Well I read the message from Alan, and it doesn't really say anything new.
Bascially, the Teron from eyetech and the Teron from Terrasoft are the same board, and when purchased with Linux they are the same price. (except Alan doesn't set the prices for the local dealer, so the AmigaOne is far more expensive than the Boxer)
So you pay more for the AmigaOne than the terrasoft, but if you need to buy local, than you just may buy the AmigaOne.
I certainly understand someone might make that choice.
What is harder to understand is why OS4 is only available to people who purchased the eyetech Teron board, and not available to people who purchase the terrrasoft Teron board.
And the price of OS4, why so expenisive? Because of copy protection schemes? But copy protection schemes don't add that much to the cost.
The other theory seems to be support (but they are obligated to provide no support, and history tells us they don't)...and for advertising...WOW, at $100 PER board for advertising, the amiga websites should be getting the big $$$$ very soon...this is really good news...
:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
seriously, it doesn't matter the reasons...I know support and advertising are a joke, the companies need the money to pay their overhead...heck maybe they need it for an operation for grandma, there are really good reasons always....
but basically, it comes down to supply and demand, and will there be demand for a board, grossly overpriced, but with the official name, when there are alternative choices at more reasonable prices....
time will tell, and as much as I like prognosticating...I really have no idea who will prevail...should be an interesting year.
Personally, if OS 4 is released in March, then I just might prefer OS 4.....but if on top of everything else, they don't even release the product, then heck with it.....