Commodore USA - more delays? You're kidding?

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Several days ago an update was written outlining the current status of the 64x. It's worth a read.


http://www.commodore-amiga.org/forum/27-commodore-usa/3380-re-c64x?lang=en#3399

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Although other projects discussed on Amiga.org and AW haven't exactly "broadcasted" it, the problems overseas have caused parts delays. I have no knowledge of whether this affects the C64x in any way, just saying...
There are many good news articles on this topic. You can hardly find an article without also encountering the word "resin" either.

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What problems overseas and which seas are we talking about here, the Black Sea, the Red Sea, the I Can't Sea...

Heh. All I'm getting at here Franko is the misconception that China makes everything.
Recent events in Japan are the source of many delays.

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I still can't see how events in Japan are affecting Motorollin's bedroom case production.  

Heh. Let's face it Darrin. In the grand scheme of electronics, none of our motley crew gets to stand at the head of the line when parts are ordered. Throw in a natural disaster and that just pushes us further back in line, since the big boys will have the pull to get their supply lines restored 1st.

recent articles concerning supply, demand, and usage

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X86 stuff has nothing to do with manufacture in Japan only PPC/Cell based consoles. China maybe but not Japan sorry.

"Shortages of BT Resin as a consequence of the disaster in Japan have been a top concern for the entire chip industry"

ok. If "the entire chip industry" comments all apply to PPC/Cell, I'll accept your post as fact.

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@Dammy

Randy,

I'm not sure the roles are clearly defined. It's just fine to have PR people and fans. Heck you need both. But the problem to me arises when I don't know who's speaking for the company.
As a fan, you said "I suspect you will be able to buy the C64x in the local (USA) big box retail store sooner then pre-orders will get theirs. The big box store ordered first after all."
April 6, 2011
Then Leo, as a spokesperson said "Delivery should be between late May and early June, and they'll be shipped according to order placement as soon they're built."
A few days ago
Now today you say "For the C64x, the early pre-orders should be getting them in early May."

Even for someone who reads as much as I do and tries to follow the story, this gets confusing. Someone seeing this from "outside" might find it more confusing.
In just these few sentences alone, I left to wonder
(1)whether the big box order is getting product first or the website preorders.
(2)whether shipment to one or the other is in early May or late May/early June.

I just think it's in the best interest of the company to have a little discussion to clarify your schedule before posting what seems to be slightly different information.
I understand that you are a start up. That's great. I accept that. I also accept that schedules change. We've seen that throughout Amigaland, particularly with small projects. The problem, Dammy, is that people are expecting more cohesion coming out of C=USA due to the way they have presented themselves initially.
I'm impressed by the partnership and press coverage, don't get me wrong. But you need to follow that up with public information/relations of the same calibur.

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