The Xbox 360 Kinect - Test it and Keep it For Free
The Xbox 360 Kinect - Test it and Keep it For Free
The Xbox 360 Kinect is a super gadget that a lot of people want. But its only downside is the price which makes it too expensive for most pockets. If you're a fan of the Xbox 360 Kinect you will be thrilled to know that there are ways to get one for free in exchange for testing software on it.
Don't worry, you won't need any technical skills, previous experience or references as software companies want to know the opinion of regular people on their products. Testing usually lasts for a week, is done from home (you won't have to spend time in the company's office) and doesn't interfere with your regular schedule or day job. You will be given a Xbox 360 Kinect with an application installed on it and asked to use it and then provide feedback to the company on its functionality, ease of use and general performance.
Software manufacturers do this kind of beta testing because what looks easy and simple to use for a software engineer might turn out to be really complicated for the regular buyer which would result in a disastrous product for the general public that would put the company in a difficult situation.
So how do you get the free iPad? Well, testers are not paid in cash but get to keep the gadget they've just used for reviewing the software. It's a smart economical move for the company which no longer has to deal with selling hundreds of used iPads as well as for the tester which gets one of the most desirable gadgets for free.