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NGR Demon Trial : 7 Days Free + $10.95 Demon Deal

August 3, 2010 by

For a limited time NewsDemon is offering NewsgroupReviews (NGR) visitors a 7 day, 15 GB free trial that ends in the Demon Deal ($10.95 unlimited Usenet with lots of extras).

So whats the deal.  Doesn’t NewsDemon already offer new customers a free 7 day trial?  They sure do.  The difference being that the NGR Demon trial ends with a 50% lifetime discount.  Instead of paying $22.99 for the Unlimited Plus plan you only pay $10.95 for all the same great features with the NGR Demon Trial + Demon Deal.  Same great trial.  Same great features.  Half the price for life!

The Unlimited Plus (Demon Deal) trial + special includes:
– 7 days and up to 15 GB of downloads free
– $10.95/mo. unlimited Usenet for life
– Free newsreader (News Rover – $29.95 value)
– Free 30 GB of online storage via StorageNinja
– 600 days of binary retention
– 1,265 days of text retention
– 99%+ completion rate
– 100,000+ newsgroups
– 50 concurrent connections
– Free SSL encryption
– News servers in the US and Europe
– 24/7 tech support

Read our NewsDemon review to learn more about the service or sign up for the NGR Demon Trial and enjoy!

Filed Under: NewsDemon, Usenet Providers Tagged With: , ,

NewsDemon Usenet + Free Secure Online Storage

July 22, 2010 by

NewsDemon now offers 30 GB of free online storage with their Unlimited Plus account.  They are currently including the file storage with the Demon Deal – $10.95 unlimited Usenet with 50 SSL connections, free newsreader and 30GB secure online storage.

We had an opportunity to test out the storage feature and were pleased with the results.  The site is very easy to use.  There is no software to setup.  Files are uploaded and downloaded directly from the site.  Simply log in and view your library.  Store files in the default “home” folder or create additional folders.

We uploaded a couple files without issue.  Remember that most Internet connections are capped lower for uploads than downloads.  In our case we have 25 mbps downstream but only 1 mbps upstream.  For now you have to upload individual files.  That could be a drawback for some but you can always zip files prior to uploading them.  StorageNinja is working to add functionality for concurrent file uploads.

If you’ve used services like Carbonite or Mozy in the past don’t expect the same from NewsDemon storage.  It isn’t meant as a PC backup solution.  You don’t set folders or files to automatically sync.  In the same note you don’t have to download or configure a client.  Instead you simply log in anytime to upload or access files.  With up to 30 GB of free storage you can protect a lot of important files.

Read our NewsDemon review to learn more or sign up for the Demon Deal and enjoy the new secure online storage feature.

Filed Under: NewsDemon, Usenet Providers Tagged With: , ,

NewsDemon / NewsgroupDirect – Free Online Storage

June 24, 2010 by

NewsDemon and NewsgroupDirect recently added 30 GB of free secure online storage to their premium Usenet account offerings.  The free online storage / file backup solution is provided through StorageNinja.com.  Purchased separately their Pro Plan (30 GB) would cost $20 a month.

Secure online storage is useful for a number of reasons.  Not only can you protect important files.  You also get access to them while on the road.  Travel a lot for work?  No problem.  With the free StorageNinja.com account you can securely backup 30 gigs to be accessed from anywhere.  Just login to the file manager and instantly grab files.

Here are a few key features from the StorageNinja.com website:

1.  Files are securely stored and transmitted via 256-bit SSL
2.  Browse and access files using their free Ninja File Manager

Try it youself for free.  Both NewsDemon and NewsgroupDirect offer free trials.  Storage Ninja also offers 1 GB free accounts.

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Escape the Heat This Summer : 5 Great Usenet Offers

June 15, 2010 by

Escape the heat and enjoy unlimited newsgroup access this summer.  New to Usenet?  No better time than now to give it a try.  Below is our list of the top 5 summer Usenet offers.  Visit the Usenet specials section of NewsgroupReviews.com for a complete list.

1.  Giganews

Giganews is offering a World Cup special which includes unlimited Usenet access, 50 connections and SSL for $19.99 a month.  Read our Giganews review for more details.

2.  Astraweb

Astraweb is offering unlimited Usenet access, 20 connections and SSL for $11 a month or $96 a year.  Read our Astraweb review for more details.

3.  Supernews

Supernews is offering unlimited Usenet access, 30 connections and SSL for $9.99 a month.  Read our Supernews review for more details.

4.  UseNetServer

UseNetServer is offering unlimited Usenet access, 20 connections and SSL encryption for $10 a month.  Read our UseNetServer review for more details.

5.  NewsDemon

NewsDemon is offering unlimited Usenet access, 50 connections and SSL for $10.95 a month.  Read our NewsDemon review for more details.

Filed Under: Astraweb, Giganews, NewsDemon, Supernews, Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: , , ,

NewsDemon Usenet Block Accounts : Save Up to 60%

May 20, 2010 by

NewsDemon announced new pricing on all of their block Usenet accounts.  They recently reduced prices up to 60% on block plans ranging from 10 GB all the way up to 1,000 GB of newsgroup downloads.

The new block account prices have been discounted up to 60%.  Let’s take a look at the savings for each block plan:
– 1,000 GB – originally price: $130 – new price: $87 – 33% discount
– 500 GB – originally price: 65 – new price: $53 – 18% discount
– 200 GB – originally price: $32 – new price: $22 – 21% discount
– 100 GB – originally price: $22 – new price: $15 – 32% discount
– 75 GB – originally price: $20 – new price: $12 – 40% discount
– 50 GB – originally price: $15 – new price: $10 – 34% discount
– 25 GB – originally price: $10 – new price: $5 – 50% discount
– 10 GB – originally price: $5 – new price: $2 – 60% discount

NewsDemon blocks are as low as 9 cents a gig on a 1 TB account and 11 cents a gig on 200 gigs.  This favors them well in comparison to Astraweb who offers 180 gig for $25.  In comparison NewsDemon offers an extra 20 GB for $3 less.

Read our NewsDemon review to learn more about the service or visit our block Usenet accounts page to compare all the block Usenet vendors.

Filed Under: NewsDemon, Usenet Providers Tagged With: ,

Newsgroup Reviews Guide to Usenet Block Accounts

May 12, 2010 by

Understanding Usenet block accounts is no easy task as newsgroup providers market them differently.  Learn more about block plans and services that offer non-expiring, yearly and monthly blocks.

To us a block Usenet plan inherently includes a non-expiring block of gigs that you pay for once and use until it is gone.  Then if you choose to do so you can buy another block.  As you are about to see that isn’t always the case.  Some plans defined as “block accounts” expire in a year or even monthly.

When researching and planning for this post we were tempted to just say “don’t buy Usenet block accounts that expire” but we realize that everyone has their own individual needs and an expiring account from provider’s like NewsDemon or Newshosting might be your preference.  So our goal is simply to help you understand each provider’s meaning of a “block account”.

Let’s start with the meaning we think of for block Usenet access which is non-expiring blocks of downloads.  We’ve also seen them called pay-per-download plans.

Here are a few Usenet services that offer non-expiring Usenet block accounts:

Astraweb

Astraweb defines blocks as pay-by-download plans.  They clearly define them as having no expiration date.  They also don’t count headers toward your download limit and offer free posting.  Astraweb blocks include 633 days binary retention, 50 connections and free SSL encryption.  Astraweb block accounts options include 180 GB for $25 and 25 GB for $10.  Read our Astraweb review for more details.

BlockNews

BlockNews.net offers Usenet blocks with no expiration date and free posting.  The service boasts 610 days binary retention, 50 connections and free SSL encryption.  Block plans include 200 GB for $25 and 25 GB for $8.50.  Read our BlockNews review for more details.

Usenet-News

Usenet-News.net block accounts include no time limit and free posting.  The service offers 550 days binary retention and free SSL.  Usenet-News block account options include 200 GB for $27 and 30 GB for $10.  Read our Usenet-News review for more details.

Next comes Usenet block accounts that expire annually.  NewsDemon appears to be the only provider currently offering annual block plans.

NewsDemon offers yearly block accounts that automatically renew at the end of the year or when you hit the download limit based on the block purchased.  Depending on your needs you might also consider their NGR special which includes 150 GB of downloads a month for $8.95.

NewsDemon

NewsDemon block plans have a one year time limit and autorenew when either the year ends of downloads are used up.  The service offers 600 days binary retention and 50 connections with all block accounts.  SSL encryption is available for $2 with any block.  NewsDemon Usenet block accounts include 200 GB for $32.00 and 25 GB for $10.00.  Read our NewsDemon review for more details.

Other Usenet providers including Newshosting and Red Dot News advertise block accounts that expire monthly.  We would normally define these types of accounts as “metered Usenet plans” or “limited” accounts since they are limited to a specified number of GB each month.  One difference in the Newshosting BigBlock is the unused gigs are rolled over to the next month which is a nice feature.  Newshosting also offers a special on unlimited Usenet for $15.95.  We would suggest paying the extra $1 a month for unlimited Usenet over the BigBlock option.

Let’s take a closer look at some block accounts that are billed monthly:

Newshosting

The Newshosting BigBlock account renews monthly  The plan offers 600 days binary retention, 30 connections, free SSL encryption and rollover gigs.  Meaning any gigs you don’t use one month are added to the next months downloads.  The BigBlock account includes 125 GB for $14.95 a month.  Read our Newshosting review for more details.

Red Orb News

Red Orb News block accounts renew monthly.  They do not include a rollover option so you either use or lose the downloads each month.  Red Orb News offers 600 days binary retention, 20 connections and free  SSL encryption.  Monthly block plans include 75 GB for $12.99 and 30 GB for $8.99.  Read our Red Orb News review for more details.

In conclusion make sure to read the terms of any Usenet account.  Whether it’s a free trial, unlimited access, metered or block account.  Visit our Usenet block accounts page for a comprehensive list of block plans.

Filed Under: Astraweb, BlockNews, NewsDemon, Newshosting, Red Orb News, Usenet Providers, Usenet Tutorials, Usenet-News Tagged With: , ,

NewsDemon NGR Special: 150 GB a Month for $8.95

May 3, 2010 by

We would like to thank NewsDemon for offering NGR visitors a great value.  For those who download less than 150 Gigs a month you can now do so for only $8.95 a month!

This is an exceptional value as NewsDemon normally offers 75 GB of usage for $15.99 a month.  Meaning you get twice the downloads for almost half the price.  If you’re not sure whether or not 150 Gigs a month is enough then consider their Demon Deal which offers unlimited access for 50% off ($10.95 a month).  Both specials are lifetime discounts so enjoy the reduced price as long as your account is active.

Both the Unlimited Plus (Demon Deal) and 150 GB accounts include:
– 600 days of binary retention
– 1,265 days of text retention
– 99%+ completion rate
– 100,000+ newsgroups
– 50 concurrent connections
– Free SSL encryption
– Free newsreader (News Rover – $29.95 value)
– News servers in the US and Europe
– 24/7 tech support

Read our NewsDemon review to learn more about these specials and other NewsDemon Usenet offerings.

Filed Under: NewsDemon, Usenet Providers Tagged With: , , , ,

Usenet Providers Reach for 600 Days Binary Retention

March 28, 2010 by

Several Usenet providers are about to hit the 600 day mark for binary retention.  Here is a list of where each provider stands today:
– Giganews – 598 days
– Astraweb – 587 days
– NewsDemon – 571 days
– Newshosting – 571 days
– UseNetServer – 571 days

We’ve covered retention increases in several posts over the last year but it never fails.  Each time we start preparing for the post we reflect on how far retention has come from the early days.

This time around we’d like to have some extra fun.  If each of the Usenet providers listed above continues to grow retention daily here are the resulting dates when they will hit 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000 days of retention.

600 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – March 30th
– Astraweb – April 10th
– NewsDemon – April 26th
– Newshosting – April 26th
– UseNetServer – April 26th

700 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – July 8, 2010
– Astraweb – July 19, 2010
– NewsDemon – August 4, 2010
– Newshosting – August 4, 2010
– UseNetServer – August 4, 2010

800 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – October 16, 2010
– Astraweb – October 27, 2010
– NewsDemon – November 12, 2010
– Newshosting – November 12, 2010
– UseNetServer – November 12, 2010

900 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – January 24, 2011
– Astraweb – February 4, 2011
– NewsDemon – February 20, 2011
– Newshosting – February 20, 2011
– UseNetServer – February 20, 2011

1,000 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – May 4, 2011
– Astraweb – May 15th, 2011
– NewsDemon – May 31, 2011
– Newshosting – May 31, 2011
– UseNetServer – May 31, 2011

The dates are contingent on each newsgroup service continuing to spool retention daily.  Visit our binary retention chart at anytime along the way to see where each provider stands.

Filed Under: Astraweb, Giganews, NewsDemon, Newshosting, Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: , , , , , ,

NewsDemon Wins 2009 Spirit of Usenet Award

January 31, 2010 by


It is an honor to present the 2009 NGR Spirit of Usenet Award to NewsDemon. The award is presented in recognition of the many enhancements made to NewsDemon’s newsgroup services along with their continued efforts to promote the growth of Usenet in 2009.

First let’s take a look at some of the enhancements NewsDemon made to their Usenet service over the last year:

Increased binary retention from 175 days to over 515 days
– NewsDemon nearly tripled binary retention.  In January 2009 they were at 175 days.  Now they are over 515 days retention and continuing to grow daily.

Added a wide array of block accounts
– NewsDemon added a wide array of account offerings including block accounts.  For those not familiar with block accounts they allow you to purchase a set amount of downloads rather than pay a monthly fee for Usenet access.  NewsDemon offers several block accounts ranging from 10 GB up to 1 TB of downloads.

Black Friday / Cyber Monday special
– we partnered with NewsDemon to bring NGR visitors an opportunity to enjoy their Unlimited Plus plan for only $9.95 a month for life. The special ran from Black Friday through Cyber Monday 2009.

50% Off NewsDemon
– NewsDemon is currently offering NGR visitors 50% off your first two months of Unlimited Plus access. That means instead of paying $22.99 you pay $11.50 for the first two months.

Increase to support 107,000 newsgroups
– this year NewsDemon increased the number of newsgroups they support from 85,000 up to 107,000.

Usenet tester tool
– last summer NewsDemon released a Usenet tester which allows you to test and verify connectivity to news servers. This is especially useful in troubleshooting issues.

Launched a new website design
– in July NewsDemon launched a new site design.  Then in December they rolled out a nice looking holiday skin for the site.

In 2009 NewsDemon took a number of steps to promote Usenet awareness and the positive benefits of newsgroups.  The list of those contributions includes:

Free Usenet access for university staff, charities and media members
– NewsDemon does a lot of help promote Usenet including free NewsDemon accounts for university staff, charities and media members. They also offer free accounts for bloggers.

Discount offered to college students
– College students and educators are eligible for a 25% discount.

Usenet 30th anniversary celebration

– NewsDemon celebrated the 30th anniversary of Usenet in November with a $1 Usenet special, interviews with Tom Truscott and Brad Templeton, and by publishing the original Usenet announcement.

Interviews with Tom Truscott and Brad Templeton
– As part of the Usenet anniversary celebration NewsDemon interviewed Tom Truscott and Brad Templeton.  Tom Truscott helped found Usenet with Jim Elliss and others at Duke and UNC in 1979.  Brad Templeton created and moderated the very popular rec.humor.funny newsgroup.  In the years since Mr. Templeton founded ClariNet Communications and is chairman of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).

Original Usenet announcement
– NewsDemon gained access to the original press release announcing Usenet.  This is the first time the Usenet memo by Tom Truscott has been posted on the Internet.

History of Usenet content added to site
– Earlier in the year NewsDemon added information covering the history of Usenet to help users learn more about how newsgroups got their start.

Newsgroup charter directory
– NewsDemon took on the effort of creating a charter directory to educate and inform users about specific newsgroups and their purpose

Frequent blog posts
– Find up to date events and their connections to Usenet in the NewsDemon blog.  They also do spotlight articles on specific topics of interest and their related newsgroups.

We congratulate NewsDemon on their accomplishments and look forward to their continued efforts in the years to come.  To learn more about the Usenet service read our NewsDemon review or visit newsdemon.com.

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