Tough as it sounds, mate, you took a risk. It could have turned out as vapourware (and some believe it still is), but it isn't - it's just a bunch of over-optimistic guys that have managed to produce a pretty amazing device but are still beleaguered by the mistakes and issues of the past. ED has his game sorted and has done an amazing job in pulling it all into a well-organised production and distribution line, but he's still hamstrung by the past problems. He's almost out of those woods, though.
You'll get a unit if you can wait. It'll still be a great device in a year or two's time, as the quality of the majority of software (including the OS) is top-notch and built by a great community.