I would have bought a Batch 2 Avalon, if they had put a decent share of Batch 1s in consumers' hands before throwing open the next ordering process. BitSyncom's inconsistent and downright snippy forum presence wasn't exactly reassuring. When you do honest work in a den of thieves, you really need to show your hand.
To put things in perspective, don't forget that they had to open Batch #2 pre-orders way ahead of schedule because they ran out of funding to complete the production of Batch #1
It was sink or swim and BitSyncom was under a lot of stress.
On the other hand, the Batch #2 customers saved Avalons ass and a bit more feedback and information on order processing would be appreciated....