Personally, a 0.05 BTC is an inadequate compensation considering all the factors that have been in play and the fact that at this very moment, I can get 50 BEs (17 GH/s) with a free 49-port USB 2.0 hub for a mere 1.75 BTC. That equates to 7 BFs at a cost of 6 BTC after the 0.05 discount is applied (0.85 each)...and they don't come with a 49-port USB hub.
Erupters started at 2 btc each. They are now what, 0.035? What compensation did the people get who bought at 2btc other than the satisfaction of being an early adopter.
[ Red | Blue | Green | Nano ] Fury's also started out at 2 btc each. They are now half that. They will soon be half that again. Wait for it if you don't want to pay the early adopter premium for 5x the power efficiency in a small package. Otherwise, if you really want the hash, buy something else that is cheaper per hash but less frugal with electricity.
Me? I bought one out of this buy but won't be buying any more until they are a bit more price competitive. But I have no regrets about paying what I did for this unit.
That's exactly what I'm doing; I bought a couple to test them out to find an ideal hub configuration that I can replicate when the BFs do drop in price to a reasonable amount. Nevertheless, my "observation" is valid. Having said that, I didn't realize that mining BTC causes chemical imbalance in miners; some of them react and get irritated even with a mere rustling of leaves. One can't even make a point or state an opinion or observation anymore without getting some panties in a bunch
...reminds me of my...hmmm...never mind.
As far as electricity bill is concerned, let's just say I'm not subjected to it in my mining endeavor. Hence, my post started with "Personally" meaning "in my particular situation". Still, it managed to attract adverse reactions as if it cuts into one's profit...or does it?
