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Post time 2017-02-06 11:00:11 | Show all posts |Read mode
I'm posting this in this tread because there isn't a general one and any user of the GT1 will know of the recent advances made in making a great product to own.

Vendors often send their products to reviewers etc but invariably these reviews can highlight the deficiencies of a product that may put prospective purchasers off.

When it comes to TV boxes, the biggest complaints are with regards to the firmware not working as it should from day 1.

And so a cycle develops where one or more hobbyist developers on sites such as Freaktab, XDA etc pick up the mantle and attempt to resolve issues and add functionality to make the box more usable.

As an example, just look at the brilliant work that Superceleron (GT1/S912), prahjister (S905x) and Xannytech (s905x) (to name just a few) have done to make certain devices not only functional for most uses but have also taken them further than any manufacturer tends to, which in turn makes the product more attractive and of course means sales and profit.

But too many products fall by the wayside and get little or no attention, even if there is promise.

So, rather than wait for people to make the products better and make some increase in sales on the back of their work, why not invite them into the development process at a much earlier stage, prior to public release, such that you can have a desirable product that you know will be backed by reviews from the start.

I'd bet that modest amount of financial investment would reap great rewards in increased profit, more satisfied customers and greater long term reputation.

So to the Management of Beelink/AZW whose products grace this forum, you have great opportunity, so take it.

It should be a no brainer and I'd bet that many GT1 owners would have loved to have received their box with the funtionality and stability that Superceleron has brought to it in such a short space of time and great effort.


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Post time 2017-02-06 16:07:09 From the mobile phone | Show all posts
Great post, totally agree particularly as I note that when the gt1 was launched a number of boxes were given away for testing at a consumer level.
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Post time 2017-02-06 18:17:10 | Show all posts
Agree 100%

And while you are at it, sort this terrible forum out...
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Post time 2017-02-07 01:02:54 | Show all posts
I totally agree the part that Beelink/AZW should get these Developers (i.e. particularly Superceleron) to collaborate in the development stage of a TV box.

What I don't get from the post is "sending products to reviewers who will highlight the deficiencies"??!!:o
What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that they don't send review units to reviewers?? Do you think most users will buy any product without seeing some reviews?
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 Author| Post time 2017-02-07 07:17:48 | Show all posts
I said 'Vendors often send their products to reviewers etc but invariably these reviews can highlight the deficiencies of a product that may put prospective purchasers off.'

What I am saying is that reviewers will often show any shortcomings, therefore if better development is carried out then when they do get their hands on something to review then there are likely to be more positive experiences and less comments about what may not work, which inspires more people to purchase based on more positive reviews.
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