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The 86duino is out! (Announce)

posted by Oso2k, 23.11.2013, 18:24
(edited by Oso2k on 23.11.2013, 19:07)

> > I hope they offer another version with 512MB soon. It should only cost
> $5
> > or $10 more. Heck, an 16x128MB chip (2GB DDR3) is $18 on new egg while
> > 8x256MB (2GB) chips are $20. I have some applications in mind where the
> > extra RAM would be handy.
>
> I think that for intended various controlling applications is 256MB more
> than enough. I wouldn't expect that someone will use it for heavy data
> processing, you seem to be exception. I would accept even 128 or 64M but
> DRAM chips are cheap that it wouldn't make extra saving.
> BTW what is the shipping cost?

I just walked through the registration process and shipping to California, 93552, USA is $70 for one 86duino ZERO. Ouch! However, it only goes up in the following ways:

$70 when you order 1.
$173 when you order 10.
$301 when you order 25.
$402 when you order 50.
$402 when you order 100.
$402 when you order 1000.

I'm guess 50+ is the sweet spot.

Also, you can only order the 86duino EduCake and 86duino ZERO. The Vortex86EX SOM-128-EX is only available for "Special Order". Assume that mean you need to make a direct contact prior to sale.

Complete thread:

• The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 22.11.2013, 20:14 (Announce)
  • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 22.11.2013, 22:11
    • The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 23.11.2013, 05:56
      • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 23.11.2013, 13:56
        • The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 23.11.2013, 18:24
          • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 24.11.2013, 14:17
          • The 86duino is out! - Zyzzle, 25.11.2013, 00:26
            • The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 25.11.2013, 22:08
              • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 27.11.2013, 15:11
                • The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 28.11.2013, 00:47
                  • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 07.02.2014, 15:39
                    • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 27.02.2014, 19:13