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Try The Tech - Test and review devices and accessories

Martin-O2
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Hi guys, 

 

I'm happy to announce that we are ready to begin the latest phase of Try The Tech! 

 

What is Try The Tech? 

Try The Tech is where the O2 community team loan out a range of mobile handsets, devices and accessories to community members for a few weeks. This gives participants the chance to get hands on experience of using the device or accessory for a couple of weeks so they can get a proper feel for it and write a review for the benefit of other community members.

 

You can check out some of the fantastic reviews from the last phase by clicking the links below. We also have a new area dedicated to Try The Tech Reviews where you can see the reviews in the blog section.

 

Lumia 950 review by @PhoneChanger 

Moto X review by @Curr946 

Microsoft Band review by @gindygoo 

HTC One X and Sony Xperia Z Ultra by @Daddydoink  

Microsoft band review by @Anonymous   

 

Whats available?  

We have some new mobile wifi and broadband devices for you to try! 

 

O2 Pocket hotspot Huawei 

4G dongle with mobile wifi 

4G dongle

O2 Pocket hotspot

Mobile wifi

Carfi 

 

We also have a great range of handsets and several wearables. 

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (2 devices)

Samsung Galaxy ACE 4

Microsoft Lumia 950 (3 devices)

Microsoft Lumia 550 (5 devices)

Microsoft Lumia 640 (4 devices)

Microsoft Band - Large (2 devices)

Microsoft Band - Medium (4 devices) 

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

HTC One mini (M4) Silver

Moto X

Xperia Z ultra 

 

A fair few VR Cardboard headsets

 

Finally we have a selection of accessories available.

 

iPhone 5/5s cover - Skech - hard black rubber

iPhone 5/5s cover - tech21 - Hard pink plastic

iPhone 6/6s cover - Skech - hard black rubber

iPhone 6/6s cover - SkinnyDip - glitter hearts 

iPhone 6/6s cover - Case mate - glitter

iPhone 6/6s hard screen protector 

Galaxy S7 cover - Skech - hard clear plastic

Galaxy S7 wallet

Galaxy S7 hard anti glare screen protector 

Galaxy S7 edge cover - Skech - hard clear plastic

ipad air 2 rotating cover 

Portable power station from Juice

Belkin universal charger

Belkin car charger

 

How do I get involved? 

If you wish to participate in Try The Tech all you need to do chose the device or accessory you want to test and send me a private message. Obviously some devices will be more popular then others so I would advise selecting a second preference in case the device your interested in has already been requested. 

 

What are the rules? 

We've tried to keep the rules as simple as possible but there are a few things you should be aware of if you want to take part. 

 

  • You will be required to return the device or accessory on request but normally after a 2 week period so that you have enough for a proper test.
  • The devices are tested on the condition that you're able to write a review on the O2 Community so that we know what you think! 
  • You will need a valid O2 phone number to participate in Try The Tech. 
  • A short summary of your review will be needed as a blog article teaser. 

 

For a more detailed explanation of Try The Tech and most importantly to view the terms and conditions of this program please click here

 

Please note: This is a popular activity and we are always inundated with applicants, so please let me know asap if you are interested. We also expect high-quality, well-written reviews as a part of this activity. The reviews above are good ones to take inspiration from in terms of structure and content.

 

As always if you have any questions please ask! 

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Mans needing more up to date Xperia...
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Cleoriff
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I must admit @Martin-O2 the devices on offer are a bit old now. We have had magnificent reviews done by others (not on TTT) and they should be put on the Knowledge Base asap. These additional reviews add a lot to the community....

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There comes a point, and I'm not knocking TTT at all, it's been a great success, but we are in danger of too much repetition with reviews. OK we are all different and people can have different opinions about different devices but for variety and for the benefit of people wanting to buy a new phone through o2, the range needs to include the latest phones available through the o2 shop.

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Hi guys,

Totally get the points here. We'll do our best to get some newer devices to test as part of TTT, but wanted to continue to offer what we have anyway. Our accessories available here fit with some current devices too. With regards to repetition of reviews; The more reviews, the more advice one can get about a device, so that's a good thing in our view slight_smile

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Curr946
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request in. I like TtT even if the devices are older. It still allows me to play and really try devices I ordinarily wouldn't buy, being a windows guy (yeah that rhymed on purpose).
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Martin-O2
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Awesome @Curr946 I've responded to your PM so get back to me when you have a minute. 

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jonsie
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Yep, awesome.Dance

On a more serious note, I really don't think 2 weeks is long enough to test a device in honesty. You really need a month....well I did LOL

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