Anyone want to review my apps?

confusedvorlon · 10/10/2009, 10:59 AM

Hi Folks,

I'm keen for people to review my apps so that people can have a slightly better idea of what they do before purchasing.

If you are interested, then please post here, or PM me. I'm happy to refund the cost of purchasing the apps providing you write a reasonably comprehensive review.

Rules for the review:
1) full disclosure: you must say that I paid for the app
2) the review should be reasonably comprehensive with screenshots, explanation, etc
3) if something doesn't work, then you must contact me for support (though you can mention in the review what didn't work, and how/if I was able to help you)
4) review must be posted online (ideally in precentral, at your blog, etc)
5) you don't have to like the app. I'm not going to control your review in any way.
6) you must confirm with me before going ahead if you want me to refund for the install as I'll only pay for three reviews per app. (I'll refund by paypal)

I think that's fair. I want people to be able to trust what you write. If anyone thinks that I'm missing anything, or that I should specify anything else, then please post here.

mikef1182 · 10/10/2009, 08:28 PM

Id love to review some apps for you. I already downloaded "Remote" and was planning on doing a review on my blog.

gage006 · 10/10/2009, 10:20 PM

I'd be willing to write a review for "Remote" following your guidelines. I'd be posting it here on the Precentral app review boards. I've used Apple's iPhone iTunes remote for comparison.

Finally Pre · 10/10/2009, 10:33 PM

Isn't there an agreement with Palm that says you can not request payment for an app if you later intend to have it put in the Palm App Catalog until after it is in the catalog? Now I am sure many of the members here would be more than happen to donate to your development.

I could be wrong and if so could someone correct me?

gage006 · 10/10/2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finally Pre

Isn't there an agreement with Palm that says you can not request payment for an app if you later intend to have it put in the Palm App Catalog until after it is in the catalog? Now I am sure many of the members here would be more than happen to donate to your development.

I could be wrong and if so could someone correct me?

What are you talking about? The guy is offering to refund people the price of his application for a review being given. Essentially he is giving out a review copy of the program for people to test it out and write a thorough review (with a couple of minor requirements).

confusedvorlon · 10/11/2009, 11:16 AM

Hi Mike,

happy to cover you. I currently have you and gage006 for remote.
PM me with your paypal so I can send you cash, and/or if you'd like to do any other apps.

btw - PreCentral are also doing a thing where you can submit reviews for the front page. I think they have a cash prize if you get selected. Would be good if folks could submit for that too.

Jeffmcc · 10/11/2009, 10:14 PM

I can't pay for the apps right now....but I can test any free ones or lite versions....thanks

Finally Pre · 10/11/2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gage006

What are you talking about? The guy is offering to refund people the price of his application for a review being given. Essentially he is giving out a review copy of the program for people to test it out and write a thorough review (with a couple of minor requirements).

What are you reading? How about just change it to a "donation" instead of purchase. Just looking out so his/her butt is covered.

eazyslim123 · 10/11/2009, 11:16 PM

I recently purchased the app and I want to give a review. Should I create a new thread because it seems like there is no clearly stated VLC Remote App thread rather discombobulated ones.

Jeffmcc · 10/11/2009, 11:28 PM

I would also be happy to test any apps that you make and write a review for you before you put it in palms app catalog...

Jeffmcc · 10/11/2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eazyslim123

I recently purchased the app and I want to give a review. Should I create a new thread because it seems like there is no clearly stated VLC Remote App thread rather discombobulated ones.

discombobulated?!? If these threads r not talking about just start a new one!!! Sorry we are not talking about what you want to talk about...

tgrimley · 10/14/2009, 01:17 AM

my first critique is more with the app store!

vlc remote doesn't show up when I search for "vlc" OR "remote" !!! What?!

jhoff80 · 10/14/2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgrimley

vlc remote doesn't show up when I search for "vlc" OR "remote" !!! What?! the free apps have screenshots, I'd encourage you if possible to add some...

Um, what? Searching for 'vlc' or 'remote' works fine for me.

mikef1182 · 10/14/2009, 09:33 AM

My review is up in the review section and full review w pics/video is on my blog (link in my sig)

draven76 · 10/15/2009, 09:45 AM

Hi, I'm in the process of posting a short review of your Converty app in the forums. I've already purchased the app and planned on posting about it prior to reading this thread (I'm a fan of your work and really need a good conversion app).

I don't expect any compensation, as I will be frequently using the app for my own purposes, but wanted to know if you wanted me to discuss the review with you prior to writing it up.

Please let me know.

tcurtin · 11/04/2009, 04:02 PM

Rob - I've always liked your stuff, I'd definitely be willing to do a review. (I've already kind of got one written for Remote via my first impressions post on Hobbyist).

confusedvorlon · 11/05/2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcurtin

Rob - I've always liked your stuff, I'd definitely be willing to do a review. (I've already kind of got one written for Remote via my first impressions post on Hobbyist).

sounds great - would be good if you could hold fire until the next version comes out though. I'm not sure how long that will be. I submitted it to palm about a week ago.

tcurtin · 11/05/2009, 10:54 AM

That works for me - hopefully it will be soon (I know it took SplashID about 7 business days to go from received to catalog.)

As an aside, is there a new version of the mac app coming out as well? I couldn't find any release notes or changes list for that, and I'm guessing some of the issues I've had are because of it. (I'm tim447 on your forum - I posted a bunch of new user thoughts/bugs when I first tried out Remote.)

confusedvorlon · 11/06/2009, 09:26 PM

I updated the mac app about a week or so ago. Should be more stable - and also has support for the new features in the new version.

can you point me to your post with issues you found with the mac helper app?

10/10/2009, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
confusedvorlon WebOS Developer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 949 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Anyone want to review my apps? Hi Folks, I'm keen for people to review my apps so that people can have a slightly better idea of what they do before purchasing. If you are interested, then please post here, or PM me. I'm happy to refund the cost of purchasing the apps providing you write a reasonably comprehensive review. Rules for the review: 1) full disclosure: you must say that I paid for the app 2) the review should be reasonably comprehensive with screenshots, explanation, etc 3) if something doesn't work, then you must contact me for support (though you can mention in the review what didn't work, and how/if I was able to help you) 4) review must be posted online (ideally in precentral, at your blog, etc) 5) you don't have to like the app. I'm not going to control your review in any way. 6) you must confirm with me before going ahead if you want me to refund for the install as I'll only pay for three reviews per app. (I'll refund by paypal) I think that's fair. I want people to be able to trust what you write. If anyone thinks that I'm missing anything, or that I should specify anything else, then please post here. __________________ Hobbyist Software VLC Remote - Control VLC from your Pre Remote - Control iTunes from your Pre
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10/10/2009, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikef1182 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 84 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Id love to review some apps for you. I already downloaded "Remote" and was planning on doing a review on my blog. __________________ Follow Me On Twitter Check Out My Blog/Podcast: The Gadget Gurus
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10/10/2009, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
gage006 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 547 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 50 Thanked 53 Times in 41 Posts	I'd be willing to write a review for "Remote" following your guidelines. I'd be posting it here on the Precentral app review boards. I've used Apple's iPhone iTunes remote for comparison. __________________ Twitter
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10/10/2009, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Finally Pre Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,558 Likes Received: 24 Thanks: 411 Thanked 431 Times in 266 Posts	Isn't there an agreement with Palm that says you can not request payment for an app if you later intend to have it put in the Palm App Catalog until after it is in the catalog? Now I am sure many of the members here would be more than happen to donate to your development. I could be wrong and if so could someone correct me?
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10/11/2009, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
confusedvorlon WebOS Developer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 949 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Mike, happy to cover you. I currently have you and gage006 for remote. PM me with your paypal so I can send you cash, and/or if you'd like to do any other apps. btw - PreCentral are also doing a thing where you can submit reviews for the front page. I think they have a cash prize if you get selected. Would be good if folks could submit for that too. __________________ Hobbyist Software VLC Remote - Control VLC from your Pre Remote - Control iTunes from your Pre
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10/11/2009, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jeffmcc Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ʎɐʍɐ ɹɐɟ 'ɹɐɟ ʎxɐllɐƃ ɐ Posts: 636 Likes Received: 8 Thanks: 921 Thanked 243 Times in 85 Posts	I can't pay for the apps right now....but I can test any free ones or lite versions....thanks __________________ NOT "HP webOS"!!!
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10/11/2009, 11:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
eazyslim123 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I recently purchased the app and I want to give a review. Should I create a new thread because it seems like there is no clearly stated VLC Remote App thread rather discombobulated ones.
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10/11/2009, 11:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jeffmcc Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ʎɐʍɐ ɹɐɟ 'ɹɐɟ ʎxɐllɐƃ ɐ Posts: 636 Likes Received: 8 Thanks: 921 Thanked 243 Times in 85 Posts	I would also be happy to test any apps that you make and write a review for you before you put it in palms app catalog... __________________ NOT "HP webOS"!!!
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10/14/2009, 01:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
tgrimley Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my first critique is more with the app store! vlc remote doesn't show up when I search for "vlc" OR "remote" !!! What?!
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10/14/2009, 09:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
mikef1182 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 84 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	My review is up in the review section and full review w pics/video is on my blog (link in my sig) __________________ Follow Me On Twitter Check Out My Blog/Podcast: The Gadget Gurus
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10/15/2009, 09:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
draven76 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 96 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 79 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Hi, I'm in the process of posting a short review of your Converty app in the forums. I've already purchased the app and planned on posting about it prior to reading this thread (I'm a fan of your work and really need a good conversion app). I don't expect any compensation, as I will be frequently using the app for my own purposes, but wanted to know if you wanted me to discuss the review with you prior to writing it up. Please let me know.
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11/04/2009, 04:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
tcurtin Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 151 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 37 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Rob - I've always liked your stuff, I'd definitely be willing to do a review. (I've already kind of got one written for Remote via my first impressions post on Hobbyist).
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11/05/2009, 10:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
tcurtin Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 151 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 37 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	That works for me - hopefully it will be soon (I know it took SplashID about 7 business days to go from received to catalog.) As an aside, is there a new version of the mac app coming out as well? I couldn't find any release notes or changes list for that, and I'm guessing some of the issues I've had are because of it. (I'm tim447 on your forum - I posted a bunch of new user thoughts/bugs when I first tried out Remote.)
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11/06/2009, 09:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
confusedvorlon WebOS Developer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 949 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	I updated the mac app about a week or so ago. Should be more stable - and also has support for the new features in the new version. can you point me to your post with issues you found with the mac helper app? __________________ Hobbyist Software VLC Remote - Control VLC from your Pre Remote - Control iTunes from your Pre
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