Beta Test USB 2.0 Storage Device

By Nate Mook | Published June 5, 2002, 9:41 PM

Centercode is looking for people to beta test an innovative and new storage product designed for operation with USB 2.0. Applicants must have USB 2.0 support embedded on the motherboard or via adapter card. The next-generation USB connection increases available bandwidth for devices to 480Mbps, thus making the technology ideal for attached storage. Testers must run Windows 98 or later, or Mac OS 8.6 or later.

Qualified applicants must:

  • Be willing to dedicate as much as 10-15 hours a week to the testing
  • Be willing to report on a daily basis ongoing progress with the test
  • Be willing to complete a non-disclosure and provide detailed information about your computer systems
  • Have complete Internet access including FTP, WWW, e-mail, etc.
  • Experience with removable storage products is a plus but not required
If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating in this test, visit onlinebeta.com and complete a profile. If you already have a profile in the system, please be certain to update your devices to reflect your qualifications for this test. Applications will be accepted until June 10, 2002.

IMPORTANT: Be certain to provide as much detail as possible and include comments about your USB 2.0 configuration in the comments of your profile.

As a test participant, you have the chance to experience new developments in technology first hand. Testers that perform well and provide thorough feedback are eligible to keep the product. Excellent testers can earn added incentives and are likely to be asked back for future tests. Selected testers are also kept in the loop for all future updates of the product and eligible to test future revisions.

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Due to excellent response, Centercode is extending profile updates and submissions until Monday June 10th at 5:00 p.m. Please follow instructions in the news post to be considered for this new test.

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I'm certainly Pro-usb, but I don't understand USB 2.0

What specifically is the benefit when Firewire is available? Expecially since there may be a Firewire 2.

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USB2 replaces USB, and Firewire is still fairly rare on motherboards. Prediction: Firewire will die.

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Firewire is fine, but USB 2.0 rocks.
I hope to get picked, have a lot of records & VHS tapes to convert. I'll push it's limits.

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sounds like a nice beta test, but it would help if I had USB 2.0. When I get a laptop in August I will, but I have a feeling that the beta will be full by then :)

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I'll sell ya a USB 2.0 PCI card, with 4 external and 1 internal ports for $45, hehehe....

James Wheat
http://belprecomputerwizard.com
(remember, I'm a brick and mortar shop, with rent and bills to pay ;)

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I think USB 1.0 will be fine for the interim, I need to buy gas afterall ;)

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