year. Last item was the Arlo Q. Good stuff. Thanks again Travis 
quote:Beta, home and business First Look.
Are you part of the beta program, or just the Amazon review gig?
I haven't received an invite in probably 8 months or more. Incite or survey.
Things were pretty quiet for the 2nd half of 2015 for me, but 2016 has been great. 2 extenders, a Nighthawk router, Arlo Q, and it's been capped off by the Orbi system that came in on Monday. Not a bad haul.
Might be worth following up on the survey email from Feb, and confirming with the rep that your registration was successful.
Might be worth following up on the survey email from Feb, and confirming with the rep that your registration was successful.
quote:feel ya
I haven't received an invite in probably 8 months or more. Incite or survey.
is there anywhere else on the interwebz that one could find anything resembling this? im starting to hate myself for not jumping on this
Last item i received was the Powersafe M5300
+1reb, said:
is there anywhere else on the interwebz that one could find anything resembling this? im starting to hate myself for not jumping on this
My last correspondence with Ben was on 4/19/16. I am thankful for the opportunities that I have received thus far and am happy the program is still thriving. Excited for all the people who have gotten the opportunity to participate in this cool program!
>>>*** AG 'EM GIGGIES! ***<<<
Whatever dude - you know you want some OrbiExPLK said:
My last correspondence with Ben was on 4/19/16. I am thankful for the opportunities that I have received thus far and am happy the program is still thriving. Excited for all the people who have gotten the opportunity to participate in this cool program!
I received a wireless router to review a few weeks ago after not having seen anything for quite some time. Not gonna lie though, I'd really like to try out an Arlo and/or an Orbi.
Agreed. Just to point out in addition to my post above, while I'm bummed I haven't gotten anything, I am more than happy to have participated as much as I did and thank Travis and Netgear for the opportunity. Wanted to let others know they aren't alone in the lack of emails.
Great program though!
Great program though!
Last thing I got was a range extender back in January, so I'm pretty excited (Orbi just shipped). Still got my fingers crossed for another round of those dang Arlo's though.ExPLK said:
My last correspondence with Ben was on 4/19/16. I am thankful for the opportunities that I have received thus far and am happy the program is still thriving. Excited for all the people who have gotten the opportunity to participate in this cool program!
This! I keep getting different modems and routers. Often times I have to downgrade what I already have to test and review the newer equipment I receive.Mike92 said:
I received a wireless router to review a few weeks ago after not having seen anything for quite some time. Not gonna lie though, I'd really like to try out an Arlo and/or an Orbi.
wee_ag said:
Welp...
Amazon Finally Bans Shady Practice That Messes Up Reviews
Lately Netgear has been asking for reviews on Newegg. I guess the writing has been on the wall at Amazon.
I have given 3 and 4 star reviews to some of the Netgear stuff and still get new opportunities.
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