Based on Larry's old methods and Bentley seeming to be pretty much the same mindset on this issue I doubt you guys agree with me on this, but I will throw it out there just in case.
I would personally like to see a little more personality in the tests, making them kind of like a test/review combo. I realize that alot of the point is just data collection, but to a certain extent with today's technology it's become boring (although I agree on bringing in new people this way). Most of the tests will look alot alike.
I would like the hardcore data, followed up with a personal assessment. What I liked. What I didn't. Does it seem built solid, or this may have issues down the road with so and so. Since both of you would have hands and eyes on the product you could even do a "he says" "she says" sort of comparing notes on different units. Obviously, there are ramifications to saying bad things about products, so I'm not saying crush something. Tell all the things that are good, and then a few things that could be improved. I don't see anything wrong with expressing someones personal opinion on something that they put together with their own hands, spend hours learning the intricacies of the product, and more hours cooking on the same product. If we can't have your personal experience after that, when can we.
With all the skepticism on objectivity on the internet (and rightfully so in many cases), why try to be? Throw some sizzle into it, so it doesn't just seem like such a sterile exercise. I'm not asking for a Billy Mays infomercial, but since you are spending hours doing it have some fun with it.
Just something to take into consideration.
