Newzbin Review
Overview
Newzbin is the premier NZB indexing provider and model for all other NZB indexing sites that have followed. Highest recommendation. The only problem is that it is invite only.
Price
About $3 a month.
Additional Features
Watchdog feature where you can search for new Usenet binaries with your search phrase.
Conclusion
Newzbin has our highest recommendation. Contact us to get information about a Newzbin Invite.
More Detail
Newzbin is an indexing website for Usenet and has become well known for the introductions it has made with new technologies that enable easier access to the Usenet. The Newzbin was created to help people keep up with the changing content of the Usenet.
If you want to envision Newzbin as something, then imagine it as a TV guide. Instead of wading through all the channels and information yourself, Newzbin will bring you the best of what is available. This saves you time and effort and not to mention the bandwidth you would have used as well!
Newzbin is actually run by volunteers. If you are a member of Newzbin, then you can help adjust the information contained on the site. There are no restrictions to becoming what is known as an editor. All that a member has to do is contribute to the content. An editor doesn’t actually post to the usenet, they simply index the content.
The biggest advancements it introduced was the use of XML based file format known as nzb files. This has become the industry standard. These files contain a list of message ID’s that all lead to a string search result. With these new nzb file systems, it has meant that users do not need to download the headers for the target group, which means that downloads are a lot faster.
Another feature of Newzbin is that all the content of the site is controlled by actual editors, not robot programs. This means that the information has been organized and categorized by an actual person! The data in the site is purely information based and all the information comes from Usenet providers. Joining this site has been restricted and you can only join if you are invited by an existing member.
Some of the technologies that have been created by Newzbin and are now used by the Usenet include:
Binaries Index – This is an index of all binaries that are on Usenet servers.
Watchdog – This software will search the Usenet for you and will alert you when content is found that you have specified.
If you manage to get an account, you can upgrade to a premium account that has features such as ability to view report info, a watchdog that will inform you as soon as the content you are looking for appears, and a bookmarked reports facility for reference of posts. You get access to filters and group lists that will make your searches a lot easier.
You can even take a vacation freeze, which means that you can hold your credits when you are away and save them for when you will actually be available to use the system!
Newzbin is invaluable for getting new technology as it is created and it really is a something you should grab if you manage to get an invite.
