I've read through most of Tuesday's posts this morning (I was busy yesterday, due to my final university term) and behalf of OP's supporters, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for banning Benji Stein (go back to Central Park, does anyone catch my reference?)
Here is my take on recent events:
CC can produce anywhere from 200-500 boards per week, more can (and most likely will) be produced as the Premium orders roll in. 70-100 actual Pandora's are assembled each day, depending on how many parts are in stock. At this point, other issues have been rectified, except for the raised hinge (which doesn't really matter (Cue "Bohemian Rhapsody"). Yes, I've had my fair share of skepticism, as has many here, but at least I bother to read the posts here. So this gives us an estimate of 250 Pandora's shipped each week.
4000 in Batch 1
+ 3000 in Batch 2 (Well, this is MY estimate, please correct me if I am wrong)
= 7000 Total
- 1800 produced as of yesterday (Status Page)
= 5200 remaining
/ 250 boards produced per week (This is a conservative number)
= 20.8 weeks remaining to finish current orders
These calculations are NOT based on any of the proposed speed increases, due to recent "Instant Pandora's."
Craig mentioned that he has hired a couple of extra workers (3?) and is working with CC to fast-track circuit board production.
I do have one question: Will CNY affect Pandora Shipments? It lasts 2 weeks, but most of the parts are already in the UK, so I would say no. I have followed the project since its inception in 2008, but finally saved up enough funds to purchase one at the end of September 2010. I surely hope that those who are Batch 1 purchasers are sticking with this project. Yes, I may be lurking amongst the light of Batch 2, but I DO care about everyone who has waited this long. Yeah, some of you may be thinking that premium orders may ninja your place in this godforsaken queue that people complain about. The way I see it, premium Pandora's will only help us in the long run. Those who can't wait, can crawl back into the hole from which they were summoned (unfortunately), and purchase a Wiz or Caanoo; with their poor official support, low battery life, screen and control issues, and NO backwards compatibility (well, there is Ginge). If you want to run Windows "Doors", need a newfangled "Y-Phone", or are looking for a device similar to the proposed "Gamebox" (good luck with that, as Onlive is produced already); then by all means, take the reins and gallop off into the distance, and have at it.
The Pandora is EXACTLY what I have envisioned since I was a kid (I'm almost 23, if forumites must know), except for the buttons in between the nubs, and I'm absolutely ecstatic that this device has come to fruition, despite frequent setbacks.
A clamshell design? Check.
Dual analog sticks AND a full keyboard? +2
It runs pretty much any classic game imaginable alongside entertainment and productivity applications? **** YEAH!
All of this AND a 10-hour battery life? I think I just soiled myself
I'm most looking forward to using the PDF Reader, AbiWord, Dia (it'll make project management exponentially simpler), SSH, The Battle for Wesnoth, Sonic Robo Blast 2, SimuTrains, Pandora Tombstone, OpenGlad, you name it, I'm there.
Angband will probably receive 1000+ hours of play, due to my 1200+ hours I've spent on Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure (GBC) on my GBA. I'm a classic gaming junkie, as I STILL haven't upgraded my Sega Genesis, PSX (the original one with the multiplayer jack), GBA, or Tiger Game Com (which I love, by the way).
That's all for now, may the Triforce be with you!
Clan Hyrule
http://hylianclan.webs.com
