Also send detailed product information to the editor covering that beat. Please do not send us product without first talking to a section editor or a technology editor. We want to make sure the most current incarnation of the product is directed to the appropriate lab. We also want to make sure that it's returned when we're finished. We do not test products privately in our Real-World Labs.
All testing is conducted strictly for editorial purposes only.
Yes, a section called Sneak Previews is entirely dedicated to reviewing hot betas and newly released products. Our Sneak Previews profile products that we are very excited about. We provide a snapshot of what the product is like, but we do not do performance testing or complain about bad documentations, since we know that the product is a pre-release. We are always looking for good freelancers to work with us. If you've got an area of expertise and the time to do significant technical research in the networking area, please let us know.