Everything is a matter of perspective. One neat thing about ASICs is that if they work as intended, even the small fry will be profitable for a long time. To whit:
http://tpbitcalc.appspot.com/?difficulty=993438908.9602&hashrate=60000&exchangerate=12.42&bitcoinsperblock=25.00&rigcost=1300&powerconsumption=60&powercost=0.10&investmentperiod=355
Probably not the best example... Did you notice the Net Profit line? Or the 15 year payoff? http://tpbitcalc.appspot.com/?difficulty=993438908.9602&hashrate=60000&exchangerate=12.42&bitcoinsperblock=25.00&rigcost=1300&powerconsumption=60&powercost=0.10&investmentperiod=355
