Ferro Network is a network of pantyhose, anal, shemale and other niche sites presented by the folks at Ferro Cash, and gives access to all sites in the network for one low price.
Flash (in-browser), bit unknown, 768x432 (streaming)
DRM:
Video downloads have No DRM(no license restrictions).
Features:
Full Scenes: N, Multi-Bandwidth: N, Vid Caps: N
Watermarks:
Yes, large-sized (most videos).
Notes:
Specs and formats may vary between sites. The network videos are currently being upgraded to both Flash and WMV formats, some with lower specs.
Combined Images
Quantity:
2000000+ Total Pics
Features:
Hi-Res Pics: N, Model Index: N, Small & Large Pics: N, ZIP Files: N
Watermarks:
Yes, small-sized (all pictures).
Misc
Exclusivity:
All content is exclusive (advertised as exclusive).
Download Limit:
There is no download limit!
Dates
Site Launched:
Jun 2009
Listed Date:
06-10-09
Facts Updated:
01-09-12
Content Updates
Update Log:
Yes
Content Dated:
No
Last Content Update: 01-09-12 (as of 01-09-12)
Details: Update schedules vary from daily up to once a month for the network sites. Some sites are no longer updating. Each network site has it's own update log and some have dates.
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I've already had the chance to review quite a few of the Ferro Network sites and it looks like now it's my turn to review the complete Network. There are a lot of unique niches covered here; mainly pantyhose, but also anal, MILF, shemale, strapon, lesbian and more. Between the incredibly large number of sites (currently about 59), users get access to more than 25,350 videos, 2 million images, and new updates that come in often across the board with some sites no longer updating, new sites coming in, and others that continue to. Initially a membership here will set you back almost $85 bucks, which then recurs at a lower but still somewhat pricey $49.95 per month thereafter.
The Pros
Large Network of Niche Specific Content.
If your thing is sexy women in pantyhose, mature women in pantyhose, trannies in pantyhose, or any niche specific themed content featuring people having sex, look no further. The Ferro Network offers access to about 59 niche themed sites that are each unique, but most cover the pantyhose theme and do it well. The videos & image sets offer mostly boy-girl content with a focus on the pantyhose, wearing them, spreading them, etc., but across the Network of sites you will also find lesbians, old men with teens, strapons, and more.
Some Good Quality Content.
Quality here has always been just a step above average and quite a few video clips that have been added that are being offered at 2000k (640x480) and look really nice. They're not perfect, but they do look good! Image sizing has always been just a step above average and the current 1500x1000 pixel shots look pretty good.
The sites that offer the newest videos with HD specs are looking really good. Bitrate speeds are around 3300k, and although not perfect, the quality does indeed look very nice.
Other Good Stuff:
Across the sites users can expect updates about daily. The sites themselves offer update logs, but without one in the main Network area it's hard to say for sure which sites are updating or not and how often exactly.
Zip file downloads for image sets.
The Cons
Main Network Design is Not Well Integrated.
Other than a listing of the sites and an updates page that features content updates (no date stamps), there is no easy way to access each individual site without leaving the Network page and users must enter in their user & password each time. A more integrated design where users can access all sites and their content within one Network hub would be such an improvement.
Individual Site Design is Plain. No Browse or User Features.
The member's area design is as basic as it gets. For example, videos are listed 4 to a page, totaling in more than X pages worth of content. Image sets are listed 6 to a page with about X pages worth of content. There are no content categories, tags, scene descriptions or any additional tools/features for browsing content.
No Model Index, Bios or Scene Info.
Lack of a model index not only impacts browsing, but it also takes away from the sites personality. All content is listed with a model name, so why no offer model pages, a little bit of bio information and some scene info to round it all out?
Video Format Varies/Not Enough Download Options.
It seems as though all files are AVI/WMV or some other format with bitrates around 2000k-3300k (640x480). None of the content is labeled as to what type of format, nor are there alternative options for download.
Minor Negatives:
Many sites may no longer be updating. For instance, a few of the sites I've reviewed recently hadn't seen anything new added since the beginning of 2011. With a Network this large, that fairly normal, however.
Each individual site can be accessed for $29.95, but if you want access to this complete Network, it's rather pricey at $84.95 initially, which then recurs at $49.95 per month.
Bottom Line
A Network full of great pantyhose & other fetish content, but $ & not without problems.
Although there is a large part of me that can't get past the lack of model & scene info within the Ferro Network of sites, there is another fetish-loving part of me that also can't get past how great the variety of niche themed content it, specifically when it comes to the pantyhose theme. These people know their pantyhose fetish material and they produce it well. Newest videos on sites can be seen in HD quality, while other sites may no longer be updating at all. What I really wish for here is a more integrated design that makes accessing each site and it's content much, much easier from one main Network hub. For almost $85 bucks, then $50 recurring, this really shouldn't be too much to ask.
Site Details
About the Content:
Downloadable exclusive scenes, generally hardcore in nature, in a very wide variety of niches. Lots of mature, pantyhose, strapons, shemale, anal, gay, and more.
Download Managers:
Yes, should work.
Channel Max: 3
Able to pause/resume.
Test Software: IDM
Exclusive Info:
Advertised: 100% exclusive.
My Opinion: Yes, I don't think I've seen this content anywhere else. It appears that the Ferro Network shoots their own content.
Logging In:
Only user/pw required.
user/pw required more than once to go in & during my visit.
Each site requires users/pw re-entry.
Saved after closing browser.
Users must register their IP.
Very inconvenient.
Model Appearance:
Mix of model types.
Mostly amateur-looking to model-types.
Body types from thin to BBW.
Model Info:
Thousands of models total.
Ages unknown, but young to older.
Other Content:
No notable extras.
Other Details:
Condoms may be used, but no always.
No music in most videos.
Pic Details:
Amateur to pro level.
Some sets airbrushed/touched up.
Good lighting in most images.
Mostly indoor photography.
Sharp at full size.
Pic Dimensions (HQ):
Recent = 1505 x 1000
Archives = 1024 x 768
Sizes vary a little.
Streaming Player:
No in-browser playback available.
Updates in Last 7 Days:
Daily updates spread across the sites.
Some sites no longer update.
Re-Review Status
Just Released!
New review published recently. Eligible for new review after Apr 14, 2012.
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Site News
Latest 5 site announcements and webmaster info.
No Site News Submitted.
Webmaster(s): None Registered
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Large Network of Niche Specific Content.
Main Network Design is Not Well Integrated.
