Re: ASICMINER: Entering the Future of ASIC Mining by Inventing It
Also a lot of the hardware they have put out has seen different revisions. I think the USBs went through a few different versions before the Sapphire release which rocked, even the Cube that came out has different revs of miniblades... Even the firmware on the Cube takes time to put together. This is new gen to them, so I don't think they'll be able to hammer off boards this weekend but they will probably be pushing as hard as they can. I know that when I buy a next gen Block Erupter I'll want it to be thoroughly tested and tuned!
Also, unfortunately... We went to order some random cables from China this week and today they told us they were taking off for their holiday (Chinese New Year). They said they'd be back in the office Feb 8th. This may apply to many of the suppliers and services they may need to use in the next few weeks. So they might not only be able to start working mid-Feb. But... Again, I have no idea what I'm talking about, just going from common sense really.
Also, unfortunately... We went to order some random cables from China this week and today they told us they were taking off for their holiday (Chinese New Year). They said they'd be back in the office Feb 8th. This may apply to many of the suppliers and services they may need to use in the next few weeks. So they might not only be able to start working mid-Feb. But... Again, I have no idea what I'm talking about, just going from common sense really.
I'm loving the name, mc_lovin, one of my favorite films, but I'm not sure what "ordering some random cables from China" has to do with AM working on next-gen chips. I humbly suggest the two are not connected. I'd also suggest you get your cables elsewhere because your "cable guys" are pulling a fast one
I'm just saying that there are probably a lot of little parts to order and they may have difficulties at this time to obtain them. I'm not saying because this one company is taking 3 weeks off that everyone will. I'm just saying maybe, there may be delays in the next little while. Apparently officially it's Jan31st and lasts for about a week. I'm not Chinese, I don't live there or study their culture, just that there are companies shutting down early, some working right through, who the hell knows. But tapeout = Jan 20th does not equal a shipping product. The key point of my pointless post was that mid-February is the EARLIEST you can expect something. I would say March.