Full Disclosure & Transparency

This is the unfiltered truth about my relationship with Zima and this hardware.

Zima Pioneer Programme

I received my ZimaCube free of charge through the Zima Pioneer Programme. This means:

• I did not pay for this unit
• I have early access to hardware and/or firmware before general retail release
• Zima asked for honest feedback — they did not ask for positive feedback
• I have zero editorial control from Zima. They don't see these posts before you do

My History With Zima

This isn't my first rodeo with this company. I've also reviewed:

• Zima Blade — https://www.zimaspace.com/products/blade-personal-nas
• Zima Board 2 — https://www.zimaspace.com/products/single-board2-server
• ZimaCube — https://www.zimaspace.com/products/cube-personal-cloud

I've worked with Zima in the past and I genuinely like their products. That means:

• I have existing goodwill toward the brand
• I may be more forgiving of quirks than someone buying at retail
• I might want this to succeed because I like the company

You should read everything here with that bias in mind.

What This Means For You

I'm not a neutral reviewer. I'm an enthusiast with a free unit who happens to like the company that made it. Here's what I promise:

• If something annoys me, I'll say so
• If something breaks, I'll document it
• If I regret a decision (like wiping ZimaOS), I'll admit it
• If I think you shouldn't buy this at retail price, I'll say that too

No Sponsorship, No Ads

I'm not being paid to write these posts. I don't have affiliate links. I don't get a commission if you buy one. The only thing I received is the hardware itself.

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If anything about this disclosure changes, I'll update this page and note the change.