I only apply if I think the product is likely to be worth the time it takes to do a decent review. Since I have less time than I would like this is more about interest than the value of the item. From a strict cost benefit (to the reviewer) point of view only the most expensive items could turn a cash profit. I've dismissed a few things as being far too complicated, the TI Delfino board (where no proper reviews were returned and only one interim review) was such a case - a very complex processor which was obviously going to take weeks to get to grips with.
The chances of something fitting my own plans but coming up just at the right time and before I've bought it are not very high - so I don't apply for many road tests.
(I was miffed that I bought the R&S Scope about two weeks before the road test came up - but that's life.)
I only apply if I think the product is likely to be worth the time it takes to do a decent review. Since I have less time than I would like this is more about interest than the value of the item. From a strict cost benefit (to the reviewer) point of view only the most expensive items could turn a cash profit. I've dismissed a few things as being far too complicated, the TI Delfino board (where no proper reviews were returned and only one interim review) was such a case - a very complex processor which was obviously going to take weeks to get to grips with.
The chances of something fitting my own plans but coming up just at the right time and before I've bought it are not very high - so I don't apply for many road tests.
(I was miffed that I bought the R&S Scope about two weeks before the road test came up - but that's life.)
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