Topic: BFL Requests Input - page 23. (Read 34822 times)
I'd like to throw in support for yochdog as well. I've had a good experience with him and I know he knows his stuff. I'd love to hear what he has to say.
I'd like to throw my hat in. I was (not currently) an electronics specialist. I'm trained in electronics troubleshooting and general electronic circuit theory. I've been mining bitcoins for well over a year at this point and regularly help others do the same on IRC (I'm doing that right now actually).
When BFL first made their claims I was skeptical and advised others to be careful. When they started shipping their products I acknowledged that. I have never owned a BFL product and have no plans to in the near future.
I imagine there will be some restrictions on info coming out of the BFL facility but I can promise that I would return the maximum amount and describe what I see in as much detail as possible. I don't have a quality camera but can snap photos/take video on my ipod touch. If someone could get a camera to me I'd use it and return it (sender must pay shipping).
I'd require air fare coming and going as well as room and board.
When BFL first made their claims I was skeptical and advised others to be careful. When they started shipping their products I acknowledged that. I have never owned a BFL product and have no plans to in the near future.
I imagine there will be some restrictions on info coming out of the BFL facility but I can promise that I would return the maximum amount and describe what I see in as much detail as possible. I don't have a quality camera but can snap photos/take video on my ipod touch. If someone could get a camera to me I'd use it and return it (sender must pay shipping).
I'd require air fare coming and going as well as room and board.
I'd like to nominate yochdog to go check it out. He's knowledgeable and unbiased.
Thanks!
-EP
Thanks!
-EP
What's the point if it's so close to when the devices ship? So many people have already paid and are waiting for shipment.
Also, I assume this means we'll be delayed well into November now?
Someone got it. Also, I assume this means we'll be delayed well into November now?
DiabloD3
What's the point if it's so close to when the devices ship? So many people have already paid and are waiting for shipment.
Also, I assume this means we'll be delayed well into November now?
Also, I assume this means we'll be delayed well into November now?
I'd vote for Reeses if he's interested in going. He might be an abrasive asshole, but he's the only one I've seen on the forums not related to BFL or a competitor talk about actually using chip design packages.
Me and a friend would be interested in going. I know i'm new to this scene but I already have a couple mining rigs up and running, a headless 5830 x3 and my main computer with a 7970 and 5830. We do have a pre-order with BFL for 2 SC singles (possibly a lot more orders if there's actual proof they work), so I would say i'm pretty motivated to blow the whistle if we see anything suspicious. I have been fairly skeptical of BFL since the beginning but went ahead and pre-ordered since they do have a track record of delivering. I would also fully disclose everything we see and do inside BFL. If it counts we never invested with pirate.
I myself work in remote DSL tech support and my friend is an A&P aviation mechanic so we both are good at dealing with software/hardware configurations, with mining at least as well as any other computer issues. We are in Miami so we would be flying out of MIA/FLL.
I myself work in remote DSL tech support and my friend is an A&P aviation mechanic so we both are good at dealing with software/hardware configurations, with mining at least as well as any other computer issues. We are in Miami so we would be flying out of MIA/FLL.
Me.
Because I'm willed to spend 2000€ on tickets to go till there (I'm from the eu). And I usually take even 1000 photos/day if I like what i see.
I have no order with BFL, I'm really critic against them and I have an Avalon ASIC order.
I have a strong unix background.
I could also share my experience in italian for better reaching that market.
Anyway, since that none is gonna vote me, i will just go a step back.
(btw: asking the btc community to decide who of them is reputable, really???)
Because I'm willed to spend 2000€ on tickets to go till there (I'm from the eu). And I usually take even 1000 photos/day if I like what i see.
I have no order with BFL, I'm really critic against them and I have an Avalon ASIC order.
I have a strong unix background.
I could also share my experience in italian for better reaching that market.
Anyway, since that none is gonna vote me, i will just go a step back.
(btw: asking the btc community to decide who of them is reputable, really???)
My next choice is Steve Gibson. No idea what his Bitcointalk alias is, if he even has one.
Sam
Sam
+1 for Steve Gibson if he's actually around here.
Also thinik Gigavps is a good choice. He may already be a BFL supporter, but he's got a lot to lose if they're smoke and mirrors.
I'd like to go, but I'm pretty sure I'm not that well known.
I'll nominate yochdog. He's a miner, seems pretty well known, has BFL FPGAs, and has traded tens of thousands of dollars with forum members including a few thousand with me. I'd trust his report.
I'll nominate yochdog. He's a miner, seems pretty well known, has BFL FPGAs, and has traded tens of thousands of dollars with forum members including a few thousand with me. I'd trust his report.
I would be willing to make the trip if BFL will have me.
yochdog also has 4 (crazyates, Xfinity nomorecoin, and myself). Five if you include psilan's, but yochdog is still a few posts shy of 1337 posts and it seemed like the comment was more for humor.
It should be someone with no stake in BFL for a non tainted view.
I like sunbreak now.
that is at least 4 for sunbreak
Sunbreak is a good choice!
I would go, I live in TN and can fly out of ATL. I would be willing to post my findings here, as well as on the many blogs I post to.
I have been an on again off again cheerleader for BFL. I supported them when they first came out, even though I skipped out on buying FPGA technology because I was saving my BTC for ASICs. I am now an early pre-order customer for a few Jalapeno's and a Single. I have been critical of BFL and Inaba as of late with this "new" information coming out, but I am still optimistically skeptical they will deliver on their November release. I still want to see them succeed, and I would give an unbiased view of the company.
I also have a strong background in the IS/IT industry, and have been a Red Hat, and AIX sysadmin for several years. I have a BSBA in Management information systems and have a pretty good business acumen that I use for my own consulting firm.
I have been an on again off again cheerleader for BFL. I supported them when they first came out, even though I skipped out on buying FPGA technology because I was saving my BTC for ASICs. I am now an early pre-order customer for a few Jalapeno's and a Single. I have been critical of BFL and Inaba as of late with this "new" information coming out, but I am still optimistically skeptical they will deliver on their November release. I still want to see them succeed, and I would give an unbiased view of the company.
I also have a strong background in the IS/IT industry, and have been a Red Hat, and AIX sysadmin for several years. I have a BSBA in Management information systems and have a pretty good business acumen that I use for my own consulting firm.
also, I'd be flying out of ORD 
so ticket would be cheap.
i have a degree in EE and yes, I'd bring more than one camera that could take pics and video
so ticket would be cheap.i have a degree in EE and yes, I'd bring more than one camera that could take pics and video
I'd like to go, but I'm pretty sure I'm not that well known.
I'll nominate yochdog. He's a miner, seems pretty well known, has BFL FPGAs, and has traded tens of thousands of dollars with forum members including a few thousand with me. I'd trust his report.
I'll nominate yochdog. He's a miner, seems pretty well known, has BFL FPGAs, and has traded tens of thousands of dollars with forum members including a few thousand with me. I'd trust his report.
I would be willing to make the trip if BFL will have me.
wow, just found the thread - should delve further into some of these threads lol
being impartial I'd love to go
but being realistic I cant pony up the airfare - although if there are samples to bring home could be worth the trip? (joke)
I have known Sunbreak and abracadabra for some time, I have found them both to be trustworthy and honest and would be happy to have either or both go.
there are many others around Bitcoin that would also be suitable
Interesting idea
cheers
Graet
being impartial I'd love to go
but being realistic I cant pony up the airfare - although if there are samples to bring home could be worth the trip? (joke)
I have known Sunbreak and abracadabra for some time, I have found them both to be trustworthy and honest and would be happy to have either or both go.
I will be more then happy to take a day or two off work and write an article for http://www.btcmu.info about the trip. Would some pictures be ok?
Is a trusted Ozcoin staff member getting a good info site going - worth considering there are many others around Bitcoin that would also be suitable
Interesting idea
cheers
Graet
I personally would like to see one long-term bitcoin developer in the people you fly over, for example jojkaart.
DrHaribo is one name I can think of, not a developer asfar as I know, but a dedicated pool op.
[edit] I realise I nominated two europeans, but are you really that tight on funds when it comes to your credibility ?
DrHaribo is one name I can think of, not a developer asfar as I know, but a dedicated pool op.
[edit] I realise I nominated two europeans, but are you really that tight on funds when it comes to your credibility ?
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