This is a preview of a prototype. That means: the distributor didn't want us to post any performance numbers since the first impression is what really affect peoples decisions the most. We could either had said "no we don't want to wait until we get the real thing to test, we want to run our tests on this prototype" and in this case, the distributor would have said: "fine, **** off then".
A preview is just what the name says, it's not a review, and it wouldn't be called a preview unless it was actually performed _before_ the actual product was finshed and released.
So, you can either take the early sample, or just the technology, and give the readers as much details as you can, as early as possible, or you can sit back and wait for the finished product before writing a full review.
If you had actually read the preview, or even the conclusion, perhaps you could show me where he asks you to run to a store and buy the thing. Oh? No that's right, he ****ing didn't.
In the conclusion, he concludes:
"The idea with a completely passive case is very good, and the realization is also very satisfying."
He also concludes: "It is definitly nothing for the ordinary man, the weight makes it ungainly for LAN parties and the gargantuan size makes it difficult to put away somewhere."
and
"The price is not suitable for everyone either, as it'll probably end up somewhere around €620 and €880 when the final product arrives."
That means: He likes the case, but it's heavy, large and expensive.
It also means Martin knows how it performs, and he probably have that in mind when liking the case, right?
Do you want performance numbers before making your own mind up? Yes, so do I. Wait for the review then and don't read the preview. It's as simple as that. We don't force you to read our previews, and we DO NOT ASK YOU TO BUY THE PRODUCT!
As we are enthusiasts and love new technology, we are really looking forward to seeing the true performance of the TNN500A. We are happy to give our readers the possibility of getting more info on the case, and no, we don't get to keep this case.
If you read this preview and think it's too positive, then you are free to:
1. stop reading.
2. get your own case and please inform us of all the things making it unworthy of your interest.
3. wait for the review and don't whine about the lack of performance numbers when dealing with a preview of a prototype. If we had performance tests and didn't use a prototype, then it wouldn't be a preview.
This preview contains covers both pros and cons of the case, and it's really obvious that a lot of you haven't read it. If you find PR in it, then please post a quote here. Otherwise, stop whining and move on please.
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