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Spreadie · 5th Apr 2012, 08:48

All I can say is thank crunchie for the Arctic Freezer i30 review, otherwise bit-tech would have gone a whole fortnight without a single, proper, hardware review.

I like the different things you're trying out - the USB3 and the cooling fluids features were both interesting and worthwhile reads. However in the split from CPC mag, bit-tech got the kids; because there is little point waiting for a monthly issue to get the latest hardware news and reviews.

Yes the fifteen page 680 article was a fantastic review but, if that means we get a two week hiatus every time, I'd rather have three 5 page reviews.

Are you honestly saying there are no worthwhile pieces of hardware to review? Nothing you've been waiting to get into the labs, but just haven't had the time? Is bit-tech being being boycotted by the big hardware firms, and you're struggling to source review samples?

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longweight · 5th Apr 2012, 08:53

I believe that the news articles are supposed to make up for this lack of proper hardware reviews.

Spreadie · 5th Apr 2012, 08:55

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Originally Posted by longweight

I believe that the news articles are supposed to make up for this lack of proper hardware reviews.

They don't, IMO.

longweight · 5th Apr 2012, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spreadie

They don't, IMO.

Oh hell no. I initially came to bit for the detailed articles, then I fell in love with the forum and that is where I spend my time now as the hardware articles have disappeared. The news articles may be well written but they are always out after other news sources and aren't what I came to bit for.

I have picked up a couple of copies of CPC after the change and it certainly has more of a lads mag feel to it which is a shame.

Shirty · 5th Apr 2012, 09:14

I still can't help feeling that splitting Bit & CPC whilst attempting to retain the same core writers on both, writing different articles about the same hardware might be what is causing this.

Bit has definitely picked up a little since the transitional period, but I agree that there does seem to be a distinct lack of hardware content compared with some of the main competitor sites.

GeorgeStorm · 5th Apr 2012, 09:36

I personally don't really mind, since I'm spending less on my computer really, and so am not quite as interested in reviews of hardware I won't be buying, as Longweight said, I'm here for the forum now really.
Although I do enjoy reading whatever articles are written.

Ljs · 5th Apr 2012, 11:41

The calm before the storm perhaps?

Shirty · 5th Apr 2012, 11:46

According to promises made here, yes.

"One thing that came through loud and clear from our recent survey results was that you wanted more reviews, and thus, more reviews you’re going to get."

longweight · 5th Apr 2012, 11:46

Let's hope so!

brumgrunt · 5th Apr 2012, 12:31

More hardware reviews definitely coming, and I agree with you - it's too long a break between reviews. Just some behind the scenes logistics needed sorting.

S

noizdaemon666 · 6th Apr 2012, 06:03

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Originally Posted by brumgrunt

We've forgotten where we put all the new shiny stuff

S

FTFY

Seriously, sort out those issues, I need to read about stuff I can't afford but want to own and how good said stuff is (or not)

Spreadie · 11th Apr 2012, 23:01

...and a week later...

Bindibadgi · 12th Apr 2012, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spreadie

...and a week later...

Having been in this situation it's not easily curable overnight. Logistics are a nightmare

abezors · 12th Apr 2012, 14:42

Agreed, but I'd rather BT takes their time writing quality articles.

The alternative is constantly churning out thinly veiled advert-reviews (naming no names TomsHW)

Mankz · 14th Apr 2012, 00:17

I'd like a Sabertooth Z77 review pweaze

Bloody_Pete · 14th Apr 2012, 13:26

What I want to know is, are we going to get any more podcasts any time soon?

brumgrunt · 15th Apr 2012, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spreadie

...and a week later...

Waiting for a big embargo to lift, which in turn will trigger the reviews we're planning to run...!

andyb123 · 16th Apr 2012, 14:05

any news on getting any non-reference 680 reviews up - particularly 4GB ones?

5th Apr 2012, 08:48	#1
Spreadie No disassemble! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: an island in the south Posts: 5,398	All quiet on the hardware front? All I can say is thank crunchie for the Arctic Freezer i30 review, otherwise bit-tech would have gone a whole fortnight without a single, proper, hardware review. I like the different things you're trying out - the USB3 and the cooling fluids features were both interesting and worthwhile reads. However in the split from CPC mag, bit-tech got the kids; because there is little point waiting for a monthly issue to get the latest hardware news and reviews. Yes the fifteen page 680 article was a fantastic review but, if that means we get a two week hiatus every time, I'd rather have three 5 page reviews. Are you honestly saying there are no worthwhile pieces of hardware to review? Nothing you've been waiting to get into the labs, but just haven't had the time? Is bit-tech being being boycotted by the big hardware firms, and you're struggling to source review samples? [/rant] __________________ Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes! 2500K\|Gene-Z\|8GB\|670\|X-Fi\|3007WFP-HC\|M4\|F3\|MK-85\|G500\|EK Full Ni\|FC670\|D5\|240 UT60

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GeorgeStorm Aggressive PC Builder Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,142	I personally don't really mind, since I'm spending less on my computer really, and so am not quite as interested in reviews of hardware I won't be buying, as Longweight said, I'm here for the forum now really. Although I do enjoy reading whatever articles are written. __________________ "Anyone who just plays games for fun is a n3rd" - Jörge "I should be in prison for what I'm thinking right now" - Splooshiba My flickr - My blog it'sfilmnotmovie - hwbot

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Spreadie No disassemble! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: an island in the south Posts: 5,398	...and a week later... __________________ Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes! 2500K\|Gene-Z\|8GB\|670\|X-Fi\|3007WFP-HC\|M4\|F3\|MK-85\|G500\|EK Full Ni\|FC670\|D5\|240 UT60

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5th Apr 2012, 08:53	#2
longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,254	I believe that the news articles are supposed to make up for this lack of proper hardware reviews.

5th Apr 2012, 11:41	#7
Ljs Does not play well with others. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,612	The calm before the storm perhaps?

5th Apr 2012, 11:46	#9
longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,254	Let's hope so!

5th Apr 2012, 12:31	#10
brumgrunt Administrator bit-tech Staff Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,009	More hardware reviews definitely coming, and I agree with you - it's too long a break between reviews. Just some behind the scenes logistics needed sorting. S

12th Apr 2012, 14:42	#14
abezors Lurking since '08 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Leicester & Newcastle Posts: 133	Agreed, but I'd rather BT takes their time writing quality articles. The alternative is constantly churning out thinly veiled advert-reviews (naming no names TomsHW)

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Mankz ________ Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,522	I'd like a Sabertooth Z77 review pweaze

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andyb123 Minimodder Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 20	any news on getting any non-reference 680 reviews up - particularly 4GB ones?