Want to Join the Pocket PC Thoughts Review Team?

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by jsm30625

Does the written review require visual aids/pictures of the product we are reviewing?

Yes - in the example/template I've linked to, there are images, so your review should also have an image or two. I'm more concerned with the writing though. ;-)

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by jsm30625

Does the written review require visual aids/pictures of the product we are reviewing?

Yes - in the example/template I've linked to, there are images, so your review should also have an image or two. I'm more concerned with the writing though. ;-)

[KTamas]

Well...good luck everyone...I'm already writing reviews and news for another website but is always good to see more and more review from my fav. PPC site

[Islanti]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

Yes - in the example/template I've linked to, there are images, so your review should also have an image or two. I'm more concerned with the writing though. ;-)

I don't know Jason, this sounds like a good filter... if you can't figure out how to take a PPC screenshot, then you're not eligible to do reviews.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Islanti

I don't know Jason, this sounds like a good filter... if you can't figure out how to take a PPC screenshot, then you're not eligible to do reviews.

Being able to follow instructions is a key factor in being a good reviewer, so rest assured when I see the sample reviews come in I'll be paying attention to whether or not people read my post and followed my instructions. :-)

[Alpha2004]

Good luck to all the future reviewers.

I already have my hands full, so I'll pass on this one.

[bob1919a]

I would try out too, but I got http://xhardwarereviews.com on my hand. I'm still an avid PPCT reader though! Good luck to all try-outers! 8)

[Ed Hansberry]

Originally Posted by Wiggster

All potential applicants, don't forget, you get bonus points if you use this image:

We have a WINNER!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

[PDANEWBIE]

I'z were doing a how you call it roughy copy? Me has to think if your editor know how my words should read? Me no get scren drawings but I can scan in my crayon render input by my how you call it sibling. Wold this werk?

Okay, seriously now, after a little while mulling over this project I have become interested. I actually do have a few questions on the format that I have not seen answered in this thread.

1) Name at the top of the article - Do you want real names or Forum posting name?
2) The "Product Catergory" field - Are we to fill this out? Is there a master list of catergories that we are to pick from or should we just make one up?
3) Word limit - Is 1000 words a hard limit or can we go over this?
4) Pictures - I know you said you can and should add pictures. Is there a number you try to keep the pictures under in order to keep contant fast on the web? I.E. I have about 8 - 9 pictures because the software I am reviewing has both a client side and a PPC side setup.
5) Usage of reviews - Will these submitted reviews be used in the event we are not picked? (It may be fun to see my review make it to your pages even if you don't want a lousy sap like myself on your team!)

Thats all I can think about right now. I have a rough draft about 10 screen captures (both XP and PPC) and a few good thoughts about this product that I hope I can share with everyone.

[Darius Wey]

Originally Posted by PDANEWBIE

1) Name at the top of the article - Do you want real names or Forum posting name?

Your forum nickname should be enough. If you are brought on to the team, then we'll start introducing the real you.

Originally Posted by PDANEWBIE

2) The "Product Catergory" field - Are we to fill this out? Is there a master list of catergories that we are to pick from or should we just make one up?

There isn't a strict guideline for this. But if it's a finance application, you can call it "Software: Finance" or something along the lines of that. If it's a PDA case, you can call it "Hardware: Protective Case". Just a general category assigned to it is suffice.

Originally Posted by PDANEWBIE

3) Word limit - Is 1000 words a hard limit or can we go over this?

It's not super strict, but it'd be nice to keep to that word limit for the sake of those reading it. If, however, the review is interesting and requires a little more analysis than usual, then it's okay to go over the word limit.

Originally Posted by PDANEWBIE

4) Pictures - I know you said you can and should add pictures. Is there a number you try to keep the pictures under in order to keep contant fast on the web? I.E. I have about 8 - 9 pictures because the software I am reviewing has both a client side and a PPC side setup.

Pictures are great, and if you are brought on to the team, we'll show you how to keep loading time to a minimum. If you want to add pictures, then by all means, feel free to do so. You should be able to work out when there are too many or too few pictures complementing the text.

Originally Posted by PDANEWBIE

5) Usage of reviews - Will these submitted reviews be used in the event we are not picked? (It may be fun to see my review make it to your pages even if you don't want a lousy sap like myself on your team!)

No clue. It's up to the review editors to decide on that one.

But keeping all of what I have said aside, remember what Jason has said: "Being able to follow instructions is a key factor in being a good reviewer, so rest assured when I see the sample reviews come in I'll be paying attention to whether or not people read my post and followed my instructions."

So be sure to follow what is specified carefully.

[PDANEWBIE]

Would I get extra bonus points if I directed someone from within the company that supplies the product that I reviewed to advertise on the webpage?

Honestly though, good luck to everyone who sends in their review. I just wish we didn't have to wait for the middle of March to hear if we made it or not.

BTW - How many reviewers are you actually going to pick from the submissions?