Acronis Beta Tests Partition Expert Refresh

Acronis, the 2nd largest maker of disk imaging software following Symantec's purchase of PowerQuest, is preparing a new release of its Partition Expert utility.

Partition Expert is the last member of the Acronis product line scheduled to receive a refresh following the launch of Acronis True Image Server, Acronis True Image 7.0 and Acronis Privacy Expert Suite. External testers are needed to rake Partition Expert through the coals prior to its release.

New features in store for the upcoming Partition Expert include the ability to change NTFS cluster size and to merging of FAT and NTFS partitions. Acronis OS Selector will ship alongside the final product.

Due to ship sometime in the spring, Partition Expert will retail for $49.99 USD. The software was initially scheduled to launch in February. Testers can apply via the Acronis beta testing Web site.