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September 25, 2012, 10:12:41 AM
#90
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.
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September 25, 2012, 10:09:19 AM
#89
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.
legendary
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September 25, 2012, 10:09:08 AM
#88
I'd like to nominate yochdog to go check it out.  He's knowledgeable and unbiased.

Thanks!
-EP
legendary
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September 25, 2012, 10:07:27 AM
#87
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.
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September 25, 2012, 10:04:48 AM
#86
DiabloD3
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September 25, 2012, 10:01:13 AM
#85
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?
legendary
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September 25, 2012, 09:58:06 AM
#84
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.
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September 25, 2012, 09:54:55 AM
#83
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.


legendary
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September 25, 2012, 09:42:50 AM
#82
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???)
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September 25, 2012, 09:36:49 AM
#81
My next choice is Steve Gibson.  No idea what his Bitcointalk alias is, if he even has one.
Sam

+1 for Steve Gibson if he's actually around here. Smiley

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.
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September 25, 2012, 09:30:52 AM
#80
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 would be willing to make the trip if BFL will have me. 
I vote for yochdog and sunbreak.
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September 25, 2012, 09:23:17 AM
#79
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.
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September 25, 2012, 08:38:01 AM
#78
It should be someone with no stake in BFL for a non tainted view.
legendary
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September 25, 2012, 08:31:32 AM
#77
I like sunbreak now.

that is at least 4 for sunbreak

Sunbreak is a good choice!
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September 25, 2012, 08:29:35 AM
#76
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.
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September 25, 2012, 07:50:59 AM
#74
also,  I'd be flying out of ORD Wink  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 Wink
legendary
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September 25, 2012, 07:09:15 AM
#73
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 would be willing to make the trip if BFL will have me. 
vip
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September 25, 2012, 06:06:22 AM
#72
 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.
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 Smiley

there are many others around Bitcoin that would also be suitable Smiley
Interesting idea
cheers
Graet
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September 25, 2012, 06:04:12 AM
#71
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 ?
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